Alderman Bill Conway
@aldconway.bsky.social
Alderman of Chicago’s 34th Ward representing parts of Chicago’s Loop, West Loop, South Loop, Greektown, and Little Italy | ward34.org
Happy Hanukkah! I'm wishing neighbors who celebrate a joyful and bright holiday!
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Happy Hanukkah! I'm wishing neighbors who celebrate a joyful and bright holiday!
One of the highlights of the season! 🎄🎁
Christmas in the Wards brings joy to kids across Chicago, including right here in the 34th Ward.
Grateful to the staffers, sponsors, community partners, Huggins family, and volunteers who make this holiday magic happen every year.
Christmas in the Wards brings joy to kids across Chicago, including right here in the 34th Ward.
Grateful to the staffers, sponsors, community partners, Huggins family, and volunteers who make this holiday magic happen every year.
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
One of the highlights of the season! 🎄🎁
Christmas in the Wards brings joy to kids across Chicago, including right here in the 34th Ward.
Grateful to the staffers, sponsors, community partners, Huggins family, and volunteers who make this holiday magic happen every year.
Christmas in the Wards brings joy to kids across Chicago, including right here in the 34th Ward.
Grateful to the staffers, sponsors, community partners, Huggins family, and volunteers who make this holiday magic happen every year.
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-zero windchills across Chicago this weekend. In today's newsletter, learn more about how you can keep yourself and neighbors safe during severe cold. app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-zero windchills across Chicago this weekend. In today's newsletter, learn more about how you can keep yourself and neighbors safe during severe cold. app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
Grateful to the Chicago Department of Procurement Services for hosting the 2nd Annual Veteran Business Enterprise Day.
Honored to join CPO Sharla Roberts & so many Veteran-owned businesses building and growing here in Chicago.
If you’re a Veteran, my office is here to help!
Honored to join CPO Sharla Roberts & so many Veteran-owned businesses building and growing here in Chicago.
If you’re a Veteran, my office is here to help!
December 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Grateful to the Chicago Department of Procurement Services for hosting the 2nd Annual Veteran Business Enterprise Day.
Honored to join CPO Sharla Roberts & so many Veteran-owned businesses building and growing here in Chicago.
If you’re a Veteran, my office is here to help!
Honored to join CPO Sharla Roberts & so many Veteran-owned businesses building and growing here in Chicago.
If you’re a Veteran, my office is here to help!
The Mayor says his new head tax won't hit "mom & pops." Sounds like an admission that his old version would have.
Hard to trust the revision when the math keeps getting ignored. If Mayor Johnson is wrong (he is), taxpayers will pay the price.
Let's dive into the math. ⬇️
Hard to trust the revision when the math keeps getting ignored. If Mayor Johnson is wrong (he is), taxpayers will pay the price.
Let's dive into the math. ⬇️
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Mayor says his new head tax won't hit "mom & pops." Sounds like an admission that his old version would have.
Hard to trust the revision when the math keeps getting ignored. If Mayor Johnson is wrong (he is), taxpayers will pay the price.
Let's dive into the math. ⬇️
Hard to trust the revision when the math keeps getting ignored. If Mayor Johnson is wrong (he is), taxpayers will pay the price.
Let's dive into the math. ⬇️
In today's newsletter, learn about important public safety & budget updates and the Mary Bartelme Park Advisory Council's 'Light Up The Park' celebration happening tomorrow (12/6)! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In today's newsletter, learn about important public safety & budget updates and the Mary Bartelme Park Advisory Council's 'Light Up The Park' celebration happening tomorrow (12/6)! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
Beginning tomorrow, December 1, Chicago’s overnight parking ban will be in effect on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3-7am until April 1.
More streets have parking bans any time 2 inches+ of snow accumulates.
Be mindful of posted signage to avoid getting towed! ⬇️
More streets have parking bans any time 2 inches+ of snow accumulates.
Be mindful of posted signage to avoid getting towed! ⬇️
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Beginning tomorrow, December 1, Chicago’s overnight parking ban will be in effect on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3-7am until April 1.
More streets have parking bans any time 2 inches+ of snow accumulates.
Be mindful of posted signage to avoid getting towed! ⬇️
More streets have parking bans any time 2 inches+ of snow accumulates.
Be mindful of posted signage to avoid getting towed! ⬇️
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving!
In today's newsletter, learn about Thanksgiving Parade impacts, opportunities to give back this winter, and upcoming holiday celebrations. app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In today's newsletter, learn about Thanksgiving Parade impacts, opportunities to give back this winter, and upcoming holiday celebrations. app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
While the Mayor pushes for more taxes and borrowing, there's $1 billion+ in recent unpaid debt to the City that could help close the budget gap.
We need to implement savings and work to collect unpaid bills before asking taxpayers for even more.
We need to implement savings and work to collect unpaid bills before asking taxpayers for even more.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
While the Mayor pushes for more taxes and borrowing, there's $1 billion+ in recent unpaid debt to the City that could help close the budget gap.
We need to implement savings and work to collect unpaid bills before asking taxpayers for even more.
We need to implement savings and work to collect unpaid bills before asking taxpayers for even more.
Greektown was glowing tonight as students from our Greek American schools joined us to light the local Christmas tree & fill the street with holiday cheer.
Thanks to @ilsecofstate.bsky.social, Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation, Greektown SSA, & Consulate General of Greece for their support.
Thanks to @ilsecofstate.bsky.social, Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation, Greektown SSA, & Consulate General of Greece for their support.
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Greektown was glowing tonight as students from our Greek American schools joined us to light the local Christmas tree & fill the street with holiday cheer.
Thanks to @ilsecofstate.bsky.social, Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation, Greektown SSA, & Consulate General of Greece for their support.
Thanks to @ilsecofstate.bsky.social, Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation, Greektown SSA, & Consulate General of Greece for their support.
In today's newsletter, read about tomorrow's annual Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, including local traffic impacts and how to enter the park for the celebration.🎄 app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
In today's newsletter, read about tomorrow's annual Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, including local traffic impacts and how to enter the park for the celebration.🎄 app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
West Loop historian Connie Fairbanks is on a mission to install info plaques at notable local buildings!
I was proud to join for the installation of a sign at 728 W. Jackson, the former site of Hart, Schaffner & Marx, a clothier operating since 1887 (& a favorite of @barackobama.bsky.social)!
I was proud to join for the installation of a sign at 728 W. Jackson, the former site of Hart, Schaffner & Marx, a clothier operating since 1887 (& a favorite of @barackobama.bsky.social)!
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
West Loop historian Connie Fairbanks is on a mission to install info plaques at notable local buildings!
I was proud to join for the installation of a sign at 728 W. Jackson, the former site of Hart, Schaffner & Marx, a clothier operating since 1887 (& a favorite of @barackobama.bsky.social)!
I was proud to join for the installation of a sign at 728 W. Jackson, the former site of Hart, Schaffner & Marx, a clothier operating since 1887 (& a favorite of @barackobama.bsky.social)!
Today, the Finance Committee will be asked to approve an eye-popping $3.8B in new debt — the largest one-day authorization in Chicago history. Taxpayers deserve answers before the city puts even more borrowing onto the credit card.
November 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today, the Finance Committee will be asked to approve an eye-popping $3.8B in new debt — the largest one-day authorization in Chicago history. Taxpayers deserve answers before the city puts even more borrowing onto the credit card.
With SNAP and Medicaid cuts, more families are at risk this season.
Grateful to partner with great organizations to provide 1,000 coats & Thanksgiving turkeys to neighbors in need.
Huge thanks to 12th District Police, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, Jewel-Osco, Commissioner Scott, & Teamsters Local 705.
Grateful to partner with great organizations to provide 1,000 coats & Thanksgiving turkeys to neighbors in need.
Huge thanks to 12th District Police, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, Jewel-Osco, Commissioner Scott, & Teamsters Local 705.
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With SNAP and Medicaid cuts, more families are at risk this season.
Grateful to partner with great organizations to provide 1,000 coats & Thanksgiving turkeys to neighbors in need.
Huge thanks to 12th District Police, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, Jewel-Osco, Commissioner Scott, & Teamsters Local 705.
Grateful to partner with great organizations to provide 1,000 coats & Thanksgiving turkeys to neighbors in need.
Huge thanks to 12th District Police, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, Jewel-Osco, Commissioner Scott, & Teamsters Local 705.
In today's newsletter, read about my upcoming Coat & Turkey Giveaway and a food drive & giveaway with the Skinner Park Advisory Council: app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In today's newsletter, read about my upcoming Coat & Turkey Giveaway and a food drive & giveaway with the Skinner Park Advisory Council: app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
From one veteran to all who have served, thank you.
Thank you to my fellow veterans and all those who participated in today’s Veterans Day Commemoration at Soldier Field.
Thank you to my fellow veterans and all those who participated in today’s Veterans Day Commemoration at Soldier Field.
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
From one veteran to all who have served, thank you.
Thank you to my fellow veterans and all those who participated in today’s Veterans Day Commemoration at Soldier Field.
Thank you to my fellow veterans and all those who participated in today’s Veterans Day Commemoration at Soldier Field.
Had a great time serving Mr. Greek Gyros to heroes at today’s Veterans Day Luncheon at Renaissance Court Senior Center! Proud to have partnered with Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County to help veterans connect with the important resources available to them.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Had a great time serving Mr. Greek Gyros to heroes at today’s Veterans Day Luncheon at Renaissance Court Senior Center! Proud to have partnered with Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County to help veterans connect with the important resources available to them.
Honored to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with a wreath laying this morning alongside the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corps vets Alderman Gilbert Villegas & former Ald. James Balcer.
The Marine Corps is a very important part of the Department of the U.S. Navy 😉
The Marine Corps is a very important part of the Department of the U.S. Navy 😉
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Honored to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with a wreath laying this morning alongside the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corps vets Alderman Gilbert Villegas & former Ald. James Balcer.
The Marine Corps is a very important part of the Department of the U.S. Navy 😉
The Marine Corps is a very important part of the Department of the U.S. Navy 😉
Thanks to the neighbors who stopped by Chicago World Language Academy for this morning’s fall Shred-A-Thon! Always appreciate the partnership of Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr., Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, Rep. Yolonda Morris, and Sen. Lakesia Collins to bring events like this to our community.
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thanks to the neighbors who stopped by Chicago World Language Academy for this morning’s fall Shred-A-Thon! Always appreciate the partnership of Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr., Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, Rep. Yolonda Morris, and Sen. Lakesia Collins to bring events like this to our community.
Looking forward to the 34th Ward Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, November 8th! Visit World Language Academy (1340 W. Harrison) from 9am-11am to drop off up to 2 boxes of documents to shred and electronics to recycle.
Read more in today's newsletter! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
Read more in today's newsletter! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Looking forward to the 34th Ward Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, November 8th! Visit World Language Academy (1340 W. Harrison) from 9am-11am to drop off up to 2 boxes of documents to shred and electronics to recycle.
Read more in today's newsletter! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
Read more in today's newsletter! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...
Proud to have Merit School of Music in the 34th Ward as they continue their great work expanding access to music education for students across Chicago.
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How Merit School of Music built a culture of inclusion for Chicago music students
In a survey of local arts nonprofits, the music conservatory and education program reported the highest percentage of people of color on its board and full-time staff.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Proud to have Merit School of Music in the 34th Ward as they continue their great work expanding access to music education for students across Chicago.
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I can’t wait to find the next multimillion-dollar taxpayer project buried in the Mayor's fine print.
From the Department of You Can't Make This Up:
From the Department of You Can't Make This Up:
Local Ald. Bill Conway (34th) said he discovered the mayor’s plan to solve the four-year-old Greyhound station problem almost by chance while perusing TIF reports distributed to City Council members outlining projects in their wards.
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Ald. Conway stumbles upon Mayor Johnson's plan to build $50M Greyhound station
Local Ald. Bill Conway (34th) said he discovered the mayor’s plan to solve the four-year-old Greyhound station problem almost by chance while perusing TIF reports distributed to City Council members outlining projects in their wards.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I can’t wait to find the next multimillion-dollar taxpayer project buried in the Mayor's fine print.
From the Department of You Can't Make This Up:
From the Department of You Can't Make This Up:
Join the 34th Ward team at our Coat and Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 15th at the Teamster City Auditorium!
Coats from Mr. Dad's Father's Club & the 12th District Police Department and turkeys from Jewel-Osco will be available from 11am until 1pm while supplies last.
Coats from Mr. Dad's Father's Club & the 12th District Police Department and turkeys from Jewel-Osco will be available from 11am until 1pm while supplies last.
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Join the 34th Ward team at our Coat and Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 15th at the Teamster City Auditorium!
Coats from Mr. Dad's Father's Club & the 12th District Police Department and turkeys from Jewel-Osco will be available from 11am until 1pm while supplies last.
Coats from Mr. Dad's Father's Club & the 12th District Police Department and turkeys from Jewel-Osco will be available from 11am until 1pm while supplies last.
If we want to snuff out smoking and protect the health of transit riders, including thousands of kids whose school bus is the CTA, we need data-driven enforcement like i called for earlier this year.
I appreciate this story by @leighgiangreco.bsky.social on where & when complaints happen.
I appreciate this story by @leighgiangreco.bsky.social on where & when complaints happen.
CTA logs 14,000 smoking complaints in 14 months, with nearly 5,500 complaints on the Red Line alone. My latest for the Chicago Sun Times
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November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If we want to snuff out smoking and protect the health of transit riders, including thousands of kids whose school bus is the CTA, we need data-driven enforcement like i called for earlier this year.
I appreciate this story by @leighgiangreco.bsky.social on where & when complaints happen.
I appreciate this story by @leighgiangreco.bsky.social on where & when complaints happen.