April 27, 2020 26 Chicago City Councilmembers Voted AGAINST Having Public Debate on Whether to Meet Sooner During a Crisis — The Public Should Ask Why. Chicago is facing an unprecedented crisis. People are unable to work; those who can work do not have the necessary protection to feel safe. Our friends and neighbors are struggling […]
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Saturday Night Singalong 4/25/20
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward as we sing “I will Survive” to show solidarity as a community! Sing outside of your window or in front of your home! Tune in to 87.7 FM for musical accompaniment. https://metv.fm/chicago-saturday-night-sing-along I Will Survive Lyrics
Aldermanic Statement: Call on City Council to Increase Meeting Schedule During Emergencies
Posted onApril 23, 2020 Yesterday’s vote to adjourn the City Council meeting early, which I opposed, unfortunately prevented the Council from considering a package of coronavirus-related bills aimed at protecting Chicago residents. This unnecessary delay highlights the need for City Council to meet more frequently during an emergent crisis; the existing schedule, to meet once per […]
Alderman Vasquez Announces Support for Package of Coronavirus-Related Bills
Posted onFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 40TH WARD ALDERMAN ANDRE VASQUEZ TO INTRODUCE AND CO-SPONSOR PACKAGE OF CORONAVIRUS-RELATED BILLS AT UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CHICAGO) In an effort to address the COVID-19 challenges now facing Chicagoans, Alderman Andre Vasquez is introducing three pieces of legislation at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 22, […]
Blues Brothers “Sweet Home Chicago”
Posted onChicago’s Saturday Night Singalong for April 18: Sweet Home Chicago with 87.7 FM Audio Version: Lyrics: Come on Oh baby don’t you wanna go Come on Oh baby don’t you wanna go Back to that same old place Sweet home Chicago Come on Baby don’t you wanna go Hidehey Baby dont you wanna go Back […]
Public Safety Update: Shooting at 5611 N. Lincoln
Posted onApril 14, 2020 Public Safety Update: Shooting at 5611 N. Lincoln Ave. On April 13 around 8:20 pm, a man was shot and killed in the parking lot at the O’mi Motel on 5611 N. Lincoln Avenue following an argument with another individual. Alderman Vasquez has been in contact with Commander McCrudden from the 20th […]
Alderman Vasquez COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2020
Posted onDear Neighbors, March 18, 2020 This morning I joined […]
Statement from the Alderman regarding 3/16/20 Bowmanville Shooting
Posted on17 March 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE ALDERMAN Dear Neighbors, Our Ward was shocked and saddened by the fatal shooting last night of a 15 year-old Ward resident near the 2000 block of West Farragut in the Bowmanville neighborhood. Ward office staff was on-scene immediately following the shooting on the evening of the 16th, and has […]
Alderman Vasquez COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2020
Posted onDear Neighbors, March 16, 2020 As promised, our office […]
COVID-19 Community & Business Support Resources
Posted onWE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AS MORE RESOURCES BECOME AVAILABLE If you know of any resources for individuals or businesses affected by COVID-19 and related closures, social distancing measures, etc., please contact info@40thward.org with a link. Dear Neighbors, As city, county, state, and federal government agencies continue to grapple with COVID-19 responses, we […]
Update From Alderman Vasquez 3/13/20
Posted onNeighbors, In preparation for what has been declared a national emergency, we are taking all necessary steps to ensure continuity of government and to protect our neighbors. As we learn about the ways the COVID-19 pandemic will affect our daily lives, and as we make adjustments based on those changes, our office is committed to […]
COVID-19 Update from Alderman Vasquez 3/12/20
Posted onDear Neighbors, For the past several weeks, you’ve probably been hearing about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is working in close collaboration with city, state and federal partners to manage cases of COVID-19 as they arise here and to prevent local spread. Like you, we are dedicated to ensuring […]