Thanks for shoveling, Ald. Waguespack

My husband and I and our family have lived in our house since 1986 in Logan Square. Our ward number has changed a number of times and we have seen various aldermen come and go. Nothing has surprised me — nor impressed me — like what happened earlier today.

I had read somewhere that Chicago has a program for senior citizens that offers volunteers to shovel snow. So I called 311, only to be told that this program was ended a number of years ago. I next called my current alderman’s office to see if we could get help, as we are disabled seniors. The receptionist told me the alderman would call me before he came over to shovel.

Thinking I had not heard correctly, I asked her if I’d heard it right. She said yes, the alderman does the shoveling himself. Not a few hours later, Ald. Scott Waguespack was at our doorstep with not only his shovel, but salt for the ice and a few face masks and hand sanitizer for us! He did a wonderful job of shoveling for not only us, but also for a senior next door.

Thank you, Ald. Waguespack for your care and concern for your neighbors! You’re great! Maria Zajczenko-Varela, Logan Square