Operation Help a Hero
Donations accepted Memorial Day – July 4 My office will be working with Operation Help a Hero to col... Read more
Ward News
40th Ward Senior Movie Event
Ald. Pat O’Connor presents: Something’s Gotta Give Calling all Seniors! Join us in the auditorium of... Read more
40th Ward Family Movie Event
Ald. O’Connor Presents: Beauty and Beast Bring the kids and a blanket over to Gross Park Wedne... 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
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
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
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
40th Ward Shred Event
My office will be hosting our second shred event of the year on Saturday, July 14. All documents wi... 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
Metra Bridge Construction in the 40th Ward
Dear Neighbor, We have received updates from Judlau Contracting, Inc, regarding the upcoming Phase I... Read more
West Ridge Nature Play Area is now an Officially Certified Space
Volunteers and Donations Needed! Good News! The Nature Oasis Program of the Chicago Park District ha... Read more
City News
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
Register for a Free Lead Test Kit from the Chicago Department of Water Management
If you are concerned about the potential of elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested. The test kit cons... Read more
Mayor Emanuel Announces 2018 Paving Season Underway in Chicago
City to surpass 2,000 miles repaved since 2011 during this construction season Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334 Download this Press Release... Read more
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Plan to Support Chicago’s Small Businesses
Will Continue Mayor’s Drive to Eliminate Red Tape and Support Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334 Download this Pres... Read more
Chicago CityKey
The Office of the City Clerk is launching a new, and exciting, program for all of Chicago’s residents – the Chicago CityKey. The Chicago CityKey is an... Read more
Utility Workers Military Assistance Program
Attention Veterans! Earn college credits and receive a national accreditation as a utility worker through this paid internship and receive job placeme... Read more
40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor