My name is EW and I live on Financial Place between Polk and Harrison. The street lights have been out in front of my building (For the whole block between Polk and Harrison) for over a week, creating a very dark environment, ripe for crime. Within this week time span, a robbery and a car break-in have occurred. I called the Alderman's office (Bob Fioretti, 2nd Ward) and 311 and have not received a response. I think that it is ridiculous that the street lights have been off so long and that nothing has been done to turn them back on. I'm an owner in this building, and it's not a good sign for prospective buyers to visit the building on this dark street. I'm emailing you because I don't know where else to turn, and I don't want to go another day where someone can be victimized by a crime that could have been prevented if we had the street lights on. Can you offer any suggestions on how to get assistance with this? I'm fed up! HELP!
In all seriousness feel free to email Alderman Fioretti's office (ward02@cityofchicago.org) to help get this issue resolved.
(Hat Tip: EW!)
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