Matthew O'Shea

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) highlights community events, including the 19th Ward Youth & Community Foundation’s annual “Jazz in the Park” free outdoor concert at Prairie Park on Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The newsletter also announces a “Meet Captain Walter H. Dyett” live jazz quartet performance on Aug. 30 (2–3 p.m.) at Walker Branch, and a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills talk on Sept. 2 about preserving green spaces and pollinators. Other items include a general informational update on the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program; no zoning, housing, transit, or budget policy actions are mentioned.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter mainly promotes “Jazz in the Park,” with the NuSource Jazz Band performing at Prairie Park (11625 S. Oakley Ave.) on August 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Other notable community updates include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills event on September 2, 2026 (Claudia Galen Sanchez speaking on protecting urban pollinators and green spaces) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items are mentioned.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will hold a veterans resource event at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) on August 26 from 12:00–4:00 pm to help with disability, financial assistance, and healthcare questions (please bring a DD-214 and valid ID). Other updates include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills meeting on September 2 at 10:00 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church featuring a talk on protecting urban green spaces and pollinators. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy changes were listed in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared a Chicago Police (22nd District) community alert about ruse burglaries targeting senior citizens in Morgan Park, urging residents to watch for warning signs such as unverified credentials, vehicles parked out of clear view, and urgency/“contractor” tactics. The alert notes detectives are working the case and advises residents to call 9-1-1 for suspicious activity and share the information with neighbors. Other announcements/events were not included in the newsletter beyond the public safety advisory.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a community event: the 19th Ward Youth & Community Foundation will host an outdoor concert featuring Coyote Riot at Mount Greenwood Park (3721 W. 111th St) tonight, August 19, from 7:00–9:00 PM. The newsletter does not list any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings or any policy/ordinance changes; it primarily focuses on the concert and general 19th Ward updates.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared that the Chicago Department of Public Health scheduled West Nile virus mosquito abatement spray for Monday night into the night, weather permitting, in the area bounded by Vincennes Avenue, Western Avenue, 103rd Street, and 111th Street. The newsletter notes the city will use approved insecticide and door hangers will be left, and it reiterates prevention steps like using repellent and eliminating standing water. It also highlights a donation drive through August 14 for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno and general Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings information.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the Coyote Riot concert at Mount Greenwood Park, originally scheduled for Aug. 13, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m., and noted that severe storms may also delay insecticide spraying planned for dusk. The newsletter also promotes a donation drive for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno through Aug. 14 (dropping off items at the 19th Ward office on S. Western Ave.). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street safety actions were mentioned.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports that the Chicago Department of Public Health has scheduled mosquito abatement spraying for the Beverly/Morgan Park area on August 13-14 to reduce West Nile virus risk; residents are advised to close windows and take bite-prevention steps during dusk-to-early-morning spraying. The newsletter also highlights an ongoing donation drive for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno through August 14 at the 19th Ward office. Other content promotes Illinois Secure Choice, a statewide retirement savings program, and includes general community engagement and contact information.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) newsletter primarily promotes the 100th birthday celebration of Rainbow Cone on Sunday, August 9 (11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) at 9233 S. Western Ave., including a cake-cutting ceremony and birthday promotions. The only other update is a continuing donation drive through the first week of August for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno, with drop-off at the 19th Ward office (10400 S. Western Ave., weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-policy items were mentioned.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) promoted two August 6 events: the 6:00 pm dedication of Honorary Martin McGarry Way at 102nd Street & Hoyne Avenue and a free 7:00 pm outdoor concert at Beverly Park. The newsletter also notes an ongoing donation drive for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno through the first week of August, collecting items at the 19th Ward office on S. Western Ave.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced an honorary Martin McGarry Way street dedication on August 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of 102nd Street and Hoyne Avenue. The newsletter otherwise focuses on commemorating Martin McGarry’s life and community contributions; no zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy actions are mentioned.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced National Night Out at Beverly Park tonight, August 4 (5:00–8:00 pm), featuring food, games, and opportunities for residents to meet local police officers. Other major upcoming events include a Martin McGarry Way street dedication on Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm at 102nd St. & Hoyne Ave, and a “Over the Side Band” concert at Beverly Park on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. The newsletter also notes the ongoing donation drive for the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno through the first week of August.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced the annual “Jazz on the Hill” free outdoor concert tonight, July 30, from 6–8 p.m. at the Chicago State University House (10400 S. Longwood Drive). The newsletter did not include any zoning, housing, transit, budget/hearing, or street-safety policy updates; it mainly shared community engagement details and general state information about the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update covering Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood, noting emergency tree damage, flooded streets, traffic-signal and street-light outages, and more than 1,000 homes and businesses still without power. Residents were directed to report damage to 311 and power outages to ComEd, with ComEd crews assigned and updates to follow from the 19th Ward office.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) promoted a free outdoor concert at Kennedy Park (11320 S. Western Ave.) on July 23 at 7:00 pm featuring El Rando Band, with families encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinance/policy changes, development approvals, or street safety items. Other note: the 19th Ward office also shares general state employment/retirement program information (Illinois Secure Choice).

Alderman Matthew O’Shea (19th Ward) publicized two community events: a July 18 blood drive at Brother Rice High School (8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) and Marist High School’s fifth annual Southside Summer Festival (4:00–10:00 p.m.) featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters. The newsletter does not mention zoning, housing, transit, budget actions, ordinances, or development approvals—only event and city/state program information (Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the El Rando Concert at Kennedy Park (11320 S. Western Ave.) has been rescheduled due to an air quality alert, moving from July 16 to next week Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm. The newsletter advises residents—especially those with health issues—to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity. It also promotes the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program and lists general 19th Ward office/community updates and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/meetings or related legislative actions. The main community announcement is a free outdoor concert at Kennedy Park (11320 S. Western Ave.) on July 16 at 7:00 pm featuring the El Rando Band, with masks available due to air quality reports.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) newsletter announcement promotes Marist High School’s 5th Annual Southside Summer Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (4–10 p.m.) at Marist Stadium, with live music and ticketed entry for ages 21+. The email does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or actions; it notes proceeds support scholarships and financial aid for Marist students. Other major details include a VIP ticket option and an alumni/friends promo code (SF2026) for $15 off general admission advance tickets through July 17.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announces a food donation drive today, July 8, from 12:00–3:00pm to support the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry at 11030 S. Longwood Drive. The pantry serves more than 4,000 families across several South Side neighborhoods, and residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food and/or money. Other updates in the newsletter include information about the state retirement savings program Illinois Secure Choice and general employment/community resource links for the 19th Ward.