Alderman Rey Colón has been an independent, progressive leader in the City Council since May, 2003. Alderman Colón has taken an innovative approach to increasing resident participation in local government and establishing transparency. Through these accomplishments, Alderman Colón carried out conscientious development while preserving our historical landscape and improved the quality of life of the 35th Ward.

His vision builds on these achievements, making the 35th Ward one of the most diverse and exciting areas in Chicago! Take a minute to read more about Alderman Colón's vision (en Español) (Polska).



Public Meeting Notice by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - A Community Meeting will be held to review NEIU's plans on Wed. April 18, 2012 @ 6:30pm, Avondale Park 3216 W. School

NEIU is excited to announce that they are moving forward with plans to relocate NEIU's El Centro campus to the 35th Ward across from the Kimball Avenue exit of the Kennedy Expressway. Recently the University arranged financing, acquired land and has begun facility planning.The new El Centro Campus will be double the size of the current location, have ample parking and excellent visibility. This will allow NEIU to increase the number of courses, services and support student success.  :: 4/5/2012 3:35:39 PM ::

Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - Participate in Chicago's Sustainable Backyards Program, an educational and incentive program that highlights the many ways Chicago residents can create more environmentally-friendly landscapes in their yards.  :: 3/31/2012 10:41:45 AM ::

Volunteer As A Reycling Block Captain by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - Become part of a grassroots volunteer network and support the Blue Cart Recycling Program. The City invites residents who live in a Blue Cart area to help spread the word about the program to their neighbors, answer questions, and provide feedback to staff about how the program is working in your area.  :: 3/31/2012 10:28:05 AM ::

Chicago Park District Public Artist - RFP by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- Public Artist: Julia de Burgos Park
The Chicago Park District (CPD) is requesting proposals from artist or a collective of artists to work in cooperation with CPD and other entities (i.e. community members and/or organizations) on designing, creating, and installing educational and high quality artwork for Julia de Burgos Park, to be completed by August 2012.

The Julia de Burgos Park, located in the Logan Square Community, is adjacent to The Bloomingdale and is one of five parks that will serve as an access point. In January 2012, CPD named the park for Julia de Burgos. Born in Puerto Rico, Julia de Burgos (1914-1953) is considered one of the greatest poets of Latin America. A feminist activist who lived during a time when women were expected to fulfill traditional roles, Julia deBurgos wrote poems that wove themes of intimacy, the land, and the social struggle of the oppressed. She lived in New York for more than a decade. Even though she died at the young age of 39, she published 3 books of poetry that have received international recognition.  :: 3/15/2012 2:04:08 PM ::

Bloomingdale Trails Update by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - Preliminary design for the Bloomingdale Trail project is under way.

Work has begun to develop concepts to convert a 2.65-mile unused, elevated railway line to a multi-use linear park for recreational users and commuters. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has identified the Bloomingdale Trail as a priority to reach his goals of creating a world-class bike network, improving the pedestrian environment and creating new open space.

Public input will be a key component in creating plans to redevelop the Bloomingdale Line, which runs along Bloomingdale Avenue (approximately 1800 North) from Ashland to Ridgeway. CDOT is leading the design, engineering and construction of the project in close cooperation with the Chicago Park District.

Under CDOT’s direction, ARUP North America—which was selected through a competitive RFP process and comprises a consortium of local and national firms—will tackle several tasks in the coming months:  :: 3/10/2012 12:56:22 PM ::

Txtng & Driving... It Can Wait by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - I just took the pledge not to Text and Drive. When I look at the last text
message I sent, I can tell you without question that it would not have been worth sending when I was driving. Reading or responding to a text message while driving could cause a serious accident, possibly one that could take a life ... or several lives. When you look at it this way, there's no text that can't wait.
 :: 5/2/2011 9:09:51 AM ::

Commission honors Chicago's best preservation projects by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - The honorees include:

Palmer Square Playground
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Building
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain and Gardens
Lindemann & Hoverson Co. Showroom and Warehouse
Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wacker Drive Esplanade
On Leong Merchants Association Building
Partners for Sacred Places
Printers Row Park
Reid Murdoch and Co. Building
24 S. Michigan Ave.
501 W. Surf St./Britton Budd Apartments
860-880 N. Lake Shore Drive
99th Street Metra Station
934 W. Armitage Ave.
935 W. Armitage Ave.
999 N. Lake Shore Drive
1332 E. Madison Avenue Park
1444 N. Astor St.
1472 N. Milwaukee Ave.
4552 N. Dover St.
10712-10714 S. Champlain Ave.
11217-11219 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
Click here to view the Chicago Works presentation  :: 1/7/2011 5:43:34 PM ::

Chicago Alderman Project by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - Huntington Post March 22, 2010 - Chicago Alderman Project Exhibit Combines Local Art With Local Politics  :: 11/27/2010 5:05:36 PM ::

Vision Driving Development: Logan Square Corridor Development Initiative by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - In 2009, Chicago Ald. Rey Colón (35th Ward), in partnership with MPC, hosted the Logan Square Corridor Development Initiative (CDI). A series of three community meetings, the goal of the Logan Square CDI was to create a set of development priorities for c  :: 7/11/2010 6:04:48 PM ::

LAZ Parking Passes-Emmett Parking Lot by Rey Colon: 35th Ward Alderman, Chicago - LAZ parking has made monthly passes available at the Emmett Parking Lot, located on Emmett and Kedzie Ave,  :: 9/14/2009 9:36:22 PM ::





2007 Long-Time Occupant Form.pdf
2008 Long-Time Occupant Form.pdf
2010- Long Time Occupant Form.pdf
2011_LTO -Deadline April 16.pdf
2012 Clean Green Flyer.pdf
2012 Tiple Application.docx
35th Ward Street Speed Hump Petition Process.pdf
BloomingdaleTrail_INFO_2011.pdf
Bloomingdale_Trail_Framework_Plan.pdf
Boys & Girls Club Pancake Day Donation Form.doc
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NATO Info.pdf
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NATO Metra Station Closures and Alternates (1).pdf
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OGDC_application.pdf
Palmer Square Playground.pdf
Pancake Day Donation Form.doc
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Recycling_Drop_Off_Centers.pdf
SBIF_Recipients_and_Projects.pdf
Sidewalk Cafe Application Season 2012.pdf
Snow and Ice Removal.pdf
Street Sweeping Map and Schedule 2012.pdf
streetscape_class_schedule.pdf
Student Volunteers Available.doc
Tax Payer Exemption Application.pdf
TIF_purchase_rehab_program.pdf
UrbanAg_FAQ_revised4-19-11.pdf
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