March News in the 36th Ward! 🍃

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🍃 Spring is here! 🍃

Featured Event: 36th Ward Photo with the Easter Bunny

Have you seen him? Pay close attention, the Easter Bunny has been spotted in the 36th Ward! If you get lucky, you might
just see him in the wild! 🐰✨

We know the Easter Bunny will for sure be at Snowberry Park, Smith Park, and the 36th Ward Belmont Cragin office later this month.
We hope to see you there!

Welcome to the 36th Ward Newsletter!

Scroll Down for Upcoming Events, Ward Updates, and Community Resources!

A big thank you to Wiklanski’s Bakery who helped us celebrate Paczki Day earlier this month! Make sure to stop by and check out their old fashion Chicago bakery delights!

We hope you had a great Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and Paczki Day!

STUDENTS: Checkout the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

📣 APPLY NOW: The Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF) Scholarship is now open. Applicants can apply online anytime now until April 11, 2025.

For more information and to see the requirements visit: ccclatinocaucus.org/about-scholarships.

📣 SOLICITE AHORA: La beca de la Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF) ya está abierta. Los solicitantes pueden presentar su solicitud en línea en cualquier momento hasta el 11 de abril de 2025.

Para obtener más información y requisitos, visite: ccclatinocaucus.org/about-scholarships.

HOMEOWNERS: Join Our Monthly Events with Northwest Center

Our monthly Homeowners Help event is held every first Tuesday and Thursday of the month. No registration is needed, just stop by the office - we look forward to seeing you soon!

🚔 Open the Satellite Office!

Earlier this month, the community and my colleague, Alderman Daniel La Spata and I held a press conference to demand a 12th District satellite office be opened as soon as possible!

We have seen robberies increase and the community is demanding action. We need the Mayor to partner with us to get this done already. Enough is enough - I will not stop calling for this until we get it!

🍕 Pizza with a Commander Event

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us this month for our pizza with a Commander event. We appreciate you taking time out of your night to engage with our staff, 25th District CPD Officers, and fellow neighbors.

We were happy to partner with the 25th District CPD to answer your questions. Also a big thank you to Di Nico’s Pizzeria for hosting us! Stay engaged, find more information below about CPD beat meetings.

COMMEMORATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR

I was proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, taking a moment to pause and remember our Veterans. We will never forget those who did not make it back, we cherish those with us still today, and we honor the sacrifices made for our freedom.

A few days later, I was still reflecting on the past weekend and commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The stories we heard hit hard and reminded me of my father, who was also a Vietnam Veteran.

Let us continue to do everything we can every day to serve our Veterans. They deserve nothing less. 🇺🇸

HONORING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Let's take a moment to honor all the amazing women who make the world a beautiful and better place.

Happy International Women’s History Month!

There are a lot of questions surrounding REAL IDs

Check to see if you need a Real ID. The federal government has set a deadline for May 7th, 2025, but you might not need to update just yet. See where you stand and check whether you need to get the Real ID at ➡️ realid.ilsos.gov

36th Ward Newsletter:

March 2025

Dear Neighbors,

Spring is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a renewed energy in our community! As the flowers bloom and our parks fill with life, I’m excited to share that a lot of positive things are happening in the ward. From infrastructure improvements to exciting events, we are working hard to ensure our neighborhoods continue to thrive.

As always, my office is here to serve you. If you have any concerns, need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by phone or email—we are ready to help! Let’s continue working together to make our ward the best it can be.

Wishing you a wonderful and productive spring!

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas

Office Hours in the 36th Ward! ⏰

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please note: our offices are closed for lunch between 12:45-1:30pm Monday and Wednesday and 1:45-2:30pm Tuesday and Thursday.

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

Upcoming Events in the 36th Ward:

(Scroll Down for Flyers & More Info on These Events)

🐰 Multiple Dates: Easter Bunny in the 36th Ward

🏠 April 3 at 5:00pm: Help for Homeowners Event

🌎 April 26 at 10:00am : Earth Day Event

💼 May 15 at 10:00am: Job Fair at Smith Park

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 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.

We are closed for lunch from 12:45pm to 1:30pm Monday, Wednesday and 1:45pm to 2:30pm Tuesday, Thursday. Stop by to ask questions and get connected to resources!

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas & the 36th Ward Team

36th Ward Upcoming Events

Easter Bunny in the 36th Ward🐰

Have you seen him??

🐰 The Easter Bunny has been spotted in the 36th Ward! 🔍

He is getting ready to hide his eggs, pay attention, and make notes for our egg hunt later this month! Also, get ready to meet the Easter Bunny and take a cool photo. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ ⬇️

Northwest Center: Help for Homeowners

Our monthly Homeowners Help events, held every first Tuesday and Thursday every month, are back! We look forward to seeing you again soon! No registration is needed, just stop by the office.

POLICY UPDATES FROM ALDERMAN VILLEGAS

✍🏽 STATEMENT ON FEDERAL CUTS TO VETERAN AFFAIRS

Trump’s plan to cut 80,000 employees from Veteran Affairs is outrageous. Our Veterans and their families deserve better! I reiterate my commitment to do everything I can in the City Council to ensure that Chicago remains on its path to being one of the best cities for Veterans in the country.

We should do everything that we can to serve those who served our country. They deserve nothing less. Defend our Veterans!

🚦CALL FOR HEARINGS: SPEED CAMERAS IN CHICAGO

It was announced that 50 new speed cameras will be installed throughout the city this year. I am calling for hearings with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to elaborate on their process, strategy, and implementation of the new cameras. Speed cameras should be for improving traffic safety in our city, not as a revenue-generating tactic.

✍🏽 INTRODUCED: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Digital communication is one of the main ways we engage with constituents, neighbors, and stakeholders. It is important that the platforms the city utilizes help amplify essential messaging and make sure residents are connected to what they need. I introduced a resolution calling for the city to explore multiple platforms for their official communications - making sure we are meeting residents where they are.

RESOURCES

PROMOTING COMMUNITY 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

POLICE BEAT MEETING
SCHEDULES FOR 2025:
11th, 12th, 16th, and 25th Districts

11th District Schedule:

12th District Schedule:

16th District Schedule:

25th District Schedule:

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