32nd Ward Newsletter July 11, 2025 | | |
Dear Scott,
The Bucktown Garden and Roscoe Village Garden walks are this weekend. Join your neighbors for some family fun during the two community events. Next week, Sheffield Garden Walk kicks off their 54th Annual Garden Walk!
As many of you have heard, there is finally some positive movement on the old Lincoln Yards site, with JDL Development taking over the portion of the site north of Cortland. You can hear a little bit of the vision from JDL as they partner with Kayne Anderson to reenvision the site and move forward with a project that will work. As we get more detailed information from the development team, we will be having community meetings to share concepts and take feedback. I would point out that throughout the time Sterling Bay has had the site, we had encouraged them to move forward with their existing entitlements to develop, providing feedback from the surrounding businesses and community but without any barriers from our office. In fact, we consistently shared and provided business opportunities on the Lincoln Yards site that were not accepted, including the possibility of the new Chicago Fire stadium that eventually landed at the 78.
Regardless, as I stated this week, I am pleased to finally see progress on the site with JDL and Kayne Anderson taking on the development with a new vision that will work. We will be working closely with the surrounding communities and city officials to revitalize the area with new housing and development that will help grow our local economy. I believe JDL is committed to a new way forward for this site that takes community input seriously and is actually capable of delivering a plan that is successful for our neighborhoods and the city as a whole.
The Chicago Police Department has issued a notice as they search for a man who assaulted two women in Roscoe Village this week. See the notice below. Thanks to Roscoe Village Neighbors for assisting with camera footage showing the offender. Police officers were canvassing this week looking for more video footage and trying to track down the offender. If you have additional information, the department is asking for you to share it with them, and reference RD#JJ322675. Thank you for your assistance.
Finally, the Park District has rolled out their full list of Movies in the Park and you can find all movies and locations here for more family fun this summer.
Have a nice weekend,
Alderman Scott Waguespack
| | 2025 Street Cleaning Calendar | | |
Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 19, 20, and 1 (Bucktown and Roscoe Village). Click on the map above to see your section's schedule.
Please be on the lookout for signs and make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second; please watch for signs). Sweepers will do more than one pass on the block in their initial cleaning but will not come back to clean sections outside of their officially scheduled day.
Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property to keep the sewers flowing well. Any landscaping debris should be bagged and put in the alley by your trash cans. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Piles of leaves and heavy garbage also clog the sweepers and will cause significant delays. Other large objects like branches and metal will also damage the sweepers, so please remove them from curbs.
Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.
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July CAPS Meetings
14th Police District
1432- July 23, 6pm
Holstein Park
2200 N. Oakley
1434- July 30, 6pm
Bucktown Wicker Park Library
1701 N. Milwaukee
caps.014district@chicagopolice.org
14th District Twitter
14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261
19th Police District-
1921- July 16, 6:30pm
Police Auditorium
2452 W. Belmont
1931- July 23, 6:30pm
Boys and Girls Club
2915 N. Leavitt
caps.019district@chicagopolice.org
19th District Twitter
19th District CAPS- 312-744-0064
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Current ramp closures:
- Outbound Kennedy to Augusta Boulevard/Milwaukee Avenue, anticipated to reopen mid-October.
- North Avenue to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen early September.
- Outbound Kennedy to Armitage Avenue, anticipated to reopen early September.
- Fullerton Avenue to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen mid-August.
- Outbound Kennedy to Kimball Avenue, anticipated to reopen mid-August.
- Keeler Avenue to outbound Kennedy, anticipated to reopen early September.
- Outbound Kennedy to Kostner Avenue, anticipated to reopen early September.
For more information, click here. The website features project details, maps, photos and fact sheets. The public can email questions to DOT.KennedyRehab@illinois.gov.
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Help Shape Chicago’s 2026 Budget
If you haven’t already, we invite you to complete the 2026 Budget Engagement Survey. Your feedback is vital in shaping the City’s priorities and ensuring our budget reflects the needs and values of all our communities.
Take the survey today!
| | Roscoe Village Garden Walk | | |
Bucktown Garden Walk July 12-13
Explore the urban oases of Bucktown at the annual Bucktown Garden Walk! This self-guided tour showcases the diverse and beautiful private gardens and green spaces throughout our vibrant neighborhood. Discover hidden gems, admire creative landscaping, and experience the unique charm of Bucktown. The Garden Walk is a key fundraiser for the Bucktown Community Organization (BCO), supporting our local parks, schools, and green spaces.
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Last Week to Bring Books
This is the LAST week of the Children's Book Drive! You can bring books until Friday, July 18th. Our office WILL NOT accept any books after Friday, July 18th.
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Events in 32nd Ward parks (click flyer above for more info)-
The Park District asks that all moviegoers clean up after their time at movies. Please do not leave litter, especially glass bottles after events.
Churchill Park (1825 N. Damen)
July 12- Movies in the Park- The Sandlot
August 18- Movies in the Park- Wicked
Park 567 (1801 N. Milwaukee)
July 23- Yves Francois Rocambu Jazz
Walsh Park (1722 N. Ashland)
July 26- Hirde with Alpha and the Princes of Futa
August 5- Movies in the Park- Wicked, sing a long version
August 16- La Cantera & Friends
Holstein Park (2200 N. Oakley)
August 1- Circus in the Parks
Wrightwood Park (2534 N. Greenview)
August 2- Movies in the Park- Twister
Hamlin Park (3035 N. Hoyne)
August 11- Movies in the Park- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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West Lakeview Special Service Area (SSA) 27’s 15 year term ends 12/31/2025, and must go through a renewal process throughout 2025 in order for West Lakeview to keep crucial SSA services such as Litter Pickup, Landscaping, Holiday Decor, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance, Community Events (ex. Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony), Public Art, and more.
To keep West Lakeview safe, beautiful, and fun, SSA 27 will require signatures representing 20% of Property Index Numbers (PIN) within SSA 27 boundaries by August 1st. We are just under 50 signatures from our goal, and you can help. Spread the word, and reach out to help if you own or rent within the boundaries below:
- Southport: 3150 to 3880 (Byron to Belmont)
- Lincoln: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)
- Ashland: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)
- Belmont: 1200 to 1799 (Racine to Ravenswood)
- Any side-street intersecting the above-listed streets, up to the first alley or 100ft if no alley is present
Please reach out to SSA 27 Program Manager Robert Morvay at robert@lrvcc.org or (773) 472-7171 ext. 102 to receive your signature form.
For more info, please refer to lakeviewssa27.com/reconstitution
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2025 Armitage & Halsted Sidewalk Sale
Find the latest summer styles, gifts, home goods, accessories, and more from 35+ boutiques and businesses along Armitage, Halsted and – new this year – Webster. Enjoy unbeatable deals, discover new neighborhood gems, and make a day of it with nearby cafés and brunch spots just steps away from the action.
Saturday, July 19
Sunday, July 20
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Armitage, from Racine to Howe
Halsted, from Armitage to Webster
NEW: Webster, from Magnolia to Halsted
More here!
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Volunteer at Taste of Lincoln
Volunteer at the 41st Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26! Proceeds from Taste have been funding neighborhood parks for decades. If you’ve ever sat on a bench, watched your kid conquer a slide, or enjoyed a peaceful stroll under a shade tree in Jonquil—you’ve got this festival (and volunteers like you) to thank.
Here’s what we’ve got in store this year:
- Live music (no cover bands named “Dad Rock Revival,” promise)
- 8 curated local restaurants bringing their A-game
- Vendors, inflatables from Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
- And a brand-new Art Walk that throws it back to the beloved Lill Street Art Fair
The Wrightwood Neighbors can really use your help! They are looking for folks to assist with their Friday night Spirits Tasting—a fancy little pop-up featuring some seriously tasty pours. If whiskey, camaraderie, and community are your vibe, this one’s for you.
They also need judges for the Saturday Morning Pet Parade —last year’s debut was a huge hit, and this year it’s shaping up to be even better. If you’re a spirited animal lover who can keep a straight face while ranking dogs in costumes or cats in strollers, this is your moment. We’re also on the hunt for a fun-loving MC who can hype up a dachshund in a hotdog outfit without missing a beat.
Ready to jump in? Sign up to volunteer here!
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Rally for Public Transit
On Saturday, July 12 at 12pm CTA transit riders will be rallying at Daley Plaza to demand Governor J.B. Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon, and Speaker Chris Welch call a special session to pass a transit funding package.
Illinois regional transit agencies CTA, Metra, and Pace are facing a $770 million fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit operations are not prepared overnight, and failure to pass a spending package in May means those agencies have been forced to start planning service cuts and job layoffs. The residual impacts of the collapse of our public transit system will be catastrophic.
The rally is led by Better Streets Chicago with support from Access Living, CTU, Elevated Chicago, and more. Go to rally.savetransit.org for more info.
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Alderman Scott Waguespack
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1330
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