The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) in partnership with the 40th and 48th wards is conducting a plaza improvement project on Catalpa Avenue from Clark Street to Ashland Avenue. The project aims to create a pedestrian-only plaza by closing Catalpa between Clark and Ashland to through traffic and providing amenities that will create a neighborhood […]
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Public Safety Statement Regarding 17th CPD District Shooting
Posted onOn Sunday April 2nd, at approximately 6am, there was a shooting incident near the corner of Wilson and Manor in the 40th Ward. The incident is currently under investigation, and appears to be gang-related, according to CPD. Please know that public safety is the highest priority of our office and we are in communication with the […]
North DuSable Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing
Posted onThe Chicago Department of Transportation, as part of the 2023 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program, will be resurfacing segments of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The limits of the work will be LaSalle Drive to Lawrence Avenue in the northbound direction and Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road in the southbound direction. Construction is scheduled to […]
City Council and Committees- Week of 3/27/23
Posted onName Meeting Date Meeting Time Meeting Location Highlights Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight 3/31/2023 10:00 AM Chicago, IllinoisVirtual Meeting Agenda not yet available Meetings are subject to change daily, please check the City of Chicago City Clerk’s Meetings tab for updated information You can see a roundup of public meetings in the Chicago area […]
Ecolution: A 40th Ward Youth Board Celebration of Earth!
Posted onThe 40th Ward Youth Board is having its first annual environmental and sustainability fest in the ward. Please join us! We will be giving away free tree saplings, native and milkweed seeds. We will also be raffling off rain barrels from the MWRD . There will be guest speakers and some live music from local […]
Eastbound Lawrence Lane Closure Update
Posted onOn Thursday, March 24th an eastbound lane on Lawrence Avenue was closed to traffic. This closure was due to an emergency sewer repair being conducted by the Department of Water Management. This work was unrelated to the ongoing streetscape construction. Unfortunately, due to the emergency nature of the work the Department of Water Management was […]
Ward Nights are paused and will resume May 24, 2023
Posted onAlthough Ward Night’s will be paused for the next several weeks, we are still very much accessible and here for you! Office hours: Office location: 5620 N Western Avenue Telephone: 773-654-1867 We can set up appointments with Alderperson Vasquez where appropriate. Ward Night details will be posted on our website when available. We look forward […]
Take Action for Increased Legal Aid Funding- Witness Slips Needed!
Posted onVia Illinois Equal Justice Foundation: The Office of the Attorney General’s budget is set to go before the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations – General Services Committee this Wednesday, March 22. And we need your help! While last year’s increase in the Civil Legal Aid appropriation was a huge step forward, demand for legal […]
One Summer Chicago- City of Chicago Youth Employment Program Application Now Open!
Posted onOver 20,000 youth participated in Chicago’s Summer of Joy last year, contributing to the City’s whole-of-government approach to addressing community safety and health. One Summer Chicago, our flagship youth employment program, helped many of those young people feel more connected to their communities and more prepared for their futures. Today, we welcome Chicago youth with […]
Winnemac Park Improvement TIF Legislation Introduced
Posted onThis past Wednesday at the March City Council hearing, the Chicago Park District introduced legislation to appropriate $2 million of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for improvements at Winnemac Park including baseball diamond, turf infield and ball field improvements, field drainage improvements and field restoration, tennis court rehab and site paving and site improvements which […]
2023 Congressional Art Competition
Posted onVia Rep. Schakowsky’s Office: The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District (IL-09). This competition is open to all high school students that reside in our District. The winners of each District’s competition will have their artwork displayed in […]
Neighborhood Business Development Centers awarded Funds to Assist Small Businesses
Posted onRecently, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the grantees of the BACP Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) grant program. Participants of the $3.3 million NBDC program will deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, and business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their program peers […]