Commander Paul R. Bauer faithfully served the Chicago Police Department for more than 31 years until his tragic on-duty death on February 13, 2018.
His most recent assignment was Commander of the 18th (Near North) District which covers a large portion of downtown Chicago in the Near North neighborhood as well as portions of Lincoln Park. Commander Bauer joined CPD in July 1986, and through 1994, served in the 3rd (Grand Crossing) and 1st (Central) Districts as well as the Department's elite Mounted Unit. In 1994 he was promoted to Sergeant where he was assigned to the 22nd (Morgan Park) until 1998. From 1998 through 2005 he served on specialized enforcement teams and ultimately returned to the Mounted Unit.
In 2005, he was promoted to Lieutenant where he served in the 12th (Near West) District until 2008 when he once again returned to the Mounted Unit as its Commanding Officer. In 2015, he was promoted to Captain, where he served as Executive Officer of the 18th District. He was ultimately promoted to Commander of the 18th District in July 2016.
Throughout his various assignments he professionally oversaw public safety plans at large scale events and for dignitary protection. Commander Bauer also made community outreach a priority, attending countless public meetings and hosting a monthly Coffee with the Commander meeting in his district. He earned 67 various awards and honorable mentions, including two for crime reduction, throughout his career as a testament to his dedicated service. He graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, then earned a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University and also earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Commander Bauer leaves behind his wife, Erin, and his 13 year old daughter, Grace.
The wake will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 653 W. 37th St. It will be open to the public, and Bauer will be honored at 6 p.m. by the St. Jude Police League of Chicago at the church.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Nativity of Our Lord Church. The service will only be for family, friends and law enforcement and other officials. Interment for Bauer will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St., in Alsip.
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Feb 13th- Joint Statement from Aldermen Hopkins, Smith, Reilly & Waguespack on the Shooting of
18th District Police Commander Paul R. Bauer
We are heartbroken to learn about the tragic death of 18th District Police Commander Paul Bauer this afternoon at the Thompson Center while assisting a tactical unit. A career police officer loved by the rank-and-file in the District and throughout the City, his open-door, no-nonsense approach to policing helped shift the culture of policing in his district.
A long serving veteran of the Chicago Police Department, Commander Bauer came to the 18th District in 2016, and quickly made his presence and leadership known. He was a brave police officer, and his actions today in assisting officers chasing a suspect shows his passion and commitment to the job, and in keeping the safety and security of our city.
Commander Bauer's intuition and understanding of the complexities of policing, combined with his open and honest approach in reporting on the issues faced in the District helped better combat the challenges faced on the streets. We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have known Commander Bauer, and to have had him leading efforts to keep the District safe.
This afternoon we stood vigil, along with hundreds of first responders, at Northwestern Medical Center to mourn his loss.
In closing, today's events serve as a painful reminder of the challenges faced by his brothers and sisters in the Chicago Police Department.
We ask that you keep Commander Bauer, his family, friends and the entire Chicago Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Attention All Special Ed Families/Atención a Todas Las Familias de Educación Especial
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The IL State Board of Education (ISBE) is investigating CPS via a Public Inquiry on suspicion that CPS' new Special Education policies and practices are designed to save money by withholding services from children with special needs. As part of its investigation, ISBE will conduct public hearings where parents and guardians can testify or submit written testimony about their experiences with Special Education in CPS.
Many families have been experiencing a range of issues over the past year with CPS special education policies and practices, including but not limited to:
- Withdrawal of paraprofessional support or refusal to provide a paraprofessional
- Withdrawal of transportation or refusal to provide bus service
- Delay of student evaluations for months
- Failure to provide the services indicated on the IEP
- IEP meetings held without parent or guardian presence
- Parent or guardian run-around
If you have experienced any of these issues or other problems with special ed at CPS, please
fill out this form provided by
Raise Your Hand for Illinois, provide your contact info, and they'll follow up with you about providing written or oral testimony for these hearings. You can also email them at:
[email protected] or call them at: 312-561-5481.
Para leer el aviso en español haga
clic aquí.
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| Workshop for Potential Local School Council Candidates |
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| Share the Warmth |
As of Feb. 1, Peoples Gas customers will no longer need to provide a matching payment in order to receive a grant for Share the Warmth, a program designed to assist those in need to pay their gas bills. If you are in need of financial assistance, here's how to apply:
Peoples Gas is hosting a resource fair where you can learn about saving energy and managing your natural gas bills. CEDA will be there to receive applications for both LIHEAP and Share the Warmth.
Saturday, Feb. 24
10 am - 1 pm
Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside Ave.
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| Early Voting and Voter Registration |
 For the March 20 Primary Election, Chicago voters will be able to use Early Voting & Registration from Feb. 21 through March 19.
Ballots cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once -- or to attempt to vote more than once -- in the same election.
Registration services are available at Early Voting sites. NOTE: Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address update or a name change
must show two forms of ID
, one of which shows the voter's current address. You can also register to vote or update your address right now by using
this online service
before March 4th or by using a downloadable form at
chicagoelections.com
that must be postmarked by February 20th.
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| High School Sophomores - DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! |
 The
Illinois Tech Global Leaders Program
(GLP) is a FREE, two-year academic enrichment program that empowers students to lead and serve their communities and to pursue higher education. They would love to share more about their program and to invite current sophomores to consider applying! Their application is open until February 23rd. Please take a minute to
visit their website
and learn more about the program by viewing
this short video
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A few things you could expect to gain from this program: an intensive project-based summer leadership session, guidance in designing and implementing community leadership projects, job shadow days, and opportunities to explore college and career options.
Their program provides unique opportunities for students to develop as leaders, innovate for the benefit of their communities, and get extra support on their path to higher education. GLP encourage teachers, counselors, parents, and friends to nominate strong students you believe will benefit most from the resources and support they can offer. Nominate a student - or several - for the program, and they'll receive a personalized invitation from GLP to apply once the application goes live.
You can also share the
form
(bit.ly/NominateGLP) with others in your organization, teachers, counselors, or anyone who might be interested in nominating students for our program. As always, students are also free and encouraged to apply without being nominated.
Links to learn more:
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| 19th District Business Alert: Commercial Burglaries |
Bureau of Detectives - Area North
Business Alert
Alert# P18-N-046(BA)
February 9, 2018
Commercial Burglaries
19th District
(Town Hall)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to several Burglaries to businesses located within the boundaries of the 19th District (Town Hall). In these burglaries, the offender(s) shattered the front door or window glass of the business before entering and removing property. These incidents are occurring after the close of business.
Incident times and locations:
- 2700 Block of North Clybourn, between January 21, 2018 - January 22, 2018
- 1800 Block of West Wilson, on January 27, 2018 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
- 1400 Block of West Irving Park, between February 6, 2018 - February 7, 2018
About the Offender:
#1 - Unknown Male
What you can do:
- Be aware of this crime and alert nearby businesses.
- Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
- Have and maintain a working surveillance system.
- Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information Contact the Bureau of Detectives
Area North
(312) 744-8263
JB-125056, JB-131847, JB-144127
Reference : P18-N-046
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| February is Spay Neuter Month |
Thousands of unwanted pets are born each year, and many end up homeless. Getting your pet spayed/neutered is key to solving this problem. It also protects against health problems and addresses behavioral issues including roaming, spraying, aggression, and fighting.
Cook County is offering a rebate of up to $40 to any resident who gets their pet spayed/neutered with a participating veterinarian of their choice. The rebate is available requires no coupon. For more information, contact your vet.
Spay Illinois is offering special prices for Cook and Will residents in February. Call
(630) 961-8000 for more details.
CACC EVENTS Volunteer Orientations
2/24: 10:30 a.m.-noon
3/9: 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Low Cost Vaccine, Microchip and Tag Clinic
2/27: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
3/21:9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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