Today SO2024-0008386, which I introduced in March, passed the full City Council and was adopted into law. This ordinance directs the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) to provide City Council daily reports of New Arrivals and Asylum Seekers that have been evicted or removed from city-operated shelters.
Category: Community News
2024 Town Hall Debrief
Posted onThank you to everyone who showed up at the American Blues Theater this week for our first Town Hall of the year! Couldn’t make it? Check out our presentation and livestream.
Residential Permit Parking Coming to a Street Near You!
Posted onWith the new Peterson/Ridge Metra project around the corner, several changes to residential parking permit zones may be coming to a street near you! Find answers to all of your Residential Permit Parking Zone questions.
40th Ward Events and Opportunities: September 2023
Posted onThe 40th Ward Office is hosting a lot of exciting events this month, including a community meeting to talk about the newest addition to the Lincoln Avenue North Arts (LANA) District, and a map-a-thon event with Project Sidewalk to discuss how to improve accessibility in our Ward.
Pitch in for the Park at Green Briar Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Green Briar Park (2650 W Peterson Ave) on Saturday, August 12th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379637!
Pitch in for the Parks at Emmerson (Louis) Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Emmerson (Louis) Park (1820 W Granville Ave) on Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379635!
40th Ward Sustainability Guide is Released
Posted onHello neighbors of the 40th Ward! Your Environmental Board has been putting together a guide to inform residents on best sustainable practices that are near and dear to their heart. This is a living document. This means that content is subject to amendments and additions. If you are interested in contributing to this project, please […]
City of Chicago Solicits Bid to Preserve City’s Ash Trees
Posted onVia Save Your Ash Coalition Chicago Chicago, IL — On the heels of the driest May in almost 30 years and worst air quality inthe world this week, the City of Chicago is poised to make history once again bypreserving Chicago’s 43,200 ash trees that help protect millions of residents fromdangerous airborne pollutants. On June […]
Meet the 40th Ward Summer 2023 Interns!
Posted onHello everyone! My name is Naima. I recently graduated from Northside College Prep, where I worked with a few different student-led groups dedicated to diversity and equity. I’ve been with the 40th Ward for a few months as a volunteer, and I’m really excited to transition to being here full-time this summer and getting to […]