Dear Chicago,

Team15 has been working hard this past week to maintain our quality of life expectations across every community the 15^th Ward touches: West Englewood, Canaryville, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Back of the Yards, and Gage Park.

The challenges across the communities are as diverse as the communities themselves.

In West Englewood and Back of the Yards, we have seen a spike in used tires being illegally dumped in lots, alleys and abandoned garages.  Based on recent actions taken by the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, we believe a shuttered tire shop may have been trying to offload their garbage inventory at the expense of Chicago taxpayers.

In Chicago Lawn and Gage Park, we have been working with the Department of Water Management to clean sewers and catch basins before the next extreme weather event.  The main streets across the ward have been cleaned.  Now, we are focusing on the residential blocks, hoping to keep as much water moving out of the neighborhood instead of into our basements.

In Back of the Yards, I have been working with 009 Police District and the Department of Transportation trying to clean up their “Pedestrian Plaza” – the last remnant of the Lightfoot Administration.  What started as a nice idea for families to rest in a walkable community has morphed in a heroin den the city departments would rather ignore.  I am not ignoring the mess they have created.

In Brighton Park, my office has been working to address the growing migrant illegal mechanic operations proliferating throughout the area.  These businesses are illegal and often dispose of oils and fluids illegally into our water systems.

While there remains plenty to do, our efforts are made possible by the hundreds of residents that contact our office to report issues on their block.  That is a important because together we have more eyes on the streets.  If you call my office with an issue, your information remains confidential.

Keep’em coming!

Tire Dumping Crew Hits South Side

Illegally dumped tires are again becoming an environmental health problem on the Southside. BACP, CDPH, DOE, Streets and Sanitation, & the Law Department better focus their attention to this dangerous hazard in greater Englewood, New City, and Back of the Yards!

Stan’s Donuts 5k

15th Ward Shred-A-Thon on 59th Street

This Fourth of July celebrates the Semiquincentennial—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our American history spans from a daring experiment in democracy to a lively nation created by dreamers, innovators, and ordinary families.

Our story has been shaped by everyone!  🎆❤️🤍💙🎆

To commemorate the occasion, I am proud to provide 15th Ward residents with these limited-edition reusable bags. Get yours at the 15th Ward Office or at any of our summer neighborhood pop-ups.

Dumping of Tires - 65th / Wood

Tree Trimming in West Englewood

Celebration of Lithuanian Pilots Circumnavigating Globe at Marquette Park

RPP Coming to 59th / Richmond

Bent Signs

Sanitation Violation - 64th / Albany

Fly Dumping - 48th St

Tree Removal - 44th / Wood

Sanitation Code Violation - McDowell Ave

Various Issues at Bishop Plaza

Sanitation Violation at 46th / Ashland

Tree Trim - 46th / Laflin

Back of the Yards Library Summer Programs

If you witness any criminal activity or notice suspicious behavior in your neighborhood, please report it immediately. Call 911 first to ensure a timely response from the Chicago Police Department, and then notify the 15th Ward Office at (773) 823-1539 so we can follow up and provide support where needed. Your vigilance and cooperation play a vital role in keeping our community safe. Together, we can make the 15th Ward a safer place for all.

OEMC Job Opening!

2026 CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy

Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off Program makes it easy for residents to compost food waste and reduce what goes into our landfills. Items like fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells can be dropped off at designated neighborhood sites at no cost.

This simple step helps cut down on odors and pests, reduces methane emissions, and supports the production of compost used in parks and green spaces across the city.

I encourage residents of the 15th Ward to participate by bringing food scraps in a reusable container and following posted site guidelines. Together, we can keep our neighborhoods cleaner and make Chicago a more sustainable city.

Drop Off Map