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Neighborhood Safety

Police seeking information from 2/19

On Monday, Feb 19 (President’s Day) a carjacking incident occurred at 4 am on the 4200 Block of Greenview. Please check your video cameras for a red SUV and email CAPS019district@chicagopolice.org with any information, please copy info@gracelandwest.org.

Help us prevent crime in the neighborhood by always reporting crime, suspicious activity & dangerous driving to 911. Confirm that your porch lights and rear lights are working from dusk to dawn.

More safety tips at: https://gracelandwest.org/neighborhood-safety/

19th District Council Monthly Meeting

February 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

19th Police District Council

Uptown Church

1134 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map
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Neighborhood Safety

Staying Safe in the Neighborhood – Vehicle Edition

You may have heard about the recent attempted carjackings at the gas stations in our neighborhood. Members of GWCA and GWCA council members have contacted both the 19th District police station and Alderwoman Clay’s office as well as attended CAPS and District 19 meetings.

Please be sure to visit our Neighborhood Safety page for recommended best practices to prevent crime. It is very important that you call 911 and report any suspicious activity or crime happening “now”.  It is equally important that you report any criminal damage or theft and get a report number.  Our police coverage is based on actual reports.

Specifically related to the recent gas station incidents, please see the attached flyers from the CPD.

  • When you are getting gas, lock your vehicle while you gas up and put your keys in your pocket.
  • Don’t leave your car at a pump and go inside to buy something. Re-park your car closer to the convenience store.
  • Don’t leave your keys or your cell phone in the car.
  • Don’t fill up if you’re the only vehicle.
  • Don’t have your vehicle nose out to fill up.

If you contact CAPS (CAPS.019district@chicagopolice.org) or Alderwoman Clay (info@46thward.com), please copy info@gracelandwest.org. 

If you are interested in participating in our Block Rep program, please reach out to info@gracelandwest.org.

       

CPD – Gas Station PSADownload
CPD – Carjacking – What you should knowDownload

19th Police District Council

December 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

RSVP to our last District Council Meeting of the year
Join us for our last monthly District Council meeting of the year! Representatives from the Chicago Office of the Inspector General will present on their office’s public safety dashboards, which provide useful and up-to-date information on the Chicago Police Department and public safety in Chicago. Here are the details:
Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
4300 N. Winchester Ave.

19th Police District Council

Uptown Church

1134 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map

19th Police District Council

October 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We, like you, have been deeply troubled by the recent uptick in violent robberies in our area and throughout Chicago. What resources are available to help you stay safe? That’s what we’ll cover in our next District Council meeting, this Tuesday, October 24, at 6:30pm.

We’ll review safety tips to increase your personal security. We’ll hear directly from the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) about when and how to make an effective 911 call, and other safety resources available to you through 311. And we’ll welcome public safety staffers from aldermanic offices in our area to learn what public safety issues your alderperson can help address.

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In addition, we’ll observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month by welcoming a representative from Apna Ghar, a provider for victims of domestic violence based right here in the 19th Police District. We’ll learn about the prevalence of domestic violence, Apna Ghar’s programming, and other resources for those facing domestic or gender-based violence.
We look forward to seeing you there.

—Maurilio, Jenny, and Sam

19th District Council Members

19th Police District Council

Uptown Church

1134 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map

Beat Meeting 1912

November 8, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

CAPS Meeting where the community and the police come together to discuss crime and concerns in their beat.

Chicago Police Department 19th District

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Uptown Church

1134 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map
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Neighborhood Safety

Community Alert: Criminal Damage to Vehicle & Theft

Please see the Community Alert issued by the 19th District (attached below and uploaded here). If you are a victim of this crime, please do not touch anything and call Area 3 detective Division at 312.744.8263. Finally, remember to keep the perimeter of your property well lit.

P-23-3-028-Community-AlertDownload
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Events & Announcements

GWCA Community Meeting | Q1 2023 Minutes

Thaks so much to everyone who attended the meeting on March 22nd and for all of your thoughtful questions. A special thanks to our meeting guests Alderman Martin, Officers Hernandez and Delpilar and Sam Schoenburg. And thanks to our host Andrew Pillman and the Lakeview Taproom.

The meeting minutes have been uploaded to our website here: https://gracelandwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Q1-GWCA-Meeting-Notes.pdf

Of particular note was the vote for the change of zoning at 1406 W Cuyler. The handout from GWCA Member Peter Wasik is here: https://gracelandwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1406-zoning-presentation.pdf If you have any concerns or questions please email them to info@gracelandwest.org.

Other items that came up during the discussion that the council wanted to follow up on with links:

  • Beat meetings can be found on the District 19 calendar
  • More information on the Home and Business Protection Program for light and camera reimbursements can be found here.
  • The city tracks traffic collision information in their data portal. This data would need to be filtered by latitude and longitude to see only Graceland West information.
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Events & Announcements

Quarterly GWCA Meeting with the District 19th Police: 3/22, 7:00 @ Lakeview Taproom

Wednesday, March 22, 7-8:15 pm

Lakeview Taproom.  1426 W Irving Park

We’re excited to kick off our 2023 quarterly neighborhood meeting with the topic of neighborhood safety. Please review our recent post about crime in the neighborhood and bring your ideas and questions for the district and for the alderman. Check out our page on Neighborhood Safety for some helpful tips.

  • Conversation with 19th District Police and the 47th Ward Alderman about neighborhood safety
  • 47th Ward office ill provide updates on LV-2 parking, Belle Plaine & Greenview Traffic circle installation and new protected bike lanes on Clark from Montrose to Irving Park.
  • Kick off of GWCA 41st Annual Garden Walk sign up.  Gardens will include descriptions for 2023.  Event is moved from August to Sunday, July 16, 1-5 pm.  Fill out this form to sign-up.
  • Yard sale is Saturday, June 3, 9-4 pm.  (Rain Day is Sunday).  Contact info@gracelandwest.org to register. 
  • GWCA business will include annual GWCA budget vote (members).

Quarterly GWCA Meeting – 1st Quarter 2023

March 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Wednesday, March 22, 7-8:15 pm

Lakeview Taproom.  1426 W Irving Park


Agenda: 

  • Conversation with 19th District Police and the 47th Ward Alderman about neighborhood safety
  • Introduction of the newly elected 19th District Council
  • Presentation of zoning change for 1408 W Cuyler
  • 47th Ward office ill provide updates on LV-2 parking, Belle Plaine & Greenview Traffic circle installation and new protected bike lanes on Clark from Montrose to Irving Park.
  • Kick off of GWCA 41st Annual Garden Walk sign up.  Gardens will include descriptions for 2023.  Event is moved from August to Sunday, July 16, 1-5 pm.  Fill out this form to sign-up.
  • Yard sale is Saturday, June 3, 9-4 pm.  (Rain Day is Sunday).  Contact info@gracelandwest.org to register. 
  • GWCA business will include annual GWCA budget vote (members).

GWCA

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Uptown Church

1134 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map
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