“What we’re doing in Cook County isn’t working,” Conway said. “We need real criminal justice reform, we need to stop the flow of illegal weapons, and we need to get politics out of the state’s attorney’s office.”
#NewDayConway
This is one of those buildings where I thought “if I’m ever the Alderman here, I’ll do what I can to resurrect this beautiful, neglected building.”
I’m thrilled to support this redevelopment and look forward to this ribbon cutting in the 34th Ward!
The Landmarks Commission approved a Class L Property Tax Incentive for the Former Mid-City Trust and Savings Bank at 801 W. Madison on the Near West Side. The incentive would support ECG Madison LLC's planned $38.5 million renovation of the 1911 building as a hotel.
Long overdue - should have happened May 16.
Tried to go full John Hancock on the signature size here, but think
@RaymondALopez
beat me. Thank you to
@Andrefor40th
leading the effort.
Absolute thrill tonight to see phase 1 of
@TheWabashLights
activate between Madison and Monroe in the 34th Ward. Big thank yous to
@sethunger
, Jack Newell, Abby Pucker,
@vhavalad
, Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt &
@ChicagoDCASE
Commissioner Hedspeth! Much more to come!
Honored to receive the
@votevets
endorsement! My time in the Navy gave me the experience & knowledge to enact balanced criminal justice reform, disrupt the flow of illegal guns to our streets & get politics out of the State's Attorney's Office.
#VoteVetsEL
From the Editorial Board:
Anyone who believes city government can function without deal-making is a fool. But if there is one area in the world where this kind of business as usual should not apply, it is in the matter of public safety.
This $1.25BN will be issued and likely spent in the next 5 years. We will be paying that off at ~$81mm per year until 2061. The definition of “structural deficit” is a mismatch between govt revenues and govt costs.
I wholeheartedly share the Mayor’s commitment to expanding affordable housing + economic development across our city. It’s never been a question of *if* we invest in Chicago, but *how* we do it. It’s discouraging that efforts towards transparency + smart spending were blocked.
This area hasn't been a peaceful encampment for months. In the last week, it has been the site of an arrest with a loaded gun, $60,000 in heroin and crack, and now sadly, a fatal shooting. Our community deserves action from the Mayor's Office - without condition.
While Hamas executes women and children and leaders swiftly denounce these unadulterated acts of evil, the Chicago City Council just spent a couple hours checking Robert's Rules of Order to determine when we can condemn terrorism.
Special City Council meeting at 1:40PM Friday "to consider a resolution condemning Hamas' attack on Israel." Meeting is called by Johnson, Ald. Debra Silverstein (50), Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) and Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36). Silverstein had intended to intro the resolution today
With
@Google
coming to the Thompson Center, we have an opportunity to jump start revitalization and bring 600 affordable housing units downtown.
It’s beyond frustrating that we can’t get Mayoral action or response on this. We need to get going! Time kills all deals!
Businesses are deserting La Salle Street. Now, with an office building vacancy rate of 25% and climbing, we explore the question: Will the mayor back a rescue plan?
In the last year alone, hundreds of people arrested on gun charges walked free. Some went on to commit more gun crimes. We shouldn't lock up nonviolent offenders, but if someone commits a crime with a gun, they should stay in jail. Period.
31,981 signatures later, and we have officially filed to be on the Democratic ballot for Cook County State's Attorney! Thanks to our supporters & volunteers who helped me collect signatures across the county. We're one step closer to getting illegal guns off our streets.
America’s Transit System giving it 100% on America’s Birthday. Joined my colleagues on platforms to deliver ~2min 🚇 frequency for 90mins to clear thousands of people post 🎆. Just ❤️ this TEAM! Thanks for riding!
#wmata
I want to congratulate
@KimFoxxforSA
on continuing her role as Cook County State’s Attorney. My wife, Brittany, and I could not be more proud of how we ran this race. Thank you to our incredible volunteers, friends and family, and my relentless staff, whom I owe so much.
Fun fact! Ald Vasquez
@Andrefor40th
and I both worked at
@TowerRecords
in the mid/late ‘90s, next door to
@UniteHereLocal1
HQ where we’re partnering today on a Legal Aid Clinic for New Arrivals!
Great news for Chicago. If we’re going to grow the size of our City, we need to create jobs!
Congratulations to
@GovPritzker
,
@ChicagosMayor
and Ald Pete Chico!
@PsiQuantum
Today is my baby girl Bella’s 6 month birthday! She has had perhaps the strangest life of any human as a campaign baby and then quarantined baby.
For every one email I got asking about me post campaign, I’ve gotten 3 asking about Bella! I can tell you she’s doing great
Vandalism isn’t tolerated in the 34th Ward!
We have a diligent Ward Superintendent and sometimes I’ll step in for the occasional assist like cleaning up this graffiti.
Report vandalism to our office and we’ll get it cleaned up.
Both candidates ran classy campaigns here. Congratulations to
@EileenCookCnty
on her win! As a former ASA myself, I look forward to seeing the next chapter of the
@cookcountysao
.
A very Good Friday and gratifying end to Women's History Month. Proud to work with my friend and our next Cook County State's Attorney
@EileenCookCnty
!
Check out our first TV ad! I’m running for State’s Attorney because I don’t believe we should lock up the poor, the addicted, or the mentally ill.
Here's the thing: if someone commits a crime with a gun, they should stay in jail.
RT to help spread the word!
Allocating $95 mil of 2023 federal Covid funds 2 days before the year ended w/o any City Council involvement was inappropriate. We need collaboration to address this crisis & elected representatives deserve transparency when it comes to taxpayer dollars.
When a major municipality does a multimillion dollar deal with a large corporate entity, they should get it in writing to ensure there are no misunderstandings.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he got a "better deal" when he brought the much-debated NASCAR race back to Chicago.
The better deal? It's a $2M handshake agreement that leaves Chicago still short of the $3.5M in costs it faced last year,
@ad_quig
reports:
Yesterday was a great day helping asylum seekers apply for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization, so they can get jobs! We're ready to help integrate new arrivals into our community and build upon this pilot program
As Chicago faces the task of welcoming nearly 20,000 migrants into the city, a small number are being helped by a troop of volunteers who are trying to ease the burden of government paperwork.
In a room full of politicians, always great to see the best politician in the City - Monsignor Ken Velo (with my wife and daughter Bella, who he baptized)
@oldstpats
Thank you to Father McGrath for a great St Patrick’s Day mass!
My incredible wife, Brittany, has been doing quadruple duty: practicing law, supporting me, volunteering on the campaign & carrying our first baby. I'll be taking some downtime from the campaign to better support her. Thank you, Britt, for being the best partner & soon-to-be mom!
The newest resident of the 34th ward! My wife
@BrittanyAnselmo
and I welcomed our daughter Billie Grace Conway to the world on Wednesday. She’s happy, healthy and back home now! Thank you to the folks
@NorthwesternMed
where our oldest daughter Bella and I were also born
Shoutout to MR. GREEK at Jackson and Halsted in Greektown and PAT’S PIZZA at 628 S Clark in South Loop for helping us get the election judges in the 34th Ward fed!
My daughter Bella insists that you get your
@chipublib
card!
Near the 34th Ward, you can get at Harold Washington or West Loop Branch or Little Italy Branch
Maintaining a vigilant eye on our credit ratings is crucial for effective government. I thought this didn’t get enough attention last week.
Read the full report:
Thank you to
@the_USO
and military leadership for another great Thanksgiving meal!
Having been deployed and worked 2 of the last 4 Thanksgivings, I know what a great feast you prepare at both
@BagramAB
and
@US_EUCOM
!
Proud to stand with
@SEIULocal1
and 8,000 Chicagoland janitors through a combination of rain, sleet and snow today as they seek a fair contract. Let’s give these essential workers the respect they’ve worked so hard to earn!
It was wonderful to partake in the 23rd annual Chicago
#PolarPlunge
tradition supporting
@SpecialOChi
. This year’s unseasonably warm winter made the plunge extra refreshing!
When I look at my wife and newborn daughter, I have so much to be thankful for today. I am blessed to have such supportive family and friends and look forward to celebrating a day of gratitude. From hiccupy Bella, Brittany, and I to your family, Happy Thanksgiving.
I can’t begin to explain what a thrill it is to receive one of the last endorsements
@ILSecOfState
Jesse White makes while in office. A fellow veteran, for decades Jesse White has been a model of public service, humility, and integrity.
When Chicago is on the world stage, we shine, so this is an exciting win. As the center of the labor movement and progressive leadership, Chicago is the perfect venue to host the DNC, and I'm excited to work with other leaders to celebrate Chicago and give downtown the shot in
It’s unfortunate that
@ToniPreckwinkle
has chosen to play petty, Machine politics in the midst of a Global Pandemic. Thank you to those who had the courage to stand up to help me
Women's access to healthcare is under attack, even in downtown Chicago. Most Saturdays, anti-choice protesters disrupt care with bullhorns and amplifiers - No more! This is harassment, not free speech. Grateful for the support of our quiet zone around Family Planning Associates.
A pilot program is a responsible first step to restore trust in city government, improve our fiscal health, and build affordable housing.
Let's walk before we run, and get this right!
Happy Election Day! We've spent 8 months talking about enacting balanced criminal justice reform, getting after our gun crime epidemic, & getting politics out of an office where it never belonged. Now it's time to take necessary precautions and GO VOTE! Punch
#142
#NewDayConway
We have a mass incarceration problem — there are too many people in jail because they’re poor, addicted, or mentally ill. We need real criminal justice reform so nonviolent offenders can get back on their feet.
We held our second free Legal Aid Clinic today to help migrants apply for Temporary Protected Status and Work Authorization. Thank you to our many volunteers including
@nubiawillman
& Jamie Brown and
@SenatorDurbin
for your support to make this a successful event!
We can't go back on our commitment to invest in people and downtown. The revitalization of LaSalle St into a multi-use district would bring 1,600 new homes, including 600 affordable units. Delay is not an option!
Johnson’s plan to use a record TIF surplus threatens to deprive developers of the subsidies they need to transform LaSalle Street office buildings into residential use, downtown City Council members warned Wednesday.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the INAUGURAL meeting of the new 34th Ward Democratic Organization!
We believe in 100% voter turnout in the Ward and making sure we’re all informed voters.
I was thrilled with the turnout. Thank you to
@oldstpats
for hosting!
My wife Brittany and I were proud to cast our ballots at the Loop Super Site today. With only 5 days until Election Day, make your plan to VOTE!
#TheNew34
I commend
@ChicagosMayor
for hearing our call to not kick people out of the shelters and into the cold during the winter. Thank you
@40thforward
for your leadership on this issue.
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson announces that he will not evict any migrants from city-run shelters until at least March 1.
CONTEXT: Approximately 1,900 migrants had been set to be evicted from city shelters Thursday, with another 961 people set to be evicted Friday.
@wttw
I encourage people who get stuck behind the pro-Hamas mobs blocking traffic: take matters into your own hands to get them out of the way.
It's time to put an end to this nonsense.
Thank you to
@TomHurleyOSP
at Old St. Pat’s for the shout out this morning at 9:30 mass. Father Hurley has been the pastor there for 12 years and has long been a community leader in Chicago serving on the boards of Marist High School and the Children at the Crossroads Foundation.
Cook County voters, tomorrow is the last day to request your vote by mail ballot. Request your ballot now to make your voice heard for the March 17 Primary. It’s time to make a plan to vote!
This blocked sewer was making things difficult for parents with strollers who were trying to cross the street safely and vote this morning
@MeritMusic
in
#TheNew34
. As Alderman, responsive neighborhood services will be a top priority!
Proud to stand with Governor JB Pritzker as we work together to build stronger communities, get assault weapons off our streets, and lead the nation in renewable energy.
It's time for a change in Cook County — visit to join us in our fight to enact balanced criminal justice reform, disrupt the supply chain of illegal guns flowing to our streets, and get politics out of an office where it never belonged.
As part of this effort
@ChiFamSupport
has offered immediate safe shelter to all of the folks living here.
This week, 7 have taken us up on that, 15 have declined.
We hope they reconsider and will continue to offer support on a weekly basis.
Chicago authorities plan to remove a group of tents under several West Loop viaducts for cleaning after residents raised safety concerns following recent violence.
The encampments near Union and Ogilvie stations are the subject of an ongoing debate.
The rumors are true! I’m excited to launch my campaign to represent the new 34th ward including Greektown, south West Loop and the Loop to advocate for a Safe and Livable community
@KimFoxxforSA
took $ from FBI-raided Sen. Martin Sandoval just like she took $ from indicted Alderman Ed Burke. We need to get politics out of the State’s Attorney’s Office and I’m calling on her to return Sandoval’s $.
My baby Bella turned 2 months old yesterday! She stopped by the campaign office for a few meetings and then headed over to the doctor for a birthday checkup. All is well!
Proud to have the endorsement of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2. I’m grateful to our fire fighters for keeping our residents safe and our City running every day!
In the job-creating 34th Ward, there is always time for a ribbon cutting (even on St. Patrick’s Day).
Welcome to Cookies Dispensary at 215 N. Clinton!
@cookiesglobal
On this 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the brave souls who stormed the beaches, the Pilots who soared through enemy skies, and the Paratroopers who leapt into the unknown.
Their courage and sacrifice saved the world from tyranny.
Let's live up to their legacy.
#DDay
Honored to join so many fellow veterans this morning to talk about the importance of getting after our gun crime epidemic by working our way up the supply chain. Together we can enact real criminal justice reform and keep our communities safe!
Among the many legal clinics that have popped up across Chicago to help newly arrived migrants, one that took place on Saturday offered a face-to-face with local labor representatives.
WBBM's
@MrBrandonIson
reports:
Kicked off the first day of early voting with commuters at the Damen L stop this morning. Check your voter registration at and get to the polls to elect a State's Attorney who will fight for everyone, regardless of where they're from or who they know.
I am incredibly honored to earn the endorsements of both of our state’s U.S. Senators,
@TammyDuckworth
and
@DickDurbin
. Their leadership has delivered for Illinois’ working families, and I look forward to being a strong partner in Chicago to build on that progress.
This movie was REALLY inspiring and I highly encourage you to see it.
Much of Mother Cabrini’s story happened in Chicago and Little Italy in/around the 34th Ward!
Thank you to
@50thWardChicago
for your leadership in tackling antisemitic hate flyering and
@Chicago_Police
for your efforts investigating and bringing the perpetrators to justice. I was happy to attend and support this important effort along with
@AldermanHopkins
I convened a meeting this week with the Chicago Police and elected officials to discuss the horrible rash of antisemitic flyering that has been happening across Chicago and in the northern suburbs. Hundreds of cars and doorsteps have been littered with gross and hateful flyers in
Thrilled that my first parade as Alderman-Elect was today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by Plumbers Local 130. Union labor keeps our city running and our traditions alive!
BREAKING NEWS: Over 8,000 Local 1 commercial janitors throughout Chicagoland unanimously ratified 3-year contracts after weeks of negotiations. Janitors won the largest wage increases in Local 1 history in the commercial market.
From my family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Please keep the less fortunate and deployed troops close to your hearts as we celebrate the holiday.
Encouraged that we already have a broad coalition of 18 co-sponsors on this and suspect more to come before introduction on Wednesday!
It’s important that City Council has financial oversight and transparency with regard to spending the remaining $400 million in Covid funds.
My daughter Birdie turned 1 today! She was born while our family was on deployment to Germany. Thank you to the
@DeptofDefense
and
@StateDept
for making it easy for her to get a US Birth Certificate, Passport and SSN. Sometimes the Government actually works! 🇺🇸🇩🇪⚓️
Happy 100th Birthday to my friend Josephine Fiore at the Shrine of our Lady of Pompeii
#LittleItaly
(Also if you enjoy a good mass, the once a month service at the Shrine with Father
@thomasj_hurley
and Father Fragomeni is really a treat, work together like Tango & Cash)
It's time for a change in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Register to vote today so we can work together to enact balanced criminal justice reform, get after our gun crime epidemic, and get politics out of an office where it never belonged.
Had a great night with Mayor Lovero and the wonderful folks of Berwyn. Everywhere I visit in Cook County people say the same thing — we need a change in the State's Attorney's Office and a criminal justice system that works for everyone, not just those with political connections.