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3rd Ward E-News for 2/26/26

Pat Dowell Ward 3 📞 773-373-9273 ✉️ ward03@cityofchicago.org
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Summary

The Third Ward Aldermanic Office announces the 2026 Soldier Field event calendar, noting that Bears games are not yet scheduled and many events are pending. Early voting for the ward begins March 2 and runs through March 17, with multiple sites listed. The office also promotes free tax‑preparation assistance and reminds residents to follow parking restrictions.

Email from Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward

In This Issue

  • Initial 2026 Soldier Field Event Calendar
  • Ward-Based Early Voting Begins 3/2
  • Free Tax Prep Assistance
  • Make the Right Call 911 vs. 311

The 3rd Ward is providing the list of Soldier Field events below as a courtesy to residents and visitors and does not assume liability for the accuracy of the listed events. At this time, the 2026 Soldier Field Events Calendar DOES NOT include Chicago Bears games as their 2026-2027 schedule has not yet been released. In addition, numerous events are marked "pending" and will be updated when confirmed by Soldier Field. All Soldier Field events are subject to change, including cancellation or the scheduling of additional events. It is your responsibility to adhere to the parking restrictions in place.

Ward-Based Early Voting Begins 3/2


Ward-based early voting begins on Monday, March 2nd and will continue through Tuesday, March 17th. The closest Early Voting sites for 3rd Ward residents are located at:


  • Dawson Technical Institute (3901 S. State St.)
  • King Center (4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.)
  • McGuane Park (2901 S. Poplar Ave.)
  • Bessie Coleman Library (731 E. 63rd St.)
  • UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted St.)


Early voting at the downtown Supersite (137 S. State St.) and on the sixth floor at the Chicago Board of Elections offices (69 W. Washington) is already underway. All 50 Ward Early Voting sites and the Board Supersite will be open as vote centers on Election Day. For more information about voting, including potential changes to your Election Day polling location or to request a vote by mail packet, please visit www.chicagoelections.gov.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward | 5046 South State Street | Chicago, IL 60609 US
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