In May of 2023, Alderperson Vasquez was appointed as Chair of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights (CIRR), and what a year it has been!
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City Council Round-up: July 2024
Posted onIt’s been a busy month at City Council! See below for all the legislative highlights: Call for a Hearing on the City’s Extreme Weather Response This past month, in response to the outcry from the community about the need for a better city response to extreme weather after Chicago’s recent heat wave, we introduced a […]
Western Avenue Rezoning Passes City Council!
Posted onOn Wednesday, July 17th, the 40th Ward portion of the Western Avenue Rezone officially passed the full City Council!
7 Major Arterial Street Resurfacing Projects Coming to the 40th Ward!
Posted onIn 2024, the 40th Ward will see some major street infrastructure improvements on some of our busiest corridors. In addition to two major streetscape projects on Lincoln and Lawrence Avenues, there are also seven arterial resurfacing projects, each of which will also include bike and pedestrian safety upgrades.
Development and Infrastructure Improvements Coming to the 40th Ward in 2024!
Posted onFind out some of the major development and infrastructure improvements coming to the 40th Ward in 2024.
2024 People’s Budget Proposals Open!
Posted on2024 People’s Budget season is almost here! From June until August, submit your proposals for the infrastructure improvement projects you want to see in the 40th Ward.
Letter Calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue
Posted onThis past week, Ald. Vasquez and Ald. Matt Martin co-wrote a letter to Mayor Johnson, CTA President Dorval Carter, and CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue.
Introducing Elise Malary Plaza!
Posted onThis week, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled the final designs for Elise Malary Plaza, Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza on Catalpa Avenue between Clark and Ashland.
Western Avenue Proactive Zoning
Posted onAs part of the implementation of the Western Avenue Corridor Study, our office is initiating a proactive rezone of the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue. Join us for an open house on May 29th from 6-7pm to learn more.
Final Community Meeting on Catalpa Plaza on May 23rd!
Posted onOn Thursday, May 23rd the 40th Ward Office in partnership with the the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be hosting a community open house to unveil the final design of the pedestrian plaza on Catalpa Ave!
Peterson/Ridge Metra Station Will Open on May 20th!
Posted onIt’s official: Metra announced today that the new Peterson/Ridge station will open to the public this month on May 20th!
Report Parking Violations on 311!
Posted onThe Department of Finance (DOF) announced this week that City residents now have the option of reporting the following parking enforcement violations on the 311 app or online: