Who we serve
The 1st Police District, also known as the Central District, is generally bordered by Lake Michigan to the West, the highway to the East, the Chicago River to the North and 31st Street to the South.
Residents live in the Loop, Lakeshore East, West Loop Gate, South Loop, Prairie District and Douglas neighborhoods and includes parts of the 3rd, 4th, 11th, 25th, 28th, 34th, and 42nd aldermanic wards.
The 1st District includes the Central Business District, the Cultural Mile, Millennium Park, Grant Park, McCormick Place, the Museum Campus, and Soldier Field.
The Central District welcomes many visitors during large events and experiences like Lollapalooza, Sueños, the Grant Park Music Festival, the Jazz and Blues Festivals, Taste of Chicago, the start and finish of the Chicago Marathon, and the Christkindlmarket.
Vision and Bylaws
• Ensure the 1st District and Central Business District, is a safe place for tourists and residents alike and maintained as the heartbeat of the City of Chicago
• Bring a voice to the residents of the District, ensuring that downtown is treated as a functioning neighborhood with a fully staffed police district
• Build strong relationships with our business partners, experts and community members to make sure the needs of the constituents are met
Our Goals
• Respond to public safety concerns by connecting affected residents with public safety resources, including the best references at CPD and other resources that apply.
• Provide straightforward information and resolution to incidents that occur in District when possible.
• Advocate community positions including an increased CPD presence of beat cops on foot and on bikes, especially during the warm months.
• Work alongside the Commission, Alderpeople, and other elected officials to strengthen our calls to enact policy aimed at improving community safety and policing within our district.
• Advocate for Commission nominees who understand and acknowledge the vital function of having a safe Central Business District.
Yearly Calendar
Review our scheduled meeting dates for 2026| Meeting | Meeting Type | Date | Location | Files | Video | Actions |
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| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:00 pm | Chicago Women’s Park & Garden - 1801 S Indiana Ave Chicago, 60616 United States |
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| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00 pm | Chicago Cultural Center – Renaissance Court Senior Center - 78 E Washington Chicago, IL 60602 United States | |||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 pm | Old St. Patrick’s Church - 700 W Adams Chicago, IL 60661 United States | |||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:00 pm | Macy’s - 111 N State Street Chicago, 60601 United States | |||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 pm | Maggie Daley Park Fieldhouse - 337 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601 United States | |||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 pm | RESCHEDULED TO NEW DATE - | Notice of Cancellation and Rescheduled Date (1) | ||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 pm | TBD - | |||
| 1st District Council | Monthly | Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 pm | Harold Washington Library 400 S. State Street - 400 S State Street Chicago, IL 60605 United States |
Media Library
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