Matthew O'Shea

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a series of community events supporting the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest campaign, including a gas‑station fundraiser on February 20, a radio Vest‑a‑Thon on February 21, and a pancake breakfast on February 22. Additional sales‑based fundraisers will run at local businesses on February 24 and 26. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and provides employment opportunities through the 19th Ward Office.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward invites residents to support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest campaign through a series of events: a night at Barraco’s tonight, a gas‑station donation drive, a WGN Radio fundraiser, and a pancake breakfast on Sunday. The events feature local leaders, including State Representative Mary Gill, and offer opportunities for community members to contribute and win prizes. No zoning, housing, transit, or budget matters were addressed in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces two volunteer opportunities: the 12th Annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 22 at Saint John Fisher School, and a free document shredding event on Saturday, February 21 at CrossWinds Church for ward residents. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and invites residents to explore employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a series of fundraising events for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest campaign, including Eat & Earn promotions at Americanos and S & T Provisions, a Shell gas station donation drive, a night hosted by the Barraco family, a Vest‑a‑Thon on WGN Radio, and the 12th Annual Pancake Breakfast. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which offers a state‑facilitated savings option for workers and employers across Illinois.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces the Eat & Earn promotion at Joey's Red Hots and Top Notch Beefburgers on Feb. 10, with future dates Feb. 17, 24, and 26, to raise funds for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest Campaign, which supplies replacement vests for officers. The office also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, available to all workers, and invites residents to view employment opportunities on the ward’s website. No zoning, policy, or budget actions were reported in this issue.

Alderman Matt O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a February donation drive for Ronald McDonald House, urging residents to donate items from the wish list at drop‑off locations in Beverly, Mount Greenwood, and the Rep. Ryan office. The event is co‑hosted by Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Representative Rick Ryan, and Congressman Casten. The newsletter also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which offers a state‑facilitated savings option for workers and employers across the state.

No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced. The 19th Ward Office will host the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County on January 28 to help veterans with disability, financial, and healthcare matters, co‑hosted by Alderman Matt O'Shea and other officials. Additional updates include information on Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and employment opportunities in the ward.