17 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 […]
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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 […]
40th Ward Winter Town Hall Presentation
Posted onFor those of you who were not able to attend, here is a link to the town hall presentation: 40th Ward Winter Town Hall 2.27.20 For those of you who were able to attend, thank you. If you would like more information on the items mentioned in the presentation, please email info@40thward.org.
24th District Commercial Burglaries 2/24/20
Posted on24th District Apartment Burglaries 2/24/20
Posted onAlderman Vasquez’s Statement on Tempel Steel Property
Posted onDear Neighbors, Last week, Tempel Steel announced its intention to sell its campus, located at the 5500 block of North Wolcott in the 40th Ward’s Bowmanville neighborhood. My office has been in touch with the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to discuss possibilities for this property, which currently has a manufacturing zone (M2) designation. […]
24th District Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking 2/7/20
Posted onPublic Safety Update: Shooting at Granville and Western Ave
Posted onAt approximately 2:30am on Sunday morning, officers from the 24th District responded to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston to investigate a call of a person shot. Upon arrival, they were met by a witness who related that he and his sister were shot at from another vehicle that was chasing them. He also related that […]
Legion Park, Chicago River Restoration
Posted onTree removal continues construction phase of North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project via US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Tree removal at Legion Park began on Jan 2, 2020, and continues the construction phase of the North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project. The contract option was awarded to Industria, Inc. of Des […]