Early Voting is Open

Voters in the 46th Ward can vote early at Truman College, the Chicago Board of Elections at 69 W. Washington, Welles Park Fieldhouse, 2333 W. Sunnyside, and 14 other locations in Chicago. All sites are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Board of Elections and Welles Park locations also are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

You can find a complete list of locations at the Board of Elections web site. Early voting ends March 31. A government-issued photo i.d. is required for early voting only.

Chicago Tribune Endorses Phelan

The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Molly Phelan’s campaign in the 46th Ward. “Phelan would bring common sense to the city council,” the Tribune said. The Tribune recognizes that we must make our streets safe, bring quality jobs to the community, and provide our children a world class education. Read the full editorial at the Tribune web site.

The Tribune endorsement follows endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, City Clerk-elect Susana Mendoza, the progressive women of EMILY’s List, Amalgamated Transit Workers Locals 241 and 308, Personal PAC, and the Cook County College Teachers Union AFT Local 1600.

Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Phelan

Representing 17,000 current and retired Chicago Police officers, the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 endorsed Molly Phelan and her comprehensive approach to reducing crime in the 46th Ward.

“As the daughter of a former federal prosecutor, Molly Phelan is committed to holding criminals accountable and making our streets safe,” said Mark Donahue, President of FOP Chicago Lodge 7. “She has a history of working with police to go after gangs, guns and drugs. Molly is the best qualified candidate to make the community safe.”

In addition to being the daughter of a former federal prosecutor, Phelan’s great-grandfather, Patrolman Edward McGuire – Star #1513, was a Chicago Police Officer shot and killed in the line of duty on Feb. 24, 1928.

Phelan has worked with the city’s Drug and Gang Housing Section, going after irresponsible landlords who harbor gangs, guns and drugs in their buildings. Phelan also worked with local police as a neighborhood CAPS liaison and supports Mayor Emanuel’s plan to hire at least a thousand more police officers.

As the daughter of a retired Uptown social worker, Phelan also understands that reducing crime requires a comprehensive approach. Phelan has pledged to work with local community groups, businesses, churches and schools to expand access to after school programs to keep kids off the street and engaged in learning.

Phelan has pledged to use her $1.3 million aldermanic discretionary budget to improve public safety, working with police to improve lighting in crime hotspots and make other improvements.

“I appreciate what our police officers do everyday to keep our community safe,” Phelan said. “I’ll work in partnership with our police, prosecutors and the community to keep our streets safe.”

About Molly Phelan: Molly Phelan is an independent, progressive community leader with a strong business background and a passion for rebuilding our community. The daughter of a former federal prosecutor and a retired Uptown social worker, Molly has served as neighborhood CAPS liaison, and as a member of the Buena Park Neighbors board, the Uptown Chicago Commission board, and the Uptown Business Chamber. She is endorsed by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the progressive women of EMILY’s List, Amalgamated Transit Union Locals 241 and 308, and the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7.