Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights upcoming zoning/development and housing-related meetings, including a June 24 follow-up virtual community meeting on the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill planned redevelopment at 5948–5965 N Sheridan, plus a requested feasibility study for a Simonds Drive/Argyle crosswalk that could be considered for the Participatory Budgeting 2027 ballot. She also notes a June 15 Landmarks Commission public hearing and July 9 vote related to landmarking the Bryn Mawr Avenue District and the demolition permit decision for 1114 W Bryn Mawr, along with her vote for the City’s purchase of the Greyhound Bus Station (Harrison) ordinance. Additional announcements include Juneteenth events and resolutions (including a Juneteenth flag raising and an interfaith service at 7pm June 19), CTA #92 and #50 weekend service expansions, Park District pool openings June 19, and major construction updates for Elise Malary Plaza and DWM’s Bryn Mawr/Sheridan water main project (with related street impacts).

Alderman Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward) highlighted City Council action voting for the ordinance to have the City of Chicago purchase the Intercity Bus Station, and noted a City Council-approved zoning map amendment for the Melrose/California site to allow development into 105 apartments (21 affordable) and 40 townhomes. He also invited residents to a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project and shared ward updates including planned CDOT resurfacing on California Avenue (Byron–Montrose) and Fullerton (Kimball–Lockwood). Other major announcements include Juneteenth office closure (no DSS pickup/cleaning), upcoming Ward Night on June 29, and community events such as People’s Day and the People’s Lobby event on June 20, plus a Social Security information session on June 26.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) reported that his office is closed on June 19 for Juneteenth, and that his ordinance to install honorary “Barack Hussein Obama Way” street signs on Wabash Avenue was referred to the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. He also reintroduced an ordinance to establish an Office of Legislative Counsel for City Council and voted on unsuccessful measures related to sweepstakes machines and teen “takeover”/drag racing penalties. The newsletter also lists multiple upcoming street and CTA/roadway construction closures, including State/Lake CTA station reconstruction, Canal St reconstruction continuing through late 2026, and utility work and ramp closures in the 42nd Ward and nearby areas.

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) asks residents to reply if they plan to attend a community event tonight at Fat Cat from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM, recognizing local business and community leaders. The email does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, street safety, or budget meetings/ordinances; it mainly covers event attendance and support for her re-election campaign.

In Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s 25th Ward newsletter, the City’s Committee on Housing and Real Estate advanced the City’s acquisition of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 630 W. Harrison, and the Public Safety committee held hearings with Cook County officials on public safety challenges (including domestic violence) and reviewed proposals for a new gunshot detection system. The Public Health and Human Relations committee reviewed the appointment of Kenneth Gunn to the Commission on Human Relations, and the newsletter also highlights a June 23 Zoning Advisory Board community meeting on a proposed RT-4 to B3-2 rezoning at 2311 S. Washtenaw Ave. The office also notes the June 18 blood drive at the Rudy Lozano Branch Library and reminders of community events including the June 24 FY2027 budget engagement roundtable and a June 28 documentary at the Field Museum, plus a June 19 office closure for Juneteenth.

In the 44th Ward, Ald. Bennett Lawson reports a Court Advocacy Program update tied to Leon Jackson’s pre-trial hearing, and notes upcoming community meetings including the Diversey ComEd substation community meeting on June 22. He also highlights development/parking-related feedback on the Cubs Camry Lot proposal, which would add 259 parking spaces (from 688 to 947), and mentions City Council introduction of several resolutions (not policy votes). For transportation/street work, the newsletter announces multiple upcoming resurfacing dates, a Clark lane closure at Wrigley Field for Champions Gate work (June 23–24, affecting #22 bus routing), and the revised Wellington/Oakdale greenway proposal for public review. Other major announcements include Pride Fest street closures (June 20–21) and the Pride Parade on June 28, plus office closure for Juneteenth and other community/library and donation events.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) shared a community engagement announcement for the “Throwback Thursday” free family event tonight, June 18, at Barnard Park (10431 S. Longwood Drive), 5:30–7:00 p.m., featuring live music and an instructor-led kids’ activity. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings, policy changes, infrastructure, or street safety actions; it also includes general state information about Illinois Secure Choice and an invitation to view local employment opportunities.

Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) invites residents to the June 27 kick-off and ribbon cutting for the newly improved Ainslie Arts Plaza, with activities from 12–6pm including live music, food trucks, face painting, chalk art, and vendors. The newsletter mainly highlights this community public-space streetscape/plaza project; no zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings/ordinances are mentioned. Other than office-hours/ward-night reminders, there are no additional major policy or infrastructure announcements included.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s 21st Ward newsletter focuses mainly on Juneteenth events and community resources (including storm recovery information and 3-1-1/311 reporting), with no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy/ordinance actions listed. It also highlights several ward events such as a shredding and e-waste recycling event, a Vehicle Safety Day with steering wheel locks/catalytic converter marking, and multiple Juneteenth celebrations plus the Empower Her Essentials giveaway. Other announcements include reminders about upcoming monthly town hall meetings and the Jumping Jack Program for residential block parties.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared community updates including the City Council appointment of Kenneth Gunn as the new head of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) and praised the groundbreaking of the Lev Avigayil Respite Center on Touhy Avenue. She also highlighted storm-damage damage-assessment survey outreach and reminded residents that Lake View Township property tax appeals are open until July 13. The newsletter also notes upcoming neighborhood ice cream social/outdoor office hours (July 10 and July 14) and other city-ward reminders, including Juneteenth closures and a new street-sweeping alert signup resource.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) reports that the Chicago Park District is hosting “Night Out in the Parks 2026” with neighborhood park events throughout the summer, and notes holiday office hours: the 38th Ward office closes at 3:00pm June 18, is closed June 19 for Juneteenth, and reopens June 22 at 9:00am. The newsletter also shares community and local updates, including a donation link for St. Cyprian Food Pantry, a new restaurant highlight (Lenci’s Greek Pita at Irving Park and Narragansett), and job opportunity listings; no zoning, transit, budget, or housing policy changes or approvals are mentioned.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced a ribbon cutting and reopening of the newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Tuley Park on Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 AM, noting the 6th Ward office will close early after the ceremony. The newsletter mainly serves as a prompt to attend this community event, with no specific zoning, housing, transit, ordinance, or budget decisions described.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter is primarily an event notice for tomorrow’s Juneteenth Block Party, including a free Veterans Health Administration (VHA) van with walk-in services and check-ups for eligible veterans. It also shares weather advisory warnings for potential severe weather and promotes mobile emissions testing registration, plus CTA RFPs for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804).

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) reports legislative updates including advancement of the City’s acquisition of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 630 W. Harrison through the Housing and Real Estate Committee, plus Cook County public safety hearings (including discussion of a potential gunshot detection system) and review of the appointment of Kenneth Gunn to the Commission on Human Relations. The newsletter also highlights a Zoning Advisory Board-led community meeting on a proposed zoning change at 2311 S. Washtenaw Ave. from RT-4 to B3-2 (June 23), along with community announcements such as the June 18 blood drive at the Rudy Lozano Branch Library and a June 28 documentary event (“Sueños de una Monarca”) at the Field Museum.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) reported storm cleanup efforts in the ward and said OEMC is reviewing 3-1-1 calls from the June 10–11 storms, with an IEMA Residential Self-Assessment Survey to determine whether additional assistance is needed. The newsletter also notes the City Council passage of funding for a new artificial turf field for Azuela Elementary School. Other major items include reporting vandalism to a police mural and sharing local community events (St. Daniel the Prophet SummerFest and St. Faustina Kowalska Parish Polish picnic).

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter highlights a 28th Ward quarterly Senior Community Meeting (June 18) and a Monthly Police Board meeting (June 18). It also publicizes community and city events including Juneteenth celebrations (June 19–20), a citywide job fair (June 17), multiple free museum pass/outreach programs, and youth activities like late-night basketball and Girls Night In. Additional announcements include OEMC storm-related damage assessment information for June 10–11 thunderstorms, the Next Stage Chicago program application deadline (July 8), and deadlines for the Neighborhood Access Program (July 1) and other resource fairs.

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.

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.

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.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s newsletter promotes a live comedy event featuring Def Comedy Jam and Martin’s “Bruh Man,” taking place at CineCity Studios Chicago on June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM, with tickets urged before they sell out. The email frames it as a Juneteenth celebration and does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, policy changes, or approvals.