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36th Ward Newsletter for February 2026

Gilbert Villegas Ward 36 📞 773-745-4636 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

In the 36th Ward, Alderman Gilbert Villegas highlighted policy actions and related hearings, including a call for a City Council Housing and Real Estate Committee hearing on Chicago Housing Authority compliance with federal disability laws, and directing CDOT to assess asset-management software to reduce infrastructure repair backlogs. He also introduced/advanced ordinances requiring the Comptroller to confirm city debt owed by employees of certain sister agencies and formed budget oversight working groups to ensure the December 2025 city budget is implemented as intended. Other items were mainly ward service and office hour information, plus upcoming 36th Ward events such as a Ward Pop Up Night on February 24 and Vet Connect sessions on March 3 and March 17.

36th Ward Newsletter for February 2026
36th Ward Newsletter:

February 2026

Dear Neighbors, 

I hope your 2026 is off to a great start!

This week we celebrated the Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Mardi Gras, and Ash Wednesday, and I’m sure there are other celebrations I’m forgetting.

However you may be celebrating, I wish you, your family, and friends well. 

May we continue to celebrate and appreciate the diverse melting pot that is the City of Chicago. 

The 36th Ward offices are here for anything you need. 

Give us a call, send us an email, or reach out on social media - we’re here to serve you. 

Sincerely,

Alderman Gilbert Villegas 36th Ward


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:

📣 February 24 at 5:00 PM: Ward Pop Up Night, 2246 W Chicago Ave.

📚 March 3 & 17 at 12:00 PM: Vet Connect

🏡 March 27 time TBD: 36th Ward Easter Event Office
 

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
POLICY UPDATES FROM ALDERMAN VILLEGAS

✍🏽 Budget Accountability Coalition


Formed several working groups to ensure that the Mayor follows through with the city budget that was passed in December 2025. There are concerns that the administration may "slow walk" some aspects of the budget; this group will make sure it is being appropriated as intended. 

➡️ Read more about it here


🏠 Call for Hearing to Examine Chicago Housing Authority's Compliance with Federal Disability Laws


Calling for the Committee on Housing and Real Estate to hold a public hearing to review whether the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is fully complying with federal disability laws.

This hearing would examine how CHA handles requests for reasonable accommodations, the status of its pending voluntary compliance agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and what corrective actions, if any, have been taken to address identified issues.

➡️ Read recent news regarding CHA issue

🚦 Commissioner of Transportation Directed to Identify Information Technology Companies to Provide Asset Management Software for City of Chicago

Directed the Chicago Department of Transportation, in coordination with the City’s Chief Information Officer, to explore new software that would help the City better manage infrastructure like sidewalks and other public assets.

The goal is to reduce repair backlogs, better manage risk, and prioritize capital improvement funding. Within six months, CDOT will report back on whether moving forward with this technology is feasible, with the option to pilot the software if funding is available.

➡️ Read the full ordinance here

🔢 Require Comptroller to Confirm Amount of Debt Due by Employees of Certain Sister Agencies

Introduced an ordinance to address debt collection of city departments and sister agencies. Public servants are stewards of the community, trusted with providing services to constituents citywide. It is crucial to ensure they are in good standing regarding debt owed to the city. This uncollected debt represents a staggering $23.5 million - that has to change.

➡️ Read recent news regarding this issue here
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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