Where: Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave – School Auditorium
When: Wednesday, January 25, 6 – 7:30PM
Category: Events and Initiatives
Chicago For All: Town Hall on Bring Chicago Home and Treatment Not Trauma
Posted onJoin Alderperson Vasquez and ONE Northside, alongside Ald. Matt Martin and Ald. Leni-Manaa Hoppenworth, for an open community town hall event on Bring Chicago Home and Treatment Not Trauma. Come to learn more about these measures and how they could transform our communities. Light snacks, childcare, and Spanish translation will be provided. August 27th from […]
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.
Table with us at Andersonville Midsommarfest!
Posted onAndersonville Midsommarfest is a street festival with great food, entertainment, artisans, vendors, and many activities. Join the 40th Ward at a tabling event at the Andersonville Midsommarfest on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th! Shifts offered from 12PM-3PM and 3PM-5PM. Sign up here. Midsommarfest
Large Event Community Engagement Guidelines & Supplemental Information Form
Posted onThe Chicago Park District continues its Community Engagement Guidelines which were introduced in 2022 for the events with 10,000 attendees or more per day. The Guidelines (page 2) employ a community engagement plan to keep neighboring residences, businesses and other stakeholders abreast of planned event operations. As part of their community engagement, organizers are also […]
Special Events Application Assistance- City Department focused & General Info Webinars
Posted onThe City of Chicago – Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will be conducting a series of webinars to help you get ready for the 2023 season for the Special Event Permitting Process. DCASE staff will run through the online application process in English and Spanish: – General Permit Application Discussion (English)- Tuesday, […]
Public Meeting for Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Posted onMeeting notice and flyer for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability’s upcoming public meeting on February 23, 2023 at 6:30pm at Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd).If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate via Zoom. Agenda items will include: 2/23/23 6:30pm-8pm
Winnemac Park Tree Pruning
Posted onHosted by Openlands & 40th Ward Treekeepers, join Treekeepers and TK Program Manager Al in pruning trees at Winnemac Park. Bring your own eye protection, gloves, and a water bottle; and tools if you have them. Tools will be available if you don’t have your own. New Treekeepers looking to do their pruning practicals are strongly […]
Aville Kids Activities Informational
Posted onThe Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring together businesses, organizations, and partners to host an A’ville Kids’ Activities Informational where parents can learn about different after school programs, summer camp sign-ups, classes, and activities for kids in and around Andersonville. We have an incredible growing family demographic around Andersonville and we would love […]
40th Ward Town Hall, Q1 2023
Posted onWhere: Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave – School Auditorium
When: Wednesday, January 25, 6 – 7:30PM
Transgender Awareness Week
Posted onEarlier this week, Alderperson Vasquez joined the Mayor, Equality Illinois, Chicago Therapy Collective, and the family of our dear friend and Trans Rights Activist Elise Malary in honor of Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Resilience, and in memory of Elise, who was taken from us all to soon. November 20th is a day to […]
Free Shredding Event on April 2, 2022
Posted onThe 40th Ward is hosting a FREE shredding event on April 2 from 11a-2p at 5333 N. Western (Streets and Sanitation lot). Drive up and walk ins accepted. ***Participants are limited to TWO boxes per household for this event*** WHAT CAN AND CAN’T BE SHREDDED? Our primary mission is to shred confidential paper documents and […]