Dear Chicago,

This has been an incredibly difficult week in the 15^th Ward.

In the Canaryville community, we saw one of our family’s son vicious attacked simply for being a police officer.  The culprits, two repeat violent offenders, showed no hesitation or remorse.  Given the chance, they could have killed this young man. Thankfully, Officer Kevin Mangan is alive, albeit on a long path to recovery.

In the West Englewood community, an arson turned fatal on the 6200 block of South Paulina Street.  Reginald Wilson and Lisa Brown along with their foster children Ja’Quan and Royalty, all perished.  Two other children remain in critical condition.  I spoke with Reginald’s son Antonio.  For the moment, he is working to keep his family together during this tragedy.

Both incidents remind us of the dangers that exist in the world today.  But they also serve as inspiration for both incidents, the community has stepped up to support the families.  You have shown love, compassion and generosity to our neighbors in these extremely difficult times.

Chicago should take notice and live by the examples we set forth.  Regardless of our different backgrounds, we remain part of the greatest city in the world.  I wish you all a great Memorial Day weekend & look forward to seeing many of you at events that honor our fallen servicemen & women.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Wreath Laying Ceremony, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. at 11 a.m.

Parade, Dearborn Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St. at 12 p.m.

A Ward Resident and Police Officer was brutally attacked by a career criminal at 37th / Marshfield. I ask that at this difficult time, the entire 15th Ward show its support to Officer Kevin Mangen and his family.

Arson Incident at 6204 S Paulina St. I ask that you keep this family in your prayers as the sole surviving member of the family battles for their life.

Property Tax Rebate Program - O2026-0025479

TIF Neighborhood Improvement Program - O2026-0025481

Protecting Places of Worship - O2026-0025456

Order to bar use of Kim Foxx Era Certificates of Innocence - Or2026-0025450

Resolution in support of the nation of Taiwan - R2026-0025454

New Stop Sign at 51st / Washtenaw

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Tree Debris at 59th / Honore

Abandoned Auto at 57th / California

Bulk Pickup on 47th St

Trash Cleanup at 46th / Paulina

Sewer Cleaning at 50th / Winchester

Back of the Yards Library Summer Programs

Illegal Mechanic on 43rd / Artesian

Abandoned Trailer at 49th / Hoyne

Abandoned Auto on 50th St

Tree Debris on 50th St

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.

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