Our nation is currently facing a critical blood shortage, and your support can make a life-saving difference. Just one donor can help save up to three patients in need of vital blood transfusions.

The 1st Ward is proud to partner with The Community Blood Center in this essential effort, taking action to uplift those in need. Join us on Tuesday, April 29th, at the West Town Library and become a donor! Please schedule an appointment at bit.ly/1stWardBloodDrive.

Get ready to ride! Join us for our annual Bike Tune-Up event and make sure your bike is in top shape for spring and summer. Get a free basic tune-up, including tire inflation, brake checks, and chain lubrication. Whether you're a daily commuter or weekend rider, come by for some expert care and get your wheels rolling smoothly.

All ages and bike types welcome. First come, first served (no registration required). Don’t miss it!

This event is co-sponsored by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (District 12), Bike Lane Uprising, The Recyclery, and the CTA.

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and help make a difference in our communities—one piece of litter at a time—at our first community Clean Up event of the year! 

📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th

⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

📍Meeting Points: 1st Ward Office, Haas Park, OR Wicker Park 

Don’t worry about bringing anything, we’ll provide all the necessary equipment. Let’s come together to make the 1st Ward cleaner, greener, and more beautiful! Register at bit.ly/CleanUpApril5.

Join the 1st Ward Office and a variety of our partners to celebrate Thanksgiving! Turkeys will be available to event attendees. Stay tuned for more information!

Stay healthy this season! Join us at our FREE vaccine clinic, offering both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect you and your loved ones. Vaccines will be provided and administered by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and strong. Visit bit.ly/1stWardVaccine to make your appointment.

Thank you to state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado for co-sponsoring this event!

Join the 1st Ward Office, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen, the Chicago Park District, and Chicago Animal Care and Control for a FREE pet clinic! Rabies vaccines and microchipping will be available to 100 1st Ward dogs on a first come, first served basis. Please note that there is a two (2) dogs per household limit so that we may service as many residents as possible.

• For Your Dog's Safety: To ensure a smooth visit for all our furry friends, we require a capable adult (18+) to handle each animal.

• Streamlined Check-In: To avoid unnecessary crowding, we'll start distributing numbers at 9:30am. Arriving earlier than 8 am might limit access to the waiting area.

• Serving Our Community: This program is open to Cook County residents 18 and over with a valid ID.

• Keeping Everyone Healthy: To protect the well-being of all animals, we can't service sick pets (including dogs showing respiratory issues).

• Puppy Love with Age Limits: For their safety and proper vaccinations, only dogs 8 weeks or older can participate.

• Prepare for Fun (with a bit of a wait): We recommend bringing a chair, water, and dressing for the weather (it's a busy day!).

• Space for Everyone: To keep all our furry friends comfortable, please avoid petting other animals and maintain a 6-foot distance with your pup.

• Leash and Carrier Safety: For everyone's peace of mind, please bring a secure leash (no longer than 6ft) or a carrier. Retractable leashes are not permitted.

• Helping Your Dog Feel Safe: If your dog needs a muzzle during vaccinations or near other animals, please bring your own. We want your pup to feel comfortable throughout the visit.

• Working Together for a Smooth Visit: We reserve the right to refuse service for the safety and well-being of all animals and staff.

Join the 1st Ward Office and partners for a Back to School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Jose de Diego Community Academy (1313 N Claremont)! Get ready for a day of fun, resources, and community spirit. From face painting to giveaways, there will be several family-friendly activities to celebrate the end of summer and get ready for the next school year. Register online at https://bit.ly/Ward1B2S.

Join the 1st Ward Office and Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety at The Lincoln Lodge to learn about new policies and projects coming to the 1st Ward! We’ll be joined by Active Transportation Alliance, CDOT Safe Ambassadors, and other partners. Register at bit.ly/1stwardinfrastevent.

The 1st Ward is partnering with Openlands on a Mulching Event to help maintain our urban canopy in our commercial corridors! All supplies will be provided, and no previous gardening or tree-keeping experience is required. Please join us to keep our tree pits litter free and replace the mulch around the trees to keep them happy and healthy. Meetup location will be the 1st Ward office at 10am.

Have old but sensitive documents that you need to get rid of? Old electronics or prescriptions to recycle? Please bring them all to our Shred Event where we will offer electronics recycling, pill take-backs, and paper shredding! Just drive through the parking lot and hand your items to our staffers, and we will do the work for you.

We ask that you only bring 5 boxes of documents so we may accommodate as many residents as possible.

Join Alderman La Spata and state Rep. Will Guzzardi (39th district) for a free cup of coffee and to discuss our ongoing policy work, your community concerns, or just to say hi! Please RSVP here.

The 1st Ward is partnering with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) to provide a child sexual abuse education and prevention training to anyone who may be interested. You do not need to be a 1st Ward resident to participate. Please fill out this form to register for the training. Please note that this will be a virtual training.

Please join the 1st Ward office for our first Clean Up Event of the year! This time we will be focusing our efforts on the West Town portion of the Ward. Participants will have a choice of 3 meetup points to choose which area of the neighborhood they want to help clean. All supplies will be provided by our office. Simply click here to register for the event so that we know how many tools to bring and to choose your preferred starting location. All ages are welcome to participate!

The 1st “Meet the Alderman” Event of 2024 will be a child-friendly event hosted by Volumes Bookcafe. Bring the whole family for a storytime with the Alderman followed by an opportunity to ask questions and speak with him directly! Storytime will start right at 10:30am.

Come celebrate Earth Month at our Bike Tune-Up Event! Free tune-ups will be provided to keep your bike running smoothly, get resources from various bike partners, practice putting your bike on a CTA bus, & more! While walk-ins are accepted, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment here. We hope to see you there!