• Cafeteria Yesenia (map)
  • 4244 South Ashland Avenue
  • Chicago, IL, 60609
  • United States

Ready for the Chicago elections coming up? City Bureau and Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council invite you to join our upcoming Public Newsroom, a 20th Ward Election Party. Join us on January 26 to meet with community folks, learn about candidates and issues, and enjoy some music and delicious food from Cafeteria Yesenia.

For the last few months, City Bureau and Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council have been discussing neighborhood issues and the upcoming election. Not only will Chicagoans be electing a mayor, City Council members, treasurer and clerk, there are new Police District Council positions on the ballot and referenda as well.

BYNC knows that neighbors are concerned about incoming developments in the 20th ward. Many Chicago citizens feel left in the dark and in need of more information in regards to the city’s and developer’s overall plan for their communities. This election party will provide a space for Back of the Yards community members to gain more insight on alder candidates and where they stand on the numerous developments that are planned for BOTY. 

We’ll also offer information on voter registration, mail-in voting and polling places.

Featuring: Gloria “Gloe” Talamantes, Back of The Yards Neighborhood Council

Looking for more election resources?

  • Here’s a copy of the pamphlet we distributed with some information on your local alder candidates. 

  • Register to vote, or check if you’re registered. In Illinois, you’re eligible to vote if you’re a documented U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years of age and isn’t currently serving time for a conviction. Polling places have changed recently, so make sure to double-check where your precinct is, even if you’ve lived at the same address for a long time. Once you’re registered, you can also apply to vote by mail (up until February 23).

  • Share election information with your friends and family. Based on City Bureau surveys for the last two elections, a lot of folks aren’t sure who to vote for, don’t know who’s being elected or feel dissatisfied with the news they read about the election. Need some support? Check out our 2020 blog, “5 Things to Know When Talking About Politics with Your Family.”