Our annual Back to School Bash taking place on Saturday, August 9th at Pulaski Park! There’ll be all kinds of kid-friendly fun and all of it is 100% FREE. Swing by for:

• Backpack giveaway

• Books from Bernie’s Book Bank

• Face painting

• Bouncy house

• Live music

• Lincoln Park Zoo pollinators

• & more!

Mobile City Hall is coming to the 1st Ward! The Office of the Clerk is bringing City services directly to the community, allowing residents to access government services, receive a free CityKey ID, purchase City Stickers and guest passes, and more. Learn more about the Mobile City Hall initiative here, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Join Alderman La Spata and State Senator Graciela Guzman at Haas Park for a community clean-up of the park between 10:00 a.m. and noon followed by an ice cream social from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m! All supplies necessary for the clean-up will be provided by the 1st Ward Office.

Our annual Shred-A-Thon is back! Bring your boxes of old documents to the parking lot of St. Aloysius where one of Midway Document Destruction’s mobile shredding trucks will quickly and safely dispose of them. Prescription pill takeback and electronic recycling will also be available! This event is in collaboration with Senator Omar Aquino and Representative Eva-Dina Delgado.

Join Ald. Daniel La Spata at Volumes Bookcafe for a morning of children’s books and storytelling! This event is perfect for young readers and their parents/guardians. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let your imagination soar!

Join the 1st Ward Office and Openlands for a mulching event to help maintain our urban canopy on Milwaukee Avenue. All supplies will be provided, and no previous gardening or tree-keeping experience is required! Please register here.

We’re keeping up the momentum from our first Clean & Green in April and hosting another one on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to noon! Join the 1st Ward Office to help pick up litter, clear storm drains, and continue our work to keep the community clean and welcoming for everyone. All tools will be provided (rakes, shovels, garbage bags, latex gloves), and volunteers of all ages are welcome!

Meet up locations for this event will be the 1st Ward Office (1958 N. Milwaukee) or Pulaski Park (1419 W. Blackhawk). Please register at bit.ly/May17CleanUp so we know how many supplies to provide at each location.

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.