From the Office of 48th Ward

Alderman Harry Osterman:

“January 6th, 2023

Dear Neighbors, 

Happy New Year! I hope you had a meaningful New Year’s celebration and are excited for the year ahead. 

I want to commend the Illinois House of Representatives for the passage of legislation that would ban semi-automatic weapons. This is legislation I worked on as a State Representative, and I am glad for the progress that has been made on this important issue. Given the horrific gun violence throughout our state, this common sense legislation is long overdue. This bill will now go to the State Senate, and we hope the Senate votes for the passage of this vital legislation. Thanks to State Reps. Greg Harris and Kelly Cassidy for their leadership on this and to all of the Illinoisans who have advocated for this. To read more about this legislation, click here.

Next week, Illinois state legislators, including Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Sen. Mike Simmons, and newly elected Rep. Hoan Huynh, will gather with their colleagues to be sworn in to a new term in Springfield. We wish them all the best at the start of this new legislative session! I also want to commend State Rep. Greg Harris for his years of service in the Illinois House of Representatives and as House Majority Leader, and wish him the best as he concludes his time as State Representative.

This week in Washington, the House of Representatives was not able to select a new Speaker to begin their session. We appreciate the leadership of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for her dedication and unwavering support for our community, including securing $2 million in capital funds from the recent Omnibus Appropriations Act to go towards a pool the Broadway Amory. We will continue looking at additional funding sources to bring this positive development to our community and will keep you updated on additional news regarding this project.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration, happening Saturday, January 28th from 12pm-4pm. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a parade (which starts at 1pm), pop-ups, and family-friendly activities until 4pm! For more information, click here.”

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