Neighborhood Resources

We know how hard it is to find specific online needs just about your neighborhood. So we put those here. WANT is here to help make your neighborhood work better.

NEARBY TRANSIT

Need to catch a bus or train? Access public transit schedules and stops around WANT.

PERMITS

Some people love filling out forms and some don't. Either way we want to make sure you've got your paperwork ready.

  • 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.

MUNICIPAL AND UTILITY SERVICES

A convenient all-in-one place for those City services that keep our homes and neighborhood operating smoothly.

  • AT&T Internet

    Bill account & tech support - 800.288.2020

    M - F: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT

    Sa: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT

    Su: CLOSED

    Tech support: Sa - Su, 5 a.m. - 1 a.m.  CT

    Comcast Internet - 1-800-XFINITY 

    To report an issue online, you must be an Xfinity customer and sign in with your Xfinity ID and password. If you're not an Xfinity customer, call 1-800-XFINITY.

    Site to their many customer service options.

    RCN/Astound Internet

    Site to their customer service.

  • ComEd

    Customers can request service using one of these methods: Submit a request online using the Start, Stop, and Move features. Speak with a ComEd Customer Service Representative at 1-800-334-7661.

  • 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 -  866-556-6001 

    M - F: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Sa: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Su: CLOSED 

  • Chicago Police Emergency: 911

    WANT is in Chicago Police Department's 20th District: 

    5400 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 

    Precinct Non-Emergency Number: 312-742-8714 

  • Street Sweeping

    From May to November, Chicago of City provides street sweeping to rid our streets and gutters leaves, blown around litter, and twigs. WANT is in Section 5 of The 40th Ward schedule.

    Winter Snow Clearing

    Chicago's Snow Command site gives you access to the following services and more information can be found by clicking here.

    • Overnight Parking Ban map can be found by clicking here. The ban is enforced on 107 miles of vital arterial streets from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. starting December 1st through April 1st, regardless of snow.

    • Two-Inch Parking Ban is a separate snow related parking ban exists for another 500 miles of main streets and can be activated after there are at least two inches of snow on the street, no matter the time of day or the calendar date.

    • Chicago Plow Tracker can be found by clicking here. From this site, you can view road status, request service, and review the snow plan.

    Additional information on street maintenance can be found here on the 40th Ward’s website.

  • The Department of Water Management (DWM) purifies and delivers approximately 750 million gallons of drinking water to residents of Chicago and 120 suburbs daily. 

    • 42% of the state of Illinois gets their water from DWM. 

    • DWM also removes waste water and storm runoff through the sewer system where it is then conveyed to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for processing. 

    Visit their website for more information and resources such as water quality reports, regulations, and to pay bills online. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SCHEDULES

WANT is in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood with great events, check out below!


  • Wednesdays May 13–October 21, 2026

    3 p.m.–7 p.m.

    LOCATION FOR 2026 --> 1500 West Winona St.

    Access the seasonal vendors, pop-up vendors, donate, and more on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce event site. 

  • May 16–17, 2026

    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 12–14, 2026

    Midsommarfest returns for its 60th year on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory! Get the best updates are here on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce event site.

  • October 17, 2026

    VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

    Check out fall’s most ‘spirited’ event! It’s the 13th annual 5K on the grounds of the north side’s historic Rosehill Cemetery. Run or walk on the sprawling 350-acre Victorian-era cemetery that opened in 1864. It’s by far the largest cemetery in the City of Chicago (and second largest in Illinois).

    Monuments! Mausoleums! Scenic paths! And then there’s the eternal spirits who reside in Rosehill. Among them: more than 10 Chicago mayors, Oscar Mayer, John G. Shedd, Cubs’ announcer Jack Brickhouse, legendary adman Leo Burnett, Sears founder Julius Rosenwald and scores of Civil War vets are just a few of the souls who call Rosehill home.

    In addition, there will also be a post run/walk party at the close-by Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.  

  • Visit the chamber’s website for another list of events in the community.

ELECTED OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATION

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 WANT. We share these only as our community's legislative leadership.

  • 40th Ward Alderperson

    Andre Vasquez

    5620 N. Western Ave. 

    info@40thward.org

    (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.


    WANT Board and members have built a respectful and communicative relationship with the Alderperson and encourage others to join us in these conversations! 

    Chicago Board of Education - District 2B
    Representative, Debby Pope

  • Governor 

    JB Pritzker (D) 

    • Springfield Office of the Governor
      401 S. Spring St.
      Springfield, IL 62704
      (217) 782-6830 or 217-782-6831

    • Chicago Office of the Governor
      555 W. Monroe St., 16th Floor
      Chicago, IL 60661
      (312) 814-2121 or (312) 814-2122

    Constituent Affairs Help Line: (217) 782-0244

    Visit the Governor's website for more information and resources.

    Lieutenant Governor 

    Juliana Stratton (D)

    • Springfield Office of the Lieutenant Governor
      214 State House
      Springfield, IL 62706
      (217) 558-3085

    • Chicago Office of the Lieutenant Governor
      555 W. Monroe St, Ste. 15-NE
      Chicago, IL 60661
      (312) 814-5240

    Visit the Lieutenant Governor's website for more information and resources.

    State Senator

    Mike Simmons (D)

    State Senate District 7

    • Springfield Office
      Senator 7th District
      Stratton Building
      Section F, Office G
      Springfield, IL 62706
      (217) 782-8492

    • District Office
      1040 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
      Chicago, IL 60660
      (773) 769-1717 (Phone)
      (773) 945-9979 (Text)

    Visit the Senator's website for more information and resources. 

    State Representative

    Hoan Huynh (D)

    State Representative District 13

    • 237-E Stratton Building

      401 S. Spring Street

      Springfield, IL 62706

      Phone: (217) 782-4089

    • District Office

      4753 N. Broadway

      Bridgeview Bank Building

      Chicago, IL 60640

      Phone: (773) 914 - 4127

      Email: hello@rephoanhuynh.com

    Visit the Representative's website for more information and resources.

  • U.S. Senate

    Tammy Duckworth (D)

    • Washington, D.C. Office
      524 Hart Senate Office Building
      Washington, DC 20510
      (202) 224-2854

    • Chicago Office
      230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3900
      Chicago, IL 60604
      (312) 886-3506

    Visit the Senator's website for information and resources.

    Dick Durbin (D)

    • Washington, D.C. Office
      711 Hart Senate Building
      Washington, D.C. 20510
      (202) 224.2152

    • Chicago Office
      230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3892
      Chicago, IL 60604
      312.353.4952

    Visit the Senator's website for more information and resources.

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Janice D. Schakowsky (D)

    U.S. House District 9

    • Washington, D.C. Office
      2408 Rayburn HOB
      Washington, D.C. 20515
      (202) 225-2111

    • Skokie Office
      4500 Oakton St.
      Skokie, IL 60076
      (773) 506-7100

    Visit the Representative's website for more information and resources.

Nearby Neighborhood Associations

Connect with other neighbors in the area and stay up to date on all of their events!

  • The East Andersonville Residents Council (EARC) is a volunteer-led neighborhood organization that works to keep residents informed, connected, and engaged on local issues, events and community resources.

    Find more information and events here!

  • Visit their 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.

  • 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 directly west of WANT.

  • “NEU is a grassroots group of Uptown and Edgewater neighbors working to make our streets livelier, our housing more accessible, and our community stronger. Together, we take action to shape a neighborhood that welcomes everyone.”

    Visit their website to get involved!

  • Visit their website to see other neighborhood associations in the 40th Ward. 

Community Resources

Additional helpful links and organizations

  • The purpose of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is to foster a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.

    Each year, the chamber puts out a local guide, check out the 2026 version here!

  • Nourishing Hope is a dedicated community of staff, volunteers, board members and young leaders united by one purpose — to nourish hope.

    They provide food, mental health counseling and social services that help our neighbors build stability, resilience, and brighter futures.

    Find more information on their website here.

  • The Edgewater Historical Society was founded in January of 1988 to:

    • Involve the community in the research, documentation, collection and preservation of Edgewater History;

    • Promote the study, sharing and enjoyment of that history; and

    • Promote the preservation of landmarks and historical structures.

    Visit their website or in-person:

    5358 N. Ashland Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60640
    773‑506‑4849

    Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

  • See the 40th Ward’s website for a variety of services from public health, safety, development, and street maintenance.