We know how hard it is to find specific online needs just about your neighborhood.
So we put those here. WEAR is here to help make your neighborhood work better.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SCHEDULES
This an amazing neighborhood. Of course you want to live here! Here are a couple of resources to find homes/properties currently or recently available within WEAR's boundary.
Need to catch a bus or train? Access public transit schedules and stops around WEAR.
WEAR's Metra station is Peterson/Ridge at the convergence of Peterson/Ridge/Ravenswood.
1780 W. Peterson Ave.
Station Fare Zone 2
UP-N Schedule
Some people love filling out forms and some don't. Either way we want to make sure you've got your paperwork ready.
Much of the WEAR area is has a residential zone parking restriction (Zone 65). Chicago residents living within this established zone may purchase Chicago residential parking daily permits for guests. These are valid for 24 hours upon the date and time of display. By law, the date and time must be printed in ink, and the daily permit must be displayed in the lower passenger corner of the windshield.
WEAR tips:
Daily passes can be purchased from the 40th Ward Office or online via the Chicago City Clerk's Office.
Chicago Residential Parking Daily Permits are $15 for 1 sheet of 15 permits, $30 for 2 sheets of 15 permits (30 total) with a limit of three permit sheets at $45.00 – or 45 permits – per household per 30-day period.
The permit application process begins by contacting the 40th Ward Office. Once your application is reviewed and approved, Aldermanic staff will enter your request into the online permitting system for approval and release by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT).
We encourage you to review the 40th Ward Office's Block Party information and FAQ page to make sure you have what you need to complete your application.
A convenient all-in-one place for those City services that keep our homes and neighborhood operating smoothly.
AT&T
Comcast
RCN
ComEd
Dead or Damaged Trees
The Bureau of Forestry coordinates the removal of parkway or trees in the public way that are dead or damaged. Trees that constitute an emergency situation are removed immediately. Trees that conflict with utilities are removed at the bureau's discretion.
Residents can call 311 to request tree removal or submit a service request online.
Bureau of Forestry Resources
Submit an request online, check status of removals, read about the forestry management plan, know the Advisory Board, and lots more. We recommend visiting their webpage for all your tree-related questions and needs.
Care of the Chicago Public Way
Chicago's streets play an important role in the livability, vitality, and character of our neighborhoods and commercial areas. Many improvements in the public way are installed by private developments as part of the requirement for new buildings and major rehabilitation projects thus the responsibility is binding on the developers and subsequent property owners or any other parties having a controlling interest in the property.
Read more about homeowners and property owners' roles in caring for this public way.
People's Gas
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Streets and Sanitation Dept.
The Department of Water Management (DWM) purifies and delivers approximately 750 million gallons of drinking water to residents of Chicago and 120 suburbs daily.
Visit their website for more information and resources such as water quality reports, regulations, and to pay bills online.
Spring in the WEAR area means fun and community steps away from your door. Grab your sunglasses, reusable totes, and stroll these awesome, nearby events!
Wednesdays May 14–October 22, 2025
3 p.m.–7 p.m.
NEW LOCATION FOR 2025 --> 1500 West Winona St.
Access the seasonal vendors, pop-up vendors, donate, and more on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce event site.
May 17–18, 2025
Shop 250+ curated artists at our lovely springtime fair in Andersonville! If you would like to support this and future events, a suggested $5 entry fee can be paid via QR code onsite. Your contribution supports Renegade Craft’s vision of an accessible, equitable, & inclusive creative economy for all.
Get the best updates here on the Renegade Crafts site.
June 13–15, 2025
Midsommarfest returns for its 59th year on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory! Get the best updates are here on the vent Andersonville Chamber of Commerce event site.
WEAR is in District 299 of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Click on the options below for additional CPS online resources
*Institutions listed are not endorsed by WEAR. We share these only as a community resource for education.
Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies (Chicago Public Schools)
Grades K–8
1423 W. Bryn Mawr St.,
Phone: (773) 534 2440
Visit their CPS site here to learn more about the school and connect with their leadership.
Senn High School (Chicago Public Schools)
Grade 9–12
5900 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (773) 534-2365
Visit their CPS site here to learn more about the school and connect with their leadership.
Access to and engagement with our elected officials and understanding the decisions being made by the leadership representing us is more important than ever.
*Individuals listed are not endorsed by WEAR. We share these only as our community's legislative leadership.
40th Ward Alderperson
Andrew Vasquez
5620 N. Western Ave.
(773) 654-1867
Visit the Ward's website to access tons of information from constituent services, Ward events, neighborhood and City budgets, municipal services, ongoing safety and wellness initiatives, and so much more.
WEAR Board and members have built a respectful and communicative relationship with the Alderperson and encourage others to join us in these conversations!
Governor
JB Pritzker (D)
Constituent Affairs Help Line: (217) 782-0244
Visit the Governor's website for more information and resources.
Lieutenant Governor
Juliana Stratton (D)
Visit the Lieutenant Governor's website for more information and resources.
State Senator
Ram Villivalam (D)
State Senate District 8
Visit the Senator's website for more information and resources.
State Representative
Kevin Olickal (D)
State Representative District 16
Visit the Representative's website for more information and resources.
U.S. Senate
Tammy Duckworth (D)
Visit the Senator's website for information and resources.
Dick Durbin (D)
Visit the Senator's website for more information and resources.
U.S. House of Representatives
Janice D. Schakowsky (D)
U.S. House District 9
Visit the Representative's website for more information and resources.
Since 1971, the Edgewater Glen Association (EGA) has worked to improve Edgewater Glen by representing resident’s interests at public forums, maintaining and improving relationships with the area’s elected officials and acting as an area advocate on critical issues. The EGA also organizes activities that build community and takes the lead in efforts to improve the neighborhood.
The boundaries of the Edgewater Glen neighborhood in the City of Chicago are from the south side of W. Granville to the south side of W. Norwood. Then the west side of N. Broadway to the east side of N. Clark.
Visit their website for more information and resources. Edgewater Glen Association is NE of WEAR.
West Andersonville Neighbors Together (WANT) is a neighborhood organization whose boundaries are the north side of Foster Ave. to the south side of Bryn Mawr Ave. and the west side of Clark St. to the east side of Ravenswood Ave.
WANT’s purpose is “to develop, encourage and promote neighborhood beautification, education, school-community relations, city service, physical and mental health programs, youth programs, senior citizen activities, community social activities, and property rehabilitation and to do whatever may be necessary for the betterment of the area and its people through community education, involvement of community members and development of community spirit.”
Visit their website for more information and resources. Bowmanville Community Organization is west of WEAR.
Bowmanville is a residential neighborhood located in the northern section of Chicago’s Lincoln Square community area. The neighborhood is home to over 1,500 residential households and a small, yet thriving industrial corridor. The Bowmanville boundaries are Ravenswood Avenue, Foster Avenue, Western Avenue and Rosehill Cemetery.
Visit their website for more information and resources. Bowmanville Community Organization is west of WEAR.
Visit their website to see other neighborhood associations in the 40th Ward.