On September 2, 2020, we held our first community meeting for the Ainslie Arts Plaza, which is the first city development project that I was able to initiate since taking office. The endeavor is a realization of my vision of incorporating art into our economic development as a way to unite the community while invigorating business […]
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2020 Voting Information
Posted onAll of the information below is available at the Chicago Board of Elections website – https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html. There, you can find information in other languages as well. Make sure you’re registered and ready for the November election. Due to Covid-19, voters are encouraged to use Vote By Mail or Early Voting before Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020. Drop Boxes for Vote By Mail “Ballot […]
Enter to Win: 40th Ward-Wide Halloween Contests!
Posted onGet into the SPIRIT of the season and enter the 40th Ward’s Halloween Costume and Haunted Home Contest for a chance to win gift card prizes supporting local businesses. We are looking for spooky, creative, and fun costumes and decorations outside or inside your home. We recently added a category for best socially-distanced treat delivery method! […]
Public Safety Committee Request for Hearing 9-21-20
Posted onSeptember 21, 2020 To Alderman Christopher Taliaferro, Honorable Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I am writing this letter as a formal request that you schedule a hearing on Civilian Oversight and Police Accountability as soon as possible and no later than the December City Council Meeting, scheduled for December 16th, 2020. Many of us […]
Community Alert – 20th District
Posted onPublic Notice of Armed Robbery
Posted onPublic Notice of Shooting in 40th Ward
Posted onAugust 1, 2020 Public Notice of Shooting in the 40th Ward On Friday, July 31st around 1:15 pm, a young man was shot in the head in the 1900 block of West Granville. The victim is currently in critical condition and CPD Detectives are working all possible leads in the investigation. It does not appear […]
40th Ward School Supply Drive
Posted onWith the start of the school year right around the corner, Alderman Vasquez’s 40th Ward office is holding a school supply drive to support students and families in need. If you can, please collect and donate items, which can be dropped off at our office (5620 N. Western) on August 5th, 12th, and 19th between […]
Hollywood One Way Conversion Near Jamieson School
Posted onHollywood Avenue One-Way Conversion from Francisco to Sacramento As of July 22, 2020, Hollywood Avenue, from Francisco Ave. to California Ave. will be converted to a one-way going east. I along with the help of the Department of Transportation have successfully met the requirements to redirect Hollywood Avenue, from Francisco Ave. to California Ave. On November […]
Shared Streets Town Hall 6/25/2020
Posted onOn June 25, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a Shared Streets Town Hall to discuss CDOT’s Shared Streets program of opening up residential streets for bike and pedestrian use during COVID-19: Town Hall recording available here. Video of the Alderman driving through the Leland Shared Street available here. If you have any questions, please feel free […]
Reimagine Safety Town Hall 6/23/2020
Posted onOn June 23, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a ReImagine Safety Town Hall. Town Hall recording available here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@40thward.org.
Statement Re: Upcoming Community Meeting in Bowmanville
Posted onJune 20, 2020 This morning our office was made aware of recent graffiti in the Bowmanville neighborhood near the intersection of Foster and Damen. Alderman Vasquez has been in communication with CPD 20th District leadership to schedule a community meeting to discuss concerns regarding gang activity in the area. Details for that meeting will be […]