Cold season is beginning! Check out tips and resources below, as well as a list of warming centers near the 40th Ward, if you need a safe place to stay warm. Extreme Cold Safety Tips For more on how to stay warm this winter, check out the Uptown Winter Safety Guide from Liberate Ward 46. […]
Category: Health and Social Services
SNAP Benefits Are Expiring! Here’s How to Get Help and Give Help.
Posted onBeginning on November 1st, the Trump administration’s cruel and drastic cuts to SNAP benefits begin. The $200 billion cuts to SNAP benefits will impact an estimated 360,000 families in Illinois and drastically increase food insecurity in our city. Governor Pritzker is set to sign an executive order directing $20 million in state funds to food banks this week. […]
Tips and Resources for Extreme Heat Events
Posted onThe National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch this week for the Chicago area due to extreme heat and humidity, which may include dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105˚ to 110˚. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Please follow the tips below to ensure that […]
Protect Yourself Against Measles!
Posted onThe Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has identified two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County. If you haven’t already, now is the time to make sure you, your loved ones, and your community is protected against measles. About Measles Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air. It […]
City of Chicago And Community Partners Announce Heat Watch 2023 Activation Day
Posted onvia 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, […]
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 […]