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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Chicago Department of Public Health Guidance on Unhealthy Air Quality in Chicago
Posted onVia 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 […]
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 […]
40th Ward Vaccination Event – March 25
Posted onIn 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, […]
1/25/21 Vaccine Town Hall Video
Posted onVaccine 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.
Chicago Curfew in Effect
Posted onMay 31, 2020 CURFEW TONIGHT – 9PM-6AM Yesterday the Mayor imposed a citywide curfew that is in effect until further notice from 9pm-6am. Those who violate the curfew are subject to being arrested. The curfew does not apply to essential workers. There is much to address regarding the events of this weekend, and I will […]
How to Make a Mask flyer
Posted onAlderman Vasquez Announces Support for Package of Coronavirus-Related Bills
Posted onFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 40TH WARD ALDERMAN ANDRE VASQUEZ TO INTRODUCE AND CO-SPONSOR PACKAGE OF CORONAVIRUS-RELATED BILLS AT UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CHICAGO) In an effort to address the COVID-19 challenges now facing Chicagoans, Alderman Andre Vasquez is introducing three pieces of legislation at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 22, […]
Alderman Vasquez COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2020
Posted onDear Neighbors, March 18, 2020 This morning I joined […]
Alderman Vasquez COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2020
Posted onDear Neighbors, March 16, 2020 As promised, our office […]
COVID-19 Community & Business Support Resources
Posted onWE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AS MORE RESOURCES BECOME AVAILABLE If you know of any resources for individuals or businesses affected by COVID-19 and related closures, social distancing measures, etc., please contact info@40thward.org with a link. Dear Neighbors, As city, county, state, and federal government agencies continue to grapple with COVID-19 responses, we […]