Lawrence/Kedzie SBIF
Application Period March 14 – April 15 The Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF, is a City of Ch... Read more
Ward News
Street Sweeping
To ensure curb-to-curb street cleaning, temporary parking restrictions are posted the day before the... Read more
Street Light Repair on Damen Avenue
Dear Neighbor, Please be advised that the street lights on the 5400 – 5500 blocks of N. Damen Avenue... Read more
Clark and Devon Streetscape Project
I am pleased to announce the start of the new Clark and Devon Streetscape Project. The funding for t... Read more
Voter Information for the April 2 Election
In-Person Early Voting & Registration For the April 2 Run-Off Elections, Chicago voters may use... Read more
My Commitment to Bring Home Chicago (A Coalition Addressing Homelessness in Chicago)
Dear Neighbor, Today, I fulfilled my commitment to the Bring Chicago Home Coalition and the coalitio... Read more
40th Ward Shred Event
My office will be hosting our last shred event of the year on Saturday, March 23. All documents wil... Read more
Coyote Mating Season
As coyote mating season gets underway, residents are reminded to take extra care with family pets wh... Read more
Car2Go Pilot Program Update for the 40th Ward
Dear Neighbor, I wanted to provide an update on the status of the Car2Go pilot program in the 40th w... Read more
Former Foster Avenue Police Station Theatre Update
Dear Neighbor, As you may know, 1940 West Foster Avenue is no longer the intended home of the Griffi... Read more
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Poll
Welcome to our third neighborhood poll! During earlier polls and events, we heard comments abo... Read more
River Restoration at River Park
The first phase of the river restoration at River Park has begun. The removal of the century-old dam... Read more
Clark Street Water Main Project
The Department of Water Management (DWM) and NPL Construction will beg... Read more
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Many people rely on walking and transit as their primary way to get around, and without a wide, clea... Read more
Announcing the Second Phase of the Lawrence Ave Streetscape Project from Western Ave to the Chicago River
I am pleased to announce the start of the second phase of the Lawrence Avenue streetscape project ex... Read more
City News
Tax Prep Chicago
Qualified Chicago families and individuals can receive free tax return preparation and e-filing at tax sites located across the city. Mayor Rahm Emanu... Read more
Veterans No Fee City Sticker Pilot Program
On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Office of the City Clerk launched a pilot program that allows qualifying veterans with an Illinois driver’s lic... Read more
Green Corp Paid Training
Greencorps Chicago promotes environmental stewardship and improves the quality of life in Chicago by establishing, maintaining and restoring natu... Read more
Cast Your Vote For A New O’Hare Airport Design
The City of Chicago and its airline partners have agreed to an $8.7 billion capital improvement plan that will transform O’Hare with the biggest termi... Read more
Emergency Heating Repair Program
Emergency Heating Repair Program Open Enrollment runs November 1 thru April 1. To initiate the application process, homeowners can call DPD... Read more
40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor