Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez

Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez My name is Jessica Vásquez, and I am honored to serve as your Cook County Commissioner for the 8th District.

As a lifelong resident of Chicago’s northwest side, I am deeply connected to this community, and it is a privilege to represent the 8th district. Official government account for 8th District Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, proudly serving the Northwest side of Chicago.

Happy Pride Month! Yesterday, I had the honor of hosting a Pride Flag Raising at the Logan Square monument alongside . T...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! Yesterday, I had the honor of hosting a Pride Flag Raising at the Logan Square monument alongside . Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to join us and celebrate the start of LGBTQIA+ Pride month.

Also pictured: City of Chicago Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Antonio King.

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¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! Ayer tuve el honor de organizar una ceremonia de izamiento de la bandera del Orgullo en el monumento de Logan Square junto con el Concejal Anthony Quezada. Gracias a todos los que se tomaron un tiempo de su día para acompañarnos y celebrar el inicio del Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA+.

Earlier this week, my staff attended the Fireside Chat. We were happy to learn about the findings of their recently pub...
05/29/2026

Earlier this week, my staff attended the Fireside Chat. We were happy to learn about the findings of their recently published Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment. This report included insights from 154 surveyed individuals who have arrest or conviction records and have searched for housing in the past five years.

Since its passing in 2019, the Just Housing Amendment has worked to ensure equitable housing access by prohibiting housing discrimination against individuals on the basis of arrest or conviction histories older than three years. Thank you to Dr. Laura Nussbaum-Barberena and Wendell Robinson for their work on this report and for leading the discussion portion of the event.

Also Pictured: Jennifer King, Director of the Cook County Commission on Human Rights.

Read the full report:https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/g/files/ywwepo161/files/documents/2026-05/Just%20Housing%20Amendment%20Impact%20Report%202026_digital.pdf

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Esta semana, mi equipo asistió a una reunión informal organizada por la Comisión de Derechos Humanos del Condado de Cook. Nos alegró conocer los resultados de su Evaluación del impacto de la Enmienda sobre Vivienda Justa, publicada recientemente. Este informe incluyó las opiniones de 154 personas que tienen antecedentes de arrestos o condenas y que han buscado vivienda en los últimos cinco años.

Desde su aprobación en 2019, la Enmienda de Vivienda Justa ha trabajado para garantizar el acceso equitativo a la vivienda al prohibir la discriminación de vivienda contra personas por antecedentes de arrestos o condenas de más de tres años de antigüedad. Gracias a la Dra. Laura Nussbaum-Barberena y a Wendell Robinson por su trabajo en este informe y por moderar la sesión de preguntas y respuestas del evento.

Last Friday, I gathered with local community partners and fellow elected officials in Humboldt Park for the unveiling of...
05/27/2026

Last Friday, I gathered with local community partners and fellow elected officials in Humboldt Park for the unveiling of 8 new Narcan Newsstands. I am grateful to and for their advocacy and dedication to expanding the access to this life-saving and overdose prevention medication.

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El viernes pasado, me reuní con socios de la comunidad local y otros funcionarios electos en Humboldt Park para la inauguración de ocho nuevos quioscos de Narcan. Le agradezco a la Concejal Jessie Fuentes y la Concejal Rossana Rodriguez por su apoyo y dedicación para ampliar el acceso a este medicamento que salva vidas y previene las sobredosis.

This weekend I joined for their annual Walk for Peace and Cook Out. We were accompanied by and several other community...
05/26/2026

This weekend I joined for their annual Walk for Peace and Cook Out. We were accompanied by and several other community organizations as we gathered in solidarity and kicked off the Summer season. Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us.

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Este fin de semana participé en la Caminata por la Paz que organiza anualmente la Alianza de Organizaciones de Servicios Locales (ALSO). Nos acompaño la Concejal Jessie Fuentes y varias otras organizaciones comunitarias en este encuentro con el que dimos inicio a la temporada de verano. Gracias a todos los que vinieron a celebrar con nosotros.

Apply for the micro-grant program! This micro-grant provides $100-200 to support neighborhood gatherings that bring nei...
05/26/2026

Apply for the micro-grant program! This micro-grant provides $100-200 to support neighborhood gatherings that bring neighbors together and strengthen community connections. Examples of eligible events include block parties, sidewalk meet-ups, athletic groups, activity clubs, and neighborhood clean-ups.

In order to be eligible for the micro-grant the event must:
-Take place in Avondale
-Be free and open to the public
-Not be an already established or recurring event (annual block party)
-Includes outreach efforts to promote the event

To learn more and apply, scan the QR code.

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La Asociación de Vecinos de Avondale tiene un programa de microbecas para ayudar a conectar el vecindario! Esta microbeca ofrece entre 100 y 200 dólares para apoyar reuniones vecinales que acerquen a los vecinos. Entre los eventos elegibles se incluyen fiestas de barrio, encuentros en la acera, grupos deportivos, clubes de actividades y limpiezas del vecindario.

Para ser elegible para la micro-subvención, el evento debe:
-Realizarse en Avondale
-Ser gratuito y abierto al público
-No ser un evento ya establecido o recurrente (fiesta anual de barrio)
-Incluir esfuerzos de divulgación para promocionar el evento

Para obtener más información y presentar una solicitud, escanea el código QR.

Today, we commemorate Memorial Day and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and passed while serving in our armed...
05/25/2026

Today, we commemorate Memorial Day and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and passed while serving in our armed forces. We hope everyone takes a moment to show respect and honor to our fallen soldiers this holiday.

Please note our office is closed today.

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Hoy conmemoramos el Día de los Caídos y rendimos homenaje a quienes dieron su vida y fallecieron mientras servían en nuestras fuerzas armadas. Deseamos que todos dediquen un momento a mostrar su respeto y homenaje a nuestros soldados caídos durante este día festivo.

Tenga en cuenta que nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada hoy.

Cook County Government 2026 Job Fair 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27th 📍Location: 124 S Wabash Ave (Palmer House Hilton) 🕕 Tim...
05/20/2026

Cook County Government 2026 Job Fair
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27th
📍Location: 124 S Wabash Ave (Palmer House Hilton)
🕕 Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
🔗Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CCjobfair

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Feria de empleo 2026 del Gobierno del Condado de Cook
📅 Fecha: Miércoles 27 de Mayo
📍Ubicación: 124 S Wabash Ave (Palmer House Hilton)
🕙 Hora: 9:30am - 4:00pm
🔗Registro: https://bit.ly/CCjobfair

Please note that our joint office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open on T...
05/20/2026

Please note that our joint office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 26th with regular business hours.

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Les informamos que nuestra oficina conjunta permanecerá cerrada este lunes 25 de mayo por el Día de los Caídos. Volveremos a abrir el martes 26 de mayo con nuestro horario habitual.

Join ALSO for their 31st annual Walk for Peace & Cook Out this Saturday! The walk will begin at 1pm at the corner of W D...
05/19/2026

Join ALSO for their 31st annual Walk for Peace & Cook Out this Saturday! The walk will begin at 1pm at the corner of W Division & N California. Afterwards we will gather and celebrate the start of Summer at the Humboldt Park Boathouse.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 23rd
📍Location: Humboldt Park Boathouse
🕕 Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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¡Únete a ALSO este sábado en su Caminata por la Paz y Picnic anual! La caminata comenzará a la 1 p.m. en la esquina de W Division y N California. Después, nos reuniremos para celebrar el inicio del verano en el Humboldt Park Boathouse.

📅 Fecha: Sábado 23 de mayo
📍Ubicación: Humboldt Park Boathouse
🕙 Hora: 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Yesterday, my office gave out FREE tickets to the ! Luckily, we still have tickets available, if you live in the 8th Dis...
05/19/2026

Yesterday, my office gave out FREE tickets to the ! Luckily, we still have tickets available, if you live in the 8th District please stop by our office located at 2934 N Milwaukee Avenue between the hours of 9am-5pm to get yours. Please note passes are limited and there is a limit of 4 passes per household.

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¡Ayer, mi oficina repartió entradas GRATIS para el Zoológico Brookfield Chicago! Por suerte, todavía nos quedan boletos disponibles, así que si vives en el Distrito 8, pasa por nuestra oficina, ubicada en 2934 N Milwaukee Avenue, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., para recoger tus boletos. Tenga en cuenta que hay una cantidad limitada de entradas disponibles y hay un límite de 4 boletos por familia.

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