Barry Substation
The sidewalk is finally reopened on the South side of the Barry near the Barry and Gresham intersection! As of late March, the substation is energized and actively supplying power to the tracks, improving reliability and performance along the CTA Blue Line. The substation is in its final stages of work.
Fullerton Avenue Arterial Resurfacing Community Meeting
After much anticipation, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that it 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.
This project will include the resurfacing of the roadway, installation of curb extensions at some intersections, and renewed traffic lane striping. Work is expected to begin in late May and will progress throughout this summer. Parking restrictions will be posted for milling and paving operations on the street, and when sidewalk and curb work is actively being performed.
On Tuesday, May 12th, the 35th Ward Office hosted a community meeting with local residents and businesses and CDOT to discuss the project and anticipated impacts. We look forward to continuing to share more information as it becomes available, and plans for the stretch are finalized. Currently, the project is in its final design stages and utility coordination.
Irving Park Department of Water Management Project Updates
Sewer work was completed this week at the intersection of W Grace and N St Louis Avenue. The Department of Water Management (DWM) also successfully completed the test hole excavation to locate the existing drain locations on St Louis. They’ve now begun mobilizing the water main construction materials and equipment (Valve basin & Water main pipe) which is staged near the intersection of Grace and St Louis. Due to the ongoing work, parking restrictions on N St Louis will be ongoing as the permits displayed indicate.
Sewer Schedule: May 18th, 2026 - May 22nd 2026:
DWM will mobilize the sewer equipment on Tuesday, May 19th and will begin cutting the pavement for the new sewer trench on Wednesday the 20th – on N. St. Louis Ave between W. Grace St and W. Waveland Ave Corresponding no parking signs will be posted on the 18th. The installation of the mainline sewer will tentatively begin on the 21st.
Water Schedule: May 18th, 2026 - May 22nd, 2026:
DWM will be cutting pavement on N. St. Louis Ave between N. Elston Ave and W. Grace St, and will begin the watermain installation at the intersection of N. St. Louis Ave and N. Elston Ave on the 18th, and will continue work throughout the week.
Road Closures / Traffic Control:
During working hours, no residential parking/through traffic will be allowed on N. St. Louis Ave between N. Elston Ave and W. Waveland Ave (No Parking Signs have been posted).
Residents located in the affected areas in Irving Park can sign up for weekly construction updates here.
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 on June 8, 2026.
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.
Upcoming CDOT Paving Dates
The Chicago Department of Transportation has notified the 35th Ward Office of the updated pave dates below. Weather and equipment permitting, they will be repaving the following streets and alleys in the 35th Ward on the dates below:
Grace Street from California Avenue to Francisco Street 5/20/26
Dickens Avenue from Tripp Avenue to Kildare Avenue 5/20/26
Alley bound by George/Diversey/Sacramento/Whipple 5/21/26
You can check out permitting work going on in your neighborhood at chistreetwork, the public-facing portal to view work permitted on the public right of way. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office!
Property Tax Exemption Applications Are Now Open
Applications for property tax exemptions are still open until May 15th. 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.
If you are interested in setting up an appointment with our office for assistance, please give us a call at 773-985-3510.
