Not About Politics — About People

I didn’t set out to be a candidate. I set out to help my neighborhood.

Rogers Park has always had its challenges — but it’s also full of strength, resilience, and heart. Over the years, I’ve been out in the community: walking the streets, helping local businesses, attending meetings, listening to stories. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s real.

Lately, more people have asked me, “Bill, are you thinking about running for Alderman?”

To be honest, I’ve thought about it — but not in the way most people think. I’m not interested in politics for the sake of politics. I’m interested in people. I believe this community deserves leadership that’s accessible, accountable, and already doing the work long before an election.

If I ever do decide to run, it won’t be to build a name — it will be to build a stronger Rogers Park.

For now, my focus hasn’t changed. I’ll keep showing up, helping where I can, and staying connected to the people who make this neighborhood what it is. Titles come and go. Trust takes time — and I’ve committed to earning it.

— Bill Morton

Integrity Matters: Transparency for Rogers Park

Trust is the foundation of effective leadership — and too often, that trust has been broken in city government.

I’ve seen decisions made behind closed doors, conflicts of interest ignored, and communities left out of conversations that shape their future.

Rogers Park deserves better. We deserve leaders who are honest, accountable, and transparent every step of the way.

I’ve spent years advocating for openness — attending meetings, sharing information, and demanding answers.

Recently, neighbors have asked if I’m thinking about running for Alderman. I am seriously considering it, because I want to bring integrity back to City Hall.

If I run, I’ll fight for clear communication, strict ethical standards, and a government that works for you — not special interests.

Together, we can rebuild trust and create a neighborhood where transparency isn’t an exception, but the rule.

— Bill Morton

Accountability Isn’t Optional

In Rogers Park, we deserve leaders who listen, respond, and act. Unfortunately, Alderman Joe Moore’s office has shown time and again that accountability is not a priority.

When calls go unanswered and issues go unresolved, it’s clear our community’s needs are not being met. But we won’t stay silent. Together, we must demand transparency and responsibility from those elected to serve us.

I’m committed to holding leadership accountable—and standing with neighbors who expect better for Rogers Park.

The time for change is now.

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Bill Morton
Resident and Advocate, Rogers Park

Demand Transparency Now

Our ward deserves open and honest leadership. Without transparency, trust breaks down and problems worsen. I’m pushing for accountability and clear communication from those in office.

Rogers Park deserves nothing less.

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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate

Rogers Park Deserves Better

Every day, I walk through the streets of Rogers Park—our streets—and I see a neighborhood full of potential, but weighed down by neglect. It’s heartbreaking.

The 49th Ward should be thriving. Instead, our small businesses are shuttering, our streets are dirty, crime is creeping up, and longtime residents feel ignored. It’s clear that the current leadership under Alderman Joe Moore is failing us. I don’t say that lightly. I say it because I live it, every single day, alongside my neighbors.

Too often, concerns brought to the Alderman’s office go unanswered. Transparency is lacking. Community input feels like an afterthought. And while politics continues behind closed doors, real people are left without real solutions.

But I still believe in Rogers Park.

That’s why I continue to do what I can—highlighting local businesses, supporting neighborhood events, attending community meetings, and talking directly with residents about what matters most to them. I'm not a politician. I’m just someone who cares deeply about this neighborhood and refuses to sit by while it declines.

I'm not interested in titles. I'm interested in results.

We need leadership that listens. We need advocacy that doesn’t vanish after election season. And more than anything, we need neighbors to come together and remind City Hall that we are still here, still paying attention, and still demanding better.

Rogers Park deserves clean streets, safe blocks, thriving businesses, and honest leadership. Until we get that, I’ll keep doing what I can—day by day, block by block—to help move us forward.

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Bill Morton
Resident, Rogers Park
Community Advocate

Leadership Should Mean Showing Up

When Rogers Park calls, City Hall doesn't answer. Alderman Joe Moore has become more visible at press conferences than on our streets.

Leadership isn’t about headlines—it’s about showing up, listening, and taking action. That’s not what we’re getting. And it shows.

Rogers Park needs leaders who are present—not just during elections, but every single day.

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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate