| | Dear Neighbor,
This past Tuesday, April 7, marked one year since being sworn in as your 35th Ward Alderman. I am deeply honored and humbled to represent our ward and diverse neighborhoods. I am proud of all the great work and wins we have delivered so far over the past year. Together, we have worked to protect our neighbors from ICE, secured millions of dollars in investments for our parks, infrastructure, and affordable housing, and connected thousands of residents to essential city services and resources. I am excited to continue building our ward’s model of effective, responsive, and progressive good governance alongside all of you!
Earlier this week, I joined with Commissioner Castañeda of the Chicago Department of Housing, Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, Palenque LSNA, Logan Square Preservation, and community members to hold a press conference, to celebrate the recent announcement of funding for the Metropolitan “L” Apartments at 2525 N Kedzie, through federal Low-Income Tax Credits and city assistance. This proposal will include up to 96 affordable units, including one, two, and three-bedroom units. This was an exciting announcement and served as an opportunity to celebrate this milestone with the local community partners who are working to make this project a reality. You can learn more by reading the recent Block Club Chicago coverage here.
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| On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to meet with leaders of the Amigos de Darwin parent group. Amigos de Darwin is a parent-led group to support Darwin Elementary in Logan Square, and it was such a pleasure to hear about the exciting work that they are doing to support the school, as well as the other families at Darwin. Our schools faced troubling times at the beginning of the school year as ICE descended on our city, and it was groups like Amigos de Darwin and our Northwest side Rapid Response Network who stepped up to the plate and organized sidewalk solidarity, school watch, and mutual aid systems for our school families.
On Wednesday, the Committee on Housing and Real Estate voted to pass my amendment to the Fair Notice Ordinance, which seeks to clarify language in the ordinance. The goal of the Fair Notice Ordinance was to give renters a reasonable amount of time to locate alternate housing and move without facing an eviction filing, which can impair a renter’s credit for years and significantly hinder their housing search.
I crafted this amendment in coordination with the Law Center for Better Housing based upon experiences they had in the courtroom. My amendment clarifies and codifies the City Council’s original intent by explicitly stating that a landlord may not file an eviction action until the applicable 30-, 60-, or 120-day notice period has fully expired. This ensures that long-term renters are given the full notice period to secure alternative housing before being subjected to eviction proceedings. I look forward to continuing the discussion around this amendment with my colleagues and stakeholders and hope to pass it during the next City Council meeting.
On Thursday, I had the pleasure of visiting Mozart Elementary in Logan Square as part of my tour of every school in the 35th Ward. I met with Principal Mota and Assistant Principal Cabrera and toured the school grounds, discussed potential capital improvement projects, and their upcoming open enrollment for Pre-k. You can enroll your child in CPS Pre-K starting on Monday, April 12th. You can check out the schedule of events for Pre-K week on CPS’s Pre-K page here. |
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| Later in the evening, my office hosted a meeting in coordination with the Department of Water Management regarding upcoming water main, sewer main, and lead service line replacement work that will be happening in the Irving Park community. I was so pleased that over 60 neighbors attended our meeting to hear more about this project in detail to modernize our aging water and sewer infrastructure. If you’d like to sign up to receive dedicated weekly email updates regarding this project, please fill out this form: www.bit.ly/irvingparkdwm. |
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| Finally, I would like to wish good luck to the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce on their outdoor dry run of the new Logan Square Farmers Market configuration this Sunday, April 12th, between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM. While this is not the official first day of the market season, vendors will still be actively selling products. The market will be hosted in the newly constructed “Milwaukee Avenue Plaza” in Logan Square proper and portions of Logan Boulevard between Kedzie Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue. I’m very excited for this new iteration of the Logan Square Farmers Market and look forward to its continued success.
I hope you have a safe and fun weekend!
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, April 13, 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
Exemption applications for 2025 are now open. Applications for the senior freeze exemption will be open until April 21st. If you are in need of assistance, please call our office to schedule an appointment to complete your exemption application. Each exemption requires different documents, so we encourage you to call ahead of your appointment to ensure you bring all required documents.
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 will commence in April, 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. |
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| Logan Square Farmers Market Dry Run, Sunday April 12th!
The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their first farmers market of 2026 with their Dry Run on Sunday April 12th. This will be their first farmers market in its new home, the new Milwaukee Avenue Plaza, and a portion of Logan Boulevard between Kedzie Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue. Please be aware of posted parking restrictions on Logan Boulevard, and route changes, due to the closure of Logan Boulevard between Kedzie Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue. For any questions, please reach out to the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce at [email protected].
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 will be in attendance at the next 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.
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. |
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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 1414 at 3030 W Fullerton, Thursday April 16 at 6:00pm CAPS Beat Meeting 2524 at Kosciuszko Park 2732 N Avers, Thursday April 16 at 6:30pm |
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