Dear Neighbor,

On Monday, June 1st, my office hosted our third annual Progress Pride Flag Raising event in Logan Square in celebration of the start of Pride Month. We are grateful to lifelong Logan Square resident and LGBTQIA+ rights leader, Robert Castillo, who first proposed the idea for this event to former Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. 

This year, we were joined by over fifty community members, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioners Jessica Vasquez and Tara Stamps, Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez, and Antonio King, who serves as the first-ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs in the Office of the Mayor. We were also graced by a drag performance by Logan Square’s very own, Dulce Divine! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Happy Pride Month!

On Wednesday, Ulises Hernandez and Lucero Cardona Fuentes were awarded scholarships from the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF). Congratulations to our 35th Ward recipients! We wish them the best of luck in their academic journeys. Each year, the CLCF selects deserving young people of good character and high academic achievement to receive financial assistance. Over the past 9 years, 280 scholarships have been awarded, totalling over $1,500,000. 

I want to provide an important update regarding the upcoming construction this month of a long-anticipated pedestrian plaza in Logan Square at the city-owned lot at 2550 N. Milwaukee Avenue. This new plaza follows our recent pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood through the Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Project, which has added nearly an acre of new, accessible public space.

For more than a year, my office has been working to help our unhoused neighbors at this location in advance of the project's start. We have worked alongside the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and local community organizations to conduct weekly outreach and connect people with available resources.

CDOT notified my office in early May that the site must be secured by Friday, June 12, to begin construction. My office, DFSS, and local organizations have increased outreach to connect our unhoused neighbors with available shelter options (low-barrier, non-congregate, and congregate) and relocation assistance. We respect that while some individuals may choose to enter shelter, others may pursue different options.

In the 35th Ward, we do not treat homelessness as a crime or as a nuisance. We know that homelessness is a public health crisis that requires compassion, wraparound services, and a housing-first approach. Our goal is to help our neighbors relocate to safe living situations while ensuring the plaza construction project can proceed. We are committed to treating every person with dignity, respecting their self-determination, protecting their personal property, and connecting people to every available resource.

If you are interested in helping, you can support the Logan Square Mutual Aid group’s efforts to raise funds and secure resources for our neighbors. Include the message “encampment” with your donation.

Sincerely,

Anthony J. Quezada

Alderman, 35th Ward

Community Resources:

• Food Bank Locator and SNAP Updates

• Utility Billing and Relief

• Immigration Resources | Family Support Hotline 855-435-7693

• Parking Ticket Relief

• Tenants Rights Resources

Ward Updates

Upcoming Ward Nights

Our next ward nights will be on Monday, June 15 and 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 Updates

This week, The Department of Water Management continued their coordinated installation of the new water and sewer mains on N St Louis avenue between W Grace and W Waveland. This work is anticipated to continue into next week. 

Please see below for the anticipated work scheduled for the upcoming week. 

Sewer/Water Schedule for  June 8th - June 12, 2026

DWM will continue installing a new 36” RCP Sewer Main and Water Main on N. St. Louis Ave between W. Grace St and W. Waveland Ave, and a new manhole structure between Grace and Waveland on St Louis. There are no scheduled water main shutdowns 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. Waveland Ave “No Parking” Signs have been posted.

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!

Upcoming Paseo Prairie Garden Work Days

The Friends of Paseo Prairie Garden will be hosting upcoming volunteer work days. Each work day will be held from 10am-11:30am at Paseo Prairie Community Garden, located at 2614 N Kedzie, and volunteers can assist with weeding, trash pickup, watering and planting.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday June 6th

Sunday June 14th

Saturday June 20th

Divvy for All - Chicago Program Highlight

The Chicago Department of Transportation has partnered with Divvy to provide accessible memberships for qualifying City residents 16 years of age or older. Divvy for Everyone provides a $5 annual membership, the option to pay with cash, and an option to keep the membership through a LISC-supported credit-building program. In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must show proof of annual household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (family of 4 is $96,450). To apply and find more information, you can register here Divvy for Everyone or email divvyoutreach@lyft.com to schedule an appointment with the Divvy outreach team.

Policy and Zoning Updates

Support for Zoning Map Amendment Request for 3458 W Belmont

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the 35th Ward Office held a community meeting at the Avondale Park Club Room to gather feedback on a zoning map amendment request for 3458 W Belmont Ave. The applicant is seeking to rezone this vacant lot from the existing C1-1 District to a B2-2 District, in order to build a new 3-story (with basement) residential building with 3 dwelling units and 3 parking spaces to be located within a garage.

At the meeting, applicants presented their proposal and residents had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. In line with our Community-Driven Zoning and Development process, the 35th Ward Office accepted feedback for two weeks following the meeting. The majority of the feedback received was in support of the proposal, so Ald. Quezada has advised the applicant that they have his support to file their Zoning Map Amendment application.

Summer Youth Opportunities

Chicago Youth Works

Chicago Youth Works is a centralized hub for youth summer and year-round job and program opportunities. It also has more information for employers who are interested in participating in the program by hosting youth at their workplaces. You can find more information on their website.

Upcoming Community Events

Unity Park Upcoming Events

Yoga in the Park 2636 N Kimball Ave Sundays, starting May 10th through August 30th 10-11am.

Kosciuszko Park Upcoming Events

Free Outdoor Movie in The Park : Zootopia 2

Saturday June 13 (8:00pm-10:00pm)

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde must go undercover in Marsh Market to crack the case when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile. Rated PG. Runtime 1:48 minutes. 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

FB Event Link https://www.facebook.com/share/1D95aWYrvn/

Constituent Resources

35th Ward Office Phone: 773-985-3510

35th Ward Office Email: ward35@cityofchicago.org

DSS recycling and garbage schedule:  chicagorecycles.org

Parking Zone Lookup:   http://smartchicago.github.io/zone-parking/  

Snow Plow Tracker: https://plow-tracker-chicago.hub.arcgis.com/

Street Sweeping Schedule: 2026 Street Cleaning Schedule

Street Sweeper Tracker: www.cityofchicago.org/sweepertracker

Street Sweeper “We The Sweeple” App: https://www.wethesweeple.com/Elected Official Lookup: https://chicagoelections.com/en/your-voter-information.html

Backyard service rodent abatement: (312) 746-5230

35th Ward Staff

Scott Jaburek - Chief of Staff

Alberto Cuevas - Ward Superintendent

Sara Rodriguez - Neighborhood Services Director

Chas Sirridge - Policy Director

Juan Cardenas - Neighborhood Services Advocate

Food Resources

On May 1, nearly 120,000 neighbors in Illinois lost their SNAP benefits due to new work requirements and other eligibility changes. This is the largest drop in SNAP participation in our state’s history, and we know local hunger is rising.

No one should have to worry about putting food on the table while navigating these changes. If you or someone you know relies on SNAP, take action to protect your benefits or reconnect to SNAP today. You might qualify to apply for an exemption from the new work requirements. There are also free resources like Job Ready Illinois and Serve Illinois to help you connect to job training, work, and volunteering, if you are not exempt.

Visit SaveOurSNAP.org for resources or contact the Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-843-6154 to talk to someone about your benefits."

35^th Ward Food Access Sites

Chicago Hope Inc.

2505 N Kedzie Blvd

Regular Program Hours:

Monday- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New Community Covenant Church
2649 N Francisco Ave  

Regular Program Hours:

Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

St Sylvester Parish

2915 W Palmer St

Regular Program Hours:

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Life Impacters Foundation
2100 N Kildare Ave  

lifeimpactersfoundation@gmail.com

Regular Program Hours:

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

May Schedule for Northwest Side Solidarity Network Events - 3000 N Kedzie Ave

June Community Dinners  

Date: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25  

Time: 12- 1:30 pm

Location: 3000 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Community Food Pantry

Date: June 17^th

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Location: St Nicolai United Church-Christ at 3000 N Kedzie Ave

Employment Opportunities

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring! Check out open positions here.

People’s Gas is also hiring! You can find open positions in the region on their website.

The City of Chicago is hiring for several positions. You can find these positions at www.cityofchicago.org/jobs.

To find open positions at the Chicago Park District, please visit this link.

Public Safety (CAPS) Meetings

CAPS meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet with the Community Engagement officers of their local police districts to discuss public safety concerns in their neighborhoods. The 35th ward includes portions of the 14th, 17th, and 25th districts of the Chicago Police Department. Visit the CPD website to find your beat.

Beat 1413, Wednesday June 10th at 6pm at 3418 W Armitage

Beat 1733/1732, Wednesday June 10th at 6:45pm at Athletic Field Park 3546 W Addison Street