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Support the Get Behind the Vest-A-Thon Fundraiser Tomorrow, February 21st

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Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces several community events: a Vest‑a‑Thon fundraiser on February 21 via WGN Radio 720 AM, a 12th Annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast on February 22 at Saint John Fisher School, and a free document shredding service on February 21 at CrossWinds Church. Additional support for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will come from sales at Lawlor's Bar and Janson's Drive‑In on February 24, with future Eat & Earn dates on February 24 and 26. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and provides employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website.

Email from 19th Ward Office

Dear Chicago,



Tomorrow, February 21st, please tune in to WGN Radio 720 AM to participate in the Vest-a-Thon Fundraiser from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in support of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Listeners who call in with donations will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including Chicago sports team memorabilia and much more. Please see the flyer below.


On Sunday, February 22nd, I will host our 12th Annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Saint John Fisher School Kane Hall (10220 S Washtenaw Ave). The Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast has raised over $760,000 to date. Please see the flyer below.


Throughout February, the 19th Ward Office and local businesses are collaborating to support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Get Behind the Vest Campaign. On Tuesday, February 24th, a portion of sales at both Lawlor's Bar (3908 W. 111th St.) and Janson's Drive In (9900 S. Western Ave.) will benefit the Get Behind the Vest campaign. Please mention the promotion or show the flyer below to ensure you are included in the fundraiser.


Future Eat & Earn dates: Tuesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 26th


Thank you in advance for your ongoing support of this annual campaign.


Document Shredding Tomorrow, February 21st

Tomorrow, February 21st, the 19th Ward will host a Document Shredding Event from 9:00-11:00am at CrossWinds Church (10835 S. Pulaski Rd). This service is provided free of charge, but open to 19th Ward residents only. We will accept loose documents without staples or binders. Please see the flyer below.


Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement program that makes it easy to save for retirement. Since it launched in 2018, the program has brought retirement savings access to workers in every county across Illinois. Not only is Illinois Secure Choice open to employees who work for an eligible employer, the program is available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving. The program is open to employers who have at least 5 employees in every quarter of the previous year, have been in operations for at least 2 years, and do not offer or contribute to a qualified retirement plan.


You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

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