Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) primarily shares general guidance on reporting City issues (potholes, street lights out, fly dumping) through 311, with no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy actions or hearings mentioned in this newsletter. Other announcements are limited to office hours/service-office information and prompts to check the 16th Ward website for community events and resources, including “ICE-FREE ZONE DIGITAL SIGN,” educational opportunities, employment/community input, and senior/veteran resources.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s Ward Night (scheduled for 3/23/26) was cancelled and will resume the week of June 30, 2026, after a June 23, 2026 postponement. No other zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/decisions are mentioned in this newsletter—other than the Ward Night scheduling update.

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlights tonight’s ComEd substation community meeting (1111 W. Diversey Pkwy) and ongoing efforts to strengthen zoning/community review for large utility projects. He also notes that the city’s ADU ordinance is now in effect and reports park and street-related updates, including Jonquil Park reopening with added lighting for safety and a push regarding bridge closures/traffic impacts. Other announcements include local safety updates (summer lakefront strategies), CHI 311/Recycle Coach resources, and mentions that the Lakeshore Music Festival won’t return next year due to resident concerns.

In Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward, the focus is on major transportation and streetscape updates: CDOT plans to begin the Division Street streetscape (Dearborn to State) in mid-July, and the CTA announced service improvements for bus routes #134, #65, and the #10. The newsletter also highlights ongoing infrastructure work (including resurfacing, lighting replacements, and rapid flashing beacons) and notes IDOT weekend ramp closures at the Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps on June 26 (10:00 pm–5:00 am). Other items include the June 23 18th Police District Council meeting, a June 24 Get Behind the Vest fundraiser, and community events such as Cravings on Clark on June 24 and upcoming garden walks (Sheffield July 18–19 and Dearborn July 19).

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) invites residents to a quarterly community conversation on housing insecurity and resources on Tuesday, June 23 (5:30–7:00 pm) at Truman College (Larry McKeon Lobby). The event will include representatives from DFSS and the Chicago Park District to discuss approaches to supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness and accessing local supports. The newsletter also includes links to the 46th Ward’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and X) for updates.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy/ordinance actions in this newsletter. The message is primarily an invitation to community events: Gospel Run Pop-Up (June 27 at 8:00 AM, Cole Park), Future Entrepreneurs Pitch & Day Conference (June 27, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Shine Bright Community Center), and Steppin' in the Shade (June 28, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, Cole Park).

In the City Council, Ald. Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) supported approving a motion to buy the building housing the Greyhound bus terminal and to fund upgrades to heating/cooling and add security. She also voted against Ald. Raymond Lopez’s proposed substitute ordinance on “teen takeovers” after concerns about vague language, undefined terms, and penalties without a clear service plan; Lee also introduced a municipal code amendment to tighten licensing of massage establishments tied to illegal activity and a resolution calling for a CPD Victim Services subject-matter hearing. On the policy/budget and development front, the mayor’s plan to use TIF funding for the redevelopment of the 78 parcel (including river wall, Metra improvements, and public structures) was discussed as something Lee will review, and Lee notes upcoming committee meetings including a 6/25 Finance hearing on transferring Chicago parking meters. Other ward items include community zoning meetings on 6/22 (345 W 25th Place) and 6/29 (3439 S. Morgan), ward events like Motoblot, the Ping Tom Dragon Boat Race, and the St. Barbara Church Carnival, plus Chinatown Community Picnic (June 28) and the Bridgeport Mega Yard Sale (July 11).

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) highlights storm-damage 3-1-1/Residential Self-Assessment information and urges residents to attend an “Access Edgebrook” public information meeting about potential infrastructure improvements at the intersections of Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh. He also publicizes CPD’s revised Community Police Mediation Pilot Program directive for community review (June 2–17, 2026) and shares Beat meeting dates for several neighborhood beats. Other updates include storm cleanup, the defacement of a mural honoring three fallen CPD officers, Juneteenth office closure (June 19) and reopening (June 22), plus community resources like Summer at the Chicago Public Library and local business/small business grant opportunities.

In the 49th Ward, Alderwoman Maria Hadden highlights a proposed zoning change at 1721 W Greenleaf: repurposing the former Rogers Park firehouse into a $3 million café and event space would require rezoning from RT-4 to B3-4, and the office is soliciting community feedback via a survey through July 5. The newsletter also notes ongoing street and infrastructure work including a Loyola Ave closure near Loyola University until mid-August, telecom cabling work on W Loyola Ave affecting the 1200 block from mid-June to mid-July (with intermittent sidewalk/lane closures), and construction/beautification updates such as improvements to the Joyce Kilmer Triangle Monument and Kilmer’s nature play area. Other major announcements and events include Artists of the Wall (June 20–21), North Side Queer Pride (June 27–28), the Glenwood Sunday Market reopening on Sundays through October 25, and CTA bus reroutes for the June 28 Pride Parade (even though reroutes won’t occur inside the 49th Ward).

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety/ordinance actions in this update. The newsletter mainly promotes Chicago Park District “Night Out in the Parks 2026” events, notes the 38th Ward office will close early today and be closed June 19 for Juneteenth, and includes local community info, a food pantry donation link, a business highlight, and job opportunities, plus an adoptable pet (“Rescue Me” for Domino).

Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33rd Ward) did not report any specific zoning/development approvals or housing/transit/budget hearings in this newsletter, but shared updates including upcoming community meeting coverage for pending Type 1 zoning changes (3007–11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, and 4634–36 N Avers Ave) and a new City/Chicago Department of Transportation arterial resurfacing project on North California Ave (Byron St to Montrose Ave) with ADA improvements. The newsletter also notes an extension of CTA #92 Foster weekend service and lists several ward/community events, including Neighbor Night on June 29 and a joint office-hours event with State Senator Graciela Guzmán on July 16.

In the 46th Ward, Ald. Angela Clay highlighted a June 23 quarterly Community Conversation at Truman College focused on housing insecurity and homelessness resources. She also announced infrastructure and development updates including Malden/Magnolia alley reconstruction starting June 22 (up to 45 days), resurfacing and safety improvements on Sheridan Road, and new water-main work on Racine (4600–4800 N) with lead service-line replacements. Other major updates include Juneteenth events, Pride Fest towing and traffic/parking restrictions, and upcoming events such as the Pride Parade on June 28 and Shred Day on June 27.

In Andre Vasquez’s 40th Ward newsletter, key items include ongoing development and housing actions: feedback is open for a rezoning at 4949 N Western Ave (B3-3 to B2-3) for a new 5-story residential building, and crews have begun construction of the Elise Malary Plaza on Catalpa (with permanent street closure of Catalpa between Clark and Ashland). The newsletter also highlights transit/street-related infrastructure work—Lincoln Avenue Streetscape phase 2 is nearly complete, and resurfacing is underway/ongoing on Manor Ave and Ashland Ave with lane closures expected. Other major announcements include Juneteenth celebrations and events (Ainslie Arts Plaza ribbon cutting June 27 and Bike-A-Palooza June 28), City housing and small-business grant programs (HomeGrown purchase assistance and SBIF grant applications), storm-damage 311 self-assessment notices, and upcoming community events like NE Levy Center Village’s June 24 City Clerk presentation and a June 23 film screening at the Davis Theater.

This newsletter (from an unnamed 34th Ward alderman) reports that the City Council approved the City’s acquisition of the Greyhound station at 630 W. Harrison, with a focus on preserving affordable bus access while addressing persistent public safety concerns; it also announces a June 23 virtual town hall on the Mayor’s proposed $425 million subsidy for the 78 TIF development. The 34th Ward also highlights ongoing local infrastructure work (including streets/resurfacing, curbs & gutter, sidewalks, lighting, and CDOT electrical improvements) and upcoming transportation/road-impact updates such as Jackson closures for overnight crane work (June 22–23) and other planned traffic disruptions. Other major announcements include office closure for Juneteenth (June 19), a West Loop Historic Plaques project update, upcoming CAPS meetings (no scheduled meetings next week for the 1st/12th Districts), a camera registration program with CPD, and multiple community events (e.g., Green City Market Saturdays, a rescheduled “The Outsiders” screening June 22, and Millennium Park summer events).

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s 16th Ward newsletter is a weekend holiday message celebrating Juneteenth and Father’s Day, wishing residents a safe and joyful weekend. It does not mention any specific zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, ordinance, or street-safety meetings or decisions. The only other notable item is the 16th Ward Service Office contact information and regular office hours.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) announced Juneteenth office closure (Friday, June 19) and related garbage/recycling pickup delays, and shared local updates including the renaming of street segments on California Avenue to Rafael Cruz Way and Julio Osorio Way and the naming of Park 514 as “Patty Park.” At City Council, she noted a moment of silence for CDOT bicycle parking employee Riley O’Neil and that she will chair a teen trends subject-matter hearing on Wednesday, June 24 at 11am at City Hall. Other highlights include her call to attend the Pride parade and mentions of ongoing ward zoning intake procedures and construction project updates.

In the 47th Ward, Ald. Matt Martin highlights City Council’s purchase of the Greyhound terminal building to support its continued operation during a one-year transition to a new operator, and he also discusses his proposal for “guard rails” on officers’ use of AI when drafting reports. He further notes upcoming CDOT street resurfacing in multiple corridors and accelerated ward-funded street repaving, plus No Parking restrictions during grinding work. Other major items include a condolence after a Uptown shooting and reminder resources for domestic violence, Ward Night and a water-infrastructure event at Sulzer Library, and community notices including free shredding/electronics recycling on July 18 and several upcoming neighborhood events (e.g., Lincoln Square Architecture Tour June 20 and North Center Garden Walk June 28).

Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) reports that City Council is considering—though with limited information—a proposed transfer of Chicago’s parking meter lease to a New York-based investment firm, and she urges careful review and transparency due to long-term taxpayer and financial impacts, including concerns tied to Omni Air International. She also notes her office’s storm recovery work following last week’s severe storms and thanks Streets & Sanitation and Forestry crews for cleanup efforts. Other major updates include CTA adding weekend service hours on seven bus routes (including the #92 Foster) and CDOT planning later-summer repairs to the Carmen Avenue pedestrian walkway bridge, plus multiple community events such as an IATSE Local 2 community association networking event, an Eve Fries scoreboard dedication, and an Art Institute Legislator’s Breakfast.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared information about Juneteenth office closures and CAPS auto safety events, plus a newly passed airbag-reseller enforcement measure (with fines). The newsletter also provided a Greenview water main construction update (Altgeld to Fullerton) and noted upcoming street-sweeping schedule items for Bucktown. Other announcements included Chicago School Board election resources and dates (Nov. 3, 2026), and community events such as Porchfest (June 28) and Network Night at Bitter Pops (June 23).

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter highlights an Access Edgebrook public information meeting on potential CDOT improvements at the intersections of Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh, and notes storm-related 3-1-1 Residential Self-Assessment texts being used to assess June 10–11 damage. The newsletter also covers public safety items, including CPD’s community comment period (June 2–17) on revisions to the Community Police Mediation Pilot Program directive and upcoming beat meetings in the ward. Other updates include the office closing for Juneteenth (June 19) and resuming June 22, a storm cleanup mention, and community/resource announcements such as Summer at the Chicago Public Library (June 6–August 2), veterans and senior services info, and small-business/community development grant opportunities.