Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward Chicago

Join us for the ribbon cutting on the NEW Ainslie Arts Plaza! Performances, Crafts, Food Truck, Face Painting!
June 27th! 12-6pm

The city broke ground Thursday on Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza, Elise Malary Plaza. Its namesake was a local Black trans woman who worked to expand mental health care access and economic opportunity in the trans community.

Good morning neighbors. I’m taking a sick day today as I have had a cold for a couple days now and want to make sure I’m not getting anyone else sick. As a result we will not be hosting ward night tonight. See you next week!

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate the day that Black Americans were freed from slavery, we mourn for the lives lost to slavery and to its continued legacy, and we commit to continue fighting for a truly just and free society––because we know that none of us are free until all of us are free.

Join us NEXT FRIDAY!!!!

Our office will be closed tomorrow for Juneteenth! Feel free to leave us a voicemail at 773-654-1867 or submit a request at 40thward.org/contact.

Join us on Saturday, June 27th to celebrate the new and improved Ainslie Arts Plaza, and the completion of the Lincoln Avenue North Streetscape!

🗓 Saturday, January 27th, 11am-6pm
📍 Ainslie Arts Plaza (Ainslie and Western)

The ribbon cutting will take place at 11am, followed by the kick-off event from 12–6pm, including live musical performances, food trucks, face painting, chalk art, and vendors selling their artwork and crafts. We hope to see you there!

Loyola Park Advisory Council - Offering Scholarships and Raising Community Awareness There’s something for everyone at Loyola Park! Located in the East Rogers Park community, Loyola Park sits on approximately 21.5 acres.