Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

A searchable database tracking what aldermen communicate to their wards.

News from the 10th Ward

Peter Chico Ward 10 Relevance: 0/10

SUMMARY

The newsletter from 10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street safety meetings or policy/ordinance actions, nor any development approvals. It mainly announces an extended submission deadline for Artwalk (until 06/22/2026) and that the Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest will return to the 10th Ward on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with registration options for parade participants, vendors, and volunteers.

Join Us Thursday for the Reopening of Tuley Park's New Tennis & Pickleball Courts

William Hall Ward 6 Relevance: 1/10

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Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced a June 18, 2026 9:00 AM ribbon cutting and reopening for the newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Tuley Park (501 E. 90th Place). The newsletter highlights the park improvements as a community recreation and wellness investment, with special guests and an opportunity for residents to see the upgraded amenities. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance, or street-safety meetings or policy changes were mentioned.

29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro's Weather Advisory

Chris Taliaferro Ward 29 Relevance: 0/10

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This newsletter does not include any information about meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance changes, development approvals, budgeting/infrastructure spending, long-term transit changes, or street safety projects. It only contains a “weather advisory” note for 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro, with no additional major announcements or events stated in the provided text.

41st Ward Newsletter

Anthony Napolitano Ward 41 Relevance: 0/10

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Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward) did not report any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings, policy changes, development approvals, or street safety projects in this newsletter. The main announcements are the 41st Ward’s monthly VetConnect event with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County on June 17 (12–4 p.m.) and the closure of all City of Chicago offices on June 19 for Juneteenth, with the office reopening June 22 at 9 a.m., plus general ward updates and resources like CHI311 and job/business workshop information.

A Message to Chicago's Young People

Daniel La Spata Ward 1 Relevance: 7/10

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Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter focuses on youth engagement and resources, with an emphasis on a forthcoming zoning matter: a “Virtual 1st Ward First Look” on June 29, 2026 regarding a zoning map amendment at 2455 N California, and mention that a related zoning proposal for 1619 N Artesian is expected to be introduced at City Council and could pass in July 2026 with a voluntary downzoning agreement. The newsletter also announces office closure for Juneteenth (June 19) and altered garbage/recycling collection, plus various community events and updates such as a June 26 Shred-A-Thon and a June 2026 meet-your-elected-officials event.

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3rd Ward E-News for 6/16/26

Pat Dowell Ward 3 Relevance: 1/10

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Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward shared Juneteenth holiday refuse and recycling instructions (June 10–11) and a survey for residents affected by June 10–11 thunderstorm damage; residents were asked to complete a voluntary initial damage assessment and check personalized collection schedules via Recycle Coach or ChicagoRecycles.org. The newsletter also announced a Department of Housing Flood Assistance Repair Program RFP for providers to administer flood-related repairs for Chicago homeowners, with proposals due by June 26, 2026, and listed additional community resources including a Greater Harvest Summer Resource and Job Fair and a multi-family yard sale in the 4800 block of Forrestville.

2nd Ward Newsletter: Office Closure in Observance of Juneteenth, Tree Debris Cleanup, Construction Updates

Brian Hopkins Ward 2 Relevance: 2/10

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Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) announced City of Chicago offices will close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, and highlighted CPD public-safety work including an ordinance advanced in Committee on Public Safety to donate explosive magazines to the Waukegan Bomb Squad, plus a June 18 “Coffee with the 18th District Commander” meeting. He also shared general ward infrastructure updates and construction impacts, including upcoming ramp closures at the Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps (June 26) and weekend Red Line track closures through Monday, June 22 (Fullerton to Cermak-Chinatown). Other announcements include tree-debris cleanup guidance after recent storms, delayed Cook County property tax bills, and ward events such as the SOAR Farmers Market ribbon-cutting on June 16 and the “Get Behind the Vest” fundraiser on June 24.

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Public Safety News, Storm Recovery & New Investments in the 43rd Ward

Timmy Knudsen Ward 43 Relevance: 6/10

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Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted ongoing storm-recovery work and urged public-safety focus after a shooting near Lincoln and Belden, noting CPD said it was an isolated altercation and that he will discuss safety efforts at the 18th District Police Council later this month. The newsletter also announced state funding totaling $850,000 for 43rd Ward public safety and public school infrastructure, and addressed street infrastructure issues like planned new pumps for the Division Street Underpass flooding. For policy and development-related items, Knudsen said Chicago’s ADU ordinance (legalizing Additional Dwelling Units) has been in effect since April 1, with early applications already submitted; he also promoted a new interactive 43rd Ward parking zone map. Other major announcements/events include office closures for Juneteenth (June 19) and several community events, including the Annual Summer Roll (June 18) and Cravings on Clark (June 26).

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The Scoop on the OPC Opening and Other Activities

Desmon Yancy Ward 5 Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) highlights the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening in the Fifth Ward, including anticipated temporary street closures and a rescheduled weather-postponed safety meeting due to traffic rerouting. He also discusses getting community input on how the City should respond to mass gatherings of teens disturbing the peace, with a survey still open. Other items include Juneteenth events around the opening week and resources from the Chicago Park District for summer teen programs and teen center locations.

Free Ice Cream & Outdoor Office Hours at Lunt Playlot Park

Debra Silverstein Ward 50 Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announced free ice cream and outdoor office hours at Lunt Playlot Park (2239 W Lunt Ave) on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:30–6:00 PM to meet residents and discuss city services. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development hearings, housing or transit policy changes, or budget and street-safety decisions. It also points residents to additional summer community events at 50thward.org/summer.

Storm Recovery

David Moore Ward 17 Relevance: 0/10

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17th Ward Alderman David Moore announced a damage assessment survey for residents affected by the June 10–11, 2026 thunderstorms, coordinated by Cook County EMRS and the City’s OEMC to review storm impacts such as power outages, downed lines, flooding, debris, and structural issues. The newsletter also shares storm-recovery guidance (including senior support and resources through DFSS/311) and provides safety tips for residents during outages and heat emergencies, including when to call 911 or ComEd. No zoning, housing, transit, ordinance, budget, or street-safety decisions were mentioned.

Storm Recovery Resources & Office Update

William Hall Ward 6 Relevance: 1/10

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In Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter, residents are directed to use 311 (phone, CHI311 app, or the city portal) to report storm-related issues like downed trees, debris, streetlight outages, and flooding, while power outages should be reported to ComEd and emergencies to 911. The 6th Ward office is back online with internet and phone services fully restored and is resuming normal constituent services after the storm disruption. Other major update: the newsletter focuses on storm recovery resources and office availability, with no zoning, transit, housing, or budget items mentioned.

In Case You Missed It: Parade Season Is Here, Ward Clean-Up, Historic Flag PR Raising and Congratulations to Our Grads

Jessie Fuentes Ward 26 Relevance: 2/10

SUMMARY

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade preparations, including street closures and Division (#70) bus rerouting, advising residents that parking will be extremely limited; ward restrooms will be open 10:30–11:45 AM on parade day. Other major items include the unveiling of honorary street signs for Julio Osorio and Rafael Cruz, plus youth event announcements such as free YMCA memberships for teens and seasonal Parks District teen programming.

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11th Ward Newsletter - June 14, 2026

Nicole Lee Ward 11 Relevance: 6/10

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Alderman Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) reported on upcoming City Council and committee business, including the June 15 Committee on Finance meeting on replacing ShotSpotter, plus plans with CDOT for Complete Streets next phase on 35th Street (Halsted to Ashland) and an update/traffic safety work along the Halsted corridor. She also said she signed a letter opposing a plan to sell Chicago parking meters and is voting “no,” and noted June 22 and June 29 community zoning meetings for 345 W 25th Place and 3439 S. Morgan. Other updates included recovery from severe weather (tree debris and power/streetlight impacts), a memorial for Riley O’Neil, and ward events like Motoblot (Halsted 35th–37th), a Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, and a parish carnival (June 18–21).

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Reminder: 45th Ward News and Community Updates

Jim Gardner Ward 45 Relevance: 3/10

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Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) shared storm-response updates urging residents to report basement flooding and storm hazards via 311, and highlighted the City/CDOT Access Edgebrook Study to evaluate intersection improvements at Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh. He also notes ongoing public-safety feedback opportunities for CPD’s Community Police Mediation Pilot Program (comment period June 2–17, 2026), plus beat meeting dates for multiple neighborhood beats. Other updates include Summer at the Chicago Public Library (June 6–Aug. 2), most outdoor pool openings on June 19, and City programs/webinars and grant opportunities for small businesses and community organizations.

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49th Ward Update: June 13th, 2026

Maria Hadden Ward 49 Relevance: 6/10

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Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) highlighted a pending City Council vote on Wednesday, June 17 on an ordinance to approve the sale/ownership transfer of the city’s parking meters, and she is attending a June 15 Finance Committee subject-matter hearing to raise questions about the deal and terms. She also noted infrastructure and public-safety items affecting the ward, including Loyola University-related street closures and construction, CDOT lighting work, and ongoing improvements to the Joyce Kilmer Triangle monument and the Kilmer nature play area. Other major announcements include Juneteenth and Pride events (including North Side Queer Pride June 27–28) plus community updates such as a Rogers Park Library book sale and a Glenwood Sunday Market returning for the season.

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16th Ward Community E-Newsletter: Weekend Edition

Stephanie Coleman Ward 16 Relevance: 1/10

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Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) did not report any zoning, housing, transit, street-safety projects, ordinances, or budget/hearing decisions in this weekend newsletter. The main message is to submit City service requests (311/CHI311) for issues like streetlights out, overgrown tree limbs, or chronic fly dumping, and to contact her office for assistance. No other major events or announcements were included.

Reminder: Alderman Nicholas Sposato's 38th Ward Update

Nicholas Sposato Ward 38 Relevance: 0/10

SUMMARY

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update mainly covers summer community information, including Chicago Park District pool openings on June 19 and local events like Rickover Naval Academy’s 5th Annual Rummage Sale. The email does not report any zoning/development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy/ordinance changes, or street safety/redesign projects, and it instead highlights ward resources and local business/news (e.g., the opening of a Midwest Express Clinic at 3339 N Harlem) plus job opportunities and ward office hours.

40th Forward #344, June 12th 2026

Andre Vasquez Ward 40 Relevance: 7/10

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Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) highlighted a June 16 virtual community zoning meeting for a proposed rezoning at 4949 N Western Ave (B3-3 to B2-3) to allow a new five-story residential building, and he also noted ongoing Lincoln Avenue streetscape work (lights active; lanes reopened) plus scheduled resurfacing for Manor Avenue and Ashland Avenue. The newsletter also emphasizes transportation and housing-related priorities tied to bike/pedestrian safety, including Vasquez’s role as Vice Chair of the Committee on Transportation, and mentions planned completion/launch steps for the new Elise Malary Plaza (Catalpa closure starting next week). Other major announcements include a Jun. 18 groundbreaking for Elise Malary Plaza, a Jun. 27 ribbon cutting for Ainslie Arts Plaza, and upcoming ward events such as Midsommarfest/Greek Fest and various Pride-related activities.

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32nd Ward Newsletter June 12, 2026

Scott Waguespack Ward 32 Relevance: 2/10

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In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, there are no specific zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings or ordinances announced, but the alderman highlights ongoing street impacts from IDOT work on the I-90/94 feeder ramps (weekend closures starting June 12, June 26, July 17, and July 24) and provides ward logistics updates like street-sweeping and storm-tree cleanup after severe storms/tornadoes. Other major announcements include CPD CAPS meetings (14th and 19th districts), the June 24 NE Levy Center Village meeting, and multiple upcoming community/festival events, plus resident programs such as the HomeGrown homebuyer grant and ComEd’s $2.5 million small-business bill relief fund.

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