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Heat Advisory Today, 9/1 and Cooling Centers

Matthew O'Shea Ward 19 📞 773-238-8766 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) sent a heat advisory update for Sept. 1, urging residents to use cooling centers and avoid extended outdoor exposure until about 9:00 p.m. The newsletter also promotes the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 28, including registration/sponsorship deadlines and proceeds benefiting local youth and a pediatric brain tumor foundation. Other announcements include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills talk on Sept. 2 and information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program.

Email from 19th Ward Office

Dear Chicago,



A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Chicagoland area today, September 1st until 9:00 pm tonight.


Please do not spend extended periods outside, keep yourself hydrated, and keep handy the list of available cooling centers - see the flyer below. For locations, visit Cooling Centers - Map | City of Chicago | Data Portal or chi.gov/cooling.


Please be sure to check in on your elderly neighbors, and call 311 to find your nearest cooling center and for well-being checks for seniors, friends, family, or neighbors. If you, or someone you see, is experiencing heat stroke symptoms, do not hesitate to call 911. 


In extreme heat:

  • Stay out of the sun. If you must be outside, wear sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.
  • Avoid overexertion and strenuous outdoor activities.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible to prevent sunburn.
  • Consume plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids. Water, diluted juices, and electrolyte solutions are best. Stay away from carbonated drinks.
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • If you are on a fluid-restricted diet or taking diuretics, consult your doctor.
  • Stay in the shade as much as possible.
  • Keep rooms well-ventilated with air conditioners and fans.
  • Keep your windows open if you don't have a fan or air conditioning.
  • Cool down with periodic cool baths or showers.
  • Take advantage of cooling centers, public pools, and air-conditioned stores.
  • Never leave children, the elderly, or those who require special care during periods of intense summer heat.
  • Please make an effort to check on your senior neighbors. 
  • Seniors and others who may be sensitive to extreme heat should contact friends, neighbors, or relatives periodically throughout the day.
  • Seek help if you feel symptoms of heat-related illnesses.


Sincerely,


Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

The 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk will take place on Saturday, November 28th. Remember, anyone who signs up by Friday, October 30th (5:00pm) can request a free upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt. Choose the sweatshirt option during registration to guarantee availability. Otherwise, a long-sleeve T-shirt will be provided at packet pick-up. 


Proceeds from this year's race will again benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation. Online registration will remain open until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. In-person registration will be available on Friday, November 27th, and on the day of the race. Registration is now available at www.the19thward.com. Those who register BY 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, will be guaranteed a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot long-sleeved event T-shirt and gift bag. 


In addition, the 19th Ward will host a breakfast after the race. The cost is $5 per person or $25 per family, and tickets can be added to your cart during registration or online separately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and at the door. Breakfast will be in the gym at Christ the King School.


Sponsorship Opportunity

Interested in becoming a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk sweatshirt/t-shirt sponsor? If so, please contact [email protected] for more information. Shirt sponsors will have their business prominently listed on the back of our race shirts given to over 2,000 participants of this year's event. The deadline to become a sponsor is Monday, October 26th.

CITY/STATE NEWS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Garden Club of Morgan Park - Beverly Hills welcomes guest speaker Claudia Galen Sanchez, founder of the Pilsen-based Women for Green Spaces who will give a presentation on promoting and preserving green spaces and protecting pollinators in urban communities on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 9401 S. Oakley Avenue, Chicago 
Free for members | Guests $10. For more information contact [email protected].

COMMUNITY POLICE AND FIRE

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement program that makes it easy to save for retirement. Since it launched in 2018, the program has brought retirement savings access to workers in every county across Illinois. Not only is Illinois Secure Choice open to employees who work for an eligible employer, the program is available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving. The program is open to employers who have at least 5 employees in every quarter of the previous year, have been in operations for at least 2 years, and do not offer or contribute to a qualified retirement plan.


You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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