Category: Aldermanic Statement

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No Fireworks at Winnemac Park on July 4th Weekend

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40th Ward Neighbors, With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I want to remind 40th Ward neighbors that fireworks are illegal in Chicago; even sparklers are banned. The only permitted “fireworks” in Chicago are glowworms, smoke bombs and party poppers. My office has heard from many residents who are concerned about the uptick in fireworks usage throughout the […]

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40th Ward is CLOSED 6/19/23- 6/20/23, 6/23/23

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Greetings Constituents, In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed on June 19th. In addition, we will be taking Institute days on June 20th and 23rd to catch up on backlog and ensure that we are providing the best possible service to our community. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please feel […]

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July 2023 Ward Night Update

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7/21/23 Update: On the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, Ald. Vasquez will be available first-come, first serve in 15 minute appointments at the Ward Office. The 3nd Wednesday of the month it will be virtual— Register here! Los miércoles 1, 2 y 4 del mes, Ald. Vásquez estará disponible por orden de […]

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Ward Nights are paused and will resume May 24, 2023

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Although 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 […]

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Alder Vasquez Stands with Howard Brown Health Workers

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Statement Regarding Strike at Brown Elephant in Andersonville On January 4th at approximately 12:45PM,  I was contacted regarding a situation at Brown Elephant (5404 N Clark) in the 40th Ward, where members of Howard Brown Health United and Illinois Nurses Association were striking against unfair layoffs made by Howard Brown Health (HBH) during the holiday […]

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Transgender Awareness Week

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Earlier this week, Alderperson Vasquez joined the Mayor, Equality Illinois, Chicago Therapy Collective, and the family of our dear friend and Trans Rights Activist Elise Malary in honor of Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Resilience, and in memory of Elise, who was taken from us all to soon. November 20th is a day to […]

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A special meeting to get Bring Chicago Home Ordinance on the ballot ends in disappointment – for now

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A number of us, led by 49th Ward Alderwoman Maria Hadden, called for a Special Meeting to discuss the Bring Chicago Home ordinance, which would call for a question on the ballot, so you, as neighbors, can vote on whether we should add a 1.9% one time transaction tax when properties that are assessed at […]