Police Accountability Hearing Next Tuesday Evening

Recently, the Chicago City Inspector General called the Independent Police Review Authority's (IPRA) report on the Chicago Police Department's use of force as both inaccurate and incomplete. (Click here to view the Inspector General's report.) Which is why now is the time to ensure investigations about alleged police misconduct are done responsibly and correctly.

As a member of the City Council's North Side Police Accountability Subcommittee, I would like you to join me at a City Council hearing on proposals to reform the police accountability system next Tuesday, Aug. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at Senn High School, 5900 N Glenwood (at Thorndale). To reduce all violence in our city, we must restore trust between our communities and the police. Please attend so you can be a part of the solution. Many police officers are dedicated public servants that are committed to performing their duties lawfully to make Chicago a safer place for all of us. I am committed to helping restore trust for the safety of everyone.

What: City Council's North Side Police Accountability Subcommittee Hearing
When: Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6:30pm
Where: Senn High School, 5900 N Glenwood (at Thorndale)

I hope to see many of you there, but if you can't make this meeting, please email me your ideas at info@james46.org. I want to hear from you.

Best,

NEWS

OPEN OFFICE HOURS EVERY MONDAY
The 46th Ward Office has open office hours every Monday from 5pm - 7pm. Alderman Cappleman will not be in the office this Monday, August 8, but staff will be available to assist residents. Ald. Cappleman also makes visits to neighborhood organizations and high-rises to address any questions or concerns they may have. Call the office at 773-878-4646 to set up a time.

COMMISSIONER MORRISON-BUTLER DISCUSSES UPTOWN HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS
When: Monday, Aug. 15 from 7pm - 8pm
Where: Weiss Memorial Hospital, 4646 N. Marine Drive
Lisa Morrison-Butler, the Commissioner for the Dept. of Family & Support Services, will provide residents with an update on the City's housing-first pilot project that started in Uptown. You will hear what is working well and what are some of the ongoing challenges. Time will be set aside for questions from the audience.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
It's that time of year again for a school supply drive. All the donated supplies will be given to 46th Ward CPS schools. The staff from these schools will then make the determination on the distribution of these supplies to their students. Thanks again to the Friends of the 46th Ward Schools for putting this together. Click here for a list of the needed supplies. After you purchase the supplies, you can drop them off at the 46th Ward Office at 4544 N. Broadway during business hours.

COMCAST JUST $9.95 PER MONTH FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES
Comcast is offering internet service for $9.95 per month to qualified families. Internet Essentials, as it is known, has received a variety of enhancements and expanded eligibility since its inception in 2011. Families with children that receive free or reduced lunch at school are potentially eligible for Internet Essentials, along with Illinois community college students that are able to receive Pell Grants. All residents of public housing, including those in the housing choice voucher program (Section 8), may be eligible for the program. This also include senior citizens and households without children who live in CHA housing or receive CHA assistance. Eligible households can learn more about the program or sign up for Internet Essentials online by clicking here.

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