Dear Residents: Aberdeen Pictures will be filming scenes for a short film in your neighborhood on: Monday, July 31 We are a small local production company with minimal equipment and crew. To park our production van and some essential equipment, the following street addresses will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during these dates […]
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40th Ward Sustainability Guide is Released
Posted onHello neighbors of the 40th Ward! Your Environmental Board has been putting together a guide to inform residents on best sustainable practices that are near and dear to their heart. This is a living document. This means that content is subject to amendments and additions. If you are interested in contributing to this project, please […]
Northside American Job Center + IDES Job Fair
Posted onYou’re invited to our next Job FairHosted by Illinois Department of Employment (IDES) & Northside American Job Center Job Opportunities in the Following Industries: Please join usWednesday, August 23, 202310:00 am to 2:00 pmTruman College145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL Registration at bit.ly/3XJi0kH Some of the employers who will be participating at the Job Fair:Illinois […]
Community Zoning Update – 5338-40 N. LINCOLN AVE.
Posted onDear Neighbors, After consideration of resident feedback, the Ward office has no objection to the proposed zoning change from B3-2 to B3-3 at 5338-40 N. LINCOLN AVE. PROCESS All proposed zoning changes in the 40th Ward undergo a community feedback process. Neighbors are invited to comment on the proposal at public meetings and online at […]
Resiliency Fund 2.0 Closing July 31st!
Posted onVia City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services: The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to share that 9,000 Chicagoans have received a one-time, $500 cash relief payment through the Resiliency Fund 2.0 cash relief program. This amounts to over $4.5 million dollars provided back to community members who were adversely affected […]
Participatory Budgeting 2023-2024 is here!
Posted onYou can always find more information on the 40th Ward’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) page on our website. How does Participatory Budgeting Work– A Reminder Idea Collection, Committee Creation Neighbors brainstorm and submit Special Project ideas they want to see in their communities and applications are accepted to join the PB Committee. Look out for 40th […]
LaSalle Street Reimagined Rollout Webinar
Posted onDPD and SomerCor will host a webinar for businesses about the unique LaSalle Street Reimagined SBIF program. The City of Chicago launched the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative in September 2022 to reposition LaSalle as a residential, dining and entertainment, and tourism and cultural center. To support this vision, the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is […]
New Arrival Volunteering Opportunities
Posted onCurrent newly arrived neighbor headcount at our 20th Police Station is 36! Our team of volunteers has worked tirelessly and your help is still needed. From financial contributions for specific needs to breakfast assistance or towel laundering-any assistance is greatly appreciated! Visit us at for more details. https://www.20thdistrictaid.com/
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Rollouts
Posted onVia the Department of Planning and Development The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. Offered by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to tenants and owners of industrial and commercial properties, SBIF grants are funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues in designated TIF districts citywide. Program […]
Help Still Needed for Newly Arrived Asylum-Seekers
Posted onThe 20th District Mutual Aid team is serving 42 migrants at the 20th district police station which includes 15 babies/toddlers + a very pregnant mama. We can use help in these areas: Interested in joining a 20th station volunteer zoom call this week? Complete this poll so we can coordinate the day/time. We plan to provide updates, answer […]
Medicaid Renewal
Posted onGet ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor visits, prescription medicine, and urgent emergency services. Now Illinois is starting renewals again to see if people are still eligible. Everybody’s renewal date is different, so it is […]
Indo-American Center is Hiring!
Posted onIAC is looking for designated liaisons between IAC and the 40th Ward. They are looking to train neighbors on Immigrant rights and share information & resources with community members. This is a paid partnership. $500/30hrs upon completion. Must be at least 16 years old. Contact Chirag Shah cshah@indoamerican.org 773-973-4444 ext. 115