Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) is having it’s second meeting. How can your 20th district Representatives best serve you? What does public safety look like for our community? How can you be a part of shaping policies around public safety and policing in our district? To RSVP to our monthly meeting, sign […]
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40th Ward Job Posting – Chief of Staff, Community Engagement Director, Neighbor Engagement Coordinator
Posted onWork with Alderperson Vasquez! Click each link below to see job descriptions for each open position and fill out the application here. Applications due by June 18th, 2023. Chief of Staff: bit.ly/ChiefOfStaffAldVasquez Community Engagement Director: bit.ly/CommunityEngagementDirectorAldVasquez Neighbor Engagement Coordinator: bit.ly/NeighborEngagementCoordinatorAldVasquez
Lincoln Ave Streetscape + Plaza Community Open House
Posted onUpdate 7/11/23 On June 15th, the Chicago Department of Transportation held a community open house at Ainslie Arts Plaza to showcase the final design of the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape. This event involved posters showcasing the final designs of each block and neighbors walked through the event and were able to ask CDOT and the Alders […]
State Senator Villivalam Service Hours at Alder Andre Vasquez’s Office
Posted onTeam Ram will be at Alderperson Vasquez’s office to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rental Assistance and more! 11a-1p July 6th and 11th and 5620 N Western Ave.
Table with us at Andersonville Midsommarfest!
Posted onAndersonville Midsommarfest is a street festival with great food, entertainment, artisans, vendors, and many activities. Join the 40th Ward at a tabling event at the Andersonville Midsommarfest on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th! Shifts offered from 12PM-3PM and 3PM-5PM. Sign up here. Midsommarfest
Ward Night is Back!/¡Han vuelto las noches de distrito!
Posted onOn the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, Ald. Vasquez will be available first-come, first serve in 15 minute appointments Los miércoles 1, 2, 3 y 4 del mes, Ald. Vásquez estará disponible por orden de llegada en citas de 15 minutos Where/Dónde: 5620 N Western Ave When/Cuando: 5 – 6:30 p
Apply to be on the Steering Committee for the Department of Housing’s next Five Year Plan
Posted onThe 2024-2028 Five Year Housing Plan is an opportunity to set key priorities for Department of Housing (DOH) and to align its agenda for housing with the the department’s principles and equity-centered values. DOH is leading the Five Year Housing Plan process alongside the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), acting as fiscal sponsor, with grants provided by the Chicago Community Trust (CCT), and […]
40th Ward’s Call Crew looking for more volunteers!
Posted onWe love our older adults and want them to know that we care about their well-being! Help make wellness calls to 40th Ward seniors. Volunteers check in with seniors, initiate service requests, and direct folks to additional resources as needed. Sign up and select Call Crew as your interest! Paul, this volunteer group’s lead, will […]
Join the 40th Ward Environmental Board’s NEW Working Groups!
Posted onHome Electrification Savings Join the Home Electrification Savings Working Group to help fellow residents electrify their home and car, saving them money on utilities and fuel, reducing their carbon-dioxide emissions, and improving indoor and outdoor air quality! This working group will research and communicate to residents about incentives available through the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (including tax credits […]
Stabilization Housing Pilot Community Meeting
Posted onCommunity Meeting On May 31st at 6 pm at Swedish Hospital Anderson Pavillion (2751 W Winona), our office will be holding a community meeting to present the redevelopment and conversion of the Diplomat Motel (5230 N Lincoln) into 40 units of stabilization housing for unsheltered neighbors in the 40th Ward. About the City Stabilization Housing […]
Connect with Uptown Business Center’s Free Businesses Services
Posted onThe Uptown Business Center (UBC) supports new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs within the north region boundary of Lincoln Park to Rogers Park and the Chicago River to Lake Shore Drive. Whether you’re in the idea stage of your business or a long-standing business owner, the UBC provides a suite of free business services! Sign […]
40th Ward Job Posting – Administrative Coordinator
Posted onCome work at the 40th Ward office! Fill out the application here and see information on the position below. Applications due on or before May 3rd. Administrative Coordinator Alderperson Andre Vasquez 40th Ward, City of Chicago Description: The part-time Administrative Coordinator works with the Chief of Staff largely on clerical tasks to ensure the office […]