40th Ward Construction Projects
Now that construction season has begun, city crews are busy working to improve streets and sewers in... Read more
Ward News
Clean and Green
On Saturday, April 28, you and your neighbors can make an immediate difference in your community by... Read more
40th Ward Shred and Electronic Recycling Event
My office will be hosting our first shred event of the year on Saturday, March 23. All documents wi... Read more
Alderman Pat O’Connor Press Release: Metra Update
After years of fighting with Governor Rauner, Ald. Pat O’Connor, State Representative Greg Harris, a... Read more
Lawrence/Kedzie SBIF
Application Period March 14 – April 15 The Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF, is a City of Ch... Read more
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
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
City News
One Summer Chicago
Connecting Youth to a Successful Future with a Summer Job in Chicago Applications open now thru May 20, 2019 Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s One Summer Chi... Read more
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