Voting for the 2025 People’s Budget is open! Vote by December 31st, 2024. From now until the end of December, 40th Ward residents ages 14+ can vote on how we should spend one million dollars in infrastructure funds, including: To learn more about how participatory budgeting works, including details like how much repairs cost and […]
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7 Major Arterial Street Resurfacing Projects Coming to the 40th Ward!
Posted onIn 2024, the 40th Ward will see some major street infrastructure improvements on some of our busiest corridors. In addition to two major streetscape projects on Lincoln and Lawrence Avenues, there are also seven arterial resurfacing projects, each of which will also include bike and pedestrian safety upgrades.
Introducing Elise Malary Plaza!
Posted onThis week, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled the final designs for Elise Malary Plaza, Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza on Catalpa Avenue between Clark and Ashland.
Final Community Meeting on Catalpa Plaza on May 23rd!
Posted onOn Thursday, May 23rd the 40th Ward Office in partnership with the the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be hosting a community open house to unveil the final design of the pedestrian plaza on Catalpa Ave!
Statement on Shelter Exit Reporting Ordinance
Posted onToday 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.
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.
Join Us for our First Town Hall of 2024!
Posted onWhere: Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave – School Auditorium
When: Wednesday, January 25, 6 – 7:30PM
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.
2024 Annual Report
Posted on2024 was a busy year in the 40th Ward! Check out what we accomplished together in 2024.
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.