The 30th ward, which covers parts of Belmont Cragin, Portage Park, and Irving Park.
Demographic
Adjectives that Describe the Ward: Family-oriented, middle class and residential
Economic Engine: Commerce and industry. The Belmont-Central shopping district used to be more vibrant than it is now, but several shops and food stores remain.
Where People Eat: There are several Mexican restaurants and taquerias in the ward. Some restaurants include Cielito Lindo, El Mirador, George’s Starlite, Taqueria La Fiesta, La Piri Tacos, Mom’s BBQ, Cafe Habibi, Family House of Pancakes, Oak Mill Bakery, Lutnia, Manee Thai, La Humita and Di Vita’s.
Where People Drink: Bars include Ray’s Hideout Inn, Krokodile, New Polonia Club, Teddy Bear Lounge, Club Mambo, Edelweiss Tavern, Jagiellonia and Podlasie Club.
Where People Pray: Churches and places of worship include St. James Church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, St. Cyril and Methodius Polish National Church, Polish Christian Center, St. Ferdinand Church, Belmont Assembly of God, St. Ladislaus Rectory, St. Bartholomew Church, All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church, St. Wenceslaus Church and St. Hyacinth Basilica.
Landmark: The Belmont-Central shopping district. The only part of the district is located in the 30th ward, but it has a big influence on the communities inside the ward.
Ariel E. Reboyras was sworn in as Alderman of the 30th Ward, City of Chicago, on May 7, 2003. A native of New York City, he and his parents relocated to Chicago at the age of twelve. While attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, he majored in Education and was Co-Captain for the UIC “Flames” baseball team. Ariel began his career as a teacher with Chicago Public Schools at Roberto Clemente High School. At Clemente, he was an Assistant Coach for the sport of football and wrestling.
Following his tenure as a teacher, Ariel began his career with the City of Chicago. Ariel drove a truck for the City, worked as an Equipment Dispatcher, headed up an Underground Storage Tank Remediation Program for Fleet Management, became an Equipment Coordinator for the Water Department, and assisted with design specifications for the Fleet Management Division.
Recognizing his dedication to public service, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for the Department of General Services.
Ariel has volunteered his services to various parks and non-profit organizations, which includes little league baseball and youth football programs. He is also the co-founder of the Northwest Youth Basketball Association and “Maraton San-Juan,” an 8K Road Race in collaboration with the Chicago Puerto Rican Parade. Ariel is a member of the Healthy Streets Campaign Drive With Care’s steering committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and serves on the Pace Citizen Advisory Board.
As Alderman, he is a member of several committees; Budget & Government Operations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Finance, Housing and Real Estate, Public Safety, Transportation, Vice-Chairman of Aviation, and Vice-Chairman of License and Consumer Protection. Currently he is on his third term as Alderman.
Ariel Reboyras is also the Committeeman of the 30th Ward. He was appointed on November 6, 2006, and was elected on February 5, 2008.
Monday nights from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Alderman Reboyras is available for residents with out an appointment.
Businesses are asked to set up an appointment to meet with Alderman Reboyras, please call Irma at 773-794-3095 or email iaponte@cityofchicago.org to set up an appointment.
On holidays which are observed on a Monday no “Ward Night” will be held. Please check our calendar for cancellations.
