Upcoming Ward Nights
Our next ward night will be on Monday, June 29, 2026. We schedule Ward Night visits by appointment to ensure ample time for residents to discuss community concerns and opportunities with the alderman. To schedule an appointment to meet with the Alderman during Ward Night, please email us at ward35@cityofchicago.org or call us at (773)-985-3510 during our hours of operation (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday).
Irving Park Department of Water Management Project 7578 Updates
This week, the Department of Water Management continued the coordinated installation of the new water main and sewer main on N St Louis Avenue between Grace and Waveland. This work is ongoing and will continue next week. Please note that no construction activities are scheduled on June 19th, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Please see below further details regarding work that will be performed in the upcoming week:
Sewer/Water Schedule - June 15th, 2026 - June 19th, 2026
The Department of Water Management will continue coordinating the sewer and water main installation on St Louis avenue between Grace and Waveland. No scheduled water main shutdowns are anticipated in the following week, except for temporary water service outages affecting homes on the east side. Residents will be notified prior to any temporary service interruption.
Road Closures / Traffic Control:
During working hours, no residential parking/through traffic will be allowed on N. St. Louis Ave between N. Elston Ave and W. Addison St (No Parking Signs have been posted). Additionally, during working hours, no residential parking/through traffic will be allowed on W. Waveland Ave between N. Drake Ave and N. Bernard St (No Parking Signs have been posted). Parking will be accessible on the weekends and after working hours where signs are posted.
3600 N Sacramento Upcoming Department of Water Management Work
The Department of Water Management has announced planned work on the 3600 block of North Sacramento to replace the existing water main and replace lead service lines for qualifying properties. This work is anticipated to start in late June or early July. If you are interested in signing up for project updates once construction begins, you can sign up here. Please reach out to the 35th Ward Office with any questions!
California Avenue Arterial Resurfacing Project
The Chicago Department of Transportation has notified the 35th Ward Office of an upcoming infrastructure upgrade. CDOT will be resurfacing California Avenue, from Byron Street to Montrose Avenue, a portion of which lies in the 35th Ward. Work is tentatively scheduled to commence in July of 2026. This start date has been delayed due to some utility conflicts.
The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement as needed for ADA and drainage compliance, pavement patching, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed September 30, 2026.
Fullerton Avenue Arterial Resurfacing
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will soon begin work on a Fullerton Road Arterial Resurfacing Project, between Kimball Avenue and Lockwood Avenue. Alderman Anthony Quezada was proud to have secured some of the funding for this resurfacing project when he was our 8th District Cook County Commissioner, and is elated to see this work commence.
This project will include the resurfacing of the roadway, installation of curb extensions at some intersections, and renewed traffic lane striping. During construction, parking restrictions will be posted for milling and paving operations on the street, and when sidewalk and curb work is actively being performed.
The project is in its final design stages and utility coordination. CDOT anticipates that milling operations on the roadway could commence as early as June 22nd. Once milling operations have been completed, the contractor will begin concrete work on areas that have planned improvements. Please reach out to the 35th Ward Office with any questions!
The Alley Chicago Block Party Sunday June 14
The Alley will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in business with a FREE block party this upcoming Sunday, June 14 from 11am to 8pm on the 2600 block of West Fletcher Ave. Check out the Chicago Sun-Times article featuring owner Mark Thomas and the history of the Alley. Congratulations!
Filming Notice
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Open Range will be photographing in the neighborhood.
In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in the area will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times:
Sunday, June 14 from 10 AM to 9 PM
North side of W Palmer Square from N Albany Ave to N Humboldt Blvd
South side of W Palmer Square from N Whipple St to N Humboldt Blvd
If you have any questions, concerns, or special needs, PLEASE CONTACT:
Location Manager Jennie Frake at (847) 826-5825
