The Chicago Park District continues its Community Engagement Guidelines which were introduced in 2022 for the events with 10,000 attendees or more per day. The Guidelines (page 2) employ a community engagement plan to keep neighboring residences, businesses and other stakeholders abreast of planned event operations. As part of their community engagement, organizers are also […]
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COVID-19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Expire
Posted onSince 2020, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra SNAP dollars each month through the COVID-era Emergency Allotments program. Emergency Allotments were first distributed in Illinois in April 2020 and have been extended monthly since that time. These benefits have been critical in helping households navigate the economic disruption of COVID and historic food inflation. The […]
2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Posted onChicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. Important for residents: Call 9-1-1 for […]
Special Events Application Assistance- City Department focused & General Info Webinars
Posted onThe City of Chicago – Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will be conducting a series of webinars to help you get ready for the 2023 season for the Special Event Permitting Process. DCASE staff will run through the online application process in English and Spanish: – General Permit Application Discussion (English)- Tuesday, […]
Property Tax Appeals in Jefferson and Lake View Townships are open!
Posted onThe new 40th Ward Boundaries include Jefferson, Lake View and Roger Park Townships. See Cook County Property Tax 101 for an explanation on the taxation system. Beginning March 3, 2023 you may file an appeal of your property taxes through the Cook County Board of Review for Jefferson Township. Visit www.cookcountyboardofreview.com for information on how to file an appeal […]
Community meeting: Cafe Mimoza
Posted onThe 40th Ward has put together a virtual community meeting on March 24th at 10am for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and concerned neighbors to meet to discuss issues we’ve heard around Cafe Mimoza, and come up with resolutions. Join the meeting by clicking on this Webex link.
Community Meeting: Sandunga Bar
Posted onThe 40th Ward has put together a virtual community meeting on March 14th at 10am for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and concerned neighbors to meet to discuss issues we’ve heard around Sandunga Bar, and come up with resolutions. Join the meeting by clicking on this Webex link.
National Consumer Protection Week
Posted onSee below for information from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection: Today, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced its National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) outreach and education efforts and reinforced its commitment to inform consumers of their rights and risks in the marketplace. This year, NCPW is observed […]
Community Alert from 24th Chicago Police District
Posted on024th District Place of Worship Safety Advisory Team (P.O.W.S.A.T) is sending out a community alert relative to recently observed online domestic violent extremist messaging, which announces 25 Feb 23 as a national “Day of Hate”.This anti-Semitic proposed event has instructed like-minded individuals to drop banners, place stickers and flyers, and vandalize by way or graffiti […]
PUBLIC SAFETY STATEMENT: Regarding shooting at Peterson Ave by Talman Ave
Posted onOn 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 […]
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 […]