| | Dear Neighbor,
In the spirit of spring cleaning, please note that our office has received a new shipment of our pick up after your pet/do not litter yard signs. They are now available for pick up at our office during our regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
This past Sunday, I attended the “Dry Run” for the Logan Square Farmers Market at its new home in the Milwaukee Avenue Plaza and along portions of Logan Boulevard. It was great to see the new plaza activated for its intended purpose and to see almost 9,000 visitors enjoy this public space! I am excited for the future of the Farmers Market and all of the great civic and cultural programming happening this year and in the future. |
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| At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, in recognition of Earth Day celebrations, I had the pleasure of presenting the Trash People organization with an honorary resolution to uplift their work of environmental stewardship and community building across the city. The Trash People is a volunteer-run organization that organizes community cleanups, volunteer fairs, and mutual aid. I was proud to uplift their work in the City Council. |
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| Also during Wednesday’s City Council meeting, I passed an ordinance that clarified the intent of the Fair Notice Ordinance by providing clear protections for tenants from landlords filing for an eviction during the notice period of lease non-renewal. This ordinance was crafted in collaboration with tenant advocates and the Department of Housing and Law Center for Better Housing.
Additionally, I was proud to vote to uphold Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of the One Fair Wage repeal. I applaud the mayor and my colleagues for standing up for tipped workers and maintaining their wage increases that had been codified into ordinance in 2023, which will eventually phase out the subminimum wage. Now more than ever, workers need higher wages. I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue supporting workers and our small businesses so that all of our communities can thrive.
On Thursday, I visited and met with the team at Good Shepherd Christian Academy in West Logan Square. Good Shepherd is a Lutheran Christian School that has a long history in our neighborhood! Over the 119 years that they’ve been in operation, Good Shepherd has educated many students in our neighborhood, and it was great to learn more about their academic program and their annual community building events. |
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| On Friday, I visited Logan Square Elementary School and met with Principal Schulte and Assistant Principal Lopez. We discussed the challenges some of the schools in our district are facing after having federal grant funding rescinded by the Trump administration, and the effects of rising costs of living and displacement in the community. I look forward to continue supporting Logan Square Elementary and all of our school families. |
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| Lastly, I invite you to attend one of the Earth Day cleaning events happening in the ward tomorrow morning. Starting at 10:00 AM, both Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers, and Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball, will be hosting park clean-ups, plantings, and activities for families. I encourage you to come out and help maintain our parks.
Remember, April showers bring May flowers.
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Quezada Alderman, 35th Ward
Community Resources: Food Bank Locator and SNAP Updates Utility Billing and Relief Immigration Resources | Family Support Hotline 855-435-7693 Parking Ticket Relief Tenants Rights Resources
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| | Street Sweeping Season is Underway!
The Department of Streets and Sanitation’s 2026 street cleaning season is now underway across Chicago. Please be mindful of permanent posted parking restrictions on arterials streets and for scheduled parking restrictions on residential streets. You can find the 2026 street sweeping schedule here. Additionally, you can use our website’s resource map tool, by selecting the street sweeping filter, to see the map and scheduled sweep dates for residential street cleaning.
Ward Night
Our next ward night will be Monday, May 4, 2026. To schedule an appointment to meet with the Alderman, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (773)-985-3510 during our hours of operation (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday).
Property Tax Exemption Applications Are Now Open
Applications for the senior freeze exemption will be open until April 21st. You can learn more about each of these exemptions, including eligibility requirements, on the Assessor's website at this link. You can check which exemptions you receive by entering your address or PIN at this link and clicking “Exemption History & Status.” In addition to filling for exemption for this year, you may still apply for any missing exemptions for 2024-2021. Please reach out to our office if you would like assistance checking which exemptions you receive or applying for exemptions for 2024-2021.
Kimball Avenue Arterial Resurfacing Project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that it will resurface Kimball Avenue between Diversey and Wellington Avenues. This project will include the repair of some of the pedestrian crossings and alley aprons as well as a full grind and repave of the street. Work is underway, and parking restrictions have been posted for Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm to allow for work to commence. Parking will be permitted in the evenings and weekend. If you have any questions regarding this resurfacing work, please contact the 35th Ward Office.
Barry Substation Updates
Work at the new CTA substation at Barry and Kimball is entering its final stages. As of late March, the substation is energized and actively supplying power to the tracks, improving reliability and performance along the CTA Blue Line.
Per the CTA, there has been a delay with reopening the sidewalk on Barry Avenue between Kimball and Gresham. CTA anticipates to reopen the sidewalk at the end of the month.
For any questions or concerns regarding this construction project, please contact the Government and Community Relations Officer, Kathleen Woodruff via email: [email protected]. |
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| Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) applications are now open for the Kennedy/Kimball TIF District!
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and SomerCor has rolled out the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant program for applications in the Kennedy/Kimball TIF district.
The SBIF program uses revenue from TIF districts to help owners of commercial and industrial properties to repair or remodel their facilities for their own business or on behalf of tenants. Tenant businesses are also eligible to apply on their own.
Please note that residential projects are not eligible for the SBIF program, and residential developers should not apply.
Program participants can receive grants for 30 to 90 percent of project costs, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. The grants are administered by SomerCor on the City’s behalf and do not have to be repaid.
For additional information, visit www.chicago.gov/sbif.
New Unity Park Water Feature
The Chicago Park District will be replacing the water feature at Unity Park (2636 N Kimball Ave). Voting is now open to the community to express their support for two design configurations, which can be found below. Voting is open through May 1st. You can vote here. |
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| Policy and Zoning Updates |
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Request to lift liquor moratorium for new tavern at 3652 W Wrightwood
The 35th Ward Office has received a request to lift the moratorium on new consumption on-premises liquor licenses on West Wrightwood Avenue between Central Park Avenue and Lawndale Avenue. Daniel Dixon is seeking to lift the moratorium to establish a new tavern at 3652 W Wrightwood Ave. In line with 35th Ward Office policy, Mr. Dixon attended the CAPS meeting for beat 2524 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm at Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N Avers, to introduce himself and answer any questions from neighbors.
In line with our process for evaluating requests to lift liquor moratoriums, we will accept feedback on this request until Friday, May 1, at 5 pm. At the end of this feedback period, the Alderman will determine whether to introduce an ordinance to lift the moratorium in the City Council based on the feedback we receive. You can provide feedback on this request here.
Public Meeting on Zoning Map Amendment Request for 3458 W Belmont
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, my office will be hosting a community meeting from 6:30-8 pm at the Avondale Park Club Room, 3516 W School St, to gather feedback on a zoning map amendment request for 3458 W Belmont Ave. The Applicant is proposing to rezone this vacant lot from the existing C1-1 District to a B2-2 District, in order to build a new 3-story (with basement) residential building, with 3 dwelling units and 3 parking spaces to be located within a garage.
At the meeting, applicants will present their proposal, and residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Following the meeting, the 35th Ward Office will allow two weeks for residents to provide additional feedback. Following the two weeks, the Alderman will decide whether he supports the project based on the feedback received. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (773) 985-3510.
Public Meeting on Zoning Map Amendment Request for 3231-65 N. California Ave./2752-62 W. Melrose St.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the 35th ward office will be hosting a community meeting from 6:30-8pm at Sarabande, 2726 W Roscoe Street, to gather feedback on a zoning map amendment request for 3231-65 N. California Ave./2752-62 W. Melrose St. This proposal was previously presented at a community meeting on October 14, 2025. It originally consisted of two five-story multi-family buildings at the north and south ends of the property, and 26 three-story townhomes between them, for a total of 152 residential units and 126 parking spaces. Access to the site was provided from California as well as from the alleys along the south and east sides of the property.
In response to community feedback, the developer has revised their proposal. At the community meeting, the applicant will present their proposal and residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Following the meeting, the 35th Ward Office will allow two weeks for residents to provide additional feedback. Following the two weeks, the Alderman will decide whether he supports the project based on the feedback received. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (773) 985-3510. |
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| Summer Youth Opportunities |
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| Chicago Youth Works
Chicago Youth Works is a centralized hub for youth summer and year-round job and program opportunities. It also has more information for employers who are interested in participating in the program by hosting youth at their workplaces. You can find more information on their website. |
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| Upcoming Community Events |
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| | 35th Ward Office Phone Number: 773-985-3510 35th Ward Office Email: [email protected] DSS recycling and garbage schedule: chicagorecycles.org Parking Zone Lookup: http://smartchicago.github.io/zone-parking/ Snow Plow Tracker: https://plow-tracker-chicago.hub.arcgis.com/ Street Sweeping Schedule: 2026 Street Cleaning Schedule Street Sweeper Tracker: www.cityofchicago.org/sweepertracker Street Sweeper “We The Sweeple” App: https://www.wethesweeple.com/Elected Official Lookup: https://chicagoelections.com/en/your-voter-information.html Backyard service rodent abatement: (312) 746-5230
35th Ward Staff Scott Jaburek - Chief of Staff Alberto Cuevas - Ward Superintendent Sara Rodriguez - Neighborhood Services Director Chas Sirridge - Policy Director Juan Cardenas - Neighborhood Services Advocate
Employment Opportunities
The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring! Check out open positions here.
People’s Gas is also hiring! You can find open positions in the region on their website.
The City of Chicago is hiring for several positions. You can find these positions at www.cityofchicago.org/jobs.
To find open positions at the Chicago Park District, please visit this link. |
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| Public Safety (CAPS) Meetings CAPS meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet with the Community Engagement officers of their local police districts to discuss public safety concerns in their neighborhoods. The 35th ward includes portions of the 14th, 17th, and 25th districts of the Chicago Police Department. Visit the CPD website to find your beat.
CAPS Beat Meeting 2525 at Mozart Park- 2036 N Avers, Tuesday April 21st at 6:30pm |
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