In addition to our recent partnership with Prism Health to bring a new vaccine site to our area, I have been working to coordinate a large 40th Ward vaccination event. This Thursday, March 25, we will be vaccinating over 1500 people at the River Park fieldhouse with the Pfizer vaccine, thanks to our partners, Jewel-Osco, Swedish Hospital, […]
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Lead Service Line Replacement Programs Taking Applications
Posted onLead Service Line Replacement Programs Taking Applications – Last fall the City announced two new lead service line replacement programs for homeowners who would like to replace their lead service lines. If you live in a single-family or two-flat home built before 1986, it is likely that you have a lead service line. Chicago’s drinking water […]
40th Ward Shred-A-Thon
Posted onThe 40th Ward is hosting a FREE shredding event for 40th Ward residents. Please note that the event is weather permitting and will continue until 2pm unless Midway Document Destruction’s truck reaches capacity beforehand. Masks are required. ***Participants are limited to TWO boxes per household for this event*** WHAT CAN AND CAN’T BE SHREDDED? Our […]
USPS Mail Delivery Issues
Posted onAlderman Vasquez is aware of the ongoing delays in USPS service across the 40th Ward. USPS Mail Delivery Issues – Residents experiencing issues with their mail service can reach out to their congressional representative to report problems, as USPS is a federal department. Click on the links to: Additionally, customers that have a concern with their mail […]
Dibs Announcement – Removal Starts March 2
Posted onCHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION TO BEGIN CLEARING STREETS OF “DIBS” Beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) crews will begin clearing objects used by residents to hold shoveled parking spaces, also known as “Dibs.” Crews will pick up any unclaimed items along their daily garbage collection routes, with […]
2/6/2021 Non-Fatal Shooting
Posted onFebruary 7, 2021 Dear Neighbors, Good evening. My office would like to make sure the community is informed about a recent shooting that occurred in the 40th Ward. On Saturday morning, in the 2800 block of W. Foster Avenue, police report that a man was shot once in the arm following an altercation. Fortunately, his injury is […]
Lawrence and Western Community Visioning Town Hall
Posted onOn Thursday, 28 January 2021, Aldermen Vasquez (40th) and Martin (47th) hosted a Community Visioning Town Hall regarding proposed development at the northwest corner of the Lawrence/Western intersection. A recording of the Zoom meeting can be viewed in full here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/jQR4JhuTiwY5jHChg0H_bWtSH2wsvwjIffpyEIQlzD9-k6rcsGXBphaWyJ17Ft1t.loX-4mY09qSQfXAq Lawrence and Western Visioning Survey Over 1200 residents participated in our Lawrence and Western […]
1/25/21 Vaccine Town Hall Video
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Vaccine Town Hall 1/24/21 at 6pm
Posted onIn lieu of Virtual Ward Night I will be holding a 40th Ward Vaccine Town Hall. Register at http://bit.ly/40thCOVIDVaccineTH. Participants may submit questions for Alderman Vasquez and CDPH in advance at info@40thward.org.
2154 W Foster (COMPLETE)
Posted onCOMPLETE – A NOTICE OF INTENT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROPOSAL Zoning change requests are submitted to the City by property owners and/or developers. The 40th Ward uses a Community Driven Zoning process to evaluate all requests received by the Ward office. Holding of a public meeting does not imply support or opposition from […]
Dog Friendly Area at Winnemac Park
Posted on40th Ward residents recently voted to allocate $100,000 in menu money for a dog park, or dog friendly area (DFA), at Winnemac Park. On January 13, Alderman Vasquez hosted an informational meeting for those who are interested in learning about how to start a DFA and how to be involved in the community-driven process. Meeting […]
Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Applications Open Monday – January 11
Posted onThe Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is a voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this popular program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation. The program’s cost per square foot charged to property owners is well below […]