Aldermom, working to make my ward and my city a place where people can thrive. Rarely on Twitter. Please write to ward11
@cityofchicago
.org with any inquiries!
@JaymalGreen
Hi Ja'mal, to set the record straight: I was not personally 'manhandled' by Ald. Ramirez-Rosa. I'd appreciate that you don't invoke my name without checking with me in the future. The easiest way to reach out would be ward11
@cityofchicago
.org as I am not often on Twitter. Thanks!
As a lifelong White Sox fan, it was my wildest dream come true to throw the first pitch of the game! Thank you to Guaranteed Rate Field for inviting me as a guest of honor. Sending our players luck as they face off against the Los Angeles Angels. Go White Sox!
Thank you 11th Ward voters for putting your faith in me to serve as your Alderman for a full term! I am humbled to represent the community where I was born and raised and to fight for my neighbors as the first Asian American woman in City Council.
I was thrilled to join
@OnTheBlockChi
to showcase the beauty of the 11th Ward’s own Ping Tom Park and share why I pursued public office, my priorities for my full term, and more. Thank you to Brandon Pope for spending the afternoon in Chinatown with me!
🎉Today marks the start of a new term for City Council! Our government has never been more diverse, and I’m humbled to serve the community where I was born and raised. There is more work to be done, and I am ready to fight for all of my neighbors as your 11th Ward Alderwoman!
🇺🇸 It was an honor to lay wreaths during last year’s Memorial Day tribute at the Chinese American Veteran’s Memorial in remembrance of those we’ve lost. Please join us for this year’s 11th Ward Wreath Laying Dedications on Thursday, May 25 starting at 8AM.
Tomorrow is the
@whitesox
home opener! Residents, there's still time to pick up your stickers & passes. Ward office opens at 8:30 AM. Visitors, please be sure to pay attention to posted sign & park in official lots lest you get ticketed or towed.
With AAPI Heritage Month coming to an end,
@wttw
stopped by the 11th Ward Office to hear my thoughts on having increased Asian American representation on City Council, how we can make services more accessible for everyone, and more.
@aschweng93
@ChicagoDOT
Great news to share. CDOT will be installing Qwik Kurbs to protect the bike lanes on the 18th Street Bridge! A plan has been submitted for the design and we will share the date for install once we have it!
Back to School event in Chinatown right now! The 11th Ward and 9th District Police are giving away backpacks with school supplies to school aged kids until 1:30 today.
Thank you
@WBEZreset
and
@natalieymoore
for having me on to talk about my priorities for my full term as 11th Ward Alderman. Listen to hear about how I will fight for our community on Chicago City Council
➡️
#11thWardCHI
The 11th Ward is home to a vibrant art scene! Founded in 2004,
@Project_Onward
in the Bridgeport Art Center is a nonprofit art studio helping local artists with disabilities tell their stories ➡️
#11thWardCHI
Thank you
@BlockClubCHI
for giving me the opportunity to talk about my plans to help the
#11thWardCHI
community thrive! I discuss the need for a Near South Side High School, the economic development underway on Halsted Street and more! ⬇️
BBQ King House is one of Chicago’s Essential Chinese Restaurants according to
@EaterChicago
. Dine on a dime and try their famous assortment of Hong Kong style barbecue including Peking duck, soy sauce chicken, char siu and more!
#11thWardCHI
🐲The Chicago Dragon Boat Race is June 24, but the deadline for teams and sponsors to join is May 5! Attendees will enjoy family-fun activities and cheer on athletes racing down the Chicago River, all while supporting neighborhood literacy programs ➡️
I’m proud to join the new wave of Asian American voices in public office across Illinois. I sat down with
@ABC7Chicago
to discuss why more
#AANHPI
representation matters. Thank you to the Chinese American Museum of Chicago
@ccamuseum
for having us! ➡️
It was an honor to see the Ramova Theatre coming back to life during my visit to the project site! This iconic space will not only be an economic catalyst for the Halsted Street Corridor, but will also be an attraction for the entire city of Chicago.
#11thWardCHI
Our next
#AANHPI
-owned business spotlight is
@88_marketplace
. Not only is it Chicago’s largest Chinese supermarket, it also won the 2022 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Food Court from the Chicago Tribune! Come explore the grocery aisles, food stalls and specialty restaurants~
🌈Happy Pride Month! June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their fight for acceptance, equality and freedom of expression. Check out
@BlockClubCHI
’s guide for a list of events and celebrations happening throughout the month:
We are just days away from swearing in a new City Council! Want to learn more about me and my priorities as Alderman of the 11th Ward? Join me for a luncheon and conversation on Tues, May 16 at the Union League Club of Chicago! Get your tickets today ⬇️
I had the honor of speaking with
@ABC7Chicago
during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to reflect on Chicago’s thriving
#AANHPI
community, the importance of our growing political representation and more! Tune in ➡️
Join our 11th Ward Snow Team today!❄️
Winter is very much here, and not everyone can easily shovel their sidewalks.
If you are able to lend a hand to our seniors and neighbors with disabilities, every inch of kindness goes a long way!
Sign up here:
Happy Opening Day! The White Sox have returned to the 11th Ward for their home opener at Sox Park. The team will face off against the San Francisco Giants in what promises to be a great game. I hope to see you all there for the start of an exciting season. Go White Sox!
REMINDER ➡️There’s a new speed camera on Wallace to help keep the community safe and control traffic! From now through April 23, drivers speeding 6 miles per hour above the posted limit of 20 mph from 7 AM - 4 PM and 30 mph from 4:01 pm - 7:00 pm will receive a warning notice.
The Chinatown Parking System has been upgraded! In an effort to facilitate a quicker and more convenient parking experience, this new system allows for contactless payments and the ability to enter and exit with smartphones equipped with Bluetooth ➡️
Great day for a Bocce Tourney. Special Olympics teams from across the city are here today at Armour Square Park. Shout out to the 11th Ward Volunteers making sure everyone is well fed! Come join us!
I was thrilled to honor Asian American heritage in IL with
@the48thward
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth and Commissioner Josina Morita. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the
#AAPI
community and the historic Asian American representation in city and county government!
Check out the St. Baldrick event that DCO Bill Schejbal & 9th District Police are having today, 4/9, at 1956 W 35th Street and don't forget to donate!
#11thwardCHI
Baseball is back! The White Sox have returned to Guaranteed Rate Field in the 11th Ward for the 2023 season. The next home game is on Friday, April 14 against the Baltimore Orioles. Go Sox!
Check out the full season schedule here so you don’t miss a game:
Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! All month long, our office will be spotlighting local
#AANHPI
-owned businesses. Starting with Chiu Quon Bakery, this Chinatown staple has been serving Hong Kong pastries and dim sum for the past 30 years!
I had a great time speaking with
@HugoBalta
about improving public safety, the importance of civic engagement in the AAPI community, and my roots in the 11th Ward as a guest on “Three Questions With…” Thank you
@cantvchicago
for having me!
Opening Day for
@CanaryvilleLL
is April 22nd! Celebrating the league’s 70 year anniversary, join community members at Taylor-Lauridsen (Boyce) Park for the 10AM neighborhood parade and then stick around for the Opening Day Games at Canaryville Little League Field.
#11thWardCHI
May 9 is Asian American Action Day! Join
@AAAJ_Chicago
and
@CASLmedia
for a day of advocacy at the State Capitol in Springfield fighting for Language Access and Equity, Health Care Cultural Competency and more! Registration closes May 2nd:
Runoff Election Day is Tuesday, April 4th! Every vote counts so make sure to cast your ballot. Early voting locations near the 11th Ward, McGuane Park, 2901 S Poplar Ave. and McKinley Park Library, 1915 W 35th St, are open seven days a week ➡️
The annual 11th Ward Shred Event is Sunday, May 7! Residents can drop off paper and other sensitive documents to shred and recycle at 34th Street & Shields Ave from 9AM to 1PM. I had such a great time last year, and hope to see you there!
REMINDER ➡️The Blackout Period for the new Wallace speed camera is effective now through May 7. While no warnings or citations will be issued for speeding, I strongly urge everyone to practice cautious driving through the children’s school zone.
Starting Monday, May 8, citations will be enforced, and drivers caught exceeding the speed limit of six miles per hour above the posted limit of 20 mph from 7 AM - 4 PM and 30 mph from 4:01 PM - 7 PM on school days will be fined. Drive safely!
It’s almost Opening Day for the White Sox! Stickers and guest passes for those in the Sox Boundary Zone are available in the 11th Ward Office for residents who (1) did not receive their sticker in the mail or (2) do not have a vehicle registered to the City of Chicago ⬇️
Join me, 13th District Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and
@the48thward
Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month tomorrow in the Cook County Building. I hope to see you there!
@Eapvar
@BikingPeep
Thanks for the heads up, I have asked parking enforcement to patrol this area more frequently. Re-striping and protecting the bike lane on 18th from Canal to Wentworth is also a priority. It's one of the spots we toured with CDOT commissioner Biagi a few weeks ago.
Election Day is tomorrow! Skip the lines and cast an early ballot today. The two locations closest to the 11th Ward are McGuane Park, 2901 S Poplar and McKinley Park Library, 1915 W 35th St., and they are open until 6pm.
#VoteEarly
#11thWardCHI
Join us tomorrow at McKinley Park Library from 6-7PM for the McKinley Park Civic Association’s monthly meeting! Get connected with fellow neighbors and stay up to date on what is happening in the community.
#11thWardCHI
I remain committed to ensuring transparency in our office, fostering deeper community relations, promoting economic opportunity, and increasing public safety for all our residents. Our future is bright, and I look forward to all that we’ll accomplish together in the next 4 years!
📣The Chicago Police Department is looking for its next superintendent and wants your input! The second forum meeting is tomorrow from 6pm - 8pm at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place. More info about the position and qualifications is available at
➡️
@CookCtyHealth
is hiring! Attend the three day job fair running THIS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1950 W. Polk Street, 5th Floor. Pre-registration is required, so make sure to search “Hiring Fair” in the keywords section to apply and register:
After the 30 Day Warning Period, there will be a Blackout Period from April 24 - May 7 in which no warning or citations will be issued. Starting May 8, citations will be enforced and drivers caught exceeding the speed limit on school days will be fined. Drive safely!