On June 23, 2020, Alderman Vasquez held a ReImagine Safety Town Hall. Town Hall recording available here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@40thward.org.
Category: Public Safety
Statement Re: Upcoming Community Meeting in Bowmanville
Posted onJune 20, 2020 This morning our office was made aware of recent graffiti in the Bowmanville neighborhood near the intersection of Foster and Damen. Alderman Vasquez has been in communication with CPD 20th District leadership to schedule a community meeting to discuss concerns regarding gang activity in the area. Details for that meeting will be […]
ReImagine Safety Slide Deck
Posted onOn Monday June 15, Alderman Vasquez held the first of several Town Halls centered on Public Safety. If you missed the presentation, click on the link to review the slide deck. Reimagine Safety
Statement on Support for CPAC
Posted onWhen I ran for this office, one of my core platforms was establishing a Civilian Police Accountability Council because what I understood then, and I hope that many more understand now, is that as a society, we need to completely re-envision public safety. In the past week, I have received over 10,000 emails from neighbors who […]
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 […]
Public Safety Update: Shooting at 5611 N. Lincoln
Posted onApril 14, 2020 Public Safety Update: Shooting at 5611 N. Lincoln Ave. On April 13 around 8:20 pm, a man was shot and killed in the parking lot at the O’mi Motel on 5611 N. Lincoln Avenue following an argument with another individual. Alderman Vasquez has been in contact with Commander McCrudden from the 20th […]
Statement from the Alderman regarding 3/16/20 Bowmanville Shooting
Posted on17 March 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE ALDERMAN Dear Neighbors, Our Ward was shocked and saddened by the fatal shooting last night of a 15 year-old Ward resident near the 2000 block of West Farragut in the Bowmanville neighborhood. Ward office staff was on-scene immediately following the shooting on the evening of the 16th, and has […]
24th District Commercial Burglaries 2/24/20
Posted on24th District Apartment Burglaries 2/24/20
Posted on24th District Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking 2/7/20
Posted onPublic Safety Update: Shooting at Granville and Western Ave
Posted onAt approximately 2:30am on Sunday morning, officers from the 24th District responded to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston to investigate a call of a person shot. Upon arrival, they were met by a witness who related that he and his sister were shot at from another vehicle that was chasing them. He also related that […]
Public Safety Update: Shooting at Damen and Foster Area
Posted onPublic Safety Update: Shooting at Damen and Foster Area Just after 9:30 p.m. last night, at approximately 5258 North damen, a 22 year-old man was approached by several individuals who exited a vehicle. Following a brief verbal altercation a fist fight began, at which time one of the individuals drew a handgun and fired several […]