| | Dear Neighbor,
We have some exciting news to share! On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Housing (DOH) announced that 15 affordable housing developments across the city will receive City assistance and federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), including the Metropolitan L Apartments proposal for 2525 N. Kedzie in Logan Square in the 35th Ward. |
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| The Metropolitan L Apartments proposal from the Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation will include up to 96 units of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom 100% affordable apartments, and over 2,500 square feet of below-market rate subdividable retail space along Kedzie Avenue right off of the Logan Square Blue Line station.
Since becoming Alderman in April 2025, I have made affordability and preventing displacement my top priority. This investment is a direct result of that work and a step forward in keeping Logan Square accessible to the families who built this community. I am so excited for this announcement, and I look forward to working collaboratively with DOH, Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, and our community on this exciting project.
As part of our 35th Ward Community-Driven Zoning and Development process, a community meeting will be scheduled later this year following receipt of an updated proposal from Bickerdike. Stay tuned for more information.
On Wednesday, I met with representatives from the Department of Water Management regarding upcoming sewer and water main infrastructure improvements in Irving Park. As previously mentioned in our newsletter, this work will include water main replacement and lead service line replacements on St. Louis, Bernard, and Kimball Avenues, between Addison and Elston, Sewer main replacement on Waveland between Central Park and Kimball Avenues and on portions of Drake and Central Park to the north of Waveland, and lead service line replacements on Drake and Central Park between Waveland and Grace. |
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| This long-awaited multi-million dollar project will modernize aging infrastructure, improve stormwater management, and help provide cleaner drinking water for hundreds of families in our community. We are working proactively with the Department of Water Management to put systems in place to manage inconveniences associated with the project. We invite you to join us for a community meeting to discuss the project in detail on Thursday, April 9th, at 6 pm at Murphy School, located at 3539 W Grace Street. |
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| This past Wednesday, April 1st, marked the day that the expanded Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went into effect, which more than doubled the number of parcels eligible for establishing ADUs citywide. I was proud to support the ordinance to expand ADUs, and proactively opted the 35th Ward into this program. Since Wednesday when the ordinance took effect, our office received notification of 8 ADU applications in the 35th Ward. We hope that the ordinance can be a tool to increase housing supply and create more affordable housing in our community. The Department of Housing has launched a new website and digital portal regarding these updates. You can learn more at chicago.gov/adu.
In other exciting news, the Chicago Park District has announced that Unity Park in Logan Square will be getting a new water feature this year! The park district will rehabilitate the existing spray pool by converting it into a splash pad, which will make it accessible for children with limited mobility. Community members are invited to vote on their design preference now through May 1st, online or at our ward office. You can find images of two designs in our ward updates section below.
Tomorrow, State Senator Graciela Guzman and I will be having a coffee and conversation event in Irving Park, from 12:30-2:30 pm at Trigger Chicago at 2810 W. Addison Street. This is an opportunity to build community with neighbors, speak to the senator and me about local concerns, and to submit service requests. We are planning additional coffee and conversation events across the ward in the coming months. Be on the lookout for one near you! |
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| Finally, I want to congratulate NASA and the astronaut crew aboard the Orion spacecraft, who had a successful rocket launch this past Wednesday. The Artemis II space mission marks the return of humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, and is the beginning of a broader mission for long-term presence on the Moon and beyond. I am wishing the crew a safe journey around the moon and back home to Earth. I encourage you to learn more about their mission at www.nasa.gov. Enjoy this beautiful image of Earth that was taken by the crew earlier today. |
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| Hope you have a great weekend, and happy Easter to all that celebrate!
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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| | CLCF Scholarship
The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF) has given over $1 million of scholarships to deserving young people. This year CLCF is providing forty $5,000 scholarships to qualified students who are college-bound or currently an undergraduate from across Chicago. Students can apply online via the Caucus’ website at https://www.ccclatinocaucus.org/about-scholarships. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 11:59pm. |
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| 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 options for the Unity Park water feature can be found below. You can vote here. |
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| | Request to Lift Liquor Moratorium for Reactivation of Former Crown Liquors Space, 2821 N Milwaukee Avenue
The 35th Ward Office has received a request to lift the moratorium on new consumption on premise liquor licenses on Milwaukee Avenue between Kimball and Central Park. Isaac Lieberman is seeking to lift the moratorium to establish a new tavern in the former Crown Liquors Space at 2821 N Milwaukee Ave. In line with 35th Ward Office policy, Mr. Lieberman attended the CAPS meeting for beat 1412 on Tuesday, Tuesday, Mar 24th, 2026, 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, April 10, at 5pm. At the end of this two week period, the Alderman will determine whether to introduce an ordinance to lift the moratorium in City Council based on the feedback we receive. You can provide your feedback here. |
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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 Chicago Department of Water Management is hiring for several positions including Laborer Apprentices and Machinists. You can find these and other open positions at the City of Chicago at www.cityofchicago.org/jobs. |
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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 1413 at 3418 W Armitage, Wednesday April 8 at 6:00pm CAPS Beat Meeting 1732/1733 at Athletic Field Park 3546 W Addison St at 6:45pm |
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