Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

In the 27th Ward, Alderman Walter Redmond Burnett focuses on density and transit, highlighting planned CTA station opportunities near Madison (Pink Line), Western (Green Line), Racine (Green/Pink Lines), and Division (Brown/Purple Lines), and urging that development be reviewed for affordability and neighborhood impacts. He also reports CDOT traffic mitigation for Division Street, including temporary westbound pavement markings at Elston, installation of left-turn signal arrows, and a new timing plan to reduce delays. Other announcements/events weren’t specified in the newsletter text provided.

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.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward not stated) invites residents to Ward Night tonight (06/16/26) to share concerns and get time to meet with the alderman. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, street, or budget meetings or policy/development actions.

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.

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.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) shared information from the City’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications encouraging residents to complete a voluntary Residential Self-Assessment survey via text if they contacted 3-1-1 about storm damage from June 10–11; the city says it is not a scam and uses the data to help pursue potential additional assistance. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items were included in this newsletter. The message primarily focuses on storm damage reporting and survey completion.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) shared a storm recovery update following two severe storms, noting that ComEd has restored power for 89.1% of impacted customers (17,666 restored; 2,169 still without power) and that all senior residential buildings in the ward had power restored as of Friday night while 25 crews continue work. He reports ongoing City efforts to clear debris, remove hazardous trees, reopen blocked streets and alleys, and address traffic signal and other storm-related issues, and advises residents to report outages via text (OUT to 26633) and use 311 for storm-related concerns. Other announcements include reminders to document outage-related losses for potential ComEd claims and to check on seniors and vulnerable neighbors.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.