Beginning 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. […] The post SNAP Benefits Are Expiring! Here’s How to Get Help and Give Help. appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
Our team has been hard at work analyzing the 2026 City of Chicago Budget proposal, as well as meeting with independent budget watchdog organizations to get their feedback! Here’s what we’ve learned so far: New or Notable Revenues The budget proposal includes many proposed new revenues, including: Notable Investments CPD continues to be the best-funded […] The post Budget 2026 Update appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
After consideration of resident feedback, the 40th Ward office will support the proposed zoning change from RS3 Community to B2-5 by Mackinaw Development LLC at 5054-58 North Ashland Avenue with design changes. The post Notice of Intent: 5054-58 North Ashland Avenue appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
On Tuesday, October 21st, the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights hosted a virtual Immigration Briefing, covering the increase in ICE enforcement we’ve seen in Chicago, several recent federal court decisions impacting Chicago, and more. The post October Immigration Briefing appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
Release of the FY26 Budget At this week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Johnson released the administration’s budget proposal for FY26: Our team is currently analyzing the full budget, and look forward to sharing our insights with you soon! In the meantime, budget hearings begin next week, and we encourage you to tune in. You can […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
This year, Cook County is launching the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program to help households that have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills by providing one-time, $1,000 payments to eligible households. Apply now through October 10th to get relief on this year’s property tax bills! To qualify for […] The post Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund is Open for Applications! appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
On Tuesday, September 16th, the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights hosted a virtual Immigration Briefing with some of our community partners. The briefing covered the increase in ICE enforcement we’ve seen in Chicago, attacks on lawful immigration, federal litigation updates, and an update on the June 4th mass detention in Chicago. As always, none […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
City Council is back from recess this month! Here’s what happened in September. Mid-Year Budget Hearings This year marked Chicago’s first mid-year budget report and mid-year hearings! During the 2025 budget hearings, Ald. Vasquez passed a number of reforms aimed at providing greater transparency, accountability, and oversight to the city’s budget process. Establishing mid-year budget […] The post September City Council Roundup appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
After consideration of resident feedback, the 40th Ward office cannot support the proposed zoning change from B1-2 Community to B2-5 by Bryn Mawr Commons LLC. The post Notice of Intent: 2434 W Bryn Mawr appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
On Friday, September 12th, we hosted a meeting of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights to discuss the escalation of federal enforcement in Chicago over the past few weeks. If you missed the hearing, you can view a recording below: For the past few weeks, CIRR staff have been speaking with city council members […] The post CIRR Subject Matter Hearing: Preparing for Federal Escalation appeared first on 40th Ward of Chicago.| 40th Ward of Chicago
On Tuesday, September 16th, the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights hosted a virtual Immigration Briefing with some of our community partners. The briefing covered the increase in ICE enforcement we’ve seen in Chicago, attacks on lawful immigration, federal litigation updates, and an update on the June 4th mass detention in Chicago. As always, none […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
Budget Hearings concluded this week! You can visit the City Clerk’s Vimeo page if you want to catch up on any of the hearings you missed, or visit our Instagram page for daily debriefs on what we learned in the hearings. While budget hearings have concluded, negotiations are still very much ongoing. Ald. Vasquez and […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
Neighborhood: West Rogers Park, West Ridge, Arcadia Terrace, Budlong Woods, Lincoln Square Zip Code: 60645, 60659, 60625 Scope and boundaries: Western Avenue from Howard Street to Addison Street Timeline: Spring 2021-Summer 2024| 40th Ward of Chicago
With the new Peterson/Ridge Metra project around the corner, several changes to residential parking permit zones may be coming to a street near you! Find answers to all of your Residential Permit Parking Zone questions.| 40th Ward of Chicago
Our mission is to make city government accessible, transparent, and accountable to you, our neighbors. Delivering a Transparent & Responsible City Budget After decades of financial mismanagement, we’re working to make our city’s budget process more transparent. Transparency means accountability and helps to ensure that decisions for our city’s future better reflect the needs and priorities […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
This past week, we hosted a Town Hall for 40th Ward neighbors to come together to discuss the most pressing policy issues facing our city! We hosted breakout discussions to hear from neighbors about their ideas and priorities, and talked about some of the priorities we’re working on. If you missed being there in person, […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
Estimated: 3 minute readHaven on Lincoln Community Update| 40th Ward of Chicago
On Wednesday, August 20th, we held a community meeting to update the community on the most recent happenings with the Haven on Lincoln! If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video below, or read on for a summary of what we covered. Operational Update Based on federal funding changes, the Chicago Department of Public […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
Estimated: 2 minute readOperational Changes to the Chicago Public Schools 2025-26 Year| 40th Ward of Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT FROM ALD. ANDRE VASQUEZ ON THE RELEASE OF THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT July 31, 2025 CHICAGO, IL – On July 30th, the Office of Budget Management released the Mid-Year Budget Report, in response to budget transparency reforms Ald. Andre Vasquez submitted to the management ordinance during last year’s budget process. During […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
This month’s City Council agenda was packed! Find out what passed, what didn’t, and what was introduced below. But first: July is Disability Pride Month! City Council recognized the occasion with a resolution (R2025-0018721), and Alder Vasquez also introduced a resolution honoring Sister Rosemary Connelly (R2025-0018547), a beloved member of our community who passed away […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
The 40th Ward of Chicago is a beautiful mix of neighborhoods such as Andersonville, Budlong Woods, Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Arcadia Terrace, and Bowmanville.| 40th Ward of Chicago
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Budlong Woods Zip Code: 60625 Scope and boundaries: Lincoln Ave from Western Ave to Catalpa Ave Timeline: Fall 2023-Spring 2025| 40th Ward of Chicago
🔎 Looking for our new arrival data dashboard? Review all new arrival data on Google Sheets. Transparency and accountability in addressing Chicago’s forced migration crisis Chicago has experienced an unprecedented and alarming surge of forced migration since August of 2022. Governor Abbott of Texas and other conservative leaders have sent nearly 40,000 asylum seekers to […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
In May of 2023, Alderperson Vasquez was appointed as Chair of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights (CIRR), and what a year it has been!| 40th Ward of Chicago
Find out some of the major development and infrastructure improvements coming to the 40th Ward in 2024.| 40th Ward of Chicago
2024 People's Budget season is almost here! From June until August, submit your proposals for the infrastructure improvement projects you want to see in the 40th Ward.| 40th Ward of Chicago
As part of the implementation of the Western Avenue Corridor Study, our office is initiating a proactive rezone of the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue. Join us for an open house on May 29th from 6-7pm to learn more.| 40th Ward of Chicago
It's official: Metra announced today that the new Peterson/Ridge station will open to the public this month on May 20th!| 40th Ward of Chicago
Today SO2024-0008386, which I introduced in March, passed the full City Council and was adopted into law. This ordinance directs the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) to provide City Council daily reports of New Arrivals and Asylum Seekers that have been evicted or removed from city-operated shelters.| 40th Ward of Chicago
