This morning at 10:30am, the State’s Attorney’s office filed charges of first degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and several other felonies in the stabbing this past Wednesday, which killed an 11-year-old child and critically injured his mother.
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Letter to the Mayor Calling for End of 60 Day Policy
Posted onAs first 60 Day Shelter Eviction Policy deadline approaches on March 16th, the Mayor’s Office risks cutting against Chicago’s values and severely harming new arrivals.
Metra Community Meeting Debrief
Posted onOn Wednesday, March 12th, we held a community meeting regarding the upcoming Peterson/Ridge Metra station. Representatives from Metra gave a presentation on the station’s progress, including an explanation of construction delays that led to the station opening being pushed back, and the timeline for remaining construction.
Public Safety Statement: Domestic Violence Incident on 5900 Block of N Ravenswood Ave
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding domestic violence incident on 5900 block of N Ravenswood
Community Zoning Meeting: 5308-5310 N. Damen Ave
Posted onOn Tuesday, March 26th at 6pm, the 40th Ward office will be hosting a virtual Community Zoning Meeting regarding the property at 5308-5310 N. Damen Ave.
Jobs Available at the Parks District and CPS!
Posted onInterested in working for the City? Both Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Parks District are now hiring! See below for available opportunities.
Wilson Avenue Bridge Closed from March 25th-May 27th
Posted onBeginning on March 25th, the Wilson Ave Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for 9 weeks as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) performs structural repairs.
2024 Town Hall Debrief
Posted onThank you to everyone who showed up at the American Blues Theater this week for our first Town Hall of the year! Couldn’t make it? Check out our presentation and livestream.
Construction Update: People’s Gas Budlong Woods Safety Modernization Program
Posted onAs of this past week, People’s Gas has started construction on Phase 6 of their Budlong Woods Safety Modernization Program.
Induction Stove Cookin’: Sustainability in the Kitchen
Posted onThis past Monday, the 40th Ward Environmental Board held an induction stove cooking demonstration the Chopping Block in Lincoln Square.
Join Us for our First Town Hall of 2024!
Posted onWhere: Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N Ashland Ave – School Auditorium
When: Wednesday, January 25, 6 – 7:30PM
Public Safety Statement: Robberies in 19th and 20th District
Posted onPublic Safety Statement from Alderperson Vasquez regarding string of robberies reported in 19th and 20th Districts.