Participatory Budgeting voting closes tonight! This isn't an April Fools' joke, don't miss your chance to tell the 1st Ward how you want to see $1 million in infrastructure funding allocated. buff.ly/p35Hhdl

Additional rounds of showers and storms this afternoon. Some could be strong to severe, especially across east central Illinois into western Indiana! The threat of widespread severe has diminished some across northern Illinois, especially north of I-88. #ILwx #INwx

Good news! We've extended the PB deadline to this Friday, April 4th! Tell us where you want to see curb bump outs, new sidewalks, resurfaced streets, and more. Vote at buff.ly/bcYPf7N.

It’s time to apply three and four-year-olds for a CPS Pre-K program! Visit Chicago Early Learning to explore all the options and enroll your child. ChicagoEarlyLearning.org. ___ ¡Es hora de postular a los niños de tres y cuatro años para un programa Pre-K de CPS! Visita Chicago

Do you have an expired City Sticker and now owe a late fee and back charges? The Office of the City Clerk is waiving late fees and back charges this month, April 2025, to help Chicago residents get back on track. Visit chicityclerk.com/AmnestyMonth to learn more!

🚨Now Hiring🚨 Looking for an internship? The Office of the City Clerk is currently looking for student interns for this summer! To apply, visit: Chi.gov/OCCJobs. The application closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Ready to ride into spring? Swing by our Bike Tune-Up event for a free basic check-up! Check your brakes, lube your chain & more. First come, first served (no registration required)! 🗓 Saturday, April 26th ⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 📍Pulaski Park Hope to see you there!

Please join the 1st Ward and The Community Blood Center in 2 weeks for a blood drive! Just one donor can help save up to 3 patients in need. Make an appointment at bit.ly/1stWardBloodDr… 🗓 Tuesday, April 29 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 📍 West Town Library (1625 W. Chicago Ave)

We’re keeping up the momentum from our last month's Clean & Green another one on Saturday, May 17! Join us at either the 1st Ward Office or Pulaski Park from 10:00 a.m. to noon to pick up litter, clear drains, and keep our community clean. Register at buff.ly/e694qCJ

Join the 1st Ward and Openlands this spring for our annual tree mulching event! No gardening or tree-keeping is required, and we'll provide all of the necessary supplies. Register at buff.ly/omAX8Aw 🗓 Sunday, May 18 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. 📍1st Ward Office

Thanks to OBM, we now have real-time vacancy data to study! Our latest budget blogs explore workforce vacancies by fund and their impact on City services, plus insights on pensions, CPS, bonds, investments & more. buff.ly/ft7JDeh

Today, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) and the Chicago Police released draft versions of a Traffic Stops policy, now available for public review and comment on the CCPSA website. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

I'm on Bluesky! Follow along at Alderman Daniel La Spata 🦋

Public transit in Chicago is at a critical juncture and we need leadership with experience, passion, and vision. I support transit advocates in pushing for a comprehensive nationwide search for that leadership. chicagobusiness.com/politics/trans…

You've heard about the 50 new speed cameras being installed. Now hear from CDOT on how these locations were selected, data analysis from other cameras, and more. Join Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety for a subject matter hearing: 🗓 Tuesday, May 13 ⏰ 12:30 PM 📍 City Hall, Council Chambers

The subject matter hearing on speed cameras will begin shortly! Stream it live at chicityclerk.com/committee-pede…

Join us this weekend for two 1st Ward events! Saturday: Clean & Green around Pulaski Park & the 1st Ward Office starting at 10:00 AM! Register: buff.ly/LRetJQc Sunday: Mulching tree pits! Meet us at the 1st Ward Office at 9:00 AM. Register: buff.ly/fLpfs1r