🍁🧡 Thank you for making our Health Fair a success!
Dear Neighbor,
On Saturday, my office hosted our annual Fall Family Health Fair, bringing neighbors, families, and community organizations together for a day of health, wellness, and fun! Thanks to our co-hosting offices and community partners, attendees had access to a wide range of free health services, including blood pressure and glucose checks, HIV and STI screenings, and vaccinations.
It was also wonderful to see families and neighbors connecting with more than 30 community organizations offering valuable health resources, giveaways, and information to help them prepare for the colder months ahead. The day also featured a rain barrel raffle and free haircuts generously provided by local business, Epic Studio Academy.
Thank you to all the community organizations, health care providers, co-hosting elected officials, volunteers, and partners who helped make this year’s health fair a success. We’re grateful for your continued commitment to keeping our communities healthy, connected, and prepared for the season ahead!
All my best,
Will
Coat Drive
My office is partnering with Alderman Anthony Quezada’s office, community organizations, and small businesses to collect winter clothing to distribute to neighbors in need. We’re accepting donations of new or gently used winter gear through Friday, October 30.
Items we’re collecting include:
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧢 Hats
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
You can drop off donations at any of the following locations with marked donation boxes:
My district office, 3001 N Central Park Ave.
Ald. Quezada’s office, 2934 N Milwaukee Ave. Unit C
Brew Brew, 3832 W Diversey Ave.
Sip of Hope, 3039 W Fullerton Ave.
Necessary and Sufficient Coffee, 3624 W Wrightwood Ave.
The Brewed, 2843 N Milwaukee Ave.
Caffè Umbria, 2545 W Armitage Ave.
LIHEAP
The LIHEAP application period is from October 1, 2026, to August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted.
Beginning October 1, 2026, adults aged 60 and older, individuals with a disability, households with at least one child age 5 years and under, households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnect date within 7 days or have less than 25% in their propane tank are able to apply. On November 1, 2026, all other income eligible households can start applying for LIHEAP assistance. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and eligibility requirements here.
Jefferson Township Property Tax Appeals
Jefferson Township property tax appeals with the Cook County Assessor's Office are open until Thursday, November 12.
You can find your township across the top of your property tax bill, or you can visit this link and enter your property PIN or address. On the page detailing your property information, the township will be shown under your address.
The majority of the 39th IL House District is within Jefferson Township and the 8th Cook County District. If you live in Jefferson Township, you can file an appeal online at this link or you can call the office of Commissioner Jessica Vásquez at 312-603-6386 to set up an appointment for in-person assistance with your appeal.
Property Tax Appeals Outreach Workshop
Join Commissioner Samantha Steele and partnering elected officials for a Property Tax Appeals Outreach Workshop event for West Chicago Township on Monday, October 19 from 5:30 to 7pm at Haas Park Fieldhouse, 2402 N. Washtenaw Ave. One-on-one assistance will be available when you bring a copy of your most recent property tax bill.
Early Voting Information
Early Voting is open for the 2026 IL Midterm General Election! And Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Make your plan to vote, and mark these important dates on your calendar.
Thursday, October 1: Early voting begins at the Downtown Supersite, located at 137 S. State St.
Monday, October 19: Early voting begins in all 50 Chicago wards. You can cast your ballot at any of the in-ward polling places. Here are locations in or around the 39th District:
Portage-Cragin Branch Library, 5108 W. Belmont Ave.
Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
NEIU, El Centro Campus, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
Bucktown-Wicker Park Library, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.
West Belmont Library, 3104 N. Narragansett Ave.
Tuesday, November 3: On Election Day, polls will be open from 6am to 7pm.
Verify your voter registration, locate your precinct polling place for Election Day, view your sample ballot, or check the status of your Vote By Mail request & counted status at chicagoelections.gov.
Redistricting Forum
Alderman Daniel La Spata, in partnership with Ald. Jessie Fuentes, Change IL, Common Cause IL, and Muslim Civic Coalition, is hosting a Redistricting Forum on the Redistricting Reform ordinance that Ald. La Spata introduced. The forum is an opportunity to learn how the City has historically handled the redistricting process, to explain the proposed reform process, and to discuss how redistricting affects the day-to-day lives of Chicagoans. Details for the meeting are below:
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 6 to 7:30PM
Location: Salmon P. Chase Elementary School Cafeteria, 2021 N Point St, Chicago, IL 60647
Ordinance Number: O2026-0025452
Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required to attend, and you can do so here: bit.ly/1stWardRedistricting.
Day of the Dead Mercadito
Mujeres Artesanas con Carillo is hosting a Día de los Muertos Mercadito on Saturday October 24 at Koz Park, 2732 N Avers Ave. There will be local artisans and vendors, Aztec dance performances️, Lotería games, and a communal Día de Muertos altar-making.
Pumpkin Fest
Join the Unity Park Advisory Council for their annual Pumpkinfest on Saturday, October 24 from 10am-2pm at Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball Ave. There will be a free pumpkin patch, DJs, costume parade, face painting, and more!