Dad, Husband, Choose Kind, Special Olympics, John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry
On March 1, 2012, U.S. Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry was killed in action while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He will always be remembered in our community as a brave United States Marine, a loving son and brother, and a loyal friend.
33 years ago today Chicago Police Officer Irma Ruiz was killed in a gun battle inside Moses Montefiore School protecting innocent children. She left behind a husband and four young children. God bless the Ruiz family & the men and women of the CPD.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
9 years ago today our friend & neighbor Herbie Johnson died battling a house fire in the Gage Park community. He will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor, as a loving husband & father, and a respected leader in the Chicago Fire Department.
@CFDLocal2
@CFDMedia
All 4 individuals involved in the vicious, unprovoked attack of an employee at Barraco’s Restaurant have been charged with multiple felonies. They will appear in bond court tomorrow morning at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
@Chicago_Police
@cookcountysao
2 bad guys in custody/charged with attempt murder from the shooting incident early Saturday morning on the 11000 block of Western Avenue. Great work by CPD detectives! The victim is home with his family.
@Chicago_Police
@BevRevNews
@cookcountysao
On January 9, 1999 Chicago Police Officer John Knight was shot & killed in the line of duty. Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. If you see a cop on the street today, stop and thank them.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
Shortly before 5:00pm, four offenders committed a vehicular hijacking on the 2000 block of W. 102nd St. Illinois State Police & Chicago Police have all four offenders in custody, awaiting charges. Great work by law enforcement!
@ILStatePolice
@ChicagoCAPS22
@cookcountysao
On November 2, 2012, Captain Herbie Johnson died in the line of duty battling a house fire on the 2300 block of west 51st Place. Herbie will always be remembered in our community for his unique sense of humor, as a loving father & husband, and a respected leader in the CFD.
This evening a Chicago Police Officer was shot and killed responding to a call. Please keep our fallen hero and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Last night, 3 employees of a local business (3000 block W 111th St) were violently attacked by 4 offenders who fled, but are now in custody. 1 victim in stable condition at a local hospital. Neighbors who might have video footage, please call CPD at 312-742-8273.
@cookcountysao
We honored
@LoyolaChicago
this morning at City Council for their historic season & incredible run in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. I had the privilege of spending a few minutes with Sister Jean & Ben Richardson. Thanks
@PorterMoser
for such an exciting March Madness....Go Ramblers!
Demarri Conner & Kenneth Merritt appeared in bond court today. Judge Beach denied bond, they will remain in custody at the Cook County Jail. The next court is 11/21. Special thanks to CPD for getting them off the street.
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
@BevRevNews
@bapa_org
10 years ago today, 11/02/12, Captain Herbie Johnson was killed in the line of duty battling a house fire on the 2300 block of W. 51st Place. He will always be remembered as a loving husband & father, and a respected leader of the Chicago Fire Department.
@CFDLocal2
@CFDMedia
This Friday (10:00am) CPD Officer Danny Golden will receive a police escort home from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. The 19th Ward community will line 103rd Street from Vincennes Ave to Pulaski Rd to welcome Danny home.
@ChicagoCAPS22
@BevRevNews
@Chicago_Police
@cpdmemorial
The 2023 South Side Irish Parade was a big success. It was great catching up with friends and neighbors along the parade route, especially one of “Chicago’s Finest “ Officer Carlos Yanez Jr.
On November 26, 2010 Michael Flisk was killed in the line of duty. He will always be remembered as a loving father & husband, and a dedicated member of the Chicago Police Department. This Thanksgiving, please keep the Flisk family and all our first responders in your thoughts.
On 12/14/15, CFD Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel V. Capuano died in the line of duty. A resident of our community, he left behind a wife and three young children. Please keep the families of all our fallen heroes in your prayers this holiday season.
@EMWQFund
@CFDLocal2
@BevRevNews
The 19th Ward had nearly 13,000 ballots cast (
#1
in city) with 33% voter turnout (
#1
in city). Unfortunately, nearly 25,000 19th Ward registered voters chose not to participate in the Illinois Primary Election on Tuesday.
#WeHaveToDoBetter
This morning I filed my nominating petitions to seek a 4th term as 19th Ward Alderman. We had more than 200 volunteers help me collect 6,500+ signatures across Beverly, Morgan Park & Mount Greenwood. I am honored and humbled to serve our great community.
@cdunnerun1
Today at City Council we honored Mount Carmel High School, recognizing the Caravan for their 14-0 undefeated season & state championship in football. Since 1900, Mount Carmel has been educating young men, teaching them to be leaders.
@MountCarmelHS
@BevRevNews
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. On January 9, 1999 our friend & neighbor John Knight was killed in the line of duty. If you happen to encounter a police officer today, thank them for their service.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago100Club
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
September 22, 1988 Chicago Police Officer Irma Ruiz was killed in a gun battle in Montefiore School. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and wife, a friend to many, and a brave hero who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting children.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
AJ Castillo & the staff at Americanos prepared dinner tonight for hundreds of front line medical workers at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center. Thanks to the generous support of our community, we will continue to provide meals for those who protect us.
#19thWardStrong
On March 23, 2007 firefighter William F. Grant (Truck 51) died in the line of duty. He will always be remembered as a loving husband & father, a loyal friend & neighbor, and a dedicated, courageous member of the Chicago Fire Department.
@CFDLocal2
@CFDMedia
@Chicago_Police
Nick Benson, convicted felon from the 10300 block of S. Pulaski, was arrested by Evergreen Park Police on 3/5/24 for public indecency/exposure at a school on the 3500 block of W. 103rd St. A prime example of our failed judicial system, Benson has 50+ arrests & 12 convictions.
Principals Ann Marie Riordan
@CKChicago
and Michelle Nitsche
@stcajetanschool
participated in the Chicago Polar Plunge. They raised $15,000 in support of
@SpecialOChi
. We are so lucky to have them in our community, leading by example.
@archchicago
Tonight we recognized Officer Josh Blas of
@Chicago_Police
’s Community Safety Team, who was partners with Officer Ella French since 2019 & a teammate of Officer Carlos Yanez Jr.
Our hearts remain with the family of fallen Officer French & with Officer Yanez as he recovers.
A south side hero, Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden and his family hosted a wonderful event for hundreds of kids at Mt Greenwood Park. He wanted to thank the community for all the love and support. Danny continues to be an inspiration to all of us.
#FightLikeAGolden
A Chicago Police Officer (5th District) is in serious/stable condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center after being stabbed multiple times responding to a home invasion on 9900 block of S. Wentworth Ave. Please keep the officer in your prayers.
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS05
Convicted felon Trevon Robinson has been charged in the armed carjacking of a Beverly resident on 6/27/24. Great work by the CPD Vehicular Hijacking Task Force. Robinson is in custody at the Cook County Jail.
@Chicago_Police
@Area2Detectives
@cookcountysao
@BevRevNews
Shortly after 6:00pm this evening a woman was carjacked on 108 & Prospect, she was not harmed. An hour ago, Chicago Police apprehended four juvenile offenders & recovered the vehicle and a weapon. Nice work CPD!
@Chicago_Police
@Area2Detectives
@ChicagoCAPS22
@cookcountysao
On December 17, 2018, Chicago Police Officers Conrad Gary & Eduardo Marmolejo died in the line of duty. They were both loving husbands & fathers. Please keep their families in your thoughts & prayers this holiday season.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
@BevRevNews
@100ClubIllinois
On the night of February 11, 1998 Firefighter Anthony Lockhart (Engine 120) and Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick King (Truck 40) died battling a fire at the Beverly Tire Store (10611 S Western). Our community will never forget their courage & sacrifice, may they rest in peace.
On March 23, 2007 Firefighter William F. Grant, a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, was killed while responding to a call on Truck 51. Billy Grant, a lifetime member of our community, left behind a wife and three beautiful children.
@cfd
This morning, Billy Harnedy stopped by my office. Billy, a senior at
@StRitaHS
, helped organize a fundraiser to support programs for the 7500 athletes of
@SpecialOChi
. They hosted a bingo night and raised several hundred dollars. Way to go Billy.....go Mustangs!
On 11/26/10 Officer Michael Flisk was killed in the line of duty. He will always be remembered as a loving husband & father, loyal friend & neighbor, and a dedicated member of the Chicago Police Department. Please keep his family in your prayers this holiday season
@cpdmemorial
Acts of violence, looting & vandalism aren't peaceful protest & cannot be tolerated. At our next Council meeting I’m introducing an ordinance allowing for the seizure of vehicles used in looting. CPD must have the tools necessary to protect themselves and the citizens they serve.
Hanging out with Papa watching the 100th match up between two southside institutions, the Saint Rita Mustangs and the Mount Carmel Caravan.
@StRitaHS
@MountCarmelHS
On Thursday, the funeral procession for CPD Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso will depart Blake-Lamb Funeral Home at 9:30am, travel eastbound on 103rd Street to Western, northbound on Western to St. Rita Chapel. Please line the streets along the route to honor our fallen hero.
This evening, Fr. Tom McCarthy
@StRitaHS
presided over a vigil that was attended by several thousand fellow
#ChicagoPolice
Officers, family members, and friends of Officer Danny Golden, to pray for his speedy recovery after being shot on July 9th. 🙏🏻
#FightLikeaGolden
A short time ago, a pipe broke at the Roseland Pumping Station. The Department of Water Management has crews working to repair the broken water main and restore water service to homes in the Beverly/Morgan Park community.
@ChicagoWater
@BevRevNews
On November 26, 2010 Officer Michael Flisk was killed in the line of duty. He will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, a loyal friend an neighbor, and a dedicated member of the Chicago Police Department.
@Chicago_Police
@cpdmemorial
@100ClubIllinois
On Monday, 4/29, the funeral procession for CPD Officer Luis Huesca will depart Blake-Lamb Funeral Home at 9:15am, travel east on 103rd Street to Western Avenue, north on Western Avenue to St. Rita Chapel. Please line the street along the route to honor our fallen hero.
This week is National Police Week. We stopped by the 022nd District today with breakfast for our officers. On behalf of a grateful community, we thank the men & women of the Chicago Police Department for their sacrifice, commitment and dedication.
@ChicagoCAPS22
@Chicago_Police
The youth pay their respects along the funeral route this morning as we make our way to St Rita Cascia Chapel for the funeral services of Fallen Officer Eduardo Marmolejo.
#NeverForgotten
The 19th Ward is a strong, vibrant, educated community that cares. 18,646 ballots cast (
#1
in City) 15,647 votes for Lori Lightfoot (
#1
in City)
@LightfootForChi
@bapa_org
This Sunday, I am running the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in support of Special Olympics Chicago. All across the globe, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
#ChoosetoInclude
@SpecialOChi
@ChiPubSchools
@ChicagoParks
40 years ago today, Bill Bosak & Roger Van Schaik were ambushed during a routine traffic stop on 115th Street. Officer Bosak left behind a wife & two young daughters, Officer Van Schaik a wife & three children. We will always remember their heroism.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
This morning, our community lost a legend. Martin McGarry will always be remembered those that knew him as a loving, husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to many. Please keep the McGarry family in your prayers. Rest In peace old friend.
The 23rd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities is today. So far 4,000+ plungers have raised more than 1.9 million to support programs in parks and schools across our city.
@SpecialOChi
@JacksonNational
25 years ago, January 9, 1999, Chicago Police Officer John Knight was shot & killed in the line of duty. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers today.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
For 43 minutes a train blocked a
@CSX
rail crossing on 111th St. approx 700 ft from a Chicago Fire Station. 1 man crawled under the train! I've tried to address these problems for 10+ years only to get finger pointing & excuses. When will public safety be the priority?
This Saturday, March 4th, the Chicago Police Department (022nd District) will host a prayer vigil to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso. The vigil will be held at Mount Greenwood Park at 12:30pm.
@Chicago_Police
@cpdmemorial
@bapa_org
@BevRevNews
A big shout out to Ellie White, Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. A leader on and off the court, Ellie is a member of the National Honor Society, 2 time State Champion, & a big supporter of the mission of Special Olympics.
@SpecialOChi
@McAuleyMacs
@UMich
This Sunday, January 15th, Danny Golden & his family will host “A Golden Day at the Rink” at Mt Greenwood Park, 12:00-5:00pm. Danny wants to give back to all the kids on the southside for all the love & support.
#FightLikeAGolden
Earlier today, a robbery occurred at a store on the 3200 block of west 111th St. Within minutes, police officers apprehended the suspect and placed him in custody. Area 2 detectives are investigating. Great job CPD!
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
@Area2Detectives
@BevRevNews
On January 9, 1999 John Knight was shot & killed in the line of duty. He left behind a wife and three young children. Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. If you see a cop on the street today, stop and thank them.
@cpdmemorial
@Chicago_Police
@ChicagoCAPS22
Honored to participate in the last leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run today with law enforcement & my buddy, Gold Medalist Tommy Shimoda. We witnessed history with the lighting of the Eternal Flame of Hope at Soldier Field, where it all began 50 years ago today.
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