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CANDIDATES FORUM FOR ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD

In the November election we will elect school board members for the first time to govern Chicago Public Schools.  The change will end 30 years of mayoral control.  The push for an elected school board began almost a decade ago fueled by parents and activists.  In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation to create a half-elected, half-appointed 21-member board by 2025 and a fully elected board by 2027.

There are 10 districts across the city with 2 representatives in each district.  The West Ridge community is in District 2.  There are about 275,000 residents in each district and our district runs from Howard on the north to Montrose on the South; the Lake on the east and roughly Pulaski on the west.  It encompasses parts of Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Andersonville, Edgewater, all of Rogers Park and West Ridge.

The 3 candidates running in District 2 for 1 spot have all confirmed their attendance at our Forum.  The candidates are Ebony DeBerry, Kate Doyle, Maggie Cullerton Hooper and Bruce Leon.

Plan to attend our Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30PM at the Croatian Cultural Center, 2845 W. Devon.  Meet the Candidates and find out why they are running and what they stand for.


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WRCO will be hosting a Presentation and Discussion on Mental Health, what it means for you and the community and what resources are available to West Ridge residents.  Mary Dudek with Tapestry 360 Health will discuss what are mental health issues, specific issues in West Ridge and how Tapestry can help.  Gwen Murphy and Anna Michael from Trilogy will inform you about their Mobile Crisis Team and when you can call the Triology team.  Join us on Thursday, May 16th at Warren Park at 6:30pm.  Come for snacks, beverages and conversation at 6.  The program will start promptly at 6:30.
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ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MARCH 19


Rather than voting on Election Day you can choose to vote by mail or in person at early voting sites which are now open.  The deadline to request a mail in ballot is Thursday, March 14th.  Use the link below to access the information you need.

https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/vote-mail

Note that you can vote at any early voting site in the City.  If you want to vote closer to home then West Ridge residents can vote in the 50th ward site at the Northtown Library, 6800 N Western or the 40th ward site at the Budlong Woods Library, 5630 N Lincoln.  Voting site hours are: weekdays 9-6; Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4 and Election Day 6am-7pm.

While there’s quite a bit of information on the major races in this primary, once again the judicial elections are slighted.  Use the link below to find out which judges you’ll be voting for and whether they are qualified and/or recommended.

https://interactives.injusticewatch.org/judicial-election-guide/2024-primary/en/




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Happy Holidays

The WRCO Board wishes you and your family all of the hope, wonder, and joy that the season can bring. We look forward to the New Year to continue working in West Ridge to promote resident involvement, acceptance of our cultural diversity, and promotion of the arts to enhance the quality of life.   

Evelyn Miks                                  Mirko Popadic 

Andrew Rowlas                  Michael Frankenstein 

Hillorie Morrison

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REIMAGINING CHICAGO

Join us on Tuesday, December 5 at 6PM at the Northtown Library to hear a presentation by Joe Ferguson, the former Inspector General for the City of Chicago on reimagining Chicago. Joe recently concluded a 12 year tenure as Chicago's Inspector General, leading a 100-person independent municipal oversight agency spanning the administrations of three mayors. Under his stewardship the Chicago Office of the Inspector General garnered national acclaim for its government performance audits and audit-based evaluations of an array of city agencies and program, criminal and administrative investigations, and innovations in government data transparency.

Since leaving his city position Joe and his team have formed (re)Chicago, or “reimagining Chicago.” 

(re)Chicago aims to assess and address flaws in our city’s governance structure and eliminate the current dysfunctionality. The group aims to restore checks and balances to foster sound decisions, eliminate perpetual power struggles and crisis, and engage community involvement as an integral part of governance.

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