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Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that there will be no garbage collection Monday, October 12, while recycling will run as scheduled; garbage pickup resumes Tuesday, and City and ward offices will be closed Monday. The ward also promoted the November 28 Beverly Hills Turkey Trot, an October 24 concert at Givins Castle, and the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea of the 19th Ward will host a telephone town hall on October 13 with 22nd District Commander Patrick Darling to discuss community public safety. The ward is also collecting new socks for families served by Pat’s Pantry and is accepting registrations for the November 28 Beverly Hills Turkey Trot, which benefits local youth and pediatric brain tumor charities.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter focuses on a free community vaccination clinic at Mount Greenwood Park on Monday, October 5 (2:00–5:45 p.m.) with no-cost immunizations provided by Jewel-Osco. It does not include any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, ordinances, approvals, or funding decisions. Other major announcements include registration for the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K (Nov. 28) and information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program, plus details on an upcoming church steak fry.

Alderman Matthew O’Shea (19th Ward) shared an announcement for a 19th Ward blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Saint Cajetan School (appointments required; door 3 on Campbell Ave., 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.), coordinated through Community Blood Center. The newsletter also highlights upcoming community events, including the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 28 with registration deadlines, proceeds supporting local youth/community causes, and related breakfast/sponsorship information.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) newsletter mainly promotes community events, including the Beverly Area Planning Association and Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association’s “Sip & Shop” retail night on October 1 and the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot on November 28 (with registration deadlines and proceeds benefiting local youth and a pediatric brain tumor foundation). The message also shares community information about the Historic Bethany Union Church’s October 2 steak fry and general state guidance on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy actions are described.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announces “High School 101,” a free Zoom seminar on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00pm to help parents navigate CPS’s GoCPS high school application process for 2027–2028. The newsletter does not include any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-related meetings/hearings, policy changes, or development approvals. Other major items include the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 28 (with registration deadlines and a post-race breakfast) and a community notice for Bethany Union Church’s Annual Steak Fry on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shear (19th Ward) newsletter primarily highlights the 13th Annual Beverly Art Walk tomorrow, Sept. 26 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and associated Art Walk Afterparty (5–9 p.m.) across Beverly/Morgan Park. Other major 19th Ward updates include registration details for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 28, plus a call for sweatshirt/t-shirt sponsorships by Oct. 26. Additional announcements include a community steak fry hosted by Historic Bethany Union Church on Oct. 2 and general information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program.

No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, ordinance, or street-safety policy items are mentioned in Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea’s (19th Ward) newsletter. The main announcements are the 13th Annual Beverly Art Walk on Saturday, September 26 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and updates for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on November 28, including registration deadlines and a $5 breakfast after the race. Other listed items include a community steak fry hosted by Historic Bethany Union Church and an informational note about the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will hold veteran resource office hours at the 19th Ward office today, September 23, from 12:00–4:00 pm to help with disability, financial assistance, and healthcare questions; attendees should bring a DD-214 and valid state ID. The newsletter mainly provides community updates for the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K/Family Walk on November 28 (registration deadlines and sponsorship info), and lists a Historic Bethany Union Church steak fry on October 2, plus information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program.

This email from Matt O’Shea, 19th Ward Committeeman, is a campaign notice inviting residents to a campaign kickoff rally for Erin Ross on Monday, October 19 at The Vineyard (2121 W. 95th St.) from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The message does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy changes. It also notes that Erin’s campaign is seeking volunteers to circulate petitions and directs people to erinross19.com and @erinrossfor19 for involvement details.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a free flu shot clinic at the 19th Ward Office (10402 S. Western Ave) on September 19, 2026 (10:00am–1:00pm) with Walgreens; appointments are encouraged and limited high-dose shots are available. The newsletter also highlights the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on November 28, including registration deadlines and a post-race breakfast. Other community events noted include the Historic Bethany Union Church’s annual steak fry on October 2, 2026.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter highlights community events, including a free flu shot clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 (10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) at the 19th Ward Office, with appointments required. It also promotes the 111th Street Wine & Whiskey Walk on Sept. 17 (6:00–10:00 p.m.), co-sponsored by O’Shea, as well as upcoming Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K plans for Nov. 28 (registration deadlines and sponsorship info included). The newsletter does not mention zoning, housing, transit, budget/ordinances, or street safety hearings or approvals.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) did not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, ordinances, or development approvals in this newsletter; the email is primarily event-focused. It announces a 19th Ward Senior Citizen Oktoberfest on September 17 (12:00–2:00 at 115 Bourbon Street) and a separate 111th Street Wine & Whiskey Walk on September 17 (6:00–10:00, 21+), plus a “Beverly Hills Turkey Trot” 5K on November 28 with registration and sponsorship details. Other updates include general community engagement items (e.g., downloadable passes for the Allstate Arena box office) and Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings information.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) did not report any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy changes, development approvals, or infrastructure/safety items in this newsletter. Instead, the update focuses on community events: a Mt. Greenwood food drive benefiting Pat’s Pantry at Mount Greenwood Community Church (Sept. 16, 12–3 p.m.) and the 19th Ward Senior Citizen Oktoberfest (Sept. 17, 12–2 p.m., 115 Bourbon Street). The newsletter also promotes upcoming registration for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 28, plus general city/state information and community engagement resources.

Alderman Matthew J. O’She (19th Ward) marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a remembrance message honoring the victims and first responders and noting ongoing health impacts for many exposed during the recovery efforts. The newsletter also promotes the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk on November 28, including registration deadlines and sponsorship opportunities. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy or meeting updates are included.

In a notice from Ald. Matthew J. O’Shea of the 19th Ward, he announced he will not seek another term after 15 years, and endorsed his Chief of Staff Erin Ross as his successor. The email highlights past ward accomplishments including investments in local commercial districts and streetscape improvements (notably at 95th and 111th Streets) and school and community facility projects, but it does not mention any new zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings or policy ordinances.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) notified residents that there will be no city garbage and recycling collection on Labor Day, Monday, September 7; service resumes Tuesday, September 8, with residents asked to keep carts accessible during the collection week. The newsletter also promotes the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K/Family Walk on Saturday, November 28, including registration deadlines, sponsorship opportunities, and a post-race breakfast. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy decisions are mentioned.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) sent a heat advisory update for Sept. 1, urging residents to use cooling centers and avoid extended outdoor exposure until about 9:00 p.m. The newsletter also promotes the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 28, including registration/sponsorship deadlines and proceeds benefiting local youth and a pediatric brain tumor foundation. Other announcements include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills talk on Sept. 2 and information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) is promoting the Community Connections Committee’s Black Business Month celebration at the 95th Street Farmers Market on August 30, 8:00 am–1:00 pm at 1835 W. 95th St, including DJ music and pop-ups from Black-owned businesses. The newsletter also highlights a live jazz quartet performance honoring Captain Walter H. Dyett on August 30 (2–3 pm) and a Garden Club talk on September 2 about preserving green spaces and protecting pollinators.

Alderman Ginger Rugai’s 19th Ward newsletter focuses on community events, especially the 32nd Annual Y-Me Softball Tournament on August 29, 2026 at St. Christina Fields and Mt. Greenwood Park, with survivor recognition at 2:00 pm. It also lists upcoming events including “Meet Captain Walter H. Dyett,” a live jazz quartet performance on August 30 at Walker Branch, and a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills presentation on green spaces on September 2.