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28th Ward Weekender: See What's Happening In & Around The Ward

Jason Ervin Ward 28 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s 28th Ward weekender focuses on back-to-school community events (Aug. 21–22) including a Chicago Back to School Bash at Union Park, multiple health fairs and giveaways, and several neighborhood activities in Garfield Park and West Side locations. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development, housing/transit/street policy changes, budget decisions, or long-term transit/service funding.

Email from Jason C Ervin

 Standing Tall For The 28th Ward ------------------------ August 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson
CHICAGO BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Saturday, August 22nd || 10:30AM - 1:30PM

@ Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.


** FREE Food Trucks ** FREE Backpack Distribution ** 
** Vaccination Stations ** Sports Physicals ** And More! **



Click Here To Register Now!


Garfield Park Neighborhood Market

GARFIELD PARK GARDEN NETWORK TOUR

Saturday, August 22 || 9AM-2PM

@ Tour Begins at Gold Dome, 100 S. Central Park

We Care

TEEN TAKEAWAY

Saturday, August 22 || 4PM - 8PM

@ Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park


** Refreshments ** Live Music **

** Games & Activities ** Self-Care **



Chicago Park District

48th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC


Saturday, August 22 || 11AM - 8PM

@ Moore Park, 5085 W. Adams


UChicago Medicine
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR

Every Saturday, August 22 || 10AM - 4PM

@ Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.


** FREE EVENT **



Unity MB Church

CLOTHES & BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY!
Saturday, August 22 || 12PM - 2PM

@ 2930 W. Flournoy


** ALL SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ARE WELCOME **


Breakthrough Ministries

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT & FOOD GIVEAWAY

Friday, August 21 || 1PM - 4PM

@ 420 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60624


11th District Police, Saint Michael MBC, Westside Rising

BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY SKATE & COMMUNITY DAY

Saturday, August 22 || 2PM - 4PM

@ 4008 W. Madison Street


** Fun Skating ** School Supplies ** Community Resources **

** Music & Fun ** Giveaways & More! ** FREE ADMISSION **