Mark Your Calendars! Paper Tiger Shredding Will Be Here Saturday November 14th 1:30 to 4:30PM Paper and document shredding right on our back dock has been scheduled with Paper Tiger. Their bonded and insured driver will shred your documents while you wait, and the waste will be processed and recycled. One way to reduce your carbon footprint, and get rid of all that paper you don’t need anymore! Their paper waste is turned into bales that go to a mill to be processed to become tissue…
UPDATED October 21st A reminder, here is a list of our elected officials who can be contacted to express any concerns about the presence of tents and encampment communities in the park: 48th Ward – Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppen Ward Office: 773-784-5277 Direct: 773-352-1553 When communicating with the Alderwoman, her power is obviously influencing policy through the City Counsel and pressuring Park District officials to do more clean ups. Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy …
On Wednesday October 14th, we received an alert from the Management Team at 5455 that a resident was involved in an aggressive encounter with a tent dweller in the 'Meadows' behind our buildings. As explained to us, the resident reported that while walking his dog, he was approached by this man who made verbal threats toward him. The resident immediately contacted the Chicago Police Department (CPD). According to the resident, officers responded and arrested the individual. The unhoused indi…
HELP SET 48th Ward PRIORITIES! From the Office of 48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Complete The 2026 Community Survey It used to be that if you wanted your sidewalk repaired or tree trimmed in Chicago, you had to “know a guy” at City Hall. Now, services are just a click, phone call, or email away. Over the last three years, with your help, the 48th Ward office has increased City Services 20%. Now, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth wants to hear from you! Fill out this surve…
UPDATED October 9th The Chicago City Council is scheduled to take up the next full session on October 14, 2026. After the previous vote on September 29, 2026, was called off to avoid a gridlocked showdown, Alderman Gilbert Villegas and other city council members deferred both the PRO and FAIR ordinances specifically to target a planned October 14th meeting for further action. Aldermen from both sides are currently using this window to negotiate a potential compromise or merged bill. Whi…
