PB in the 36th Ward

Alderman Gilbert Villegas brought PB to the 36th Ward in 2015.  Learn more about the ward, upcoming events, and past cycles below.

Ward Overview

The 36th Ward is located in Chicago’s Northwest Side, near the city boundary.  Its curved shape touches parts of many neighborhoods: Portage Park, Dunning, Montclare, Galewood, Belmont Cragin, Austin, Hermosa, and Humboldt Park. Much of the neighborhood lies within the Chicago Bungalow Belt and is heavily residential. The 36th Ward borders on three other wards that practice participatory budgeting: the 31st, 35th, and 45th Wards.

Maps and Tables

Ward neighborhood map
Ward demographic maps
Ward data sheet

2017 PB Cycle


During the 2017 PB cycle, the 36th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 8 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from September 30 through October 28. 723 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.

Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($480,000)
Library accessibility improvements and beautification ($55,000)
Diagonal street parking and mural in Hermosa ($95,000)
School security and park improvements ($40,000)
Pedestrian tunnel improvements ($125,000)
Traffic circles and garbage cans ($100,000)
Neighborhood celebration signs and bike racks ($50,000)
Community garden irrigation ($55,000)

Sample Ballot



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36th Ward Service Office
6934 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
773.745.4636
​ward36@cityofchicago.org
www.36thward.org
2017 Voting Events in the 36th Ward

In-Person Voting at the Ward Office
Monday, October 16-Friday, October 27
6934 W. Diversey. Mondays, 9:00AM-7:00PM, and Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:00AM-5:00PM

In-Person Voting in the Community
Saturday, September 30
3:00PM-6:00PM
Prosser Community Garden - 2148 N. Long

Wednesday, October 11
Community First Medical Center

Thursday, October 12
West Belmont Branch, Chicago Public Library – 3104 N. Narragansett

Friday, October 13
11:30AM-12:30PM
Rutherford Sayre Park - 6871 N. Belden

Saturday, October 14
10:00AM-12:00PM
Thorp Fall Fest - 6024 W. Warwick

Saturday, October 14
Blackhawk Park - 2318 N. Lavergne

Sunday, October 15
1:00PM-3:00PM
Bell Park Pumpkin Patch - 3020 N. Oak Park

Monday, October 16
5:00PM-7:00PM
36th Ward's Ward Night - 6934 W. Diversey

Thursday, October 19
3:30PM-6:00PM
Rutherford Sayre Park - 6871 W. Belden

Saturday, October 21
9:00AM-12:00PM
36th Ward Service Office - 6934 W. Diversey

Saturday, October 21
10:00AM-1:00PM
Rutherford Sayre Park - 6871 W. Belden

Monday, October 23
5:00PM-7:00PM
36th Ward's Ward Night - 6934 W. Diversey

Tuesday, October 24
4:30PM-7:30PM
Let's Polka, West Belmont Branch Library - 3104 N. Narragansett