36th Ward February Newsletter

Happy Leap Day! As February comes to an end, I want to update you all on what's happening in the 36th Ward. Here are some things to look out for & keep in mind as we enter March.

KEEPING OUR WARD CLEAN
 Stop by the 36th Ward Office to get a "Pick Up After Your Pet" Sign! With the warm weather starting up again, it's important to remind our neighbors to clean up after their pets. Let's keep our streets clean together!  

 Residents, please REMOVE any and all materials that you are using in the street to save yourself a parking spot. If things are seen on the parkway, they will be moved out of the street. If they are placed there again, the Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation will remove these materials.

🗑♻️ We're recruiting volunteers for our 36th Ward Community Clean Up! Join your neighbors to help make our ward a cleaner place. If you want to help, reach out to us at [email protected].

As always, please REPORT any excess trash you see on the streets. Put in a request to 311.chicago.gov & email a picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the address and a description of the issue in the email.

PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY
- Our office works closely with the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Sheriff's Office to respond to crimes and keep our residents safe.
- As a reminder, always CALL 911 whenever you see a crime or suspicious activity occurring. That is the only way for CPD to know when & where to target their responses.
- Attend a community meeting with your Police District! At the bottom of this email, you will find the CAPS Police Beat Meeting Schedules for the 11th, 12th, and 25th Police Districts. Find your Police District & Beat here: operations.chicagopolice.org/FindMyDistrict

SUPPORTING VETERANS  
Every Tuesday (and the first Thursday of every month), my Belmont-Cragin Office hosts the 36th Ward Vet Connect! My office has resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment needed!    Scroll down for more info ⬇️
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 10am-2pm
First Thursday of Every Month from 5pm-8pm
WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office, 6560 W Fullerton Ave Suite C118

REMINDER: ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 19! 
The Presidential Primary Election is on Tuesday, March 19.
- Early Voting in the 36th Ward begins on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:00am.
- Early Voting in Downtown Chicago is NOW OPEN at the Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Election Board Offices (69 W. Washington - 6th Floor).
- Any voter in Chicago can vote at any Early Voting site, no matter where they live in the city. Voters can choose whatever voting site is most convenient for them, including on Election Day.

Click here to enter your voter information and find the closest Early Voting sites next to you!

Click here to download the full Early Voting schedule and sites for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election


⚠️ UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURE ON MARCH 4 ⚠️
Our offices will be CLOSED on Monday, March 4 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. For all emergency requests, please call 911. For all non-emergency requests, please call 311.


CONTACT THE 36TH WARD OFFICE
For all service requests and questions, call our office at 773-745-4636 or send an email to [email protected]. Please include your name, home address, and phone number in your email so my staff can best assist you.

As a reminder, we have two 36th Ward Offices to serve our constituents: one in West Town, and one in Belmont Cragin.
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. We are closed for lunch from 12:45pm to 1:30. Stop by to ask questions and get connected to resources!
 

VISIT OUR OFFICES:

 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office
6560 W Fullerton Ave
Unit # C118 - Suite A
Chicago, IL 60707

 36th Ward West Town Office
2246 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

As always, we are here to serve you. Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas
36th Ward Team