32nd Ward Newsletter October 2, 2026

32nd Ward Newsletter October 2, 2026

Dear John,

The amended Chicago parking meter deal has passed City Council. Along with my colleagues Alderwoman Dowell, Alderwoman Lee, and Aldermen Villegas and Red Burnett we made significant amendments to the meter deal. We are grateful to our colleagues for voting to pass this agreement that improves the financial position of our city for years to come. Weeks of extensive, deliberative, and thoughtful negotiations led to this unprecedented deal, which represents significant progress as compared to the previous proposal. We are proud to have helped forge this achievement, and look forward to seeing this plan implemented to the clear benefit of all Chicagoans in the months and years ahead. The amended deal includes a $75 million asset transfer to the City, a 5% share of future net income ($367 million over 57 years at present rates), and meter use changes that will reduce some of the costs the City incurs under the original 2008 agreement. The asset buyer Stonepeak also followed through on its commitment to divest Omni Air International, and announced the sale of Omni before our final vote. The funds from the negotiated deal will be used for pension fund obligations.

The Bucktown 5K is this weekend. Check the link below for the street closures. Looking forward to seeing all the neighbors running the race again this year! Good luck as many of you prepare for the marathon!

I join my colleague Alderwoman Nicole Lee in the disappointment that not enough committee members were present for a committee hearing on domestic violence. I extend my deepest apologies to all the survivors and advocates who showed up to this meeting only to have it cancelled. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or anyone you know needs help please call 877-863-6338 for the domestic violence hotline. Don't wait.

Also coming up this month, meetings on E-bike and E-scooters use on park district properties, and the meeting for the Metra Clybourn improvements.

One last thing - Congrats to The Stop Along (1812 N. Milwaukee Avenue) for a best burger shout out from Crains. Check it out on Instagram!

Have a great weekend!

Alderman Scott Waguespack

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began in 1987, with Congress officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. DVAM provides an opportunity for everyone to teach and share information about the prevalence and impacts of domestic violence. It's also an opportunity to show support to survivors.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Every day, advocates and local domestic violence programs are there to help. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 877-863-6338.

If you are an ally and want to help someone, considering donating to a nonprofit that handles these issues such as The Network or Connections for Abused Women and their Children. Here are also some other actions you can take to help!

Congratulations to Sipi Metals &

Chicago Based Manufacturers

The Department of Planning and Development and World Business Chicago celebrated Manufacturing Month by co‑hosting the Manufacturing Excellence Awards. Each nominee met these criteria: Sustained Longevity, Overcoming Adversity, Creative Innovation, Community Investment, and Workforce Development. 


Along with Roscoe Uniform, Filbert's Old Time Root Beer, Phoenix Bean, Jenny's Tofu, and several other firms, we were pleased to show our support for the employees of Sipi Metals Corporation who won a Manufacturing Excellence Award. Thanks to the North Branch Works team for their continued efforts as we collaborate to bring new businesses to the North Branch and the 32nd Ward.

Thanks for Coming to the Bucktown Apple Pie Contest!

Friends of Holstein Park raised over $1300 at this event this past weekend. Proceeds from their events are used to help fund improvements at Holstein and Senior Citizens Memorial Park. Thanks to all those neighbors who finished off a few dozens apple pies, and this year's unique apple pie contest treats- fritters and apple mochis. Thanks to my fellow judges, the home based bakers (kids too), those indulging in the eats, and the Friends of Holstein Park for a fun afternoon. If you are interested in volunteering for this and other events that help sustain the Park, reach out to Mike at the Friends of Holstein.

You're Amazing! THANK YOU! Diaper Drive!

Thank you to all the residents who participated in our 32nd Ward Diaper Drive for Share Our Spare!

Your incredible genorisity means a lot to the families in need and together with you we were able to purchase over 5,000 diapers for those families!

The drive is over, but you can still purchase here for a family in need or drop off here (open packages welcomed).

2026 Street Cleaning Schedule

Street cleaning season is in full swing. Sweepers will do more than one pass on the block in their initial cleaning but will not come back to clean sections outside of their officially scheduled day.

Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 10, 11, and 12 (parts of South Lakeview and Lincoln Park). Click on the map above to see your section's schedule.

Please be on the lookout for signs and make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second; please watch for signs).

Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property to keep the sewers flowing well. Any landscaping debris should be bagged and put in the alley by your trash cans. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Piles of leaves and heavy garbage also clog the sweepers and will cause significant delays. Other large objects like branches will also damage the sweepers, so please remove them from curbs. Many of our clogged drains are covered in bottles, plastic bags and heavy landscaping debris that prevents good drainage. Removing plastics from the curbs and drains also helps keep our Chicago River and Lake Michigan free of the debris.

Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.

October CAPS Meetings



14th Police District

1433- October 20, 6pm

Pulaski Park

1419 W. Blackhawk

1434- October 28, 6pm

Bucktown/Wicker Park Library

1701 N. Milwaukee

[email protected]

14th District Twitter

14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261



19th Police District-

1921- October 21, 6:30pm

Police Auditorium

2452 W. Belmont

1922- October 21, 6:30pm

Police Auditorium

2452 W. Belmont

1931- October 27, 6:30pm

Lathrop Advancement Center

2820 N. Leavitt

1932- October 22, 6:30pm

Lincoln Belmont Library

1150 W. Fullerton

1933- October 13, 6:30pm

Illinois Masonic Hospital

836 W. Wellington

[email protected]

19th District Twitter

19th District CAPS- 312-744-0064

Police Community Conversations

The Chicago Police Department will soon be hosting Community Conversations throughout the city. These conversations are an opportunity for Chicagoans to participate in the creation of their district’s strategic plan for the following calendar year. The valuable feedback provided by participants at these conversations is used to develop community-driven crime reduction strategies, as well as community engagement priorities, and is an integral part of the Chicago Police Department’s implementation of the various reforms outlined in the consent decree. Each flyer below is for a particular police district in the 32nd Ward- 14, 18, and 19. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunity for Metra Clybourn Station

We've been meeting with legislators and agencies involved in the improvement efforts on the Clybourn Metra Station. Next Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the study team will host an in-person commuter survey tabling event at Metra Clybourn Station. Feedback from commuters will help inform recommendations to modernize the station, improve the rider experience, and support future station planning.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location: Metra Clybourn Station, 2001 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Morning rush: 7:30–10:30 a.m.

Evening rush: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Park District Electric Scooter/Bike Meeting

Join an in-person or virtual town hall to learn about a new state law impacting micromobility and share your ideas for new rules for micromobility vehicles on Chicago Park District bicycle paths and trails. “Micromobility” refers to small vehicles intended for personal use that allow people to commute short distances (such as E-bikes and E-scooters). The Park District is looking to get feedback on rules for these devices on Chicago Park District bicycle paths and trails. Note- this applies to the Bloomingdale Trail.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026--12:00 – 1:30 pm

Virtual

Get a FREE Helmet

Lime Scooter has donated helmets to our office. If you're in need of helmet, please come by our office to get one. They are one size fits all and free! Swing by and grab one while supplies last. One per person please.

Holstein Park

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley

Celebrate the season with a perfect afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event. At the Chicago Park District’s Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Fests, everyone will enjoy a fun-filled day. Click here for more info.

Bucktown 5k Race & Street Closure

The Bucktown 5k is back! Please remember that this event has rolling closures. Please read the information for street closures and route information, which will include towing of cars. Also note that the during the race, there will be portions of the area that are blocked off from traffic so please plan accordingly.

Clean Up After Your Dog Signs

One of the most frequent calls we get in the office is about dog poop. We love your furry friends, but what comes out of their ends needs to be disposed of properly. Keep our neighborhood clean, keep your neighbors happy, and keep following City ordinance 7-12-420 so you're not fined up to $500.

Lakeview and Roscoe Village

Shop for Schools Fundraiser

Come support your school by shopping at your favorite stores! 20+ participating retailers will donate 15% of pre-tax sales during normal business hours on Oct. 6-8. The Chamber will donate additional funds to each of the FIVE top-earning schools! Tell your friends and family to get out there and shop! Click here for more information including participating businesses and schools.

Celebrations: Lakeview Orchestra Season Premiere

Sunday, Oct 18 at 2PM at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture Historic Mainstage

Michael Lewanski, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, introduces Lakeview Orchestra's 2026-2027 season with a buoyant, celebratory program featuring local artists Zachary Good, clarinet, and composer Carlos Carillo along with the lyrical and sunny Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major. Join us in celebrating the next chapter of the Lakeview Orchestra and in welcoming Michael to his new role!

Tickets start at $17 for adults and are FREE for youth under 18 and college students with ID. Student & youth tickets can be reserved in person at the Athenaeum Center box office.

Get tickets here!

Early Voting and Elections Judges

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election has begun at the Downtown Voting Supersite at 137 S. State and the Chicago Board of Elections Offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th Floor. Additional early voting sites in all 50 wards open October 19. The 32nd Ward site will be at the Bucktown Wicker Park Library at 1701 N. Milwaukee, but Chicago voters can vote at any city early voting site.

On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Find your assigned precinct polling place here.

Click on the flyer if you want to serve as an election judge.

Halloween Events

Click on flyers for more information

This October, Chicago is going up against Philly AND Los Angeles in a cross-country Clean-Off competition, to see which city can pick up the most litter! Led by Cleanup Club Chicago on the Chicago side and supported by many other local cleanup orgs, the winning city will have bragging rights, and the top litter pickers will be eligible for cool prizes. Anyone can participate by cleaning up litter within Chicago city limits, whether it’s with an organized group cleanup or on your own. Chicago beat Philly last year, and we need your help to do that again in 2026! To join this competition, you will need to submit your litter picking hauls through an online form so the organizers can tally up the results.

For more details and updates, please click here.

A Coyote in My Neighborhood or Yard

Coyotes in Cook County

Networking Extravaganza 2026

Meet new people and connect with professionals from across Chicago at this high-energy multi-chamber networking event featuring WhirlyBall, laser tag, and bowling. Whether you’re in it for the games or just there to mix and mingle, you’ll enjoy a night filled with great conversations, delicious appetizers, and refreshing drinks.

Register here!

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

Presents: Storefront Improvement Webinar Series -

New Starting Date!

Your storefront is the first impression a passerby forms before making a decision to enter or keep walking. How is your storefront at grabbing attention, and what kind of statement does it make? This 3-part webinar series is presented by Retailworks, Inc., an award-winning commercial interior design, display, branding, and consulting firm.

If you registered for the original start date you are automatically enrolled for the new date


Register Below:


10/13 - Storefront Design Pt. 2

11/10 - Quick Holiday Decor Tips

Additional City Resources for You & Your Family


These services are provided free of charge to all Chicagoans.



Family & Maternal Health

CDPH WIC Clinics

Pregnant Or Recently Had A Baby?

Healthy Children, Let’s Prevent Lead Poisoning

Preventive Care & Clinics

Need a Vaccine? Immunization Clinics

Free Prostate or Breast Cancer Screening During Birthday Month

Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health Clinics

Healing Arts Chicago

Environmental & Lifestyle Health

Check Air Quality Near You

Quit Smoking

Community & Other Services

More Services: chicago.gov/health

See a Problem on Your Block? Call 311.

311 is Chicago’s non-emergency service line. It connects you to City services for issues that affect your block, your home, or your health.

By Phone: Dial 3-1-1 from any phone in Chicago.

Online: Visit the official 311 portal

City News

• Chicago’s Parking Meters Have Been Sold, Again. Here’s What to Know
• Chicago City Council Approves Parking Meter Sale with Upfront Payment and Long‑term Profit Sharing
• Chicago Parking Meters Switching Owners, Aldermen Point to Improvements Over 2008 Deal 
• Chicago’s New Parking Meter Deal Will Give City Share of Profits For 1st Time Since 2008 
• Chicago Has a New Parking Meter Deal. What Happens Next? 
• City Council Approves $2.5 Billion Parking Meter Sale
• City Council Majority Says No To Head Tax, Property Tax Hike To Balance 2027 Budget
• Chicago Early Voting for 2026 Midterm Kicks off Thursday at 2 Downtown Sites
• 14 Things to Do Outside in Chicago This October
• 24 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend: Block Club Chicago Block Party and More
• Your Ultimate Chicago Halloween Guide: 70+ Parties, Parades, Markets And Family Fun

Alderman Scott Waguespack

2657 North Clybourn

Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 248-1330

[email protected]