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

Thriving 21 Weekly Bulletin

September 10, 2026

Hello 21st Ward Family!

I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend—the unofficial final weekend for all-white outfits, firing up the grill and enjoying Summertime Chi!

As summer comes to a close and fall begins, we still have several upcoming events that are well worth attending. This weekend, check out the Maple Park Community Fall Fest at 11712 S. Ada St., the Powerhouse BBQ Fundraiser at 8908 S. Ashland Ave., activities at Agape Church and Ministries at 119th and Lowe, the 79th Street Renaissance Festival with Greater Auburn Gresham, and the Annual Major Taylor Trail Community Bike Ride and Celebration at the Dan Ryan Woods. These are four incredible events hosted by amazing partners in and around the 21st Ward. I hope to see you there!

There is also still time to reserve your seat on our bus to Senior Fest. If you are a 21st Ward resident age 60 or older, call our office at 773-881-9300 to add your name to the list. We currently have 30 residents registered, with plenty of room for more! Join us downtown to learn about services and resources available to Chicago seniors—and enjoy a great time together.

As always, please call our office with any questions, requests or concerns. We are here to serve you because we are always Better Together!

We are Better Together.

— Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley

Progress by the Numbers

Service Requests August 22nd - September 10

386 Total Service Requests

109 Completed Service Requests

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 September:

Upcoming Work

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.

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 6 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 1: 103rd -107th & Vincennes-Halsted - September 22-23

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

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

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

Section 17: 91st - 95th & Aberdeen-Beverly - September 8-9

Section 18: 84th-91st & Aberdeen-Beverly - September 14-15

Redline Jazz Project

City Events

CPD Annual Budget Forum

City, County, and State Resources

Business Resources

Calling Local Subcontractors!

Learn about opportunities connected to Morgan Park Commons at a Subcontractor Outreach and Pre-Bid Event on Tuesday, September 15, at 10 a.m., at 835 W. 115th Street.

Meet the development team, Leopardo + Ujamaa JV, and Environmental Protection Industries to learn how your business can get involved in this neighborhood investment.

Registration is required: https://tandemv.biz/MPCPreBid

111th/Eggleston Proposals

Small Business Improvement Fund

Neighborhood Market Grant Program

Grow Your Business with the Parks

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

After School Matters

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

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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