Bill Morton Rogers Park

Focused on Practical Solutions for the 49th Ward


1. Public Safety & Neighborhood Vitality: Safer streets, cleaner neighborhoods, and faster response to local concerns.

2. Affordable Housing & Community Stability: Protect affordability, support responsible development, and reduce displacement.

3. Economic Growth & Workforce Development: Support local businesses, fill storefronts, and connect residents to opportunity.

billmorton49.com/

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

For years, people have asked me why I continue to stay involved in Rogers Park.

The answer is simple.

I believe leadership is about bringing people together to solve problems.

Whether it was founding the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, organizing job fairs, supporting school supply drives, helping create community guides, building partnerships between businesses and nonprofits, or bringing neighbors together around local issues, the goal has always been the same: connect people, build relationships, and get things done.

I believe every resident deserves a voice.

I believe every resident deserves a responsive, open, and welcoming aldermanic office.

I believe government should be accessible, accountable, and transparent.

I believe opportunity should be available to everyone.

And I believe the best solutions come from bringing people together—not dividing them.

Those values shape my campaign for 49th Ward Alderman.

My platform is built on three priorities:

1. Public Safety & Neighborhood Vitality
Safe streets, clean neighborhoods, responsive city services, and strong community partnerships that improve quality of life for everyone.

2. Affordable Housing & Community Stability
Protecting affordability, encouraging responsible investment, preserving neighborhood character, and ensuring Rogers Park remains a place where people can afford to live, work, and build their future.

3. Economic Growth & Workforce Development
Supporting local businesses, filling storefronts, creating job opportunities, connecting employers with workers, and strengthening our local economy.

As your alderman, my role will not be to do everything myself.

My role will be to serve as a catalyst.

A connector.

A problem solver.

Someone who brings together residents, businesses, community organizations, city departments, developers, investors, schools, faith communities, and neighborhood groups to achieve results.
Everyone will be welcome in my office.

Everyone will have a voice.

And together, we can build a stronger future for Rogers Park.

— Bill Morton
Candidate for 49th Ward Alderman

Photo of Trudy and I, by: Larry Edward Smith Photography

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

Town Hall meeting Senior Bill of Rights BBQ*

August 14, 2026
10AM - 2PM

Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

RSVP:

Ms. Hatchett (312) 608-8468
Gail Schechter (773) 295-2711

*Food provided

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

Majestic Restaurant one-year ribbon-cutting and celebration!

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 3pm and onward.

6258 N Clark Street

Special treats, exciting giveaways, and exclusive offers on international cuisines.

1. Indian (especially Hyderabadi)
2. Pakistani
3. Indo-Chinese
4. South Asian
5 Halal

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

Shadow pyramid at Rogers Avenue viaduct. Posted by Trudy Leong.

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

Tulips on Birchwood Avenue. Posted by Trudy Leong.

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

At Jewel-Osco, Gateway Centre . Posted by Trudy Leong.

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

At Rogers Park Library. Posted by Bill Morton & Trudy Leong..

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

Join Bill Morton as he interviews Brad Markus on Community Unity Now - CAN TV cable channel 21 on Tuesday, 4/21/2026 at 4:30pm CDT.

Streaming at: cantv.org/watch/stream-can-tv21 .

#trudyleong #billmorton #bradmarkus #communityunitynow #cantv

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Bill Morton Rogers Park

2026 Rogers Park Community Profile & Business Directory
The definitive community profile and business guide:

chambervu.com/rogerspark26/

Distributed door-to-door to 13,000 Rogers Park homes.

- Most widely distributed (13K door-to-door, 1K to be handed out at events and available at the Chicago Visitors Center at Macy's.

- 40 pages, including 10 pages of local business and non-profit organization listings.

Chamber Welcome
Membership Benefits
Celebrating Creativity
Things to See & Do
Real Estate
Demographics
Education
Health & Wellness
Beaches
Official Rogers Park map (two page centerfold)
Transportation
Community Resources
Membership Application
Member Directory
Ad Index

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