Matthew O'Shea

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) is promoting a food donation drive for the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry on Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00–3:00pm at 11030 S. Longwood Drive. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development, housing/transit policy or hearings, budget decisions, or street-safety projects. Other content includes information about the state retirement savings program Illinois Secure Choice and general employment opportunities from the 19th Ward Office.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that fireworks are banned statewide, and that sparklers and bottle rockets are also banned in Chicago; the office is encouraging people to use professional fireworks shows instead. The 19th Ward office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and reopen Monday, July 6, with urgent requests handled via 3-1-1.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared details for Marist High School’s fifth annual Southside Summer Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (4–10 p.m.), with Big Head Todd and the Monsters headlining and other acts including Eddie 9V and Back Country Boys. Tickets are $45 in advance ($50 at the door), with limited VIP tickets for $165; proceeds support scholarships and financial aid for Marist students. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items were included in this newsletter—only the festival announcement and ticketing information.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) alerts residents that a dangerous heat wave begins June 29, with heat indices around 105°F expected throughout the work week, and urges people to use city cooling centers and check on elderly neighbors. The newsletter also includes general community information about Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and points residents to the 19th Ward Office website for updates and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports a public safety incident at 111th Street and Kedzie Avenue: a knife attack on June 24 with the victim treated and released, followed by the June 25 custody of a person of interest by the 22nd District tactical team without incident. The alderman also thanks neighbors for video and information and the Chicago Police Department (22nd District and Area 2 Detective Division) and Merrionette Park Police for their investigative efforts.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports significant storm damage from the June 24 severe storm, including tree emergencies, widespread power outages, damaged street light poles, and downed wires, urging residents to contact 311 and avoid downed wires. He says his office is coordinating with the Department of Streets and Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry and CDOT/Bureau of Electrical Operations to clear blocked areas and repair street lights, while residents are directed to report outages to ComEd.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) today, June 24, from 12:00–4:00 pm to help veterans and families with disability-related issues, financial assistance, and healthcare questions (bring a DD-214 and a valid ID). The newsletter also includes general information about the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program and a link to employment opportunities.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) shared a community engagement announcement for the “Throwback Thursday” free family event tonight, June 18, at Barnard Park (10431 S. Longwood Drive), 5:30–7:00 p.m., featuring live music and an instructor-led kids’ activity. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings, policy changes, infrastructure, or street safety actions; it also includes general state information about Illinois Secure Choice and an invitation to view local employment opportunities.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared that tonight’s Throwback Thursday event at McKiernan Park has been canceled due to impending storms; residents are urged to seek shelter, and the next Throwback Thursday is June 18 at Barnard Park (5:30–7:00 pm) honoring the 1985 Chicago Bears. The newsletter also notes a free Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shredding event on June 13 (9:00–11:00 am) at The Oasis Church and provides a general storm damage restoration/cleanup update. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or approvals were mentioned.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update: as of 10:00 a.m., there were 185 tree emergencies (43 addressed) and 27 malfunctioning traffic signal intersections (12 addressed), with residents directed to contact 311 for blocked tree hazards. The newsletter also reports widespread power outages—8,362+ locations affected, with 2,713 restored so far—and advises reporting outages to ComEd as additional storms are expected to arrive later today.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update, noting more than 100 reports of downed trees and asking residents to contact 311 for fallen branches or sidewalk/road damage while Streets & Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry clears blocked areas. He also reported that over 6,000 homes and businesses in Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood are without power and directed residents to report outages to ComEd. Other than the storm-response updates, the newsletter includes no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a telephone town hall on June 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with Chicago Police Department Commander Patrick Darling (22nd District) to discuss public safety; registration closes at 4:00 p.m. that day. The newsletter otherwise shares general community engagement and links to Illinois Secure Choice retirement-savings information and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter focuses on a community event: a “Throwback Thursday” free family gathering at Maggie Cosme Park on June 4 (5:30–7:00 p.m.) with live 1960s music and kids’ activities, plus food available via Calabria on Wheels. The newsletter does not mention zoning/development, housing or transit policy changes, budget decisions, or street-safety projects, and instead includes general information about the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports that an emergency street closure is in effect on 103rd St between Maplewood Ave and Talman Ave due to car damage to CSX train signals at 103rd St and Maplewood Ave. CSX anticipates repairs will be completed by Saturday, May 30, with 103rd St fully open by about 4:00 pm, and trains are using horns and traveling at reduced speed as a precaution. Other updates include general Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program information and references to employment opportunities via the 19th Ward Office website.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) is reminding residents that there will be no city garbage or recycling collection on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, with collection resuming Tuesday, May 26. Other than holiday scheduling information, the newsletter highlights state and community items such as Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and applications for Chicago Youth Works (deadline May 29).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that the Cook County Assessor’s deadline to apply for property tax savings/exemptions is Friday, May 15, 2026, and encouraged eligible homeowners to apply online (including common exemptions like the Senior Exemption and Senior Freeze). The newsletter also includes general Illinois Secure Choice retirement program information and a link to employment opportunities via the 19th Ward website.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced the opening of the 95th Street Farmers Market on Sunday, May 3, running 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each Sunday through the last Sunday in October at 1835 W. 95th Street. The newsletter also promotes National Small Business Week (May 3–9) and highlights the City of Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off composting program, including a local drop-off site on S. Homewood Ave. (near the 22nd District CPD). Other updates include general information about Illinois Secure Choice (retirement savings program) and a prompt to visit the19thward.com for additional resources and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced two community events in Mt. Greenwood: a food donation drive for Pat’s Pantry on Wednesday, April 22 (12:00–3:00) and a Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County resource day at the 19th Ward Office on April 22 (12:00–4:00). The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development, housing/transit/street policy actions, approvals, or budget items, and shares general information about Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) highlights a Mobile Secretary of State DMV event on Friday, May 1 at Smith Village (2320 W. 113th Place) from 10:00am–2:00pm for driver’s licenses/REAL IDs and vehicle registrations; appointments are required and only 30 spots remain. The newsletter also shares general information about the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program and directs readers to the 19th Ward website for additional updates and employment opportunities.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter primarily promotes two free Citizens Utility Board (CUB) virtual webinars on April 7 (1:00–2:00 pm) and April 9 (6:00–7:00 pm) about home energy savings, internet options, and data privacy/security. It does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy actions or hearings, but includes a brief update about the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and points residents to the 19th Ward website for employment opportunities.