Dave Enderle: Dave Enderle submitted their public comment expressing
their concern with the significant increase in violent crimes overall but a
larger percentage increase in South Oak Park, suggesting better lighting
and police patrols and other traffic calming measures.
Richard Vignocchi: Richard Vignocchi submitted their public comment
expressing their concern regarding the recent spike in carjacking and
shootings that have taken place in the general area of the 1000 block of
Wisconsin Avenue and requested increase police patrols or
implementations of traffic cameras in the area.
Nathan Sargent: Nathan Sargent submitted their public comment
expressing their concern regarding the significant increase in crime and
violence in the 1000 Wenonah block in South Oak Park after witnessing
multiple carjackings, reckless driving and, worst of all, a rolling shootout
where they needed to inspect their house for bullet holes. They would like to
efficiently ensure our intelligent minds and nationally record-high property
taxes are being well utilized to enhance the community via the short and
long term through practical solutions.
Anna and Kelly Clissold: Anna and Kelly Clissold submitted their public
comment in support of the thorough and thoughtful work being done by the
neighbors who have organized SOPSI to make their neighborhood safer
for everyone. They are especially concerned about the safety of
pedestrians and bicyclists--particularly children--on the roads, sidewalks,
and at intersections in their neighborhood and ask that the village work
quickly, and in consultation with this organization, to implement strong and
proven measures to make their South Oak Park neighborhoods safer.
Penny and Sohail Murad: Penny and Sohail Murad submitted their
public comment expressing their concern regarding an increase in crime in
their neighborhood in the 1000 block of Wisconsin Avenue. They are
disturbed that these incidents have eroded their sense of security. They
know that there are no simple answers, but request the community, the
Village Board and the police to work together to address this. It would be
tragic in their opinion if nothing is done about this.
John Figel: John Figel submitted their public comment expressing their
concern over the rise in crime in their 1000 Wenonah block fearing it’s just
a matter of time before somebody is going to be critically hurt or killed.
They indicated they would be willing to participate in a neighborhood watch
program and requested more information be communicated from the
village about how to keep safe.
Kathy Corcoran: Kathy Corcoran submitted their public comment
expressing their amazement at the amount of cars that ignore the stop
signs at Wenonah and Lexington, requesting that they have flashing signs
(solar powered) at the intersection.