40th Ward Office
CONTACT INFORMATION:
5850 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 769-1140
www.aldermanoconnor.com
BACKGROUND:
Budlong Elementary is currently located in Chicago’s 40th Ward, represented by Alderman Patrick (Pat) O’Connor. Alderman O’Connor served as the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Child Development for over 20 years and is a nationally recognized advocate for public education, school reform, and education funding. He is also one of the founding members of the National League of Cities Institute on Youth Education and Families, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The 40th Ward office, and particularly their website, can direct counselors, parents, and students to various community resources in the following areas: arts, education, employment, health and care, housing, mortgage foreclosures, parks, permits, safety, senior issues, streets and sanitation, transportation, and urban green initiatives, among others. The 40th Ward Office and website also provides information on neighborhood improvements, town hall meetings, police “beat” meetings, and local, city, and state news. 40th Ward residents can also stay up-to-date about community happenings and information via the ward’s Twitter and Flickr pages.
FOR STUDENTS: The 40th Ward office and website can connect students with resources relevant to their needs and experiences. The website is updated daily with information on tutoring programs, park sports teams, and health education for kids. The ward can also direct older students to summer internship opportunities and free FAFSA preparation services for those entering college. The ward also maintains a community calendar, which could be used to promote cultural and fundraising events at Budlong.
FOR PARENTS: The 40th Ward office and website has countless resources for parents. In addition to services such as assistance with permits, parking, potholes, graffiti clean-up, and neighborhood improvements, the ward can provide parents with information on job postings and training; tutoring for adults; food, housing, tax, and utility assistance programs; services for senior citizens; and safety alerts.
5850 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 769-1140
www.aldermanoconnor.com
BACKGROUND:
Budlong Elementary is currently located in Chicago’s 40th Ward, represented by Alderman Patrick (Pat) O’Connor. Alderman O’Connor served as the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Child Development for over 20 years and is a nationally recognized advocate for public education, school reform, and education funding. He is also one of the founding members of the National League of Cities Institute on Youth Education and Families, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The 40th Ward office, and particularly their website, can direct counselors, parents, and students to various community resources in the following areas: arts, education, employment, health and care, housing, mortgage foreclosures, parks, permits, safety, senior issues, streets and sanitation, transportation, and urban green initiatives, among others. The 40th Ward Office and website also provides information on neighborhood improvements, town hall meetings, police “beat” meetings, and local, city, and state news. 40th Ward residents can also stay up-to-date about community happenings and information via the ward’s Twitter and Flickr pages.
FOR STUDENTS: The 40th Ward office and website can connect students with resources relevant to their needs and experiences. The website is updated daily with information on tutoring programs, park sports teams, and health education for kids. The ward can also direct older students to summer internship opportunities and free FAFSA preparation services for those entering college. The ward also maintains a community calendar, which could be used to promote cultural and fundraising events at Budlong.
FOR PARENTS: The 40th Ward office and website has countless resources for parents. In addition to services such as assistance with permits, parking, potholes, graffiti clean-up, and neighborhood improvements, the ward can provide parents with information on job postings and training; tutoring for adults; food, housing, tax, and utility assistance programs; services for senior citizens; and safety alerts.