Category: News

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Statement on Shelter Exit Reporting Ordinance

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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.

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New Improvements Coming to Winnemac Park!

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Get 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 […]

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City of Chicago Solicits Bid to Preserve City’s Ash Trees

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Via 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 […]

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Meet the 40th Ward Summer 2023 Interns!

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Hello 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 […]