Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s 21st Ward weekly bulletin highlights a City Council session that approved items including the City’s ADA Transition Plan order (accessibility), and resolutions related to Pride Month, Juneteenth, and support for DACA protections, alongside appointments recognizing Kenneth Gunn as chair of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. The newsletter also announces a June 27 Monthly Town Hall focused on housing resources, plus information for residents on upcoming Chicago labor law changes taking effect July 1. Other major items include a June 19 Juneteenth/Fathers’ Day community events recap, and upcoming community resources/events such as free paper shredding/e-waste recycling on August 14 and public safety alerts about Honda air bag thefts and Secretary of State text scams.

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) reported on a Department of Water Management community meeting at Horizon Science Academy focused on flooding concerns and stormwater infrastructure improvements. He also promoted an Access Edgebrook Public Information Meeting where CDOT will evaluate potential improvements at the intersections of Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh. Other updates include community notices such as a business spotlight for Jefferson Park’s Sevilla’s Auto Services and Gladstone Park’s Viva La Frida Salon, plus ward resources like the current pause of off-site recycling centers and upcoming beat meeting dates and services for seniors and veterans.

In the 3rd Ward, Ald. Dowell and the Department of Planning & Development hosted a meeting on a $425 million TIF request for The 78/Chicago Fire stadium, focusing on streets and a parking lot; Dowell raised concerns about spending $425 million of taxpayer funds and noted the Mayor’s Office plans to take nearly $280 million from the Canal Congress TIF (not including The 78) and urged prioritizing public transportation and other public benefits. The newsletter also highlights multiple infrastructure/transportation construction updates (including CTA and CDOT projects affecting State/Lake, Canal intersections, Lake Street, and the Halsted/Chicago Avenue bridge work) and an upcoming neighborhood event sponsored by the alderman: “Movies in the Park: Casablanca” at Mary Bartelme Park on June 30 at dusk. Other major announcements include 2026 Neighborhood Access Program grant applications (due July 1), Green City Market and other local markets/festivals, CAPS meetings with the 1st District (July 1) and 12th District (July 2 walking meeting), and the West Loop Historic Plaques Project updates.

In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted upcoming community engagement on major development and planning issues, including a July 9 Zoom community meeting on the proposed development at 1040 W Belmont and ongoing consideration of a House of the Good Shepherd/Brucebstein House site proposal that separately seeks additional parking; he also shared Pride-related city coordination and safety messaging, and reported ongoing Nettelhorst playground construction through August 24. Other neighborhood updates included alley and street resurfacing scheduled for early July (starting 7/2) and an updated Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. The newsletter also announced Pride Parade festivities on June 28 (11:00am from Grace & Broadway), a July 2 court hearing related to Leon Jackson, and local events such as Guster at Gallagher Way (June 27) and ribbon-cutting for Tilly’s Bagel.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports significant storm damage from the June 24 severe storm, including tree emergencies, widespread power outages, damaged street light poles, and downed wires, urging residents to contact 311 and avoid downed wires. He says his office is coordinating with the Department of Streets and Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry and CDOT/Bureau of Electrical Operations to clear blocked areas and repair street lights, while residents are directed to report outages to ComEd.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to the Teen Trend Townhall hosted by Youth Empowerment Space, scheduled for Thursday, June 25 from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM at CTU (1901 W. Carroll Ave), to provide safe, positive opportunities for teens amid increased unsanctioned gatherings. The newsletter highlights civic engagement, Stop the Bleed training, interactive activities, summer job opportunities, vendors/community resources, and special guests. Other than this event, no zoning, development, budget, transit, or policy decisions are mentioned.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on holiday guidance: residents are asked to avoid illegal fireworks and report repeat offenders, and the office provides Independence Day garbage/recycling schedule and holiday office-hour changes (no pickup July 3; office closed July 3; reopen July 6). The newsletter also shares community info and events, a local business highlight, street-sweeping/library/schools/park district resources, and job postings. Other major items include promoting the adoption foster campaign for “Alba” through CACC Adoptable Pets and a donation option for St. Cyprian Food Pantry.

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s Ward 20 weekly update contains general city/process information (e.g., police district beat meeting schedules, bid openings and eProcurement links) but no specific meetings, ordinances, zoning/development actions, budget decisions, or transit/street safety items are described. Other major announcements are administrative only, including notice about contractor Business Diversity Program annual reports and where to find the ward’s contacts and bid opportunity lists.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) highlighted community efforts around the 68th Street & Pulaski Rd mural honoring fallen Chicago Police Officers and shared related updates, including calls for better protection for domestic violence victims and assistance from partners like the Cook County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. The newsletter also promotes neighborhood announcements, awards, and upcoming local events (e.g., Plum Creek Chicago Juneteenth BBQ, summer interns for the 23rd Ward, Eagle Scout and Fire Dept. program recognitions) and includes storm damage cleanup materials. It also encourages residents to report information about a vandalism incident tied to the mural via the Cook County Crime Stoppers hotline (1-800-535-STOP).

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s Ward 20 newsletter invites residents to “Ward Night” on 2026-10-06, focused on learning about public safety resources and how local agencies work. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy decisions are mentioned; the main announcement is the community meeting/event.

Anthony Napolitano, 41st Ward Alderman, did not report any zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings/ordinances or development approvals in this newsletter. The main announcement is an invitation to the 016th District Spring 2026 Antique Car Show on Saturday, June 27 (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave, plus general ward updates encouraging use of CHI311 and the “APB” text-alert service and promoting a webinar series for local business resources.

Alderman Dowell (3rd Ward) shared a recap of a June 23 town hall on the “The 78” TIF request, where residents heard from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and other agencies about what TIF can/can’t be used for, infrastructure needs, and the planned privately financed soccer stadium and surrounding development; residents had an opportunity to ask questions. The newsletter also alerts residents to the June 27 Ed Sheeran concert at Soldier Field and notes related logistics (parking/door times and that pyrotechnics will be used). Other listed items include the Mayor’s Youth Commission Youth Summit and a “Lightsaver” program with Ald. Dowell and Sheriff Dart, plus a Bronzeville Fresh Foods Market, Bronzeville Running Club, and a “Condo Corner” presentation.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter primarily promotes community events and constituent resources in/around the 28th Ward, including a “Removing Barriers” Resource Fair (June 25), a 2027 Chicago Youth Budget Roundtable (June 25), Girls Who Code/Youth activities, and several market and workforce development events. It does not list any specific aldermanic meetings, zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings, or policy/ordinance actions, nor any street-safety or long-term transit funding decisions—mostly event and program announcements for residents. Key other items include the West Side Workforce Development & Career Fair (June 27) and National HIV Testing Day (June 30).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) shared a summer update focused on ward-wide seasonal events and a Back to School Supply Drive through July 30, directing residents to the Rogers Park Business Alliance, Park District, and Rogers Park Library for additional activities. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy decisions were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) today, June 24, from 12:00–4:00 pm to help veterans and families with disability-related issues, financial assistance, and healthcare questions (bring a DD-214 and a valid ID). The newsletter also includes general information about the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program and a link to employment opportunities.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on Wellness Wednesday advice about spring cleaning while minimizing allergens (e.g., wearing a mask, changing air filters, and using lower-irritant cleaning methods). The main announcements are two community weekend events: the 6th Ward Gospel Run and “Steppin’ in the Shade,” featuring music and neighborhood fellowship. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings or votes are mentioned.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter mainly shares Ward/City updates rather than zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings or votes. It announces that residents affected by the June 10–11, 2026 thunderstorms are being asked to complete an Illinois Residential Self-Assessment damage survey, and it also highlights a CTA RFP for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804). Other items include an upcoming “Pullman Porters & Maids” exhibit and registration information, plus contact details for Alderman Beale’s service office.

Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter highlights upcoming work on the Center for Animal Care and Control (CACC) with Ald. Cruz, beginning with an initial meeting and tour this Friday. It also references a downtown briefing on Stonepeak Partners’ potential purchase of the lease for the parking meters, with a public hearing scheduled for this Thursday and further discussion planned for a Finance Committee meeting. The newsletter additionally notes a Virtual 1st Ward “First Look” zoning meeting on June 29 for a proposed zoning map amendment at 2455 N California, and lists community events including tree-pit mulching with Openlands (Saturday), plus performances and festivals this week (e.g., Shakespeare in the park and the Logan Square Arts Festival).

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) issued a public safety alert about a shooting reported by the Chicago Police in the neighboring 40th Ward (2600 block of W Glenlake), where a woman was shot in the leg and is reported to be in good condition; she directed residents with information to call Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or other policy meetings/approvals were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced that the “Future Entrepreneurs Pitch Day & Conference” scheduled for June 27 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, with updated details to follow. The newsletter does not include any zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinance, development, or street-safety meetings or actions.