☃️ ¡Feliz Navidad desde el Distrito 26!🎄

Estimados vecinos,

Quiero extender mi más sincero agradecimiento por todo su apoyo durante mis primeros siete meses en el cargo. Cada correo electrónico, llamada telefónica, 311 solicitud, gota-en, y charlar mientras camina el barrio ayuda a influir en las prioridades y objetivos de mi oficina. Sepan que estamos trabajando duro para desarrollar sistemas de apoyo que realmente permitan a nuestros electores sentirse dueños y orgullosos de nuestro barrio.

Becky, Royal y yo les deseamos unas felices fiestas y un fructífero año nuevo.

Su Concejal del Distrito 26,

Jessie Fuentes

26th Ward Snow Shoveling Program

‘Tis the season for giving! I’m excited to announce that we are beginning to recruit for our Snow Shoveling Program. We will pair seniors and neighbors with disabilities with volunteers who will help keep our Ward safe and walkable by shoveling snow.

I invite you to let us know if you are in need of help OR are someone who is willing to volunteer. Our office will reach out to match volunteers with an individual in their area who is in need of support. Complete the Google Form here: bit.ly/snowprogram26.

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Three Kings Day Gift Giveaways

Join the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and my office for an Annual Three Kings Day Winterfest, a vibrant street festival that draws families and friends together for a day of cultural enrichment and joy, on January 6th from 12pm to 2pm at 2625 W Division.

This festive event includes a toy giveaway, an opportunity for children to take pictures with the revered Three Kings, delightful Puerto Rican holiday treats, cultural Parranda music, a Three Kings Day street display, and much more.

Three Kings Day at La Sandwichera

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Chicago's Tree Recycling Program runs from January 6th to the 20th. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal park hours at the Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1301 N Humboldt Dr.

Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted. Garlands and wreaths are not accepted. Because the trees are turned into mulch, all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and stands must be removed. Plastic bags used for transport also need to be removed before putting trees into the stalls. Click here to find a drop-off site near you.

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Community Safety Town Hall Shout Outs!

Last Monday, Principal Belville and McAuliffe Elementary hosted our 26th Ward Community Safety Town Hall. Shout out to the students and staff who stuck around to help us set up! Alongside Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood, we were able to present updated crime date and the People’s Plan for Public Safety to 40 constituents.

Thank you to our community organizations that tabled and shared more about the work they do, including District Councilor Alees Edwards, Avondale Restorative Justice Court, ComEd, ALSO, BUILD, PRCC, Rincón Family Services, City Colleges of Chicago, Family Focus, Center for Changing Lives, and the 12th District CAPS office.

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Connect with the 26th Ward Office

Ward Hours

The 26th Ward Office will be closed for the holidays between December 25th, 2023 to January 1st, 2024. Normal operations will resume on January 2nd from 10am-5pm. Contact us with pressing concerns at info@the26thward.org.

The 26th ward office is located at 2511 W Division St. The office's regular hours of operation are as follows:

Monday 1 pm - 7 pm*
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm.

*Ward Night: Monday's 5 pm - 7 pm

Ward Nights

Ward nights are an opportunity to meet with Alderperson Fuentes to talk to her about local or city issues and they take place every Monday from 5pm - 7pm. Ward night meetings are by appointment only and on a first come, first served basis.

If you would like to meet with Alderperson Fuentes during ward night, please call or email the ward office at 773-395-0143 or info@the26thward.org.

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Winter Supplies Needed for Asylum Seekers

Donations of winter clothing and supplies for asylum seekers can be dropped off at our office (2511 W Division St) or any of the other drop off locations listed on the flyer above. Winter coats, blankets, winter gear and sleeping bags are especially in need.

Click here to purchase donation items.

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"Shared Cost" Sidewalk Program Opening Soon

The "Shared Cost" Sidewalk Program will open for applications on Monday, January 8th from 6am to 10pm. This program costs property owners well below what a private contractor would charge. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may qualify to receive a 50% discount. The scope of the program is limited to sidewalk within the public right-of-way. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is based on availability of funds.

Applications will only be accepted through the City's 311 system by calling 311, through the City's service request website https://311.chicago.gov, or through the free CHI311 mobile apps on iOS Apple and Android.