32nd Ward Newsletter June 12, 2026

32nd Ward Newsletter June 18, 2026

Dear John,


Our office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Click here to see events going on in the city for this holiday. There will also be no black or blue cart collection on Friday. Residents should ensure all carts are accessible throughout the week, not solely on their regular day of collection.

If you live in the 18th Police District, they are having an auto safety event this Saturday where you can get a club for your steering wheel. See below for more information. If you have a Honda model vehicle, we strongly encourage you to get a club to prevent thieves from going after your vehicle for airbags. While the Chicago Police are trying to rein in the airbag thieves hitting the City (stealing Honda airbags is happening nationwide) we have also passed legislation that would target resellers of airbags and purchasers like auto body shops when they buy airbags without being able to show proof of a legitimate purchase with potential fines between $2,000 to $4,000. Similar to catalytic converter legislation, we are trying to prevent illegal sales by inspecting locations that may have stolen airbags in their possession. The 14th and 19th District CAPS offices have handed out hundreds of clubs, so check with your police district CAPS office to see if they have any left and avoid a possible break-in of your Honda.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Alderman Scott Waguespack

June CAPS Meeting



14th Police District

1434- June 24, 6pm

Bucktown/Wicker Park Library

1701 N. Milwaukee

[email protected]

14th District Twitter

14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261



19th Police District-

1931- June 23, 6:30pm

Lathrop Advancement Center

2820 N. Leavitt

1932- June 25, 6:30pm

Lincoln Belmont Library

1150 W. Fullerton

[email protected]

19th District Twitter

19th District CAPS- 312-744-0064

2026 Street Cleaning Schedule

Street cleaning season is in full swing. Sweepers will do more than one pass on the block in their initial cleaning but will not come back to clean sections outside of their officially scheduled day.

Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 14, 15, and 16 (parts of Bucktown). Click on the map above to see your section's schedule.

Please be on the lookout for signs and make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second; please watch for signs).

Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property to keep the sewers flowing well. Any landscaping debris should be bagged and put in the alley by your trash cans. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Piles of leaves and heavy garbage also clog the sweepers and will cause significant delays. Other large objects like branches will also damage the sweepers, so please remove them from curbs.

Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool. 

Elected School Board and the Candidates for

November 2026 Election

We are attaching a few links here for the candidates and background on the upcoming Chicago School Board elections that you should vote on this November 3rd. The board members determine what shows up on our tax bills for the education system in Chicago and we encourage you to review the candidates in your area and learn more about the impact they will have on you- whether you are a CPS parent or not. The November election will also include candidates for Chicago police districts. 

Map- CPS Map - Find Your CPS Board Member Representative

Map - to find your district representative- use the map to find your candidates. The ward boundaries are not the same as these school board districts. Via Chalkbeat

Map from RPubs

• Here are the 51 people who filed to run for Chicago Board of Education
• 51 candidates are running for Chicago’s first fully elected school board (for 21 seats)
• Candidates line up for Chicago Board of Education as petitioning filing period opens

What is the Elected School Board? 

The Board Members (both the elected and the appointed Members) and the appointed Board President will all serve for two-year terms which begin January 15, 2025. 

Candidates submitted at least 1000 signatures similar to what Aldermen have to do in the autumn for the February municipal election. More information about the process can be found on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website. Successful legal challenges to petitions could mean some candidates may not make it on the ballot. 

Responsibilities of School Board Members

CPS has a budget of more than $9 billion, which is used to serve over 325,000 students across 634 schools. Governing this organization is a tremendous responsibility for the Board Members selected to lead. Board Members fulfill a number of specific key responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Hiring and evaluating the CEO
• Establishing the direction, goals, and priorities for the district
• Approving district policies
• Approving purchasing decisions, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements
• Approving the district budget and capital improvement plan
• Approving the school year calendar
• Approving school continuous improvement plans, school actions, and school charters and contracts
• Approving the dismissal of probationary appointed teachers, contract principals and tenured teachers, and non-probationary educational support personnel 

Water Main Project

Greenview, Fullerton to Altgeld

Update 6/18/26

Tentative schedule for the week of June 22 (All field activities are weather dependent) -

• The new 8” ductile iron water main installation has been completed on Greenview from Altgeld to Fullerton.

• All PDs (Private Drains) on the east side of Greenview have been completed and replaced in accordance with IEPA requirements.

• Approximately 99% of the overall piping work has been completed.

• The Fire Hydrant at 2415 was installed.

• The two-day chlorination process for the new 8” water main was performed from 6/17/26 through 6/18/26.

• The tree at 2415 N Greenview needs to be removed to facilitate the water main transfer. The alley entrance will be closed when the tree removal team arrives.

• Depending on chlorination’s results, crews will start service transfers to the new water main.

In addition to contacting our office with questions, residents can look for a Water Department supervisor on the street wearing a white hard hat to have questions answered immediately. 

Northside AARP Discussion on the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

After all the July 4th celebrations and looks at our history, join us as we view a

serious, but irreverent, look (ala Monty Python-style) at what Alexis de Tocqueville learned about our experiment in democracy, as he found it in 1831. It will make you think about our democracy from a different, and special perspective.

Location: THIRD SPACE at Lakeview Presbyterian Church-716 W. ADDISON Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm

FREE Program and All are Welcome

RSVP to [email protected]

Volunteer for Burger Fest in 
Roscoe Village

Volunteers play the very important role of running the beverage tents at our street festivals! Volunteering at Burger Fest (July 17-19) is a great opportunity to help the community and have a fun time! After your shift, you will receive a free drink ticket and free t-shirt. Volunteers must be 21+. Click here to sign up.

The NE Levy Center Village Next Meeting:

Wednesday, June 24th from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Anna Valencia, City Clerk of Chicago, is the guest speaker!

Agenda:

1) Guest speaker

2) Community updates

3) NE Levy Center updates

The NE Levy Center Village, a collaborative volunteer network that aims to increase the accessibility of resources for older adults in Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, and the greater NE area, will be holding their next meeting (via Zoom) on Wednesday, June 24th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Anna Valencia, City Clerk of Chicago, will be the guest speaker, presenting on the Office of the City Clerk and its functions, innovative ways it is bringing services directly to residents, and its governmental modernization efforts. Additional updates from community members and organizations will be shared. To register for the meeting (and obtain a Zoom link), please email Sean Dolan at [email protected].

Network Night at

Bitter Pops

Tue. June 23, 5:30 - 7:00pm

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy light refreshments, engaging conversations, and the chance to meet fellow members from a wide range of industries—all in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Network Nights is your place to connect, exchange ideas, and grow your business together.

Register here!

ComEd Bill Payment Assistance is Available!

Additional City Resources for You & Your Family


These services are provided free of charge to all Chicagoans.



Family & Maternal Health

CDPH WIC Clinics

Pregnant Or Recently Had A Baby?

Healthy Children, Let’s Prevent Lead Poisoning

Preventive Care & Clinics

Need a Vaccine? Immunization Clinics

Free Prostate or Breast Cancer Screening During Birthday Month

Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health Clinics

Healing Arts Chicago

Environmental & Lifestyle Health

Check Air Quality Near You

Quit Smoking

Immigrant Rights

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

Protecting Chicago (English)

Community & Other Services

More Services: chicago.gov/health

See a Problem on Your Block? Call 311.

311 is Chicago’s non-emergency service line. It connects you to City services for issues that affect your block, your home, or your health.

By Phone: Dial 3-1-1 from any phone in Chicago.

Online: Visit the official 311 portal

City News

• Chicago alders approve Greyhound station purchase and airbag penalty ordinances
• Chicago City Council Approves Plan to Purchase Greyhound Bus Station in West Loop for $19 Million
• Free New York Times Subscriptions Now Available to All Chicagoans Through City’s Public Libraries
• New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1, Bringing Changes to E-bikes, Schools, and Driver Rules
• Crackdown on Airbag Resellers Passes Council as Thefts Surge
• Chicago’s Newest Plover Chicks Need Names. Here’s How to Enter the Contest
• 28 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend: Pride Fest, Juneteenth and Obama Center Open House

Alderman Scott Waguespack

2657 North Clybourn

Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 248-1330

[email protected]