From advocacy to action. From ideas to impact.
Bill Morton Promotions leads and supports initiatives that strengthen communities, improve systems, and amplify unheard voices.
This page tracks the public-facing campaigns and behind-the-scenes projects we organize, co-organize, or support — always with transparency, accountability, and inclusion at the core.
🔧 Active Projects
🧭 Civic Transparency Tracker
A digital reporting project covering City Council votes, zoning decisions, and public fund usage — starting with the Loyola University $165M development and Rogers Park TIFs.
📍 Rogers Park & Chicago-wide
🗂️ Includes FOIA requests, budget analysis, and summaries
🔗 See it live → [Link to Civic Updates page]
♿ Accessibility & Inclusion: HomeMod Advocacy
Supporting residents with disabilities as they navigate the City of Chicago’s HomeMod Program — and pushing for better timelines, clearer communication, and stronger oversight.
✅ Offering public awareness resources
✅ Tracking systemic delays and successes
✅ Connecting residents to support
🔗 Learn more → [Link to HomeMod post or Community Advocacy page]
🧱 Rogers Park Business Boost
Helping small businesses gain visibility and access to city support without political strings. Includes promotion, training, and advocacy for fair policy.
🎤 Free business spotlights
📢 Awareness campaigns around licensing, taxes, rent relief
🤝 Connects business owners to one another
🔗 Nominate a business → [Submission form or Contact]
🏁 Past or Legacy Campaigns
📣 Howard Terminal Community Awareness (2024)
Raised public awareness around the sudden removal of the Howard Terminal sculpture — pushing for transparency in park district and aldermanic communications.
🗞️ Publicized on Rogers Park News
💬 Catalyzed community dialogue
📚 Documented online for public access
🔗 Read the article → [Link]
🧑🏫 Civic Education Micro-Series (2023)
Produced short, accessible blog posts explaining local government structures, public funding, and how to get involved — written for everyday residents.
🧠 Topics: What is a TIF? Who controls zoning? What does the city council do?
🗂️ Shareable for classrooms and community groups
📍 Reboot in progress for 2025
🔗 Browse archive → [Link or “coming soon”]
🚀 Coming Soon
Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request Library
Civic Internship & Mentorship Program
Mini-Grants for Neighborhood Storytellers and Organizers
🤝 Want to collaborate or pitch a project?
We’re always looking for residents, businesses, and advocates who want to make something meaningful — together.
📧 Reach out at [YourEmail]
📝 Submit your project idea → [Form or Contact Page]
🧠 Why Projects Matter:
Commentary is helpful.
Coverage is important.
But projects make the impact visible — and the change real.
