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Public Safety Bulletin: ICE in West Town

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Summary

The 1st‑Ward newsletter contains no meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit updates, or street‑safety projects. It focuses on ICE activity in West Town, urging residents to report sightings, offering Know Your Rights resources, and announcing a workshop for business owners on Nov. 4. Alderman La Spata notes the office will be closed Sept. 27, and encourages residents to register for the workshop and visit the office for signs and volunteer opportunities.

Public Safety Bulletin: ICE in West Town

1st Ward Newsletter | October 21, 2025

Dear neighbors,

We are sending this message not to alarm, but to share information in the hopes of keeping everyone safe: this morning there have been numerous confirmed sightings of ICE throughout the West Town Community Area, including neighborhoods surrounding Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and the Humboldt Park border. 

(1) If you see ICE please report to ICIRR hotline: 855-435-7693

(2) Alderman La Spata and our staff are immediately working with area neighbors, schools, and businesses. 

(3) Thank you to our neighbors who are canvassing the area with Know Your Rights information. 

(4) Please use our volunteer form if you wish to get involved.

(5) Stop on by 1958 North Milwaukee if you would like Know Your Rights yard signs or window signs. Some time next week we should have more specific Business signs for businesses that wish to post ICE-free notifications

(6) We are hosting a Know Your Rights workshop for business owners on November 4, 2025, at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge (2040 North Milwaukee). You can register for the event.

The safety of all of our neighbors is our top priority, and we will all continue to do everything possible to share information and work together to keep our neighbors safe.

Sincerely, 

Alderman La Spata / written by 1st Ward Office staff 

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Office Closure
The 1st Ward Office will be closed on Monday, September 27th, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 28th. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

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1st Ward Office

The 1st Ward office is partnering with Arise Chicago to put together a Know Your Rights presentation for business owners the evening of Tuesday, November 4th. Please register for the event and let us know if you have any questions you'd like to ask in advance. After registration is completed, you will receive an email with more details about the event. 
Register here!

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