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
Ward News
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
Holiday Refuse Schedule
Please note these important changes to the refuse and recycling schedule due to the Wednesday, July... 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
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
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
Metra Bridge Construction in the 40th Ward
Dear Neighbor, We have received updates from Judlau Contracting, Inc, regarding the upcoming Phase I... Read more
City News
Yard Waste Collection
The City of Chicago coordinates dedicated bagged leaf and other yard waste collection trucks to assist residents in clearing their yards, parkways and... 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
Mayor Emanuel’s New Small Business Agenda
Letter from Mayor Emanuel: Chicago’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners are what make this city and its neighborhoods thrive. I unde... 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
40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor