| | Dear Neighbor,
This past Monday morning, our office hosted our ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Project! This event was attended by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation, Palenque LSNA, the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, Logan Square Preservation, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Chicago Park District CEO and General Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, and over a hundred community members. The event also included a musical performance by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Latin Music and a Mexican folkloric dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Chicago. You can watch a recording of the full event here. If you received a ticket at the event to collect a commemorative pin, or are interested in receiving one, you may pick one up at our office. Supplies are limited. |
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| After nine years of community engagement and planning, and two years of construction, Avondale and Logan Square are greatly benefiting from infrastructure improvements throughout the community. These include new sidewalks, light poles, catch basins, resurfaced roads, over an acre of new pedestrian and green space in Logan Square proper and La Placita, and pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements such as raised crosswalks, bump-outs, pedestrian refuge islands, and bike lanes. |
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| I want to thank the hundreds of residents who participated in planning meetings over the years, the engineers who worked to craft a beautiful, culturally relevant design, the workers who put their blood, sweat, and tears into the construction, and our neighbors who demonstrated patience throughout the construction. I am thrilled that these improvements will contribute to the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of our neighborhoods today and for generations to come.
On Wednesday, the Department of Planning and Development and Mayor Johnson announced $4,697,990 in Community Development Grant funding for projects in the 35th Ward! These grants are funded through the 2024 Housing and Economic Development Bond and are intended to support business-related investments to help maintain a vibrant commercial and civic fabric and social safety infrastructure throughout Chicago. I was proud to write letters of support for the four projects in the 35th Ward that were selected for funding: Grace’s Furniture Building Redevelopment Project (Logan Square): This project will redevelop the 20-year vacant Grace’s Furniture building located at 2618 N Milwaukee Avenue into the Logan Square Athletic Club, which will be owned by the locally owned and operated company, Chicago Athletic Clubs. The project team worked extensively with local community stakeholders to establish community benefits, including preservation and refurbishment of the vintage sign, living-wage jobs, local hiring, discounted gym membership rates for residents of the Lucy Gonzalez Parsons apartments, and assistance with maintenance of the adjacent Paseo Prairie Community Garden. Award Amount: $3,000,000. Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Cultural Campus Expansion Project (Avondale): This project will expand PRAA’s exhibit space and cultural programming. Award Amount: $1,323,909. Terra Coffee (Avondale): This grant will help cover the costs of interior rehabilitation of a vacant storefront into a cafe at 3341 W. Belmont. Award Amount: $124,081. The Afterlife Bar and Restaurant (Logan Square): This grant will help fund the buildout of a bar and restaurant in a former funeral home located at 3601 W Diversey Ave. Award Amount: $250,000.
I am thrilled about these major investments in our ward. These projects will bring positive economic activity and jobs to our neighborhoods.
Last night, I joined the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, the Kosciuszko Park Advisory Council, and the Alliance of Local Service Organizations at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square for our community event, Night in the Light. This pop-up was a positive community activation for our neighbors at the park. We enjoyed food, music, games, and a beautiful summer evening. |
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| This will be a fun and active weekend in the 35th Ward and across Chicago! Starting today through Sunday, the Logan Square Arts Festival has returned and will be in the square. On Sunday, United Park will host a Pride Month event starting at 12:30 PM, including family-friendly activities. Also on Sunday, I will be marching in the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade alongside community members and leaders.
I hope to see you at one of these events! Happy Pride.
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Quezada Alderman, 35th Ward
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| | OFFICE CLOSED JULY 3 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
Our office will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen for normal office hours on Monday, July 6th at 9am.
Upcoming Extreme Heat
This upcoming week will bring a prolonged stretch of high temperatures over 90° F. The city will open cooling centers, with our closest location being at the Trina Davila Center at 4312 W North Ave on Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional sites, please call 311 or check out chicago.gov/OEMC.
Upcoming Ward Nights
Our next ward night will be on Monday, June 29, 2026. Appointments for the June 29th Ward Night are currently full. Our upcoming ward nights with availability are Monday, July 13 and July 27, 2026. We schedule Ward Night visits by appointment to ensure ample time for residents to discuss community concerns and opportunities with the alderman. To schedule an appointment to meet with the Alderman during Ward Night, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (773)-985-3510 during our hours of operation (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday).
Irving Park Department of Water Management Project 7578 Updates
The Department of Water Management (DWM) will continue working on the installation of the new sewer and water main on N St Louis between Grace and Waveland. Additionally, DWM will be installing a source connection on Elston avenue and across the N St Louis and Waveland, as well as a new manhole structure at the N St Louis and Waveland intersection. Work is anticipated to begin heading east on Waveland next week.
Please note that a Scheduled water main shutdown will occur on Tuesday, 06/30/26, at Elston Ave from Bernard St to Drake Ave ( only addresses on the south side of the street) AND on St. Louis Ave from Elston Ave. to Grace Ave. for the Source Connection at the Intersection of St. Louis Ave. & Elston Ave., Residents will be notified prior to any temporary service interruption.
Lastly, in observance of the 4th of July Holiday, no construction will take place on Friday, July 3rd. If you would like to sign up for email updates regarding this project, you can do so here. If you are not on this email list, but wish to receive the weekly update next week, please contact the 35th Ward Office at [email protected]. We will resume our regular weekly updates here in the newsletter next week.
3600 N Sacramento Upcoming Department of Water Management Work
The Department of Water Management has announced planned work on the 3600 block of North Sacramento to replace the existing water main which was first installed in 1902 and replace lead service lines for qualifying properties. This work is anticipated to start on June 30th. If you are interested in signing up for project updates once construction begins, you can sign up here. This work will be sequenced, starting with replacing the existing water main. This will be followed by replacing lead service lines. Please reach out to the 35th Ward Office with any questions, or if you live on the block and would like more information from DWM on lead service line replacements.
Fullerton Avenue Arterial Resurfacing
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has begun work on the 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.
The contractor has completed milling operations on the stretch between Lockwood and Kildare. Next week, the contractor will be laying the first layer of asphalt on this stretch.
Parking restrictions will be in place during working hours and in areas where work will be taking place. Parking will be permitted outside of working hours when possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions, and we will share more information as it becomes available.
Seeking Feedback on Diversey Traffic Pattern
Our office is seeking community feedback on a recent recommendation provided to us by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to improve traffic flow during peak hours on W Diversey between N Western and N Artesian. CDOT ultimately recommends adding parking restrictions on the south side of the street for east-bound traffic between the hours of 7am and 9am, Monday through Friday to alleviate traffic congestion concerns. Please provide your feedback using this form. We will continue to accept any commentary related to this recommendation until Friday, July 10th. |
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| Upcoming Paseo Prairie Garden Work Days
The Friends of Paseo Prairie Garden will be hosting upcoming volunteer work days. Each work day will be held from 10am-11:30am at Paseo Prairie Community Garden, located at 2614 N Kedzie, and volunteers can assist with weeding, trash pickup, watering and planting.
Upcoming dates: Saturday June 27th Saturday July 11th
CARE Program - Chicago Program Highlight
The Chicago Department of Public Health has expanded its CARE program to better serve the needs of residents experiencing a mental health crisis. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 and ask for the CARE team. The CARE team seeks to ensure that individuals experiencing a mental health crisis are assisted by teams of behavioral health professionals, with resources to address their unmet health and social needs. When the CARE team responds to an individual in crisis, they offer de-escalation, mental health assessment, referrals to community services, and transport to community-based destinations as appropriate. The CARE team conducts follow-up at 1, 7, and 30 days with individuals that they connect to resources. The CARE team responds to 911 calls with a mental health component deemed eligible Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm.
Digital Museum Pass - Chicago Program Highlight
If you are a Chicago Public Library cardholder, you have access to request free or discounted passes to over 50 attractions across the state of Illinois!! Login with your library card number and PIN to see available dates. You may also visit your local CPL branch for assistance with making reservations to the different attractions and to get your own FREE library card.
Chicago Minimum Wage Updates
Effective July 1, 2026, the Chicago minimum wage for employers with four or more employees will increase to $17.05 per hour, and the tipped worker minimum wage will increase to $12.96 per hour. For more information, visit the website for the Office of Labor Standards under the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. |
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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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| Chicago Animal Care and Control Adoption Event June 27
Many feline friends are in need of their forever home. The Big Meow is a special event where all fees associated with cat adoption will be waived. Many feline friends are in need of their forever home. When: Saturday, June 27 from 12pm to 4pm Where: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Unity Park Upcoming Events
Yoga in the Park 2636 N Kimball Ave Sundays, starting May 10th through August 30th 10-11am. Celebrate Pride at Unity Park on Sunday, June 28 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM! This family-friendly event will have activities like chalk drawing, a mini parade, kite making and more!
Paradise Garden Logan Square Upcoming Events
Enjoy live music from the acclaimed jazz trio, Michael Jackson’s “Just Friends” on Friday June 26 at 6:30 pm on the corner of W Lyndale and N Drake (2214 N Drake), Bring Your Own Chair/Blanket
On Sunday, June 28, join neighbors for a walk to beat the “Witching Hour”, bring your kids, stroller, and a picnic blanket. Event begins at 4 PM at 2214 N Drake. Pizza courtesy of Festa Pizza and rock painting will be available at the end of the walk.
Logan Square Arts Fest
The Logan Square Arts Festival is back with two stages of music, goods from local vendors, food and beverage vendors, and more. There will be art installations and live demonstrations. Festival entry is free, but there is a suggested donation at entry. Times: Friday, June 26 from 5pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28 from 12pm to 10pm
Forth Studio Upcoming Events
Join Forth Studio at the Logan Square Arts Festival for free yoga + live music! Sunday, June 28 at 12pm. Save your spot at forthstudiochicago.com/schedule
Millenium Park Events
The Millennium Park Summer Music Series returns with a genre-spanning lineup of globally recognized talent, hometown favorites and emerging artists. All music events are at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion, 201 East Randolph, from 6:30pm to 9pm, gates open at 5pm Upcoming Dates: June 29 – Sir Chloe, Venus & the Flytraps, DJ Jill Hopkins
The Millennium Park Summer Film Series transforms Tuesday evenings into a shared cinematic experience under the stars with free screenings on a 40-foot LED screen. Films are at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion, 201 East Randolph, and begin at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 5 p.m. Upcoming Dates: June 30 - Independence Day July 7 - Ratatouille
Chicago Community Loan Fund Event July 1st
Join the CCLF for “Pride In Capital”, a panel and networking event focused on connecting LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+-serving organizations with the capital they need to bring their vision for a more vibrant LGBTQ+ community to life. Representatives from CCLF, Allies for Community Business, and PNC Bank will be available after the panel during the networking portion. Where: 135 N Kedzie Ave (The Hatchery) When: Wednesday, July 1st 2PM to 5PM Register here
Harmony House for Cats Community Event
On the first Tuesday of every month, the shelter is opening its doors to the community from 6pm-8pm! Free entry, family/kid-friendly, and two hours of spending time with adoptable shelter cats Upcoming Event: July 7th Location: 2914 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Avondale Garage Sale July 18
Mark your calendars: the Avondale Garage Sale is happening Saturday, July 18, 2026. It's a multi-household garage sale in southwest Avondale where neighbors open their doors on the same Saturday morning, all on one shared map. If you've got stuff to move, registration is free, takes two minutes, and anyone in Avondale can sign up at garagesale.avondaleneighbors.org. |
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| | 35th Ward Office Phone: 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
Food Resources
On May 1, nearly 120,000 neighbors in Illinois lost their SNAP benefits due to new work requirements and other eligibility changes. This is the largest drop in SNAP participation in our state’s history, and we know local hunger is rising.
No one should have to worry about putting food on the table while navigating these changes. If you or someone you know relies on SNAP, take action to protect your benefits or reconnect to SNAP today. You might qualify to apply for an exemption from the new work requirements. There are also free resources like Job Ready Illinois and Serve Illinois to help you connect to job training, work, and volunteering, if you are not exempt.
Visit SaveOurSNAP.org for resources or contact the Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-843-6154 to talk to someone about your benefits.
35th Ward Food Access Sites
Chicago Hope Inc.
2505 N Kedzie Blvd Regular Program Hours: Monday- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Community Covenant Church
2649 N Francisco Ave Regular Program Hours: Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St Sylvester Parish
2915 W Palmer St Regular Program Hours: Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Life Impacters Foundation
2100 N Kildare Ave
[email protected] Regular Program Hours: Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
July Schedule for Northwest Side Solidarity Network Events - 3000 N Kedzie Ave (All food given on a first-come, first-served basis)
July Community Dinners Date: July 2nd and July 9th Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm Location: 3000 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
July Free Groceries Date: July 2nd Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Location: 3000 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
July Free Car Seat Inspection Date: July 9th Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Details: Bring your child, car, and car seat to the car inspection (appointments required) To make an appointment, call 312-695-9155 or email [email protected]
Location: 3000 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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 City of Chicago is hiring for several positions. You can find these positions at www.cityofchicago.org/jobs.
To find open positions at the Chicago Park District, please visit this link. |
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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.
Beat 1411- The Art Colony 2620 W Fletcher at 6:00pm Beat 2522- Blackhawk Park 2318 N Lavergne at 6:30pm |
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