3rd Ward E-News for 9/3/26 - Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

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Labor Day Refuge and Recycling Schedule
Ye Concerts at Soldier Field September 3rd and 4th
Citywide Labor Day Weekend Events
3rd District Commissioner Lowry Health and Resource Fair
Earth Jam at Sankofa
Career and Resource Fair

Labor Day Holiday Refuse and Recycling Schedule

Please note these important changes to the garbage and recycling schedule due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday.

There will be no garbage collection on Monday September 7, 2026. All City - collected garbage will be serviced Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Residents should ensure all black carts are accessible throughout the week of collection, not solely on their regular day of collection.

Additionally, residents should be advised of potential changes to Blue Cart Recycling collection based on their service provider.

LRS (Service Areas 1,3,5 and 6) will be collected Tuesday through Saturday. Friday collections are being moved to Saturday. There will be no recycling cart service collection on Monday, September 7, 2026. Residents with private services should continue to put out recycling carts throughout the week, according to their typical schedule.

Residents can view their personalized collection schedule by visiting the trash and recycling service schedule link (here) and /or by visiting ChicagoRecycles.org.

Ye Concerts - September 3rd and September 4th at Soldier Field

Alderman Dowell's office is alerting residents to scheduled Ye concerts this weekend at Soldier Field on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and concerts will begin at 9:00 pm. On Wednesday, September 2nd there will be rehearsals in the evening with sound testing until 10:0 pm. There will be pyrotechnics throughout the events. If you have any questions regarding this alert, please contact Alderman Dowell's office at [email protected] or at 773-373-9273.

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade, Chicago Jazz

Festival, ARC Music Fest, Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest, and

Ye at Soldier Field Headline Weekend Special Events in Chicago

With many festivals, concerts, and athletic events this weekend, the City of Chicago is advising residents and visitors to be aware of street closures, additional crowds, and increased traffic and to plan accordingly. The City of Chicago will have citywide deployments for the weekend to ensure the safety and security of the public. The OEMC will also coordinate security efforts and resources amongst the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure departments, city agencies and private partners.

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade

Saturday, September 5, 12:00 p.m.

The 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade steps off this Saturday at noon. The parade will go down 18th Street and Newberry to Harrison Park. Expect street closures along the parade route. For more information, please visit: Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade

Chicago Jazz Festival

Thursday, September 3, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, September 5 – 6, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. For more information, please visit: Chicago Jazz Fest

Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

Saturday, September 5, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest is on Saturday morning. The parade route will tentatively begin at East 112th Street and South Avenue F on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The parade route will then head north up South Ewing Avenue to East 106th Street, where parade entries will disband near 3940 East 106th Street. For more information, please visit: Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

ARC Music Festival

Friday – Sunday, September 4 – 7, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Arc Music Festival starts this Labor Day Weekend on Friday afternoon through Monday night

in Union Park. For more information, please visit: Chicago Arc Music Festival

Ye Live in Chicago at Soldier Field

Thursday – Friday, September 3 – 4, 8:00 p.m.

Ye performs at Soldier Field Thursday and Friday night this week. Expect congestion near Soldier Field. For more information, please visit: Ye Live at Soldier Field

Bike The Drive

Sunday, September 6, 6:30 a.m.

Bike the Drive is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. start in Grant Park on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Hyde Park to Edgewater. DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to vehicles at 6 a.m. The 30-mile loop extends from Bryn Mawr Ave. to 57^th Street. Riders can safely enter DuSable Lake Shore Drive at any one of the following locations: Main Festival in Grant Park, Bryn Mawr Ave, Fullerton Ave, Oakwood Blvd, and the Museum of Science & Industry. DuSable Lake Shore Drive will reopen to vehicles between 11:30 a.m. and Noon. For more information, please visit: Bike The Drive

Minnesota Twins @ Chicago White Sox

Friday, September 4, 6:40 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 6:10 p.m., Sunday, September 6,

5:20 p.m.

The Minnesota Twins come to the South Side to play the White Sox for a Labor Day Weekend three game series. For more information, please visit: Chicago White Sox

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks

Saturday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.

Experience Navy Pier’s free, award-winning fireworks with dazzling displays over the lake and iconic skyline views. Enjoy the spectacular display every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, free from May 23rd to September 5th. For more information, please visit: Summer Fireworks | Navy Pier