The 40th Ward office has received a request to rezone 2434 W Bryn Mawr from B1-2 to B2-5 zoning to allow for the construction of a 6-floor residential building.
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Zoning Proposal: Dispensary at 2415-25 W. Peterson Avenue
Posted onThe 40th Ward office has received a request to rezone 2415-25 W Peterson Ave. from B3-2 to C1-2 zoning in order to allow for a cannabis dispensary to open at that location.
Tips and Resources for Extreme Heat Events
Posted onThe National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch this week for the Chicago area due to extreme heat and humidity, which may include dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105˚ to 110˚. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Please follow the tips below to ensure that […]
July City Council Roundup
Posted onThis month’s City Council agenda was packed! Find out what passed, what didn’t, and what was introduced below. But first: July is Disability Pride Month! City Council recognized the occasion with a resolution (R2025-0018721), and Alder Vasquez also introduced a resolution honoring Sister Rosemary Connelly (R2025-0018547), a beloved member of our community who passed away […]
Statement from Ald. Vasquez on the Release of CPD Call Records from June 4th
Posted onOn July 15th, South Side Weekly released recordings of calls from the June 4th mass detention incident at the 2245 S. Michigan Avenue immigration office, which cast doubt on the Chicago Police Department (CPD)’s account of their involvement in the incident. At the July 1st hearing of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, CPD […]
July Immigration Briefing
Posted onJuly’s Immigration Briefing covered the impact of the federal budget bill on immigrant communities, updates on legal challenges to the Trump administration’s executive order contesting birthright citizenship, and more.
New Advisory Bike Lanes on Granville!
Posted onAs part of the Granville Traffic Safety Project, new advisory bike lanes have been added to Granville between Fairfield and Clark! These bike lanes are meant to make it easier for cyclists and drivers to share the road, and improve traffic safety for everyone who uses the corridor. What are Advisory Bike Lanes? Advisory bike […]
Statement from the Chicago Progressive Caucus Regarding June 4th ICE Incident and Necessary Accountability
Posted onOn June 4th, a horrible and unconstitutional ICE Raid incident took place at 2245 S. Michigan Avenue. Immigrants who had been lured under false pretence for what they believed were routine check-ins with the Department of Homeland Security were instead detained without warning, denied legal counsel, separated from their families, and taken into custody by […]
Welcoming City Ordinance Explainer
Posted onUpdated 4/10/26 Chicago has proudly operated as a sanctuary city since 1985. But what does that mean, exactly? Below, get answers on some of your most common questions about the Welcoming City Ordinance. What does the Welcoming City Ordinance do? The Welcoming City Ordinance sets out to do the following, including but not limited to: […]
Notice of Intent: 1948 W. Peterson Avenue
Posted onOn Tuesday, March 26th at 6pm, the 40th Ward office will be hosting a virtual Community Zoning Meeting regarding the property at 5308-5310 N. Damen Ave.
CIRR Hearing on CPD Involvement in June 4th Mass Detention
Posted onFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS TO HOST HEARING ON CPD INVOLVEMENT IN SURPRISE JUNE 4TH 2025 FEDERAL IMMIGRATION DETENTION June 25, 2025 CHICAGO, IL – On June 4th, 2025, Chicago saw an alarming escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mass detained residents at […]
City Council Round-up: June 2025
Posted onCheck out our updates below for what happened in City Council this month! Thanks to our summer intern Ian McCready for helping put this edition of the round up together! Legislation Passed Snap Curfew The Snap Curfew Ordinance, SO2025-0016732, passed City Council. This ordinance allows the Chicago Police Department broad discretion to impose “snap” curfews […]