One of the best things about Rogers Park is how often strangers turn into neighbors, and neighbors turn into friends. This is a place full of strong opinions, creative energy, and people who genuinely care about where we’re headed.
I’ve spent the last several years working in the background — helping promote our local businesses, attending public meetings, cleaning up our parks and streets, and speaking out on issues that affect us all. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it because I couldn’t stand on the sidelines.
Lately, I’ve been hearing a question more often:
“Bill, have you ever thought about running for Alderman?”
The truth is — yes, I’ve thought about it. Not because I’m chasing a position, but because I believe our neighborhood deserves consistent, community-driven leadership. Someone who’s already been doing the work — with or without a title.
I haven’t made any decisions yet. But I’m listening. And if the people of Rogers Park believe I could make a difference in that role, I want to have that conversation — openly and honestly.
No matter what happens next, I’ll keep working with and for this community. Because Rogers Park matters. Because you matter.
— Bill Morton