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Category: News
Share Your Feedback with the OIG to Improve Chicago!
Posted onThe Office of the Inspector General is soliciting community feedback on their potential projects for 2024.
New Improvements Coming to Winnemac Park!
Posted onGet ready for a new and improved Winnemac Park! In 2024, new improvements are coming to the park, including a fully renovated baseball diamond, refurbished tennis courts, and a new pickleball space, as well as upgraded lighting and pathways. See below for a full statement from the Chicago Parks District: Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation […]
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.
40th Ward Office Closed for Labor Day, September 4th
Posted onThe 40th Ward Office will be closed September 4th in recognition of Labor Day. 311 requests can still be submitted online here or requests to the 40th Ward office can be submitted here.
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 […]
New Leaf Cannabis Expungement Program
Posted onNew Leaf is a statewide, state-funded initiative, made up of 19 non-profit organizations throughout Illinois, which provide free legal representation or legal information to people who want their cannabis convictions expunged from their record. Those who wish to participate can register on our website.https://newleafillinois.org/s
Alder Vasquez Stands with Howard Brown Health Workers
Posted onStatement 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 […]
We Support Field Museum Workers Unionization Efforts
Posted onOn Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Alderperson Vasquez spoke in support of Field Museum workers who are organizing to form a union in spite of some shameful tactics by CEO and President Julian Siggers. Union Busting is not welcome in Chicago and we will stand in solidarity with workers seeking their rights and benefits! In the […]
ALD. VASQUEZ LAUNCHES $100,000 ARTS AND ACCESS GRANTS IN THE 40th WARD
Posted onFirst in the City, Grants being awarded for Open Government and Art Initiatives. (CHICAGO) This week, Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) launched the “40th Ward Arts & Access Grants” as part of Chicago’s ward microgrant program. Passed during last year’s budget process, the program allocates $100,000 to each ward office to fund projects focused on […]
ALD. VASQUEZ INTRODUCES 311 MODERNIZATION ORDINANCE
Posted onMeasure pushes for accurate completion-time estimates; expansion of 311 system. (CHICAGO) Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) filed an ordinance with City Council on Monday that calls for a review of the City’s 311 system, including “technical improvements to the system, consultation with members of the City Council, improving accuracy of response times, and creating more […]