Community Alert Related to Shooting

More on Last Week's Robberies and Shooting

Special Casino Committee Meeting

COVID Update

Dear Neighbors,

Chicago Police has notified citizens in the 18th and 19th Districts of more crimes related to the robberies and shooting we reported about on Friday. These new incidents include another in which shots were fired, but no additional injuries occurred.

In each case, victims were approached by one or two individuals demanding property from the victim. After taking the victim’s property, the offenders fled the scene in a waiting vehicle.

We ask that all neighbors who live on these blocks check whether they have video at any of the times listed below. If you have video, please call Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 and make sure the detectives can pick up the video.

Incident times and locations:

2900 block of N. Clark St on May 4, 2022, at 10:45 pm (19th District)
2600 block of N. Bosworth Ave on May 4, 2022, at 10:50 pm (19th District)
1100 block of W. Wellington Ave on May 4, 2022, at 11:00 pm (19th District)
3000 block of N. Racine Ave on May 5, 2022, at 10:00 pm (19th District)
2600 block of N. Racine Ave on May 5, 2022, at 10:26 pm (19th District)
700 block of W. Aldine Ave on May 6, 2022, at 12:30 am (19th District)
1100 block of W. Fullerton Ave on May 6, 2022, at 3:00 am (18th District)
1300 block of W. Webster St on May 6, 2022, at 3:05 am (18th District)

About The Offenders:

Male(s) African American, 16-30 years of age, ski mask

News reports indicate that the victim of the shooting on Webster remains in critical condition. We will keep you undated on his condition. As we reported Friday, the car taken in the hijacking on Clark Street (the first incident) and allegedly used in the shooting has been recovered and is being processed.

These offenders must be caught and prosecuted. Thank you to all the neighbors who have helped thus far. While these cases are being vigorously investigated, please attend one of your neighborhood's beat meetings this week to learn how you can help.

If you have any information please contact the Bureau of Detectives

Area 3 Detective Division (312) 744-8263.

Beat Meetings in the 43rd Ward This Upcoming Week

Five of the crimes just reported took place in Lakeview and three in Lincoln Park. There are meetings for both the18th and 19th District this upcoming week. You can find your beat easily here or by clicking on the map.

The 18th District meetings will be in-person, and the 19th District meetings will be on Zoom. Wrightwood Neighbors is hosting a meeting with Commander Jessani along with the Beat 1932 Meeting on Monday. Two of our other community groups are hosting the other CAPS meetings this week. Plus, Old Town Triangle Association is hosting a special constituent safety meeting. I'll be attending each of these meetings, so hope to see you at the meeting closest to you.

18th District and 19th District Beat Meetings

Monday, May 9th

Meet 19th District Commander Jessani

Beat 1932 Meeting

Commander Jessani will discuss recent crime trends and answer questions.

Zoom

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Beat 1811 (5 p.m.) & Beat 1813 (6 p.m.)

The Warehouse Pizzeria

1419 W Fullerton Ave

RSVP here.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Beat 1812 (5 p.m.) &

Beat 1814 (6 p.m.)

Wintrust Bank

100 W North Ave

RSVP here.

Old Town Triangle Association's Community Safety Meeting

Thursday, May 12, 2022

7:00 pm

Old Town Triangle Center

1763 N North Park Avenue

The Old Town Triangle Association (OTTA) has invited representatives from the agencies most involved in protecting our neighborhood. These experts are coming to share their knowledge with us, help us understand what they do, and how we can all work better together.

Officers from CPD will discuss the uptick in carjackings and will provide safety tips for protecting yourself and your home, and answer your questions.
Representatives from the Office of Emergency Management & Communications will discuss topics such as city video cameras, installing security cameras at your home, and the Private Sector Camera Initiative.
Supervisors from the 911 Center will discuss when to call 911, prioritization of 911 calls, and more.
43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith will discuss safety measures proposed and already taken in the 43rd Ward and answer your questions.

This promises to be a very informative event that you don’t want to miss. Questions? Please send them to safety@oldtowntriangle.com.

The Chicago Casino

Special Committee on Chicago Casino Hearing

Monday, May 9, 2022

Watch here.

Mayor Lightfoot announced on Friday that she has chosen the site of Chicago and Halsted to be the location for the future Chicago casino, to be built and operated by Bally's. The city published an evaluation report to support its decision. The city has also set up a webpage devoted to the casino at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicago-casino/home.html.

The city has also decided that the former Medinah Temple on Ohio street will the location of the temporary casino, which may open for operations as soon as next year, and will used until the planned opening of the permanent casino in 2026.

I have deep concerns about the location of the proposed casinos, the terms under which these casinos will be operated, and the speed with which a decision is being sought. There is no doubt that there will be a casino in Chicago. Both Mayors Daley and Emanuel planned that the taxes imposed on casinos would be used as the major source of funding for police and fire pensions. (For more on that, click here).

However, the expressed need for speed of approval is alarming.

On Monday, May 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM, the Special Committee on the Chicago Casino will hold a virtual subject matter hearing to discuss the decision and a draft ordinance to enable the casino - which has not yet been distributed. No vote will be taken.

Written public comments will be accepted at Nicole.Wellhausen@CityofChicago.org and at Raymond.Valadez@cityofchicago.org until 10:00 AM on May 6, 2022 for this meeting. There will be at least one other meeting, so please keep sending in your comments. To these addresses.

Please click here to review further information on the public comment process for virtual committee meetings.

Do you support the location of a Chicago Casino at the corner of Chicago and Halsted?

Yes

No opinion

Chicago Casino Town Hall

Thursday, May 12, 2022

7:00 p.m.

UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum

725 W Roosevelt Road

Chicago, IL 60608

Representatives from the city and Bally’s Corporation will be there to share additional information, respond to questions, and hear from community members.

Ample public parking is available nearby on Morgan Street, just north of Roosevelt Road. ASL interpreting will be provided. The event will be live streamed at chicago.gov/live. If you require other accommodation or need language interpretation, please email Chicagocasino@cityofchicago.org by Monday, May 9.

COVID Updates

COVID Cases Rising, Especially Among Children

Residents are noticing how "everyone" is getting COVID lately. This feeling, while not literally true, is borne out in the statistics in our ward. The 60614 zip code has the highest number of cases in the city right now.

Case spread is rising citywide - to the point that the Chicago Department of Public Health is placing the entire City in the "medium" risk category.

Of great concern are the number of cases in kids. The above charts show a spread of cases not ever seen - where cases among children predominate. Over 800 children and 300 adults were diagnosed with COVID in CPS last wee k, the highest week for kids since January. The charts above also show that whites are leading in the number of cases by a wider percentage than in the past.

Our vaccination rate also remains stubbornly lower than in most of the city - 73%. While breakthrough cases are now common - and fortunately, less severe - it's no surprise that a lower vaccination rate corresponds to more cases.

The City is recommending that everyone wear masks indoors. No mandate is being imposed, however, according to Dr. Arwady, because hospitalizations and deaths are well below dangerous rates.

However, it is likely that no mandate could be imposed because of the court challenges pending in federal courts against federal mandates.

It's a confusing time and many don't know exactly how to handle COVID infections at this time. The New York Times has a very helpful guide.

Other Public Safety Updates

Three Juvenile Offenders Charged with Multiple Felony Counts of Robbery on Public Transit

Three juvenile offenders were arrested on May 2, 2022, in the 5100 block of S. Wentworth. They were identified as offenders who robbed multiple victims on public transit over the last several weeks, including one on the Red Line at Fullerton.

Offender #1, a 15-year-old male, is charged with robbing a 33-year-old male on April 13, in the 600 block of S. State (1st District), and robbing a female on April 13 in the 1800 block of W. Howard (24th District).

Offender #2, a 15-year-old female, is charged in connection to a March 21 robbery of a 74-year-old male in the 1000 block of W. Fullerton (19th District), an April 25 robbery of a 28-year-old female in the 1100 block of W. Thorndale (24th District) and an April 25 robbery of a 64-year-old male in the 900 block of W. Addison (19th District).

Offender #3, a 17-year-old male, faces felony counts for the above-mentioned April 13 robberies, as well as the April 25 robbery in the 900 block of W. Addison.

The offenders were placed into custody and charged accordingly. We are pleased that police have captured these offenders who are endangering passengers on the El.

City of Chicago Camera Registration

Anyone who lives or operates a business in Chicago can now register private security cameras that captures the public way with the Chicago Police Department to help solve crime faster.

When you register the location of your camera, you simply allow the Chicago Police Department to contact you if a crime occurs on your block.

CPD will not have direct access to your camera system.
CPD cannot access camera footage without your consent.
There is no requirement to provide footage to CPD at any time.

Learn more here.

Community Events

Chicago Park District Summer Program Registration

In-person registration May 14th

Click here to register and learn more.

The Chicago Park District is looking forward to providing Chicagoans with a fun-filled summer through our summer programs, including Summer Day Camp. You can start planning your summer by viewing all of our summer programs online starting today (May 2). Online registration begins Monday, May 9 for parks west of California Ave. and Tuesday, May 10 for parks east of California Ave. starting at 9 am. In-person registration will start on May 14.

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce's Lincoln Park Uncorked!

An Armitage - Halsted Wine Stroll

Thursday, May 12th, 2022

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Enjoy curated samples of red and white wines while strolling through one of the city’s most famous shopping districts in the heart of Lincoln Park. Early Bird Discounted Tickets are available through April 10. The Early Bird tickets are only $34 and regular priced tickets are $44.

Buy your ticket here.

DePaul Experimental Film Festival

Saturday, May 14th, 2022

1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

935 W Fullerton Ave

. Buy tickets here.

DePaul Experimental Film's “Showcase Screening” features short films that span genres in film, from collage, to structural, to landscape, to music video, to dance film, to experimental documentary, experimental narrative, and beyond.

Preceding the “Showcase Screening,” is the single-channel “Space Junk” Video Installation (on loop) featuring sculptural video created with objects found in Chicago’s glorious alleyways.

These projects were created by DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts students in Experimental Filmmaking I and Experimental Filmmaking II classes.