Ward News
West Ridge Nature Preserve Raising Funds for Nature Play Area
West Ridge Nature Preserve Nature Play Area is currently seeking sponsors and is fundraising in orde... Read more
40th Ward Family Fest and Softball Tournament
Mark your calendars for this year’s annual Family Fest and 16″ Softball Tournament! We have lo... Read more
40th Ward Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Vaccine, Microchip and Dog License Clinic First 100 Pets Only – Two Pets per Household On Satu... Read more
Back to School Immunizations
My office will be hosting our Annual Back to School Event to prepare children for the upcoming schoo... Read more
River Park Construction Update
Below is an update for the various construction projects taking place at River Park. Please keep in... Read more
Kiddie Academy Coming to Lincoln Square
Good news… the vacant lot located at 4874 N Lincoln Avenue (the former bowling alley) is going... Read more
5015-5039 N. Lincoln Proposed Residential Development
Dear Neighbor, Attached please find elevations for a new construction proposal at 5015-5039 N. Linco... Read more
Changes in the Chicago Food Code Begin July 1, 2018
My Staff attended a meeting this week held for the 48th Ward restaurant owners hosted by Alderman Os... Read more
40th Ward High Schools to Receive State-of-the Art Science Labs
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Announce $75 Million Investment in State-of-the-Art High School Science Labs N... Read more
Grand Opening of the Northside American Job Center at Truman College
On Tuesday, May 8, I attended the grand opening of the Northside American Job Center at Truman Coll... Read more
City Club Panel: Diversity & Fairness in the City of Chicago Contract Awards
On Tuesday, May 1, Alderman O’Connor, along with Aldermen Sawyer and Villegas, spoke on a City Club... Read more
Why I supported the Proposal for an Office of Labor Standards
Dear Neighbor, On Wednesday, April 18, I co-sponsored an ordinance along with Alderman Pawar request... Read more
City Council Continues to Expand Chicago’s Sexual Harassment Rules
Dear Neighbor, As the need for awareness and action against sexual harassment continues to plague ou... Read more
40th Ward Construction Projects
PEOPLE’S GAS – Infrastructure Upgrades Farragut and Berwyn from Hoyne and Damen Damen from... Read more
City News
Seniors Urged to Reapply for Property Tax Exemptions
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas would like to remind seniors to reapply every year for Senior Citizen Homestead and Senior Freeze Exemptions. State... Read more
Chicago Rx Card
The Chicago Rx Card is a free and easy way to save up to 80% on prescription drugs and also provides discounts on dental, vision, veterinarian, and la... Read more
Mayor Emanuel and CPS to Hire More Than 250 Social Workers and Special Education Case Workers to Support Students in High Needs Communities
CPS Will Spend $26 Million to Hire 160 Social Workers and 94 Special Education Case Managers to Support High-Need Schools Across the City CHICAGO – Ma... Read more
Cook County Property Tax Bills Online Two Weeks Early
The Cook County property tax bills due August 1, 2018, have already been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com. There is no longer a charge for owners who... Read more
City Cooling Centers
Oppressive summer heat is more than uncomfortable. High temperatures and humidity can pose a health and safety threat. The City of Chicago has many s... Read more
Minimum Wage Increases July 1
As of July 1, 2018, Chicago minimum wage is $12.00 / tipped minimum wage is $6.25. Notice to Employers and Employees (REVISED as of 6/1/2018) Minimum... Read more
40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor