The 40th Ward office will be closed on Friday, September 22nd to complete mandatory City of Chicago employee trainings. We will reopen on Monday, September 25th. Please submit 311 requests via <https://311.chicago.gov/>. Thank you! -The 40th Ward Team
Category: Programs and Initiatives
20th District Public Safety Monthly Meeting, September 11th
Posted onThe Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) 20th District Monthly Meeting will take place on September, 11th at 6pm, at Amundsen High School (5110 N. Damen Ave). Share your concerns regarding public safety & policing in the 20th District Hear from staff at Communities Partnering for Peace (CP4P) about non-police violence prevention work Learn how […]
40th Ward Office Closed for Labor Day, September 4th
Posted onThe 40th Ward Office will be closed September 4th in recognition of Labor Day. 311 requests can still be submitted online here or requests to the 40th Ward office can be submitted here.
September 8th Truman College Job Fair
Posted onJoin the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, IL Department of Employment Security, State Representative Hoan Huynh, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and Equus- Northside American Job Center for a Job Fair on Friday, September 8th from 10am – 1pm at Truman College. Copies of resumes encouraged. There will be opportunities in city, state, federal work, as well […]
West Ridge Chamber Seeks Artists for Holiday Bazaar
Posted onThe West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking artists for the West Ridge Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for Sunday, November 2nd, 2023 from 10am – 2pm in Warren Field House. Interested artists can apply online here. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, September 12, 2023 and a $60 fee is required to participate.
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 […]
Pitch in for the Park at Green Briar Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Green Briar Park (2650 W Peterson Ave) on Saturday, August 12th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379637!
Pitch in for the Parks at Emmerson (Louis) Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Emmerson (Louis) Park (1820 W Granville Ave) on Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379635!
Community Zoning Update – 5338-40 N. LINCOLN AVE.
Posted onDear Neighbors, After consideration of resident feedback, the Ward office has no objection to the proposed zoning change from B3-2 to B3-3 at 5338-40 N. LINCOLN AVE. PROCESS All proposed zoning changes in the 40th Ward undergo a community feedback process. Neighbors are invited to comment on the proposal at public meetings and online at […]
Resiliency Fund 2.0 Closing July 31st!
Posted onVia City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services: The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to share that 9,000 Chicagoans have received a one-time, $500 cash relief payment through the Resiliency Fund 2.0 cash relief program. This amounts to over $4.5 million dollars provided back to community members who were adversely affected […]
Chicago Animal Care and Control Needs Your Help! Adoption Event
Posted onChicago Animal Care and Control is experiencing very high intake numbers, we’ve had 222 cats and dogs surrendered THIS MONTH alone, and we are just six days in. We currently have have over 460 cats and dogs in the building and there are more arriving daily. We need space for incoming animals.
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.