OFFICE CLOSED JUNE 19 - JUNETEENTH
Our office will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from the slavery system in the United States. Check out these upcoming events to commemorate this important federal holiday.
Upcoming Ward Nights
Our next ward night will be on Monday, June 29, 2026. We schedule Ward Night visits by appointment to ensure ample time for residents to discuss community concerns and opportunities with the alderman. To schedule an appointment to meet with the Alderman during Ward Night, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (773)-985-3510 during our hours of operation (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday).
Irving Park Department of Water Management Project 7578 Updates
The Resident Engineer for project 7578 will be sending out their weekly update tomorrow, and it will be sent out to residents who have signed up for the 35th Ward’s updates. If you would like to sign up, you can do so here. If you are not on this email list, but wish to receive the weekly update next week, please contact the 35th Ward Office at [email protected]. We will resume our regular weekly updates here in the newsletter next week.
3600 N Sacramento Upcoming Department of Water Management Work
The Department of Water Management has announced planned work on the 3600 block of North Sacramento to replace the existing water main which was first installed in 1902 and replace lead service lines for qualifying properties. This work is anticipated to start in late June or early July. If you are interested in signing up for project updates once construction begins, you can sign up here. This work will be sequenced, starting with replacing the existing water main. This will be followed by replacing lead service lines. Please reach out to the 35th Ward Office with any questions, or if you live on the block and would like more information from DWM on lead service line replacements.
California Avenue Arterial Resurfacing Project
The Chicago Department of Transportation has notified the 35th Ward Office of an upcoming infrastructure upgrade. CDOT will be resurfacing California Avenue, from Byron Street to Montrose Avenue, a portion of which lies in the 35th Ward. Work is tentatively scheduled to commence in July of 2026. This start date has been delayed due to some utility conflicts.
The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement as needed for ADA and drainage compliance, pavement patching, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed September 30, 2026.
Fullerton Avenue Arterial Resurfacing
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will soon begin work on a Fullerton Road Arterial Resurfacing Project, between Kimball Avenue and Lockwood Avenue. Alderman Anthony Quezada was proud to have secured some of the funding for this resurfacing project when he was our 8th District Cook County Commissioner and is elated to see this work commence.
Currently, CDOT is anticipating that milling operations will commence as soon as June 23rd, weather permitting. Milling operations will begin at the western limit of the project and proceed east. The base level of asphalt will then be placed to allow for smooth travel, and concrete and utility work will then commence.
Parking restrictions will be in place during working hours and in areas where work will be taking place. Parking will be permitted outside of working hours when possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions, and we will share more information as it becomes available.
Filming Notice - N Kimball between Belden and Palmer
Tenth and Hudson will be filming on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in the area will be posted as a
NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times:
Wednesday, June 24 from 5AM to 5PM
East side of N Kimball Ave from W Belden Ave to W Palmer St
If you have any questions, concerns, or special needs, contact Location Manager Bri Malkowski at (815) 451-3415.
Kosciuszko Park Upcoming Events
On Thursday June 25, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, the Koz Park Advisory Council and our office will be hosting a Night in the Light event from 5pm - 8pm with food, games and resources. We hope to see you there!
