Water and Sewer Project Updates Grace Street Water Main Replacement Kilpatrick Avenue Sewer Project Sewer System Maintenance St. Louis Avenue Water and Sewer Project Grace Street Water Main Replacement Updated June 12, 2026 Pipe installation along Grace Street and Lawndale is complete. The contractor will finalize pipe disinfection next week. After the pipe has been successfully disinfected the lead water service line replacements will commence. We anticipate service line replacements to begin the week of June 22. Parking Restrictions “No Parking” signs will be posted on both sides of the street during construction hours (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Parking will be allowed outside of work hours and on weekends. Traffic and Lane Closures Local traffic may be limited during work hours due to staging of trucking and the movements of other machinery needed to perform the work. One lane will always remain accessible for emergency vehicles. Water Shutdowns There is no water shutdown planned for this week. Water Service Transfers / Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Lead service line replacements will begin once the water main installation is complete. Final Connections and Restoration After all buildings are connected to the new water main, final connections will be made to fully remove the old water main from service. Restoration will follow shortly after. Kilpatrick Avenue Sewer Project Updated June 18, 2026 The scope of work for this project in its entirety is as follows: N Kilpatrick Av from W Roscoe St to W Addison St N Kilpatrick Av from W Roscoe St to W School St W School St from N Kilpatrick Av to N Keating Av N Kolmar Av from W Roscoe St to W Cornelia Av W Cornelia Av from N Kolmar Av to N Kenton Av N Kilpatrick Av from W Addison St to W Waveland Av W Waveland Av from N Kilpatrick Av to 387’ East W Patterson Av from N Kilpatrick Av to 392’ East W Warwick Av from N Kilpatrick Av to 258’ East W Grace St from N Kilpatrick Av to 267’ West Traffic control: W Waveland will be closed to traffic from N Cicero Ave to Kilpatrick Ave. No Parking signs have been posted on all Waveland Ave from Cicero to Kenton Ave. Also, Kilpatrick will be closed for south bound traffic from Warwick to Waveland. The street will be opened to traffic once the work on Kilpatrick and Waveland intersection is completed, which is anticipated to be done by July 1, 2026. Crew passed the flyers to the residents. W Cornelia Ave will be shut down from N Kolmar Ave to N Kenton Ave throughout the project completion. No Parking signs have been posted. Resident parking information Overnight parking at the parking lot at W Waveland Ave and N Cicero Ave will continue to be available for residents through July 10, 2026. Residents must display a parking permit to park overnight. If you need a permit, you may pick one up at the 30th Ward Office during regular business hours. Schedule: 6/29/26 – 7/3/26: Water shutoff notice As part of the sewer installation at the Kilpatrick Avenue and Waveland Avenue intersection, the Department of Water Management (DWM) anticipates a water shutoff for nearby residents while crews work to cross beneath the existing water main. The shutoff is expected to occur sometime between Monday, June 29, and Wednesday, July 1, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The exact day and time cannot be determined in advance, as they will depend on construction progress. DWM plans to redistribute notices to affected residents when the water shutoff is approaching. Crew S03 DWM crew will continue excavation and installation of 42” diameter reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) moving north on N Kilpatrick Ave towards Waveland Ave. Will drop a manhole at Waveland intersection and connect it to 30” existing sewer on north. There will be a cut and cap of 6” water main at the intersection, the residents will be notified about the water shut down. Crew S06 Catch basins will be installed on W Cornelia Ave Completed 6/22/26 – 6/26/26: Crew S03 DWM In-House Sewer Crew installed 42” diameter RCP on N Kilpatrick Ave between Patterson Ave to close to Waveland Ave. Dropped a manhole at the alley between Patterson and Waveland Ave. Installed 42” diameter RCP moving further north of the manhole on N Kilpatrick Ave. Crew S06 DWM In-House Sewer Crew installed 24” diameter RCP including a manhole on W Cornelia Ave from N Kolmar Ave to N Kenton Ave. Main sewer line completed 100%. Mainline Sewer Main Pipe Progress to date: 2,095 of 5,179 linear feet. Sewer System Maintenance Updated June 26, 2026 The Department of Water Management has issued work orders to rehabilitate the following existing sewer sections within the 30th Ward: N Avondale Ave from 238' Southeast of N Hamlin Ave to W Addison St N Kildare Ave from W Cornelia Ave to W Henderson St N Mcvicker Ave from W Wellington Ave to 330' North of W George St N Mcvicker Ave from W George St to W Wrightwood Ave N Kostner Ave from Alley South of W Roscoe St to 3 Sections (380') N of W School St W Cornelia Ave from N Karlov Ave to Alley (160') West of N Pulaski Rd The Notice to Proceed is June 30, 2026, and the sub-contractor, Inliner Solutions, will have 175 calendar days to complete all work on the subject Sub Order 22a. The completion date will be December 22, 2026. The rehabilitation work includes cleaning the sewers and the installation of CIPP (cure-in-place pipe). The installation of CIPP consists of lining the existing sewers and generally does not require excavation except when repairs are required prior to lining of the sewer main, catch basin lateral connections, catch basin structures or manhole structures. Typical work includes the following: Main sewer cleaning and televising Catch basin (drainage structures on the curbside) cleaning, televising, and lining of the pipe connections to the main sewer Catch basin and sewer manhole structures lining Main sewer lining immediately followed by the reinstatement of house drains services and catch basin pipe connections. The lined sewer will be televised to ensure that the work was done properly. The work is scheduled to begin TBD and is scheduled to be completed by TBD. Please note, the work is performed in staggered stages, therefore crews will not be on site every day for the extended period described. As contractors begin lining the main sewers, residents will be provided with a letter/flyer with notification of the work for each project location. No parking signs will be posted in the immediate area a workday prior to the start of any scheduled work. It will be necessary to close some lanes, but the streets will remain open to traffic. St. Louis Avenue Water and Sewer Project (only a small portion is within the 30th Ward) Updated June 26, 2026 The scope of work for the sewer project in its entirety is as follows: N Hamlin Ave from W Byron St to 271' South N St. Louis Ave from W Grace St to W Waveland Ave W Waveland Ave from N St. Louis Ave to N Central Park Ave W Waveland Ave from N St. Louis Ave to N Kimball Ave N Central Park Ave from W Waveland Ave to 263' North N Drake Ave from W Waveland Ave to 253' North N Christiana Ave from W Elston Ave to 54' South The scope of work for the water main project in its entirety is as follows: N. St. Louis Ave from N. Elston Ave to W. Waveland Ave 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). 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). On Tuesday (06/30/26) traffic on N. Elston Ave. will be shifted to the north lanes from Bernard Ave to just North of St. Louis for installing of the source connection at the intersection of N Elston & St. Louis Ave. Completed - 6/22/26 – 6/26/26: DWM continued coordinated installation of new 8” water main and 36” reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) Sewer Main on N. St. Louis Ave between W. Grace St and W. Waveland Ave., reaching close to St. Louis & Waveland intersection. Sewer Schedule - 6/29/26 – 7/2/26: DWM to continue installation of new 36” RCP sewer main on N. St. Louis Ave between W. Grace St and W. Waveland Ave. DWM to install new manhole structure in the intersection of N. St. Louis Ave and W. Waveland Ave. and will most likely begin installing the 24” sewer main on Waveland heading east. Water Schedule - 6/29/26 – 7/2/26: DWM to continue installation of the new 8” water main on N. St. Louis Ave., including installation of source connection at Elston Ave on Tuesday and crossing the intersection of Waveland & St. Louis on Wednesday & Thursday. A scheduled water main shutdown will occur on Tuesday, 06/30/26, at Elston Ave from Bernard St to Drake Ave (south side addresses) AND on St. Louis Ave from Elston Ave. to Grace Ave. for the source connection at the intersection of St. Louis Ave. & Elston Ave. Residents will be notified prior to any temporary service interruption. (shutdown time TBD later) Safety Notice: Residents are encouraged use caution in and around the construction area, as heavy equipment operations and deep excavation work will be in progress during weekday working hours. For everyone’s safety, please avoid entering the work zone and follow all posted traffic control signs and directions. Mainline Sewer Main Pipe Progress TO DATE: 572 of 3,003 linear feet = 19.1 % Mainline Water Main Pipe Progress TO DATE: 860 of 1,008 linear feet = 85.3%

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Business Tools Discover a variety of tools, workshops, and opportunities offered by the City of Chicago and the 30th Ward. Stay tuned for upcoming updates and ways to get involved! The Avondale Neighborhood Association invites community members, residents, workers, and visitors to nominate the businesses and individuals who deserve recognition for their contributions to the Avondale community. Complete this form to help nomitate them. 🎉🥳EXCITING NEWS for Belmont Cragin! The Belmont/Central Corridor has been selected for the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program through the Mayor’s Office, BACP, and our office. This initiative will help revitalize our commercial corridor and support 2023 and 2024 storm-impacted areas in Austin, Belmont Cragin, and West Garfield Park. For more information, visit: Chicago.gov/BACPRetail The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "Get To Know Your New SSA 2 Sole Service Provider" Meet and Greet at El Capitan Coffee & Snacks on Tuesday, March 24th, from 4pm - 6pm for the businesses located within SSA. The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) accepts grant applications each month in various TIF districts across Chicago. Eligible businesses must submit their application during the month-long application window for their TIF district to qualify for funding. To find out if and when SBIF grants are available for your business, search the address on the eligibility page . Workforce Solutions Program The City of Chicago provides financial assistance for job training through the Workforce Solutions program managed by the Department of Planning and Development. The program subsidizes training for incumbent workers and new hires for qualified Chicago businesses. Workforce Solutions reimbursement grants are funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and proceeds from the 2025 Housing and Economic Development Bond. Reimbursement grants up to $250,000 may fund up to 100% of eligible expenses for businesses seeking to train current employees and/or new hires. Grants do not have to be repaid. The program is administered by Employment and Employer Services on behalf of the City of Chicago. BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Entrepreneur Certificate Program is a free program for anyone interested in starting or growing a business in Chicago to gain knowledge across various essential business topics. Since the program launched, more than 1,000 Chicago entrepreneurs and business owners have successfully completed the program. All Program graduates, who meet criteria and are based in Chicagoland, are eligible to apply for: the Entrepreneur Loan Program with BACP’s partner, CIBC Bank USA . college credit with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). Read more . Check out these resources, created in collaboration with Northwest Side Community Development Corporation. From the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Calling all local growers and artisans! 🌿 Be a part of the 2026 Chicago Farmers Markets season — running May through October across the city. We’re looking for passionate producers and creators of handmade and natural goods to join our community of vendors. Showcase your craft, connect with your neighbors, and grow your business! Apply now to secure your spot — the deadline is Friday, January 30! 👉chicagofarmersmarkets.us We’re excited to share that our office is co-hosting the Northwest Side Job Fair on Friday, December 5th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Kilbourn Park - 3501 N Kilbourn Ave. This event is hosted by State Rep. Will Guzzardi and co-hosted by Ald. Ruth Cruz, State Sen. Graciela Guzman, Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The Job Fair will feature employers from the government, nonprofit, and private sectors, along with community organizations offering interview coaching, résumé help, and CV reviews — all to help folks prepare for new opportunities. If you are an employer or organization interested in tabling, please register here . Thanks for helping us spread the word and connect our community with great opportunities! The Chicago Park District has opened its Notice of Application for new concession opportunities for 2026, which presents a substantial opportunity for small businesses. Key Dates: Application Due Date: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 3:00PM Recommendation of Award: February 2026 Concession operations ready for 2026 concession season: Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Small Business Improvement Grant 📣 Calling All Avondale Business Owners! Do you own or operate a commercial or industrial property in Avondale that needs repair or improvements? You may qualify for a Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant from the City of Chicago. What is it? The SBIF program offers grants to help cover costs for façade repairs, roof repair, doors/windows, signage, and other eligible improvements. It’s meant to help small businesses maintain and enhance their properties. Why apply? Offset repair or upgrade costs Improve curb appeal Increase the safety and value of your property Support long-term business growth How to get started: Visit the official SBIF page to review eligibility, guidelines, and application instructions. Gather required documents (property info, cost estimates, permits, etc.). Complete and submit the application by the deadline. More info & application link: City of Chicago — SBIF

30th Ward Team Alderwoman Cruz has a strong team of professionals helping her serve the people of the 30th Ward and the City of Chicago. Katy Schafer Director of Communications Katherine.Schafer@cityofchicago.org Jason Liechty Director of Policy and Zoning Jason.Liechty@cityofchicago.org Miguel Cordero Constituent Services Lead Miguel.Cordero@cityofchicago.org Alba Orizaba Correa Office Manager Alba.OrizabaCorrea@cityofchicago.org Citlally Fonseca Hernandez Scheduler/Constituent Services Manager Citlally.FonsecaHernandez@ cityofchicago.org Barb Beronski Director of Community Outreach Barb.Beronski@cityofchicago.org Dominic Maino Policy and Zoning Lead Dominic.Maino@cityofchicago.org Jazmin Cruz Constituent Services Lead Jazmin.Cruz@cityofchicago.org

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Community Zoning Committee The 30th Ward Community Zoning Committee (CZC) was created by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz in 2024 as part of her promise to implement a community-driven zoning process in the 30th Ward. Currently composed of eleven community members from the Ward, the CZC meets monthly to review zoning and development proposals and submits its insights to Alderwoman Cruz and her staff. The Alderwoman and 30th Ward staff use this input as they works directly with property owners, business and civic leaders, developers, and City agencies to make informed zoning decisions for the ward. Current CZC members: William Susinka, Old Irving Park Sergio Rengifo, Belmont Cragin Richard Valencia, Kilbourn Park Ricardo Lopez, Old Irving Park Pamela Vanderlinde, Villa District JuanPablo Prieto, Kilbourn Park Joaquin Silva, Belmont Cragin Dan Schaefer, Portage Park Christopher Martin-Givens, Kilbourn Park Ben van Loon, Avondale Becca Bowlin, Kilbourn Park The CZC is staffed by Jason Liechty, Director of Policy and Zoning for Alderwoman Cruz. To learn more about the CZC, contact Jason.Liechty@cityofchicago.org . CZC Mission Our mission as the CZC is to provide community-driven analysis for the Alderwoman’s consideration in making informed zoning and development decisions. CZC Vision Our vision as the CZC is to elevate the 30th Ward as a top destination for families, business owners, artists, professionals, and visitors. CZC Values The mission and vision of the CZC are founded on five core values: Transparency The CZC values engaged, transparent, and collaborative decision-making around zoning and development matters for the ward Smart Development The CZC embraces strategic, informed, and innovative development for the ward. Accessibility The CZC prioritizes multiple aspects of accessibility, including affordability, walkability, transit access, and a built environment that meets the needs of all residents, visitors and those with disabilities. Environmental Sustainability The CZC recognizes that human health, economic growth, and a sustainable environment are interconnected. The challenges of climate change demand smart solutions for energy, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems in the ward’s environment. Strong Community The CZC prizes the diversity, cultural strength, and historic beauty of the 30th Ward. Our businesses, arts, schools, cultural institutions, and social spaces are ward’s identity and cultural fabric. We welcome development that builds upon these strengths and defines the ward as a destination of choice for residents and visitors alike, existing safely and in mutual respect.

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Animal Care This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Alderwoman Cruz and Alderman Villegas secured a commitment from the Mayor's Office to form a working group to improve conditions at the City's animal shelter. Mayor’s Pick To Run Animal Care And Control Gets Council Approval After Compromise (3/18/2026) Nominee to lead Chicago animal control draws critics and defenders ahead of confirmation vote (3/10/2026) City Animal Shelter Chief’s Appointment Clears Key Committee Despite Pushback (3/10/2026) Alders advance mayor's pick to run Chicago's animal shelter (3/10/2026) Animal Control Boss Defends Record As Volunteers, Alders Sound Alarm Over Euthanasias, Conditions (3/5/2026) Mayor names new head of Animal Care and Control amid shelter backlash: 'Very concerning' (2/26/2026) Mayor stands by CACC director appointment amid concerns over shelter conditions (2/26/2026) Mayor Johnson defends choice to lead city's Animal Care and Control, despite conditions at city-run shelter (2/26/2026) Mayor Defends City Animal Shelter Leader Amid Pushback From Alderpeople, Advocates (2/26/2026) City Animal Shelter Needs New Chief Amid ‘Concerning’ Conditions, Alderpeople And Volunteers Say (2/20/2026)

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About Us Alderwoman Cruz 30th Ward Team About the 30th Ward Schools Parks Neighborhood Associations Community Organizations Maps Residential Permit Parking Zones Elected Officials SSAs and TIFs Community Areas Mission and Vision The mission of Alderwoman Cruz's 30th Ward Office is to create a progressive and inclusive community that prioritizes public safety, education, and participatory budgeting. Led by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz, we are committed to transparency, grassroots community support, and utilizing the perspective of a dedicated mother. Our vision is to foster a safe and thriving environment where every resident can live, work, and raise their family without fear. We strive to implement innovative policies that address the root causes of crime and promote treatment not trauma, as well as economic development measures that create more housing, especially workforce housing, and foster small businesses. Education is at the heart of our mission. We aim to provide equitable access to quality education, empowering our youth with the tools they need to succeed. Through transparent decision-making and involving the community in budgeting processes, we ensure that education receives the necessary resources. Participatory budgeting is central to our mission, giving residents a direct voice in allocating public funds to projects that enhance our neighborhood. We believe in empowering our community to actively engage in decision-making, fostering a sense of ownership and pride. With Alderwoman Ruth Cruz's leadership, we embrace a grassroots approach that puts the needs of our diverse community at the forefront. We are dedicated to open communication, collaboration, and building bridges between residents and local government. Together, we are shaping a future where progress, safety, education, and participatory democracy thrive in the 30th Ward.