An update on Network 49’s involvement in Chicago Police reform We are thankful to the many Rogers Park neighbors who joined us for Getting Justice and the Chicago Police Consent Decree, our January 25 community forum on at the Rogers Park library. Big thanks to forum co-sponsors: Alderwoman Maria Hadden, A Just Harvest, ONE Northside,…
Read MoreToday, Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was found GUILTY. Network 49’s Ted Miin, who is on our consent decree team, notes that this conviction does not mean that the system “works,” or that true justice was served. The jury found Van Dyke not guilty of official misconduct, meaning he was acting in accordance with official…
Read MoreNetwork 49 calls on members to speak up for safety Network 49 has reviewed the proposed consent decree released by the City of Chicago/State of Illinois as part of the ongoing effort to reform the Chicago Police Department. We find the document leaves out critically important protections that community organizations fought for and which can…
Read MoreNetwork 49 joined representatives of other Campbell lawsuit plaintiff organizations to announce a proposed consent agreement regarding reforms to the Chicago Police Department. The reforms aim to curb police violence and improve police accountability. Read a summary of the proposed agreement here. WGN TV News covered the press conference. See footage here. The proposed agreement…
Read MoreAt its November 15 General Membership Meeting, Network 49 shared its inaugural bylaws and membership structure, and proposed candidate endorsement process. These materials have been developed by resident leaders on the Steering Committee and working committees. 25 residents joined at the November meeting and paid their $30 annual dues. A membership form for those who…
Read MoreHave you – or any other 49th Ward/Rogers Park community resident you know – been physically abused or subjected to racist acts by the police, particularly in the last couple of years? In June, Network 49 was invited and agreed to join in a class action lawsuit as a plaintiff with several other Chicago community…
Read MoreAt our May general membership meeting, we were pleased to share the results of our recent member survey. By way of background, we sent an 8-question survey to our members and asked them to evaluate some of our recent priorities and share ideas for what is concerning them right now. We also asked for their…
Read MoreNetwork 49 will host a teach-in on Monday February 27 Â for community residents to learn about what the US Department of Justice concluded in its investigation into Chicago Police Department abuses. The DOJ report was released earlier this year and validates long-held concerns by residents, especially minority youth, about the Chicago Police Department. Network…
Read MoreProtect Our Community: Rogers Park Neighborhood Action Meeting Mon, Feb 13 from 7pm – 8:30pm Living Waters Church, 6808 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL (corner of Pratt and Ashland) Are you a resident of Rogers Park who is deeply concerned about the actions taken by the new President against Muslims, immigrants, and refugees in America?…
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