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September News in the 36th Ward! 🍂

Gilbert Villegas Ward 36 📞 773-745-4636 ✉️ [email protected]
Relevance: 2/10

Summary

The September 2024 36th Ward Newsletter announces new office hours at both Belmont Cragin and West Town and highlights upcoming community events—pet‑care clinics, a Chipotle fundraiser on Sept 21, a Hispanic Heritage Cruise Night on Sept 28, and a student‑loan webinar in October. It reports that Alderman Villegas introduced the Rogue Towing ordinance and that the Sidewalk and Data‑Residency ordinances were passed, while noting recent broadband‑access and homeowner‑assistance events. Residents are encouraged to visit the ward offices, attend the events, and stay informed about the new policies.

September News in the 36th Ward! 🍂
 
Welcome to the 36th Ward Newsletter!

Our newsletter is sent out every month.

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


Thank you to NODE and QUILT for hosting the Broadband Access for Brighter Futures event!

As the Chairman of the Committee on Economics, Capital, and Technology Development, seeing community stakeholders advocating for better internet access for all residents is encouraging. Being connected is a major part of our daily lives and I'm happy to stand with those looking to increase access for all.
 
REMINDER: WE HAVE NEW HOURS

The 36th Ward has new hours at both ward offices in Belmont Cragin and West Town. 

For more information visit: 36thward.org
Alderman Villegas Spoke with WGN on Data Residency in Chicago and How That Can Help Chip Away at the City's Deficit

Our city is facing an almost billion-dollar deficit. We need innovative solutions that will chip away at that and bring us closer to balancing the books. Data residency will generate new revenue for the city, bring vacant properties back onto the tax row, and create job opportunities for our communities. 
Help for Homeowners Event at the 36th Ward Office!

We hosted our first Help for Homeowners event. A Northwest Equity Assurance Program (NWEAP) speaker was present to answer your questions and provide assistance.

We will host more events like this in the future. If you're interested in attending - call our office for more information, follow us on social media, or stay tuned on our monthly newsletter!
36th Ward Newsletter:

September 2024

Dear 36th Ward Residents:

Happy September, we have some exciting events & updates to jumpstart this fall!

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.
 

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)

🐾 Various Dates & Times: Pop-Up Pet Care Clinics for Your Dog

🌯 September 21 at 4pm: Chipotle for a Cause

🏎️ September 28 at 3pm: Cruise Night for Hispanic Heritage Month

👩🏽‍🎓 October 9 at 7pm: Student Loan Assistance Informational Webinar
 

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 1:30. Stop by to ask questions and get connected to resources!

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas & the 36th Ward Team
 
36th Ward Upcoming Events
Various Dates:
Pop-Up Pet Clinics for Your Dog

Chicago Animal Care and Control has several vaccine and microchip events coming up! Bring your dog to the event and get the rabies vaccines, DA2PP vaccines, and microchips taken care of. Available to the first 100 dogs only. 🐾

*Only TWO (2) dogs per household are allowed at each clinic.

For more information visit: Chicago.gov/CACC

[ES] ¡Chicago Animal Care and Control tiene varios eventos sobre vacunas y microchips próximamente! Traiga a su perro al evento y reciba vacunas contra la rabia, vacunas DA2PP y microchips. Disponible sólo para los primeros 100 perros. 🐾

*Solo se permiten DOS (2) perros por hogar en cada clínica.

Para más información visite: Chicago.gov/CACC
Saturday, September 21st:
Chipotle for a Cause

Food for a cause! Join local community org The Give N Receive this Saturday (9/21) in helping fundraise at Chipotle. Stop by anytime from 4-8pm and 25% of your sale will be donated. Help the organizations that help our communities!

More information in the flyer.
 
[ES] ¡Comida por una causa! Únase a la organización comunitaria local The Give N Receive este sábado (9/21) para ayudar a recaudar fondos en Chipotle. Visítenos en cualquier momento de 4 a 8 p. m. y se donará el 25 % de su venta. ¡Ayuda a las organizaciones que ayudan a nuestras comunidades!

Más información en el folleto.
Saturday, September 28th: Cruise Night

JOIN US: For a Cruise Night to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! A family-friendly event in the 36th Ward.
🏎️ Classic cars, mods, and more
🗓️ September 28th, 2024
⏱️ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 6560 W. Fullerton Ave.

[ES] ÚNASE A NOSOTROS: ¡Para un crucero nocturno para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Un evento familiar en el distrito 36.
🏎️ Autos clásicos, modificaciones y más.
🗓️ 28 de septiembre de 2024
⏱️ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 6560 W. Fullerton Ave.

Street Sweeping Schedule 🧹🧹🧹
Check out our map to see which days your street will be cleaned in 2024.


➡️ Look Up Your Address & Schedule HERE: bit.ly/ward36cleanschedule

➡️ Sign up for Street Sweeping Email Alerts Here: www.wethesweeple.com
POLICY UPDATES FROM ALDERMAN VILLEGAS

✍🏽 INTRODUCED: Rogue Towing


Alderman Villegas and the 36th Ward team have championed this issue and we are continuing to push forward to ensure that residents are protected from rogue towers. 

The Rogue Towing Ordinance was officially introduced at City Council on Wednesday, September 18th. This is a huge step in making sure drivers are no longer taken advantage of by rogue towing companies. 

CBS covered the Alderman's ordinance in a recent story, watch it here.

✅ PASSED: Sidewalk Ordinance


Yesterday in City Council, my Sidewalk Ordinance was approved. Effective immediately, any permitted construction, development, or work that results in the removal of 60 percent or more of the sidewalk on a block now has to coordinate with the Chicago Department of transportation (CDOT) on full restoration.

Our pedestrian way needs to be in good condition for all residents. No more fractured sidewalk squares adjacent to recently restored ones.

✅ PASSED: Data Residency Ordinance


Yesterday, the data residency ordinance was approved by City Council. With this approval, the city of Chicago takes a major step forward in incentivizing data center development. This is a huge economic win, a technological win, and a win for our residents!

Data Center development will generate new revenue for the city, bring vacant properties back onto the tax roll, and sets Chicago up to capitalize on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

The Chicago Suntimes Editorial Board recently wrote about the Alderman's Data Residency Ordinance, read it here.
ONGOING 36TH WARD PROGRAMS
Every week, join us for the 36th Ward Vet Connect! 🇺🇸 ⭐ 

My office has resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families. Staff from the VA and VACCC are there to assist you 🦅 🪖 
No appointment needed!

WHEN: Every Tuesday 10am-2pm & First Thursday of Every Month 5-8pm
WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office - 6560 W Fullerton Ave #C118
RESOURCES
Protect Yourself from Rogue Towing!

Read the tips below to stay safe and retrieve your vehicle.

REMEMBER:
- Never accept a tow from a tow truck you did not call.
- Read all forms carefully before you sign.
- Call 911 if a tow truck driver is harassing you
- READ MORE BELOW!
KEEPING OUR WARD CLEAN
🚨 Stop by the 36th Ward Office to get a "Pick Up After Your Pet" Sign! With the warm weather starting up again, it's important to remind our neighbors to clean up after their pets. Let's keep our streets clean together! 🐕‍🦺 

➡️ Residents, please REMOVE any and all materials that you are using in the street to save yourself a parking spot. If things are seen on the parkway, they will be moved out of the street. If they are placed there again, the Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation will remove these materials.

🗑♻️ As always, please REPORT any excess trash you see on the streets. Put in a request to 311.chicago.gov & email a picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the address and a description of the issue in the email. You can also call our office at 312-744-4324.
 


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:
11th, 12th, and 25th Districts
11th District Schedule:
12th District Schedule:
25th District Schedule:
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