30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz

30th Ward Weekly Roundup

🧶 The Bloomin' Spindle kicks off their summer of crafting with Camp Spindle, tonight at 6pm with a Block Print Workshop.

🎶 The Levitt Vibe Concert Series continues this Saturday at Riis Park. Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and take advantage of this free family fun!

The GIPNA: Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association is hosting their annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 21st, from 9am to noon.

🫂 Metropolitan Family Services is having a community resource fair on Friday, June 26th from 10am-1pm.

🌱 Chicago Bungalow Association is having their annual garden contest! Entries are due by July 22nd.

🎹 St. John's Episcopal Church Chicago is having a free concert Sunday, June 21st at 3pm.

Free Body Physical Therapy is opening their second location right here in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.

Check out their community event tomorrow!

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026

🕚 11AM – 2PM

📍 6121 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

While you're there, enjoy:

✅ Dry Needling Demo

✅ Injury Assessment

✅ A tour of the new space

✅ Food & drinks

This event is FREE and open to everyone.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates Black history, culture, and contributions to our communities.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
We will reopen on Monday, June 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Nuestra oficina estará cerrada mañana, viernes 19 de junio, en conmemoración de Juneteenth. Reanudaremos nuestro horario habitual el lunes 22 de junio, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

⛈️ Did you submit a 311 request related to the storms on June 10th-11th? The Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications is texting a link to a survey about storm related damages..

📱 This survey is not a scam or phishing attempt - it will help officials in Chicago, in partnership with Cook County and the State of Illinois gather additional information about storm damage.

📢 Join State Senator Graciela Guzman staff for Office Hours at the 30th Ward!

State Senator Graciela Guzmán and Alderwoman Ruth Cruz are bringing resources straight to our community. Stop by for help with SNAP benefits (redetermination), All Kids & FamilyCare health programs, Department of Aging programs, unemployment insurance, and Medicaid applications and qualifications, and more!

📅 June 23rd from 10am-5pm

📍 30th Ward Office, 5418 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
No appointment necessary — come with your questions, we're here to help!

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📢 ¡Acompañe al personal de la Senadora Estatal Graciela Guzmán en el Horario de Oficina del Distrito 30!

La Senadora Estatal Graciela Guzmán y la Concejala Ruth Cruz están trayendo recursos directamente a nuestra comunidad. Visítenos para recibir ayuda con los beneficios de SNAP (redeterminación), los programas de salud All Kids y FamilyCare, los programas del Departamento de Envejecimiento, el seguro de desempleo, las solicitudes y requisitos de Medicaid, ¡y mucho más!

📅 23 de junio, de 10am a 5pm

📍 Oficina del Distrito 30, 5418 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
No es necesario hacer una cita — vengan con sus preguntas, ¡estamos aquí para ayudar!

Reminder: Due to the Juneteenth holiday (Juneteenth), city garbage collection will be adjusted this week and next week.

For 30th Ward residents whose regular pickup day is this Friday, June 19th:

Leave garbage carts out on Thursday morning and Monday morning.

The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) (Department of Streets and Sanitation) will continue working to complete collection service.

Happening tomorrow!

☀️ School’s out, fun is in! Bring the whole family to Play Streets Chicago for an afternoon of games, sports, music, free food, a bounce house, and more. See you June 18 from 3–6 PM at 5730 W. Fullerton Ave.! 💙

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☀️ ¡Las clases terminaron y la diversión comienza! Trae a toda la familia a Play Streets Chicago para una tarde llena de juegos, deportes, música, comida gratis, brincolín y mucho más. ¡Te esperamos el 18 de junio de 3:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. en 5730 W. Fullerton Ave.! 💙

Overflow Action Alert from MWRD

Overflow Action Alert

Heavy rain is expected in the Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:

• Delay showers and baths
• Flush less frequently
• Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall.

Learn how to prepare for stormwater at this link: https://mwrd.org/community-action/you-can-help-prevent-flooding-and-protect-water-quality.

Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action

Sign up to receive Overflow Action Alerts via text
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/YhH2xGP/MWRDSignup

Learn what you should do during flooding:
https://mwrd.org/community-action/what-you-should-do-during-flooding

For more information and explanations about how the MWRD’s infrastructure and waterway system operate, visit these links:

Learn about the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)
https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/tunnel-and-reservoir-plan-tarp

Understand how the Chicago Area Waterway System works
https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/reducing-flooding/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws

Learn about the types of sewer systems in Cook County
https://mwrd.org/community-action/understanding-your-sewer

Request a presentation for your community
https://mwrd.org/education/speakers-and-outreach

Tour our facilities
https://mwrd.org/education/tours

Municipal partners can explore stormwater partnership opportunities
https://mwrd.org/stormwater/partnerships

The top of the MWRD’s website displays a notification if an Overflow Action Alert is active. Visit mwrd.org.

Overflow Action Alerts are a joint initiative of the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River