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Canceled: Throwback Thursday Tonight at McKiernan Park

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Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared that tonight’s Throwback Thursday event at McKiernan Park has been canceled due to impending storms; residents are urged to seek shelter, and the next Throwback Thursday is June 18 at Barnard Park (5:30–7:00 pm) honoring the 1985 Chicago Bears. The newsletter also notes a free Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shredding event on June 13 (9:00–11:00 am) at The Oasis Church and provides a general storm damage restoration/cleanup update. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or approvals were mentioned.

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Dear Chicago,



The 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation and the Beverly Area Planning Association have decided to cancel this evening's Throwback Thursday at McKiernan Park (10714 S. Sawyer Ave.) due to tonight's impending storms. I urge all residents to seek shelter and stay safe.


Our next Throwback Thursday is Thursday, June 18th, at Barnard Park (10431 S. Longwood Drive), 5:30-7:00pm. We will celebrate the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears. Please see the flyer below.


Prescription Drug Drop Off & Document Shredding Event

On Saturday, June 13th, the 19th Ward will host a Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shredding Event from 9:00-11:00am at The Oasis Church (10835 S. Pulaski Rd). This service is free of charge, but open to 19th Ward residents only. We will accept unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal, and loose documents without staples, and binders. Please see the flyer below for a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.


Storm Damage Update

Restoration and clean-up efforts continue throughout the ward. We will share updates as information is received.



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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