Category: Programs and Initiatives

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Community Meeting: Sandunga Bar

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The 40th Ward has put together a virtual community meeting on March 14th at 10am for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and concerned neighbors to meet to discuss issues we’ve heard around Sandunga Bar, and come up with resolutions. Join the meeting by clicking on this Webex link.

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National Consumer Protection Week

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See below for information from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection: Today, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced its National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) outreach and education efforts and reinforced its commitment to inform consumers of their rights and risks in the marketplace. This year, NCPW is observed […]

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Public Meeting for Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

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Meeting 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

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Winnemac Park Tree Pruning

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Hosted 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 […]

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Aville Kids Activities Informational

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The 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 […]

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Community Outreach for Crime Victim Services

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will be providing Crime Victims Compensation services at our Regional Offices that serve the South and West sides of Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Staff from our office, who work every day with victims and their families on compensation applications and claims, will be coming to the community office monthly […]

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Chicago Park District Survey

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The Chicago Park District wants your input! What are they doing well? Where can they improve? What programs do you want? How can they serve you better at the park level, and the District overall? Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through their survey. It’s available in English, Spanish, Polish & Chinese. […]

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Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, Now Accepting Applications from Domestic Workers and Undocumented Residents Seeking Financial Relief

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The Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is accepting applications from domestic workers and undocumented residents. Awardees will receive a one-time $500 payment, and it is anticipated that around 7,000 domestic workers and 10,000 undocumented workers will receive an award. To be eligible, applicants […]

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New Migrant Arrivals in Chicago

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As you all may know, we have been receiving migrants from Texas since the end of last year. The 40th Ward Office has continued to receiving calls from recently arrived folks who are looking for housing, financial and job-seeking support as our new neighbors. The City, State and Community Based Organizations are continuing to work […]

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New Climate Infrastructure Fund for Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses

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A new grant opportunity aimed at catalyzing climate action across Chicago by nonprofit organizations and small businesses has been announced by the City of Chicago. Individual grants from approximately $50,000 to $250,000 are available through the fund to support capital investments in energy efficiency projects, electric vehicles, and green infrastructure. Applications are due by February […]

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Transgender Awareness Week

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Earlier 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 […]