St. Matthias School GlobalFest
Saturday, May 18, 2013 A celebration of world cultures featuring student performances and artwork, craft stations for kids, and food from local restaurants. Annual Globalfest Mass at St. Matthias Church begins at 5pm with performances from PreK and Kindergarten classes. Doors open at 6:00pm at St. Matthias School. Adults $17, kids 3+ $10 (includes food, beverages available [...]
Peterson Sewer Project Update
UPDATE / 15 May, 2013: Spring is definitely in bloom at Legion Park! The sight of bright tulips at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Peterson Avenue signal the beginning of some well-deserved warm weather. The construction site that is the backdrop of this welcoming park will soon fade away as the Peterson Sewer Project [...]
Earth Day at Jamieson Elementary
We’re pleased to share the following Earth Day report written by a student at Jamieson Elementary: On April 22 Jamieson Elementary School held a fun event with every student showing their appreciation for the Earth. To show their appreciation, students made pinwheels and planted them in front of our school garden where everyone could see [...]
40th Ward 2013-2014 City Sticker Day: June 10
In an effort to help residents avoid long lines at the City Clerk’s office, we are once again hosting a City Sticker Day on June 10, 2013, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at our service office, located at 5850 N. Lincoln Avenue. Residents will have the opportunity to purchase city stickers as well as residential parking permits and [...]
Andersonville Awards Gala
The Andersonville Development Corporation hosted an Awards Gala on April 18th to celebrate the honorees of the 2013 Andersonville Honors. The Gala honored the community businesses whose efforts do so much to make Andersonville an exceptional place in which to live. Alderman O’Connor and Alderman Osterman were on hand to present the following businesses with [...]
Proposed Concept Charter School Update
On March 21, 2013, at Alderman O’Connor’s request, the Bowmanville Community Organization (BCO) hosted a community meeting to discuss a zoning change application for a site at 2050 W. Balmoral to allow Concept Charter Schools to establish a new charter school for an elementary and high school for up to 700 students. Subsequent to the [...]
Budlong Woods Library 10th Anniversary Celebration
Join the celebration of National Library Week and the 10th Anniversary of the Chicago Public Library Budlong Woods Branch on Monday, April 15, 2013. Celebrate with Chris Fascione, who will lead children into the wonderful world of literature through storytelling, mime, juggling, & comic surprise. Crafts will begin at 6:00pm followed by the show at [...]
40th Ward Traffic Circle Beautification
While neighborhood traffic circles have proven to be quite successful in making residential streets safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the foliage that was originally planted can at times become overgrown. If you are a garden enthusiast and want to help beautify your block, feel free to prune the existing foliage or even add some [...]
40th Ward Paper Shred, Electronic Recycling and Clothing Drive Event
Spring is in the air and with it brings the never-ending task of spring cleaning. While you are boxing up your old papers and broken or out-of-date electronics, consider loading up the car and bringing them to our 40th Ward recycling event on May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The event will take [...]
2013 Street Sweeping Schedule for 40th Ward
To ensure curb-to-curb street cleaning, temporary parking restrictions are posted the day before the work is scheduled to begin on any street. Some arterial streets have permanently posted signs that specify a once-per-week period when parking is prohibited for street sweeping. The fine for violating a street sweeping parking ban is $50 and vehicles may [...]
2012 Ward Improvements
2012 saw many improvements in the 40th Ward. Using our annual menu money we were able to greatly improve the infrastructure of our community. Residents who have any infrastructure requests should contact the office at 773/769-1140. Alley Apron 5945 N. Campbell 6458 N. Greenview 5943 N. Maplewood 5645 N. Ravenswood 5859 N. Rockwell 2014 W. Berwyn 2015 [...]
40th Ward Blue Cart Recycling
Phase 1 – April Roll Out The areas of our ward that have not had blue cart recycling service will be receiving blue carts in April, 2013. Cart roll out will begin April 15 with service roll out beginning May 6. Please see attached map to review our zone schedule and for frequently asked questions. [...]
A Fond Farewell to Nelson Funeral Chapel
The 40th Ward would like to extend a fond farewell to the Nelson Funeral Chapel located at Ashland Avenue and Foster Avenue. After 84 years in business, the funeral home has decided to close the doors of their Andersonville location.
West Columbia Avenue Water Main Project
The Department of Water Management will soon be installing 1,294 feet of 8-inch water main in W. Columbia Avenue, from N. Glenwood Avenue to N. Sheridan Road. The work is expected to begin mid March and should be completed by late May 2013. Traffic will be allowed to flow on W. Columbia Avenue after work [...]
Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)
The Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) program provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help senior citizens to remain in their homes. Repair types are limited to minor repairs that may include, but are not limited to: Grab bars Lever faucets Door repairs Carbon monoxide detectors Smoke detectors Wheelchair ramps SARFS is for Chicago [...]
