A Vision for Rogers Park: Considering a Future Run

For years, I’ve lived, worked, and invested my heart into Rogers Park. I've volunteered at local events, spoken with neighbors about the challenges we face, and fought for small businesses to be heard. Through the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, which we’ve been building from the ground up, I’ve seen firsthand how resilient, diverse, and spirited our community truly is.

Lately, I’ve been thinking seriously about what comes next—not just for me, but for our ward.

What would it mean to have an Alderman who doesn’t just represent Rogers Park at City Hall, but lives Rogers Park every day? Someone who rides the CTA, shops on Clark Street, organizes block cleanups, and actually answers emails and phone calls from constituents?

I’m not announcing anything yet—but I won’t pretend I haven’t been encouraged to run. If I ever do, it won’t be for a title. It would be to amplify your voices, not mine. To prioritize safety, local business, affordable housing, and transparent leadership—not slogans.

Right now, I’m focused on continuing the work in front of me: supporting entrepreneurs, keeping our neighborhood informed, and being present at every meeting and event I can.

But someday? I just might take that next step.

Until then, I’m listening.

For the Future of Rogers Park

When I think about the future of Rogers Park, I think about the next generation — the kids walking to school, the students working late shifts while studying, the young families planting roots here for the first time.

They deserve a neighborhood where opportunity is real, safety is guaranteed, and leadership reflects their hopes — not just history.

I’ve spent years working to strengthen our community from the ground up. Supporting small businesses. Advocating for fairness. Showing up. Listening.

Now I’m thinking seriously about how I can do more — and what it would mean to serve as your Alderman.

This neighborhood is already rich with talent, diversity, and resilience. What we need now is leadership that brings those strengths together, and builds a Rogers Park that works for everyone — not just today, but for decades to come.

That’s the future I want to help shape. And I hope you’ll shape it with me.

— Bill Morton