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, […]
Category: Public Health
40th Ward Sustainability Guide is Released
Posted onHello 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 […]
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 […]
Medicaid Renewal
Posted onGet ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor visits, prescription medicine, and urgent emergency services. Now Illinois is starting renewals again to see if people are still eligible. Everybody’s renewal date is different, so it is […]
No Fireworks at Winnemac Park on July 4th Weekend
Posted on40th 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 […]
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 […]
Deadline to Apply for Medicaid
Posted onIf you are undocumented and between the ages of 42-64 you must enroll or re-enroll for Medicaid Benefits BEFORE JULY 1st, 2023 to receive Medicaid Benefits. To apply online: abe.illinois.gov If you need help you can reach out to the Indo-American Center (773) 973-4444, The Muslim Women’s Resource Center (773) 764-1686 or the Rohingya Cultural […]
Volunteers and Donations Needed for Newly Arrived Migrants
Posted on6/2/23 Update: our biggest need is for people to volunteer their time for various tasks. Please do so at bit.ly/40Volunteer. If you still are interested in bringing donations, please ONLY bring: Yoga Mats, Sleeping Pads and Sleeping Bags, Anti-fungal cream, Children’s Fever Reducers and other medicine, Pre-Paid Gift Cards of any amount, New underwear & […]
How to take care of your new parkway tree
Posted onIn 2022 the Department of Streets ad Sanitation’s Bureau of Forestry planted 481 parkway trees across the 40th Ward. Now that it’s springtime and these trees are leafing out, they need your help to survive and thrive! If you received one of these trees, or know someone who did, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative has […]
U.S. DEA Drug Collection schedule
Posted onVia MWRD On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. three of our water reclamation plants will be accepting unwanted medication in partnership with the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Calumet WRP • 400 E. 130th St., Chicago O’Brien WRP • 3500 Howard St., Skokie Stickney WRP • 6001 W. Pershing Rd., […]
COVID-19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Expire
Posted onSince 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 […]
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 […]