Email from Office of Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley, 21st Ward Alderman

Thriving 21 Weekly Bulletin

September 24, 2026

Hello 21st Ward Family!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as several of our weekend events were canceled due to the weather. We may have been rained out, but the rain cannot dampen the spirit of our residents or our community.

One event that is still moving forward is our Town Hall this Saturday. Join us at Woodson Regional Library at 9:30 a.m. to receive updates on housing & developments across the ward and hear from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Gonososa Development, the Chicago Department of Housing, Unity Parenting and Counseling, and Henry Bros. Construction.

Also join us on Tuesday, September 29, representatives from the Department of Water Management will be available at our ward office to help residents submit documents for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and answer questions. Stop by 10801 S. Halsted Street between 12:30 and 3:00 p.m.

As always, please contact our office with any questions or concerns. We are here to serve you as we continue working together to make the 21st Ward the best ward in Chicago!

We are Better Together.

— Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley

Progress by the Numbers

Service Requests September 17 - September 22

678 Total Service Requests

261 Completed Service Requests

In the Community

Senior Fest at Millennium Park

Our seniors had a wonderful time at Senior Fest, enjoying music, games, line dancing, and fellowship at Millennium Park. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped ensure our seniors were supported throughout the day. We are grateful for every opportunity to celebrate and serve our 21st Ward seniors!

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

Building a Thriving 21

We're continuing to make progress across the 21st Ward with new housing, business investments, infrastructure improvements, and community development projects. Here's a look at some of the latest updates:

Infrastructure

The Department of Transportation has a tool called the Chi Street Work Portal where you can input an address and see all surrounding permits for projects on that street.

21st Ward Services

Did you know our office can assist with:

City service requests
Streets and sanitation concerns
Housing resources
Business assistance
Senior services
Development questions
Infrastructure concerns

If you need assistance, our team is here to help.

Submit A Service Request

Divvy for Everyone Program

The Divvy for Everyone Program provides a full year of bikeshare access for just $5 for income-qualified residents.

To learn more about this program, click here.

Public Safety Corner

SplitSec.AI Community Safety Pilot

Residents can sign up for a free two-month trial of the gunshot-detection app, which helps identify possible gunfire and share safety alerts with trusted contacts.

The app does not record audio, track your location or share your personal information.

It is currently available for Android devices, with an Apple version coming soon.

Use this link to sign up: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splitsec.ai&pli=1

SplitSec.AI Month Week 8 Pilot Report

Honda Air Bag Theft Alert

The Chicago Police Department continues reporting air bag thefts involving Honda vehicles.

Protect your vehicle by:

Using a steering wheel lock
Parking in well-lit areas
Reporting suspicious activity immediately

Small preventative steps can make a significant difference.

Stay Alert: Secretary of State Text Scams

Fraudulent text messages claiming to come from the Illinois Secretary of State continue circulating.

Remember:

Never click suspicious links.
Never send payment through unsolicited texts.
Verify information only through official state websites.

When in doubt, delete the message.

Visit the Illinois Secretary of State's official website for more information.

Attend Your CAPS Beat Meeting: 005, 006, and 022 Districts

CAPS Beat Meetings give residents the opportunity to meet with Chicago Police officers, discuss neighborhood crime and safety concerns, share feedback, and work together on solutions that help make our communities safer. Your voice makes a difference.

Chicago Police Department - Find My District, Beat or Station

Second Chance Summit

Upcoming Events

21st Ward Community Events

Stay Engaged with the 21st Ward

Every month, our Town Halls bring City departments, community organizations, and residents together in one place.

Whether we’re discussing housing, public safety, economic development, or infrastructure, our goal remains the same: put the right information, the right people, and the right resources directly in front of our residents.

Your participation helps shape the future of our community, and I encourage you to stay engaged throughout the year.

2026 Street Sweeping Schedule

Don't forget to check your street sweeping dates and move your vehicle before your scheduled sweep to avoid tickets. Use the section map to find your assigned area and help keep the 21st Ward clean.

Upcoming Street Sweeping:

Section 2: 103rd - 107th & Wentworth-Halsted - September 24th - 25th

Section 3: 107th - 111th & Eggleston-Halsted - September 28th -29th

Section 4: 107th - 111th & Halsted-Vincenes - September 30th - Oct 1st

City/Cook/State Events

City, County, and State Resources

Business Resources

DPD has extended the application deadlines for the 111th and Eggleston Requests for Proposals to Wednesday, Sept. 30. Learn more and apply at Chicago.gov/RFPs.

Small Business Improvement Fund

Neighborhood Market Grant Program

Business Webinars

Business Entrepreneur Certificate

Senior & Veteran Resources

Senior Guide

Housing & Utility Resources

Your copy should address 3

Certificate of Error

Cook County Treasurer

Youth Resources

Health Resources

Veteran Resources

The Assessor’s Office administers both the Veterans with Disabilities and the Returning Veterans Exemptions, which can reduce the property tax bills of veterans.

The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption is for veterans with a service-connected disability.

The Returning Veterans Exemption is for veterans returning from active duty in armed conflict who are eligible to receive a reduction.

Employment Opportunites

Looking for a career in public service? Explore open roles across local, county, and state agencies, covering administration, finance, operations, public safety, education, transportation, parks, and more

City of Chicago Agencies

City of Chicago

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Transit Authority

Park District

City of Chicago Agencies

City of Chicago

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Transit Authority

Park District

Cook County Agencies

All - Cook County

Cook County State's Attorney

Cook County Sheriff's Office

Chi.gov/OCCJobs

Every street improvement, new business, housing development, community event, and constituent request resolved moves us one step closer to the kind of neighborhood we all deserve.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Alderman. My office remains committed to being accessible, responsive, and focused on delivering results for every resident.

Together, we're building a Thriving 21.

21st Ward Office

10801 S. Halsted St

Chicago, Illinois 60628

Tel: (773) 881-9300

Email: [email protected]

Web: aldmosley21.com

Office Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 7PM

Tuesday 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday 9 AM - 5 PM