On September 13th, 2021, we held our third-quarter town hall via Zoom. A recording of the meeting is linked in the post.
Category: Events and Initiatives
Roof and Porch Repair Program ONE-DAY REGISTRATION DATE: 5/20/21
Posted onONE-DAY LOTTERY REGISTRATION for the 2022 Roof and Porch Program’s service will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. promptly on Thursday, May 20, 2021 only. There are 3 ways to register: Online at www.chicago.gov/roofandporch, through the CHI311 Mobile App, or by calling the City’s 311 service line. Only one registration per address will be accepted. REGISTRATION […]
40th Ward Shred-A-Thon
Posted onThe 40th Ward is hosting a FREE shredding event for 40th Ward residents. Please note that the event is weather permitting and will continue until 2pm unless Midway Document Destruction’s truck reaches capacity beforehand. Masks are required. ***Participants are limited to TWO boxes per household for this event*** WHAT CAN AND CAN’T BE SHREDDED? Our […]
Vaccine Town Hall 1/24/21 at 6pm
Posted onIn lieu of Virtual Ward Night I will be holding a 40th Ward Vaccine Town Hall. Register at http://bit.ly/40thCOVIDVaccineTH. Participants may submit questions for Alderman Vasquez and CDPH in advance at info@40thward.org.
Quarterly Town Hall 12/17, Recording and Q&A
Posted onWatch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=442686366723853 On December 17th, 2020, Alderman Vasquez hosted an online Fourth Quarter Townhall for the 40th Ward. The recording is available online here: https://www.facebook.com/40thward/videos/442686366723853 Questions submitted ahead of time and in the chat during the call are posted below, along with answers from the Alderman’s office: My question is, if permit parking is […]
2020 Voting Information
Posted onAll of the information below is available at the Chicago Board of Elections website – https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html. There, you can find information in other languages as well. Make sure you’re registered and ready for the November election. Due to Covid-19, voters are encouraged to use Vote By Mail or Early Voting before Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020. Drop Boxes for Vote By Mail “Ballot […]
Enter to Win: 40th Ward-Wide Halloween Contests!
Posted onGet into the SPIRIT of the season and enter the 40th Ward’s Halloween Costume and Haunted Home Contest for a chance to win gift card prizes supporting local businesses. We are looking for spooky, creative, and fun costumes and decorations outside or inside your home. We recently added a category for best socially-distanced treat delivery method! […]
Reimagine Safety Town Hall 6/23/2020
Posted onOn June 23, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a ReImagine Safety Town Hall. Town Hall recording available here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@40thward.org.
NEW PROGRAM: Youth Organizing Institute
Posted onThis summer, our office, along with the 47th and 33rd Ward offices are proud to co-host the first ever Youth Organizer Institute (YOI), open to students in all 50 Chicago Wards. YOI is a free 2 month online program for incoming 8th graders to outgoing seniors designed to teach students the skills to be able […]
Saturday Night Singalong 4/25/20
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward as we sing “I will Survive” to show solidarity as a community! Sing outside of your window or in front of your home! Tune in to 87.7 FM for musical accompaniment. https://metv.fm/chicago-saturday-night-sing-along I Will Survive Lyrics
Blues Brothers “Sweet Home Chicago”
Posted onChicago’s Saturday Night Singalong for April 18: Sweet Home Chicago with 87.7 FM Audio Version: Lyrics: Come on Oh baby don’t you wanna go Come on Oh baby don’t you wanna go Back to that same old place Sweet home Chicago Come on Baby don’t you wanna go Hidehey Baby dont you wanna go Back […]
40th Ward Winter Town Hall Presentation
Posted onFor those of you who were not able to attend, here is a link to the town hall presentation: 40th Ward Winter Town Hall 2.27.20 For those of you who were able to attend, thank you. If you would like more information on the items mentioned in the presentation, please email info@40thward.org.