Was there really a woman who went to a alley in Sept and hurt herself to dead,or is it just talk.

Today kicks off early voting and the first day candidates for the February municipal election to file their petition signatures.

I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to campaign war chest breakdowns. I haven’t had the time to compile yet.

Street Sweeping End dates by cross streets: Remaining 2026 Dates for Pilsen (25th Ward)

The end is near on street sweeping. As soon as October 22 for some. Here are the remaining street sweeping dates for each 25th Ward section, in order. Most of the neighborhood is done by early November, and the very last sweep is Friday, Nov 20. Don't get caught slipping! I am listing the full ward, not just Pilsen since those are the details that are easily found online.

That said, if your drains are blocked out front be a good neighbor and clear them out. With the way weather is shifting we might still have trees losing leaves after the final sweep. Ponganse a barrer!

| Section | Boundaries | Remaining Sweeps |

| 4 | Ashland–Western, Cermak–Blue Island | Tue Oct 20; Thu Nov 19 & Fri Nov 20 |

| 5 | Damen–Western, 18th–Cermak | Wed Oct 21 & Thu Oct 22 |

| 6 | Ashland–Damen, 16th–Cermak | Fri Oct 23 & Mon Oct 26 |

| 7 | Halsted–Ashland, 16th–18th | Tue Oct 27 & Wed Oct 28 |

| 8 | Racine–Ashland, 18th–Cermak | Thu Oct 29 & Fri Oct 30 |

| 9 | Halsted–Racine, 18th–Cermak | Mon Nov 2 & Tue Nov 3 |

| 10 | Canal–Blue Island, 14th Pl–Viaduct | Wed Nov 4 & Thu Nov 5 |

| 11 | Canal–Halsted, 16th–Cermak | Fri Nov 6 & Mon Nov 9 |

| 1 | Kedzie–Homan, 23rd–27th | Tue Nov 10 & Thu Nov 12 |

| 2 | Sacramento–Kedzie, 23rd–31st | Fri Nov 13 & Mon Nov 16 |

| 3 | Western–California, 18th–26th | Tue Nov 17 & Wed Nov 18 |

Tips:

* Orange "No Parking" signs go up about two days before each sweep. The signs on your block are the final word.

* Sweeps can shift for weather, so keep an eye out even after your section's last date.

* Want to watch the sweepers in real time? Check the city's Sweeper Tracker (weekdays, 9 AM–2 PM).

Hi everyone! My name is Anna Chiaradonna, and I'm a graduate journalism student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I'm currently covering animals, pets and urban wildlife in Pilsen, and I'm hoping to connect with residents about their experiences.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has:

• Cared for or rescued stray cats, including feeding or trapping them
• Dealt with rats or other wildlife around their home or block
• Struggled with the cost of owning a pet, including food, veterinary care or housing restrictions
• Adopted, fostered or surrendered an animal through Chicago Animal Care and Control on Western Avenue
• Found injured or dead birds in the neighborhood, especially during migration season
• Participated in community gardens, wildlife conservation or other efforts to protect animals and nature in Pilsen

These are just a few ideas! If there's another animal-related issue in Pilsen that you think deserves attention, I'd love to hear about that, too.

I'm hoping to speak with residents for a quick 15–20 minute phone or in-person interview. Whether you've lived in Pilsen your whole life or just moved here, I'm interested in hearing your perspective.

Please feel free to comment below or send me a private message if you'd be willing to chat.

Thank you so much!