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42 CHICAGO LODGE 7 ■ JUNE 2020
9th District
Social singing
Senior care during COVID-19
How will community members feel seen and heard, partic- ularly when told to social distance? And when those commu- nity members are seniors, the challenge of a whole new vul- nerability arises along with the isolation.
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, officers across Chicagoland are working hard to ensure that the protection of and connec- tion with seniors are being addressed. With wellness visits on
Community member Mr. Wong received generous canned goods from 9th District officers ahead of his 94th birthday. Since 1978, the resilient senior has shown his support for his district by attending 914 beat meetings. Mr. Wong and his wife are both fighters and recent survivors of COVID-19.
tap in the districts boasting the highest senior populations, door-to-door interactions as well as daily phone calls are silver linings that have emerged to strengthen community bonds.
As officers continue to take vital care of vulnerable popula- tions, they’re making their heartfelt mission of protecting and serving all populations a reality.
Cubs National Anthem singer John Vincent is a regular Frank Sinatra who brings joy throughout the streets of the city during normal times. During the pandemic, he sang some special tunes to 105-year-old Mary, who is in an assisted-living home. CPD blocked off the street for Vincent to spread cheer.