Alderman Sophia King

04/26/2025

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Join our distinguished panelists as they discuss the state of Our Democracy and Where We Go from Here.

04/16/2025

Where We Go from Here

Join our distinguished panelists as they discuss the state of Our Democracy and Where We Go from Here.

07/22/2024

It’s Time!

04/30/2023

TOMORROW is the first day that you can apply for Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) in the Bronzeville TIF district!

Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by May 31, and register for an informational webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 bit.ly/may23sbif

04/30/2023

Jackson Park Yacht Club Foundation has given the 002nd District CAPS office 10 free spots for the youth sailing program this summer: https://bit.ly/3ne4uI2

Jackson Park Yacht Club Foundation has given the 002nd District CAPS office 10 free spots for the youth sailing program this summer. A few requirements are: ages 8-18 and able to swim in 50 feet of water. For more information or if anyone know of any qualified youth that could take

04/29/2023

On Wednesday, Alderman King attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the 43rd St. Pedestrian Bridge, which spans DuSable to Lake Shore Drive.

This new overpass will provide greater accessibility and safety for wheelchair users, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles. A huge thank you to all those who made this project possible!

04/28/2023

On Wednesday, Alderman King joined a panel with representatives from the Chicago Housing Authority, Eastlake Management, and operation managers of the Judge Slater property. During the meeting, residents had an opportunity to voice their concerns and needs about their living conditions. The CHA CEO, Chief of Staff, Director of Security, and Director of Capital Projects were on the panel to respond to the concerns raised. The town hall covered issues such as elevators, pest control, management concerns, and public safety.

We encourage all residents to continue to share their concerns about this and other properties in the 4th ward by emailing [email protected].

04/28/2023

This new playground is expected to be completed by mid-August, and was initiated by former principal Sabrina Gates.

https://bit.ly/3Ho5a4u

Shoesmith Elementary School, 1330 E. 50th St., is building a new playground as part of a $750,000 capital improvement project for the school.

04/28/2023

We're now accepting idea submissions for the 2023 Neighborhood Access Program, providing grants for all types of neighborhood-based arts & culture activities. Click below for info!
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants/programs/ngh_access_prog.html

04/27/2023

Join Northwestern Medicine on May 11 for a Bronzeville community meeting for a construction logistics meeting, where you will learn about what to expect during construction and the project timeline:

NorthWestern Medicine is inviting residents of the Bronzeville neighborhood to a construction logistics meeting on May 11, 2023, at 6:30 pm at Hales Franciscan High School. The meeting will provide an opportunity for their teams to explain what to expect during the construction process, share the pr

04/25/2023

It's Library Workers Day! Today, we celebrate and thank the people who guide us through knowledge journeys and preserve access to stories, history, and community spaces.