30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz

10/21/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK! 🚗🍬
Join Alderwoman Ruth Cruz, Alderman Gilbert Villegas, and State Representative Evadina Delgado for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, music, food, and scary fun! 🕸️🦇

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Riis Park (Merrimac & Wrightwood Parking lot)

🎃 Costumes are encouraged!
🍬 Bring the whole family for a FREE night of Halloween fun!

We can’t wait to see you all in your great costumes! 👻

10/20/2026

🗣️ Community members are invited to attend an open house for the Department of Planning and Development’s Irving Park Road Study on Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Independence Park Field House Auditorium.

🗣️ At the event, attendees will be able to learn about key findings from the first phase of the study; provide feedback on recommendations for land use, mobility and design improvements across the corridor and in key focus areas; and connect with the project team to learn more about next steps, ask questions and stay involved as the study's second phase continues.

To register for the meeting and learn more, visit Chicago.gov/IrvingPark.

10/16/2026

30th Ward Weekly Round Up:

🍂 Join Northwest Side elected officials at the Fall Family Health Fair Saturday, October 17th, at Koz park from 10am-1pm.

🍁 Stop by Chopin Park for their Harvest Festival and Market on Saturday, October 17th from Noon-6pm organized by the Chopin Park Advisory Council.

🥕 Onward House is having a free farmers market on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-11am, while supplies last at 5413 W Diversey Ave.

🌎 Join EcoShip Chicago for a workshop about reusing and recycling on Saturday, October 17th from 11am-1pm.

🎃 St. John's Episcopal Church is selling pumpkins all weekend long. Stop by between 9am-1pm to get some farm grown pumpkins for all your spooky season decorating needs.

👩‍🌾 Join volunteers on Monday, October 19th from 5-6:30pm to help get the Addison and Avondale Mural Garden ready for the winter. All supplies will be provided - no experience needed!

🍭The 25th District is hosting a FREE trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 23rd from 4-7pm. Stop by and enjoy fun for the entire family!

10/16/2026

Community Alert

10/15/2026

🌾 Join the Mural at Addison & Avondale gardening team this Monday, October 20th for the final garden clean up of 2026. All tools will be provided, and no experience is needed! 🌾

Get your hands dirty, help keep our community garden looking it's best, and get to know your neighbors!

🗓Monday, October 20th
⏰ 5-6:30PM
📍Corner of Addison and Avondale

10/15/2026

Thank you Old Irving Park Association (OIPA) for sharing this resource for disposing of old medication safely!

What to do with your old medicine? Don't flush it or throw in the trash. Dispose of your meds responsibly at Northwestern Outpatient, 4445 W Irving Pk, on Sat Oct 24, 10 AM-2 PM.

10/15/2026

🍂 If you are doing fall yard work here are some important reminders from the Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation. 🍂

10/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 30th Ward neighbor JuanPablo Prieto on his confirmation as the new 2FM Commissioner! 🎉

The Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) is responsible for managing and maintaining the City of Chicago's vehicles, equipment, and municipal buildings.

2FM is the department that keeps the City's physical operations running behind the scenes. It supports other departments, including Streets and Sanitation, Police, Fire, and other city agencies.