With the advent of April, rainy season is officially here—which means that we may see some street flooding! Chicago’s sewer network uses an inlet control valve system—otherwise known as rain blockers—that limit water intake during heavy rainfalls to avoid overwhelming the storm water system and prevent sewage backup in basements. That means some amount of […]
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2025 Street Sweeping Map Now Available!
Posted onThe 2024 40th Ward Street Sweeping Map has been released!
Emergency Heating Repair Program Applications Open November 1st!
Posted onNeed help repairing or replacing your heating system? Applications for the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) open this month! The EHRP provides grants for low-moderate income, owner-occupied residential buildings of one to four (1-4) units to repair or replace heating systems. Grant funds are provided on a first-come, first served […]
Report Parking Violations on 311!
Posted onThe Department of Finance (DOF) announced this week that City residents now have the option of reporting the following parking enforcement violations on the 311 app or online:
Green Homes Chicago Applications Open on May 6th!
Posted onThis year, the Department of Housing (DOH) is introducing a pilot program, Green Homes Chicago, which provides up to $50K in free energy upgrades to help low-income homeowners go electric.
Get Ready for Winter with the 40th Ward!
Posted onWinter is (almost) here! Here’s everything you need to know to prepare.
2025 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
Posted onThe 2024 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will open to new applicants on January 8th, 2024 at 6:00am.
It’s Leaf-Dropping Season! Here’s What That Means for Your Street.
Posted on‘Tis the season for leaves to fall off trees––and into the street. We’re answering all your questions on what to do with fallen leaves, both in your yard and on the street.
Overflow Action Alert issued
Posted onVia Metropolitan Water Reclamation District More rain is on its way to Chicagoland. Conserve water now to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers: Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from conveyance of water flow in local pipes, the groundwater table, undersized drainage designs and roof loads, […]
State Senator Villivalam Service Hours at Alder Andre Vasquez’s Office
Posted onTeam Ram will be at Alderperson Vasquez’s office to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rental Assistance and more! 11a-1p July 6th and 11th and 5620 N Western Ave.
Area Tree Trimming Begins April 18th!
Posted onA service request for tree trimming is no longer available in the 311 system. The Bureau of Forestry (BoF)‘s Area Trimming program has found that doing area trimming is the best method for sustaining the more than 550,000 trees in Chicago. Starting on the week of April 18th, forestry will have 1-2 trim crews trimming […]
COVID-19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Expire
Posted onSince 2020, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra SNAP dollars each month through the COVID-era Emergency Allotments program. Emergency Allotments were first distributed in Illinois in April 2020 and have been extended monthly since that time. These benefits have been critical in helping households navigate the economic disruption of COVID and historic food inflation. The […]