This past Monday, the 40th Ward Environmental Board held an induction stove cooking demonstration the Chopping Block in Lincoln Square.
Category: Housing
Introducing the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onThe 40th Ward is proud to unveil the new Stabilization Housing Development Pilot: the Haven on Lincoln.
Help Still Needed for Newly Arrived Asylum-Seekers
Posted onThe 20th District Mutual Aid team is serving 42 migrants at the 20th district police station which includes 15 babies/toddlers + a very pregnant mama. We can use help in these areas: Interested in joining a 20th station volunteer zoom call this week? Complete this poll so we can coordinate the day/time. We plan to provide updates, answer […]
Stabilization Housing Pilot Updates
Posted onThank you neighbors who came out to the Stabilization Housing Meeting on May 31st 2023. We have reviewed and answered all of the questions submitted through our form that closed June 9th 2023 . You can find the answers to these questions here. Please review this document to see if your question has already been […]
Apply to be on the Steering Committee for the Department of Housing’s next Five Year Plan
Posted onThe 2024-2028 Five Year Housing Plan is an opportunity to set key priorities for Department of Housing (DOH) and to align its agenda for housing with the the department’s principles and equity-centered values. DOH is leading the Five Year Housing Plan process alongside the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), acting as fiscal sponsor, with grants provided by the Chicago Community Trust (CCT), and […]
Stabilization Housing Pilot Community Meeting
Posted onCommunity Meeting On May 31st at 6 pm at Swedish Hospital Anderson Pavillion (2751 W Winona), our office will be holding a community meeting to present the redevelopment and conversion of the Diplomat Motel (5230 N Lincoln) into 40 units of stabilization housing for unsheltered neighbors in the 40th Ward. About the City Stabilization Housing […]
From the Office of The Mayor: Migrant Operation Summary
Posted onOverall numbers Demographics Gender Single Men 1201 53% Single Women 147 7% Families 911 40% Total 2259 Country of Origin Venezuela 2712 Colombia 176 Nicaragua 163 Ecuador 62 Other countries with fewer than 10 individuals: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, ElSalvador, Panama, Angola, “Africa”, Congo, AfghanistanNOTE – About half of arrivals who exited the […]
Show Your Support for Preventing Homeowner Displacement in Cook County
Posted onVia Communities United: SB 74 , as amended, creates a State Task Force to study and make recommendations for the implementation of a payment plan option to divert delinquent owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale. The Property Tax Payment Plan Task Force will facilitate in-depth discussions with stakeholders in the residential property tax process, including local […]
Make Eviction Sealing Permanent in IL!
Posted onVia Law Center for Better Housing: Eviction filings can follow you no matter if the case was thrown out or if you won the case – Illinois should seal eviction cases to protect our ability to find future housing! Support HB 1569/SB242 Landlords increasingly rely on reports from tenant screening companies that automatically weed out […]
2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Posted onChicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. Important for residents: Call 9-1-1 for […]
Property Tax Appeals in Jefferson and Lake View Townships are open!
Posted onThe new 40th Ward Boundaries include Jefferson, Lake View and Roger Park Townships. See Cook County Property Tax 101 for an explanation on the taxation system. Beginning March 3, 2023 you may file an appeal of your property taxes through the Cook County Board of Review for Jefferson Township. Visit www.cookcountyboardofreview.com for information on how to file an appeal […]