Greetings!

COVID-19 vaccine distribution is ongoing, with the City of Chicago entering Phase 1C this past Monday, March 29th, and we have reopened many businesses for expanded indoor service. Despite these positive indicators though, the City is also in danger of backsliding as COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates have ticked up recently. This may be due to the warmer weather, confidence from the vaccine, or simply boredom after a very, very long winter.

However, this is a critical time to finally beat COVID-19 and return life back to our new normal. Please, please continue to be vigilant, especially around those at high-risk. Continue to wear masks and practice safe social distancing. And if you see something that may be dangerous, like overcrowded bars or restaurants, don't be afraid to say something. We all want to have a fun, open summer, and it's going to take all of us making one last push for that to happened.

In this month's newsletter you will find a lot of information about the City's fight against COVID-19. In addition, there are the typical neighborhood updates you have come to expect in my monthly newsletter.

The 3rd Ward Public Service Office staff and I are available to assist you by phone 773-373-9273 or via email at Ward03@cityofchicago.org. Thank you for reading this newsletter. Please share it with a neighbor or friend.

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell
Alderman, 3rd Ward