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City officials joined law enforcement, prosecutorial partners and business and community leaders to announce a new comprehensive plan to further protect Chicago’s commercial corridors, neighborhood businesses and communities. Building on the all-hands-on-deck neighborhood protection plan that was launched on Monday morning, the City’s latest strategies are designed to prevent future looting attempts through stronger community partnerships, rapid response deployments, enhanced use of technology, robust…

Many of you have reached out to my office about the recent events that have affected our city in an unimaginable manner. In May, we witnessed unprecedented violence and destruction in our community. On Sunday, we stood by helplessly as we watched the same scene play out — this time on a magnitude of a different level. Earlier…

Source:  8/11/20 2nd Ward Newsletter Dear Neighbor, There is nothing more important than the safety of Chicago’s residents and its businesses. In May, Chicagoans watched in dismay as our city was devastated by widespread looting and rioting. From the night of August 9th and into the early hours of August 10th, we watched a more violent…

The Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced the creation of the Digital Media Tip Line. The FBI encourages witnesses of unlawful violent activity in the Chicago area (especially in the last few days) to submit helpful information, photos, or videos to http://fbi.gov/chicagotips. Residents may also send anonymous tips, photos, and video footage to the…

Resident’s Guide to 9-1-1 Caller Anonymity 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers have the responsibility to get the caller the help they need and assist first responders by dispatching the right resources, as well as providing the most accurate and thorough information available to ensure the safety of the caller and the safety of police, fire and EMS…

Source:  8/10/2020 Alderman Reilly Reports Dear Neighbors, I am angry and disgusted by the widespread looting that occurred downtown and across multiple city wards on the Northside of Chicago overnight. I spent the early morning hours and entire today just as I did on May 31st: surveying damage, meetings with the Police Department and conversations with…

On Thursday August 6th, Leaders from River North Residents Association (RNRA) and Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) met with Chicago Police Department 18th District Commander Jill Stevens, Sergeant Chris Schenk, Alderman Brendan Reilly and Alderman Brian Hopkins, to discuss what can be done to address and stop the increasing crime in  River North and Streeterville. Both neighborhoods are…