Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

The newsletter from 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro is a weather advisory. It does not include any details about meetings/hearings, policy changes, development or zoning actions, budget decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign projects. No other major announcements or events are provided.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on storm recovery and a severe weather alert, urging residents to report damage and outages through 311 and his office, and to contact 911 and ComEd for downed power lines. It also provides safety guidance for power outages and advises residents to sign up for emergency alerts from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, ComEd, and the CTA. No zoning, housing, transit policy, budget, development approvals, or street-safety meetings/decisions are mentioned; the message is primarily weather-related and community preparedness.

Alderman La Spata (1st Ward) reports ongoing citywide storm response following severe weather, with the Department of Streets and Sanitation clearing blocked roadways and downed trees; DSS has received over 5,000 311 service requests. The newsletter also warns of additional severe weather expected today, and urges residents to report tree emergencies to 311, report power outages to ComEd, conserve water, and use OEMC and NWS updates. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-policy meetings/approvals are mentioned; the focus is entirely on storm safety and service requests.

Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a June 22, 6:30pm community meeting on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey and notes his commitment of $400,000 to advance the Lakeview Dog Park project toward a late-summer groundbreaking. It also references ward development planning around the Cubs’ Camry Lot proposal to amend their Planned Development to add 259 parking spaces and includes street/infrastructure items such as upcoming alley resurfacing and updates on the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. Other major announcements include storm cleanup guidance via 311, several Wrigley Field concert dates and related restrictions, Dine Out on Broadway (June 12–14) plus the annual Kids Bike Parade (June 13), and Pride Fest/Parade weekend with related street closures and maps.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared a severe storm warning, advising residents to seek shelter, secure outdoor items, check on seniors and people with disabilities, and call 311 or his office about storm hazards like downed trees. The newsletter notes DSS has received 5,000+ 311 service requests and is prioritizing trees blocking streets and those on homes/cars, while ComEd is monitoring for outages.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update: as of 10:00 a.m., there were 185 tree emergencies (43 addressed) and 27 malfunctioning traffic signal intersections (12 addressed), with residents directed to contact 311 for blocked tree hazards. The newsletter also reports widespread power outages—8,362+ locations affected, with 2,713 restored so far—and advises reporting outages to ComEd as additional storms are expected to arrive later today.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) issued a severe weather alert for Chicago after Wednesday’s storms caused downed trees, flooding, power outages, and wind damage, warning of another possible round Thursday afternoon/evening. The newsletter urges residents to report storm issues via 311 (and warns to call 911/ComEd for downed power lines) and to sign up for real-time updates from OEMC, ComEd, and CTA, noting ward support and that cooler weather is expected by Sunday. It also lists 43rd Ward office hours (M–F 9am–5pm and Sat 10am–12pm) and provides contact information for the public service office.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward “The 78” hosted a town hall related to the 78 TIF and shared notices such as the June 13–15 temporary closure of the 43rd St. Green Line station (with bus shuttle service); the newsletter also announced free YMCA summer memberships and events like the Hyde Park Farmers Market and a Men’s Health Awareness Summit. Other items include the Park District’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program and an application window for the Next Stage Chicago grant program (deadline July 8, 2026). The newsletter also lists a free dog vaccine clinic, a “Next Date Announced” update for Thursday, July 9, and a Park District summer program registration notice.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on seasonal community information, including Chicago Park District pool openings starting June 19 and local summer events and donations (e.g., St. Cyprian Food Pantry). The newsletter does not report any zoning/development, housing/transit/streets policy changes, budget decisions, or other major governmental hearings/ordinances. Other notable items include promotion of Rickover Naval Academy’s 5th Annual Rummage Sale and a local business highlight for the new Midwest Express Clinic location at 3339 N Harlem, plus several job postings and the 38th Ward office contact details.

In the 26th Ward, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes highlights the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, including police district–coordinated street closures and parking guidance intended to help residents stay ticket- and tow-free during festivities. The newsletter also shares City/public health resources for reproductive justice and directs residents to submit service requests through the alderman’s office or 311 for assistance.

Ald. Tabares (23rd Ward) reported that the City Council’s Public Safety Committee held a public hearing with Cook County officials to discuss warrants, orders of protection, and electronic monitoring; he said more action is needed and the county must provide more data. The newsletter also notes his support for renewing the ward’s prohibition on vacation rentals. In other updates, forestry crews are responding to downed tree emergencies, and community events included the Archer Avenue car show, a Marquette Park kids soccer opening ceremony, and a monthly WIC fresh produce distribution.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced that the 6th Ward office is temporarily closed due to a widespread power outage following a storm, with power and phone service unavailable; residents should email ward06@cityofchicago.org and use 311 for non-emergency services or 911 in emergencies. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings/decisions were reported in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update, noting more than 100 reports of downed trees and asking residents to contact 311 for fallen branches or sidewalk/road damage while Streets & Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry clears blocked areas. He also reported that over 6,000 homes and businesses in Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood are without power and directed residents to report outages to ComEd. Other than the storm-response updates, the newsletter includes no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items.

Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter announces that tonight’s meeting has been postponed, with no details provided on rescheduling timing. Other than the reminder to stay safe and that the meeting update will follow, there were no additional policy, zoning, housing, transit, or budget items mentioned.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update is a special weather alert noting a severe thunderstorm is incoming. The newsletter also shares ward service office information and office hours; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy/meeting items are included.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on “Wellness Wednesday,” highlighting the benefits of resistance/strength training and encouraging residents to stay active. It also promotes two community events at Cole Park: the free 6th Ward Gospel Run Pop-Up on June 27 at 8:00 AM and Steppin’ in the Shade on June 28 at 5:00 PM.

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter, the main zoning item is a virtual “1st Ward First Look” meeting on June 29 about 2455 N California, where a property owner requests a zoning map amendment to subdivide a side yard and create a buildable lot to establish a two-flat. The newsletter also raises opposition from 22 (and La Spata says they’d vote no as well) to the proposed sale of the lease of parking meters, noting limited information so far and that a related subject-matter hearing was canceled. Other announcements include a story time event with La Spata (June 13), a “Meet Your Elected Officials” event at Oud Coffee & Cafe (no registration required), community events (including an adoption event at CACC, Healing Garden of Suqoon at Pulaski Park, and the Wicker Park Farmers Market), and a street closure notice for eastbound Superior St between Wood and Paulina on June 19 (with a possible June 20 weather addition).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a telephone town hall on June 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with Chicago Police Department Commander Patrick Darling (22nd District) to discuss public safety; registration closes at 4:00 p.m. that day. The newsletter otherwise shares general community engagement and links to Illinois Secure Choice retirement-savings information and employment opportunities.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (Ward not specified) announced CTA special-event reroutes beginning June 16 through Sunday, June 14 for the Obama Presidential Center dedication, including service changes affecting Routes 2, 6, 10, 15, 28, 59, 171, 172, and 192, alongside multiple road closures (including portions of 60th, Stony Island, Midway Plaisance, Dorchester, and Woodlawn) for the same period. The newsletter otherwise contains no additional zoning, housing, budget, or street-safety/ordinance items beyond directing residents to transitchicago.com/alerts for details.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) provided an update on the 83rd Street reconstruction, noting required underground gas and water infrastructure work is the main reason resurfacing has taken longer, but that the segment from State Street to Cottage Grove will be fully repaved. The newsletter says his office is coordinating with responsible agencies to accelerate remaining utility work and prepare the corridor for full street restoration, with continued progress updates to residents. Other than the construction progress notice, no additional policy, budget, or meeting announcements were included.