Matthew O'Shea

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces two free CUB webinars on April 7 and 9 to help residents reduce energy costs and avoid online scams. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and encourages residents to explore employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website. No zoning, development, or budget updates were included in this edition.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter announces that the citywide 2026 street sweeping season begins Wednesday, April 1, with street sweeping running from April through mid-November (weather permitting). The notice also warns of temporary orange parking restrictions the day before scheduled sweeping (9:00am–2:00pm), with residents who don’t move their cars subject to a $60 ticket, and directs residents to the 19th Ward street sweeping map/schedule. Other updates in the email focus on general city/state information about Illinois Secure Choice, along with links for community engagement and employment opportunities.

This 19th Ward alderman (Matthew J. O’Shea) newsletter is an announcement for a procession to honor fallen Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman on Tuesday, March 31, with participants asked to line the specified route along Cicero Ave and 111th St at 11:00 a.m. The alderman also requests privacy for the Altman family and emphasizes respect for the designated streets only. Other than the procession, there are no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy items mentioned.

The 19th Ward newsletter urges residents to report potholes and street light outages by email, phone, or the 311 app, providing detailed instructions for accurate reporting. It also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and lists employment opportunities in the ward. The message is signed by Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces the funeral mass and procession for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman on Friday, March 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with a route along Western, 103rd, Kedzie, and 111th Streets to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Motorists can expect rolling closures and towing of vehicles on the route during the event, and the alderman requests community members line the streets to honor the fallen hero.

Alderman Matt O'Shea of the 19th Ward announced a Veterans Assistance Commission event on March 25 at the ward office and a blood drive on March 29 at St. Christina Parish Center, encouraging veterans and community members to attend. The newsletter also highlighted the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and listed employment opportunities through the 19th Ward Office. No zoning, development, or budget actions were reported.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces the funeral mass and procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman on March 27th, detailing the route and requesting community members to line the streets in honor. The event will include a traffic alert with rolling closures along Western, 103rd, Kedzie, and 111th Streets. No other meetings, policy changes, or development updates are mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Matt O'Shea’s 19th Ward Office is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, March 29 at St. Christina Parish Center, and a Veterans Assistance Commission event on Wednesday, March 25 at the ward office. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and invites residents to explore employment opportunities through the ward’s website. No zoning, budget, or transit updates were included.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a blood drive on March 29 at St. Christina Parish Center, urging residents to donate and schedule appointments. The office also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and lists employment opportunities on the ward’s website. The email is funded by the 19th Ward Democratic Organization.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward reminds residents that the 2026 Primary Election is today, March 17, and provides details on polling locations and secure drop boxes for voting by mail. He encourages voters to use the provided drop boxes or the Chicago Board of Elections to ensure their ballots are postmarked by Election Day. The message also notes that ballots received up to March 31 will be counted and that voters will receive confirmation emails once their ballots are processed.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces early voting will be available at Mount Greenwood Park and the Early Voting Super Site at 137 S. State St. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, March 17. Residents can also drop off mail‑in ballots at any of the 52 secure drop boxes or directly at the Chicago Board of Elections. No policy or meeting updates are included in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward informs residents that early voting will be held at Mount Greenwood Park and the Early Voting Super Site at 137 S. State St. from Sunday, March 15 through Election Day, March 17, with specified hours. Voters can also submit mail ballots via secure drop boxes or directly to the Board of Elections, and ballots must be postmarked by March 17 to be counted. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates were announced.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward informs residents that the South Side Irish Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place Sunday, March 15 at 103rd and Western, with parking restrictions from 7 am to 4 pm along the route. The office also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and invites residents to view employment opportunities on the ward’s website. No zoning, budget, or transit updates were included.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a food donation drive for the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry on March 11 from 12:00‑3:00 pm. He also highlights the availability of 2025 property‑tax exemption applications online, which can save homeowners an average of $950 per year. Additionally, the newsletter promotes Illinois Secure Choice, a state‑facilitated retirement program, and lists employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces that 2025 property tax exemption applications are now available online, offering savings such as the Homeowner Exemption (~$950 annually) and other exemptions for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which is open to workers and employers meeting eligibility criteria, and provides a link for employment opportunities in the ward. The email, funded by the 19th Ward Democratic Organization, includes contact details for assistance and notes that exemption processing may take 8‑10 weeks.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward informs residents that the Polar Plunge Chicago will be held on March 1 at North Avenue Beach, and that there will be no garbage collection on Monday, March 2, but recycling will be collected. The office will be closed in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day, and residents are advised to ensure their carts are accessible for the March 3 garbage pickup. Additional announcements include a free online aviation career course starting March 3, the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, and employment opportunities posted on the 19th Ward website.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward invites residents to support the 100th Memorial Day Parade fundraiser at Horse Thief Hollow on February 26, where $2 from each Memorial March Golden Lager sold will go to the parade fund. The newsletter also highlights a free online aviation career course starting March 3, a state‑facilitated Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, and job listings on the ward’s website.

Alderman Matt O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a Get Behind the Vest campaign on February 26, with sales at Flippin' Flavors and Open Outcry Brewing benefiting the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be hosted at the 19th Ward Office on February 25 to help veterans with disability, financial, and healthcare matters. Additional community updates include a free aviation career course starting March 3, the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, and employment opportunities posted on the ward’s website.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces that on February 24, sales at Lawlor's Bar and Janson's Drive In will support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest Campaign, with additional Eat & Earn events scheduled for February 26. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which offers a state‑facilitated savings option for workers and employers, and invites residents to explore employment opportunities via the 19th Ward website.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces several community events: a Vest‑a‑Thon fundraiser on February 21 via WGN Radio 720 AM, a 12th Annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast on February 22 at Saint John Fisher School, and a free document shredding service on February 21 at CrossWinds Church. Additional support for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will come from sales at Lawlor's Bar and Janson's Drive‑In on February 24, with future Eat & Earn dates on February 24 and 26. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and provides employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website.