ALERT: Multiple Coyote Sightings
Although coyote mating season officially ended in April, we are continuing to hear reports of coyote sightings, including near Loyola Beach, Berger Park and on the 5500 Block of California. Please note that small dogs and cats may sometimes look like prey, so in addition to keeping pets leashed, residents are urged never to leave them [...]
ALERT: Woman assaulted, robbed in broad daylight
from the Edgeville Buzz: “A woman was assaulted Thursday, May 2nd, around 2pm near the bus stop on the corner of Clark and Devon, according to multiple news sources and Chicago Police. The young woman was sitting at the stop when the suspect approached, sat next to her, then grabbed her by the throat and [...]
Cold Weather Pet Care
In Chicago, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines: Don’t leave dogs outdoors when the temperature drops. Most dogs, and all cats, are safer indoors, except when taken out for exercise. Regardless of the season, short-haired, [...]
Five Steps to Building a Successful Neighborhood Watch
Building a strong Neighborhood Watch program is not an overnight process: it takes patience, planning and dedication. However a successful program will keep a community strong and protected and when a crime or emergency happens, they will be more ready. Keep these Five Steps in mind when starting your group. Step 1: Recruit and organize as [...]
Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners
The Chicago Commission on Animal Control, urges all animal owners to take the necessary precautions in the case of floods, fires, blizzards or terrorism. Devastating natural and man-made disasters can ravage lives and no one is exempt including your animals. Countless times people have been told to leave their homes for a “short time” only [...]
Woman Assaulted in Legion Park
ALERT to our community: A woman was recently physically accosted while walking in Legion Park. Please take this instance as a reminder to keep vigilant and aware of your surroundings while out exercising alone. See the full Chicago News Report article here
ComEd Warns of Utility Scams
ALERT to our community: ComEd has issued a press release warning area customers to watch out for people falsely posing as utility workers in order to gain entrance to homes. Scams of this variety tend to increase after storms and natural disasters when people are in need of assistance with power outages, downed lines, and [...]
Cooling Centers for Summer Months
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services operates six Cooling Centers during the summer months. Additional facilities are opened as needed in libraries, Park District buildings, senior centers and other community venues. The nearest Cooling Center to our ward is located at the North Area Community Service Center located at 4740 N. Sheridan Road [...]
ComEd Emergency Preparedness Links
The following resource links have been provided by ComEd in order to help residences and businesses during emergencies, including information about outages and service restoration updates, additional channels for reporting ComEd emergencies and outages, as well as a new mobile app for managing residential accounts. Call ComEd to Report Emergencies immediately! Residential: 1-800-Edison-1 Business: 1-877-4-ComEd-1 Representatives are available [...]
City of Chicago Safety Programs & Initiatives
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Safely Dispose of Expired Medications
Find a Location to Dispose of Pharmaceuticals The City of Chicago has partnered with the Chicago Police Department to provide you with a place for the safe and proper disposal of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. You may take your pharmaceuticals to one of the five designated drop off locations 24 hours a [...]
Consumer Recalls
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) provides consumers with information about recalled merchandise and ensures that recalled products are removed from store shelves. 2011 Consumer Recalls 2010 Consumer Recalls 2009 Consumer Recalls
Keep Children Safe
Did you know… In 2008, an estimated 1,740 children ages 0 to 17 died from abuse and neglect (rate of 2.3 per 100,000 children). Approximately 15 million children are exposed to family violence each year. About 72% of students in 8th and 9th grade report “dating.” By the time they are in high school, 54% [...]
Internet Safety & Kids
In today’s world, many people choose to communicate via the Internet and cell phones. Youth especially have embraced new technologies such as text messaging, social networking sites, and digital cameras to share information and connect with friends. However, without proper guidance, these types of communication technologies can be dangerous to a child’s physical and psychological [...]
Lakefront Path Etiquette
Ah, the lakefront path. It’s one of Chicago’s greatest assets. It provides mini-vacations for its residents, and is one of the lures for tourists. It’s a workout for cyclists, inline-skaters, runners and walkers. It’s a stroll for beach-goers, families and friends. It’s crowded. To avoid collisions and fights and preserve the happy feelings instilled by [...]
