Category: Public Health

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City of Chicago And Community Partners Announce Heat Watch 2023 Activation Day

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via City of Chicago Department of Public Health In collaboration with community partners, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Office of Climate and Environmental Equity (OCEE) are launching the activation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2023 Heat Watch Campaign. This community heat-mapping project brings together local volunteers, public and private organizations, […]

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40th Ward Sustainability Guide is Released

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Hello neighbors of the 40th Ward! Your Environmental Board has been putting together a guide to inform residents on best sustainable practices that are near and dear to their heart. This is a living document. This means that content is subject to amendments and additions. If you are interested in contributing to this project, please […]

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Help Still Needed for Newly Arrived Asylum-Seekers

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The 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 […]

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No Fireworks at Winnemac Park on July 4th Weekend

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40th Ward Neighbors, With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I want to remind 40th Ward neighbors that fireworks are illegal in Chicago; even sparklers are banned. The only permitted “fireworks” in Chicago are glowworms, smoke bombs and party poppers. My office has heard from many residents who are concerned about the uptick in fireworks usage throughout the […]

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Chicago Department of Public Health Guidance on Unhealthy Air Quality in Chicago

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Via Chicago Department of Public Health Air quality in Chicago continues to improve but is still rated as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, according to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) air monitors. It is still recommended that sensitive populations take precautions to protect themselves. CDPH is monitoring the situation closely […]

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COVID-19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Expire

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Since 2020, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra SNAP dollars each month through the COVID-era Emergency Allotments program. Emergency Allotments were first distributed in Illinois in April 2020 and have been extended monthly since that time.  These benefits have been critical in helping households navigate the economic disruption of COVID and historic food inflation.  The […]

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2-1-1 Metro Chicago

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Chicago 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 […]

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40th Ward Vaccination Event – March 25

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In addition to our recent partnership with Prism Health to bring a new vaccine site to our area, I have been working to coordinate a large 40th Ward vaccination event. This Thursday, March 25, we will be vaccinating over 1500 people at the River Park fieldhouse with the Pfizer vaccine, thanks to our partners, Jewel-Osco, Swedish Hospital, […]

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Lead Service Line Replacement Programs Taking Applications

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Lead Service Line Replacement Programs Taking Applications – Last fall the City announced two new lead service line replacement programs for homeowners who would like to replace their lead service lines. If you live in a single-family or two-flat home built before 1986, it is likely that you have a lead service line. Chicago’s drinking water […]