PB in the 40th Ward

Alderman Andre Vasquez brought PB to the 40th Ward in 2019.  Learn more about the ward, upcoming events, and past cycles below.

Ward Overview

The 40th Ward is located in Chicago’s northeast side. The wards boundaries include parts of many neighborhoods:  Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Edgewater, West Ridge Arcadia Terrace, and Bowmanville. The ward is bordered by the Chicago River to the west, Lawrence Ave to the south and Clark street to the east and includes Rosehill Cemetery the largest cemetery in Chicago. Much of the ward is heavily residential with ten elementary schools and three high schools. 

2019 PB Cycle

During the 2019 PB Cycle, the 40th Ward hosted 2 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 5 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place February 18th, 2020 to March 9th, 2020. 441 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online. 

Winning Projects 
Street Resurfacing ($700,000)
Pedestrian Island , tbd ($60,000)
Water Fountains Installation/Improvements ($120.000)
Public Safety Cameras ($170,000)
Mural on Mather High School ($100,000)

40th Ward English/Spanish Ballot 
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40th Ward Service Office
5620 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773.654.1867
​info@40thward.org
www.40thward.org
Upcoming Events Coming Soon!

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