On Sunday February 12th, at approximately 10pm, there was a shooting incident at the corner of Talman and Peterson in the 40th Ward, in which two individuals were shot and sustained non-life threatening injuries. It appears that the incident was not random. The incident is currently under investigation. Please know that public safety is the highest priority of […]
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Public Meeting for Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Posted onMeeting notice and flyer for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability’s upcoming public meeting on February 23, 2023 at 6:30pm at Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd).If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate via Zoom. Agenda items will include: 2/23/23 6:30pm-8pm
Winnemac Park Tree Pruning
Posted onHosted by Openlands & 40th Ward Treekeepers, join Treekeepers and TK Program Manager Al in pruning trees at Winnemac Park. Bring your own eye protection, gloves, and a water bottle; and tools if you have them. Tools will be available if you don’t have your own. New Treekeepers looking to do their pruning practicals are strongly […]
Aville Kids Activities Informational
Posted onThe Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring together businesses, organizations, and partners to host an A’ville Kids’ Activities Informational where parents can learn about different after school programs, summer camp sign-ups, classes, and activities for kids in and around Andersonville. We have an incredible growing family demographic around Andersonville and we would love […]
Community Outreach for Crime Victim Services
Posted onIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will be providing Crime Victims Compensation services at our Regional Offices that serve the South and West sides of Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Staff from our office, who work every day with victims and their families on compensation applications and claims, will be coming to the community office monthly […]
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape Construction Update
Posted onConstruction Review Meetings for the Lawrence Avenue Streetscape will be held both online and in person at the field office. The field office is located at 4546 Western Avenue, which is located just south of West Wilson Avenue. The first 10 to 15 minutes of each meeting will be spent on informing the public on […]
Recruiting for American Housing Survey Field Positions
Posted onThe U.S. Census Bureau is committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our nation. Census Bureau field representatives and field supervisors make up the majority of these positions, serving an important role in completing the mission of the agency. Field representatives live in the local communities that they collect data […]
West Edgewater Green Park (Park No. 599) Officially A Chicago Park District Location
Posted onThe deed for Park No. 599 (Edgewater) with Chicago Park District as the new owner was recorded today. The Planning and Development team at the Park District is finalizing designs and drawings in order to bid the project out.
Chicago Park District Survey
Posted onThe Chicago Park District wants your input! What are they doing well? Where can they improve? What programs do you want? How can they serve you better at the park level, and the District overall? Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through their survey. It’s available in English, Spanish, Polish & Chinese. […]
Announcement of the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative
Posted onIn honor of Black History Month, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is collaborating with the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice to invite the public to provide feedback on people and places of memory that help define Black Chicago heritage. Please participate in this endeavor at the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative (BCHI) […]
Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, Now Accepting Applications from Domestic Workers and Undocumented Residents Seeking Financial Relief
Posted onThe Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is accepting applications from domestic workers and undocumented residents. Awardees will receive a one-time $500 payment, and it is anticipated that around 7,000 domestic workers and 10,000 undocumented workers will receive an award. To be eligible, applicants […]
New Migrant Arrivals in Chicago
Posted onAs you all may know, we have been receiving migrants from Texas since the end of last year. The 40th Ward Office has continued to receiving calls from recently arrived folks who are looking for housing, financial and job-seeking support as our new neighbors. The City, State and Community Based Organizations are continuing to work […]