Thriving 21 Weekly Bulletin

August 27, 2026

Hi 21st Ward Family,

Thank you all for the birthday wishes—your kindness and support meant a great deal to me. That same spirit of community was present at Saturday’s Town Hall, where we connected residents with valuable City Hall services and resources.

Did you know residents can access City services through more than the Mayor’s Office and their local alderman? Chicago’s citywide elected officials and departments also offer programs, resources and assistance that can make a meaningful difference in residents’ everyday lives.

A special thank-you to City Clerk Anna Valencia, City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Department of Finance Deputy Director John Paul Jael for connecting our neighbors with valuable services and opportunities. Your questions and concerns keep us informed about the issues affecting the 21st Ward and help guide our work. You are our eyes and ears, and we remain committed to serving you.

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

House Hunnit Fest was a huge success. Thank you to King Farley, the DJs, organizers, and Lior's for such an amazing event. It was great to see the community come out and support a great event. Nobody does a house fest like the 21st Ward.  

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

We will continue the party at Senior Fest on September 17th. The 21st Ward Office is working to secure bus transportation for seniors who would like to attend.

Please call our office at 773-881-9300 to have your name added to the list. Space will be limited, so we encourage you to sign up early.


Details about parking and location pickup will be available next week.

Finally, happy first week of school to our CPS students and everyone returning to the classroom. I wish you a safe, successful, and rewarding school year. Continue learning, challenging yourself, and making your families, schools, and communities proud.



We are Better Together.

— Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley

Progress by the Numbers

Service Requests July 24th-August 21st 

• Received 4,651 service requests
• Completed 61% service requests

Top-10 Service Requests 

1. Tree Emergency: 485 
2. Tree Debris Clean Up Request: 413 
3. Garbage Cart Maintenance: 254 
4. Street Light Out Complaint: 169 
5. Tree Removal Inspection: 157
6. Weed Removal Request 153
7. Inspect Public Way Request: 114 
8. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint: 103 
9. Sewer Cleaning Inspection Request: 96 
10. Water on Street Complaint: 94 

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

Street Work Being Done in August: 

Completed

• S. May St.: W. 87th St. - W. 88th St. 

Upcoming Work

• W. 93rd St.: S. Beverly Blvd. - S. Ashland Ave. Projected Pave 8/27/2026 and 9/3/2026
• S. Green St.: W. 99th St. - W. 101st. St. Projected Pave 9/14/2026
• S. Union Ave.: W. 104th St. - W. 105th St. Projected Pave 9/15/2026
• W. 108th Pl.: S. Beverly Blvd. - S. Morgan St.  Projected Pave 9/15/2026
• W. 109th St.: S. Beverly Blvd. - S. Morgan St.  Projected Pave 9/16/2026
• S. Lowe Ave.: W. 107th St. - W. 109th St. Projected Pave 9/17/2026
• S. Wallace St.: W 107th St. - W. 111th St. Projected Pave 9/21/2026
• S. Parnell Ave.: W. 111th St. - W. 112th St. Projected Pave 9/21/2026
• S. Normal Ave.: W. 109th St. W. 110th Pl. Projected Pave 9/22/2026
• W. 110th Pl.: S. Normal Ave. - Dead End Projected Pave 9/22/2026
• S. Throop St.: W. 122nd St. - W. 123rd St. Projected Pave 9/23/2026

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. 

Infrastructure

Residential 

• Habitat for Humanity: 20 New Townhomes
• Unity Youth Shelter: Groundbreaking Coming Soon
• Morgan Park Commons: Moving Forward
• Beverly Ridge: Phase 1B Underway
• Renaissance Estates: Updated Timeline Coming Soon
• 87th & Vincennes: Apprenticeship Program in Development

Commercial

• Shell Gas Station: Coming Soon
• Raising Cane’s: Coming Fall 2027
• Lior’s Café: Expansion Proposed
• Former Walmart: Available for Redevelopment
• Grind & Dream Coffee: Coming Soon
• Planet Fitness: Renovations Underway
• Midwest Express Clinic: Coming Soon
• Eiffel Waffle: Coming Soon
• Former Starbucks: Under Contract
• Figurati Pizza & Italian Beef: Opening Oct. 1
• K & Jay’s Soul Food: Now Open
• Koto Hibachi: Now Open

Recreation

• Progressive Manor Youth Center: Coming Soon
• Jackie Robinson Park Fieldhouse: Opening Soon

Transportation

• 89th & Morgan Metra Bridge: Nearing Completion

Institutional

• Larry’s Barber College: Expanding
• Chicago Collegiate Charter School: Now Open
• Autism Behavior Services: Under Construction

Agriculture

• Urban Agriculture Corridor: Development Underway

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.

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.

In the Community

Chicago Collegiate Ribbon Cutting

Chicago Collegiate High School celebrated the opening of its first permanent home on August 21. After 12 years of serving students, the school has moved into the former Kwame Academy building, 314 W 108th St. We are proud to welcome Chicago Collegiate to the 21st Ward!

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

CICS Longwood Loomis Back-to-School Event

Excitement filled CICS Longwood Loomis on August 19th as students and families gathered ahead of the new school year. The event gave families an opportunity to complete registration, meet teachers and begin building strong connections before the first day of class.

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

Higgins Elementary Back-to-School Event



Before the first bell rang, the Higgins Elementary community came together to prepare for a strong start to the school year. Students registered for classes, families connected with teachers and neighbors showed their support for the school community.

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

Fort Dearborn Starts the Year Together

Fort Dearborn also turned back-to-school preparation into a neighborhood celebration. PlayStreets brought families together for an afternoon of family fun. The event sent every student into the new year knowing their school and community are behind them.

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

Public Safety Corner

Help Select Chicago’s Next Police Superintendent

Share your public-safety priorities at a community listening session on Thursday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th Street.



Can’t attend? Submit feedback at ccpsa.chicago.gov/2026-cpd-superintendent-search

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 1 and Week 4 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

• August 26–27: Section 12 — 99th-103rd, Parnell–Carpenter
• August 28–31: Section 13 — 99th-103rd, Carpenter–Vincennes 
• September 1-2: Section 14 — 95th-99th & Genoa-Beverly/Ashland
• September 3-4: Section 15 — 95th -99th & Lowe-Genoa

Filming Notice for Throop Street Residents

Neighbors, please plan ahead for filming in the community on Tuesday, September 1. From 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., the east side of Throop Street between 105th Street and 106th Place will be a No Parking/Tow Zone.



Please move your vehicle before 7 a.m. to avoid being towed, and share this notice with neighbors who may be affected.

Driveways, loading zones, bus stops and accessible parking spaces will remain open.

For questions, contact the Chicago Film Office at 312-744-6415.

City Events

Chicago House Music Festival

City, County, and State Resources

Business Resources

Small Business Improvement Fund

Senior & Veteran Resources

Senior Guide

Housing & Utility Resources

Property Tax Bills Now Available Online

Cook County’s 2025 Second Installment property tax bills are now available at CookCountyTreasurer.com.

Bills will be mailed by September 1 and payments are due October 1, 2026. Residents can search by address or Property Index Number (PIN) to view, download, or pay their bill.

Youth Resources

New Class Alert: Little Music Makers

West Point School of Music, 1233 W. 109th Place, is now enrolling children ages 5–8 in Little Music Makers! Students will explore singing, rhythm, movement, and instruments while building creativity and confidence.

Thursdays | 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Enroll for the 2026–2027 school year

Health Resources

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

Career Fair Registration

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

Friday 9 AM - 3 PM



Sat. & Sun. - CLOSED

Constituents Hours:

Mondays

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Monthly Townhall Meetings

Every 4th Saturday

January - October

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Carter G. Woodson Library

9525 S. Halsted St.