Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted the prior month’s Zoning Advisory Committee presentations for proposed developments at 3208–3216 W. Armitage and 4870–4874 W. Armitage, which would add new (including affordable) housing in the ward. The newsletter also notes Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade transit impacts, including Division (#70) bus rerouting, and promotes community safety coordination ahead of summer events. Other items include Ward clean-up sign-ups (“Clean the Block Club”), a Humboldt Park Town Hall on June 8, and congratulations to all 26th Ward graduates.

In the 11th Ward newsletter, Alderman Nicole T. Lee highlights ongoing CDOT work and street safety efforts, including a plan to expand protected bike lanes on 35th Street via the Smart Streets program (from Halsted to Ashland, still in planning) and a commissioned traffic study for traffic calming/possible greenway options; she also notes safety-focused Smart Streets/traffic improvements like curb bumpouts and speed cameras. She reports that City Council committee meetings scheduled for June 3 (ShotSpotter and a proposed transfer of the city’s parking meter agreement) were cancelled, and she summarizes discussion at the Ramova quarterly meeting on infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and a process for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) with a goal of having it in place by fall. Other major items include Pride Month and upcoming events (including movies in the park and Flag Day), plus ward updates on zoning at 2878 S. Throop with feedback accepted until June 22 and information on upcoming constituent office hours and workshops.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter focuses on summer safety reminders and ongoing Chicago Police investigation efforts tied to a criminal sexual assault case in Portage Park; it also promotes local community events, including a “Support the Police Rally.” It also directs residents to resources for infrastructure help (via the ward office and ChiStreetWork) and provides ward beat meeting dates for public safety updates. Other major items are citywide/civic announcements such as Illinois lawmakers approving a bill limiting students’ cell phone use in class, and a local business/community support roundup (e.g., YMCA free memberships for teens, a church repurposing proposal for a new high school, and a food pantry relocation).

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) sent a special alert about a shooting on the 600 block of W Belden Ave reported around 4:00am on June 7, 2026. The victim, a 39-year-old woman, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and remains in critical condition; Knudsen’s office says it is coordinating with Chicago Police Department detectives and has arranged additional patrols, urging tips via Area 3 detectives. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions.

Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) announced a groundbreaking for Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza, Elise Malary Plaza, beginning construction this month. The event is Thursday, June 18 at 12pm at Catalpa and Ashland, marking plans to turn Catalpa Avenue into a public gathering space and support the Andersonville Farmer’s Market. Other than this event invitation, the newsletter mainly includes links to project information and regular 40th Ward office hours/Ward Night.

In her 49th Ward newsletter, Alderwoman Maria Hadden highlights city-related updates including CDOT residential street lighting work on parts of Chase and Paulina, tree trimming on N Lakewood Ave, construction at Kilmer Elementary’s nature play area (with temporary parking restrictions), and CDOT/previously completed intersection improvements tied to the Joyce Kilmer Triangle Monument. She also notes budget-related public input opportunities, including the city’s 2027 Budget Engagement Roundtable at Harry S. Truman College on June 6. Other major items include the Glenwood Sunday Market returning June 7, beach season opening (with Howard Street Beach closed indefinitely), and multiple community events and services such as SNAP work-requirement changes and HomeGrown homebuyer grant applications opening June 8.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update (June 4) mainly focuses on community items and resources, including a reminder to congratulate local graduates, donate to the St. Cyprian Food Pantry, and information about adopting/rescuing pets. It does not report any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy/ordinance actions, and includes only general street-safety messaging (a free “slow down” sign pick-up at the 38th Ward office) plus announcements about local business support and job openings.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) reminded residents about the 6th Ward Community-Wide Meeting today at St. James Community Church, with a Constituent Hour at 9:00 AM and the community meeting at 10:00 AM. The agenda will include the Summer Safety Plan and CDOT updates, along with upcoming community events and opportunities. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget votes, or street redesigns were mentioned in this reminder.

In Alderman Andre Vasquez’s 40th Ward update, he highlights zoning and development activity: a virtual hearing on June 16 to discuss rezoning 4949 N Western Ave (B3-3 to B2-3) for a new five-story residence; the 40th Ward office will not support a proposed daycare rezoning at 5115 N Ravenswood; and Vasquez will not support a special use permit at 5155–53 N Oakley, forwarding the community’s objections to the Zoning Board of Appeals. For transportation and infrastructure, the newsletter covers ongoing/near-complete work on the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape (including a new traffic signal and changes to left turns), Manor Avenue resurfacing from Lawrence to Montrose, and Ashland Avenue resurfacing. Other major announcements include Pride Month events (including the June 13 opening of “Be Seen, Be Proud”), the June 18 groundbreaking for the Elise Malary Plaza, a 2027 Budget Engagement Roundtable with Mayor Brandon Johnson on June 6, and various community and public-safety updates (including guidance on airbag theft prevention).

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted the first Puerto Rican flag-raising at Daley Plaza and discussed a Zoning Advisory Committee recap on two proposed developments at 3208–3216 W. Armitage and 4870–4874 W. Armitage that would add affordable housing. The newsletter also promoted community safety efforts ahead of summer events, including a Humboldt Park town hall (June 8) and invited residents to volunteer for a new “Clean the Block Club.” Other key items included Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade street-closure and bus-reroute information (including Division/Route 70 changes) and general office/community announcements like resources, construction project updates, and congratulations to all graduates.

6th Ward Alderman William Hall’s June 2026 newsletter focuses on upcoming community engagement rather than specific zoning/development or budget votes: it announces a monthly Community-Wide Meeting to discuss the Summer Safety Plan, transportation updates, and other ward issues, and a “Budget Engagement Roundtable” on June 16 at Kennedy-King College. It also highlights ward support services and local developments/events, including new businesses at 75th Street, the launch of Senior City Hall (May 4), HomeGrown homeownership assistance applications opening June 8, and several past events (a Walgreens press conference, Officer Thomas Wortham IV honorary street dedication, job fair, and Class of 2026 celebrations).

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shares upcoming June 16 CAPS meetings for the 14th Police District and includes a City CAPS survey about whether North Side residents are fairly represented on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The newsletter also posts neighborhood infrastructure and safety updates: CDOT/IDOT weekend closures for I-90/94 feeder-ramp pavement patching, the 2026 street-cleaning schedule start, and a Greenview–Fullerton to Altgeld water main project with an expected water outage on 6/8/26. Other major items include Budget Engagement Roundtables (June 6 and June 16), the HomeGrown homebuyer grant opening on June 8, a community meeting about a proposed Diversey ComEd substation (June 8), and several Pride and summer events/festivals citywide.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights community zoning/development proposals under review (3007–11 W Irving Park Rd and 3446 W Irving Park Rd seeking B3-1 to B3-3 changes; 4634–36 N Avers Ave seeking RS-3 to RT-4), and notes a DOT arterial street resurfacing project on North California Ave starting June 8, 2026, with ADA and curb/pavement improvements. The newsletter also announces a June 15 “Neighbor Night” presentation by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District on Chicago sewer challenges and flood-mitigation strategies, alongside updates on ward spring services and ongoing advocacy/immigrant-defense resources (including ICE-related legal filings).

In Alderman Anthony J. Quezada’s 35th Ward newsletter (June 5–June 11, 2026), the top focus is the June construction start of a long-anticipated pedestrian plaza at 2550 N. Milwaukee Avenue, following Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape improvements and enhanced weekly outreach for unhoused residents ahead of the project. The newsletter also notes planning and zoning/development activity, including Quezada advising support for a zoning map amendment at 3458 W Belmont (C1-1 to B2-2 for a new 3-unit residential building with parking), plus upcoming CDOT arterial resurfacing work on California Ave (Byron to Montrose) and Fullerton Ave (Kimball to Lockwood). Other major items include ward nights on June 15 and June 29, scheduled water/sewer main installation and related traffic restrictions on N. St. Louis Ave (Grace to Waveland), public safety CAPS meetings on June 10, and community events such as Unity Park yoga and a June 13 outdoor movie at Kosciuszko Park.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) advises residents about filming in Lincoln Park for the short film “Late Bloomer” by Budding Productions on Monday, June 8, 2026 (8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), with temporary parking restrictions and NO PARKING/TOW ZONE areas around 1517–1513 W Fullerton Ave. The notice does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy decisions or hearings; it mainly covers filming logistics and contacts for concerns.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) highlights this weekend’s Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park and notes his office’s weekly presence at the SOAR Farmers Market starting Tuesday, June 9. The newsletter also provides major 42nd Ward traffic and construction updates, including ongoing State/Lake CTA station reconstruction closures, weekend feeder ramp shutdowns near the Kennedy Expressway, and Canal Street reconstruction continuing through late 2026. Other announcements include the first-time-in-several-years Pokémon GO Fest at Grant Park and the unveiling of 10 hyperrealistic sculptures along Michigan Avenue and Oak Street through November 2026.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin led a City Hall hearing on revising Chicago’s building code to allow “single-stair” mid-sized developments that can create more family-sized homes, and his Zoning Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a 4-story, 3-unit residential building at 3642 N Ashland. He also met with affordable housing advocates on near-final plans to make down payments more affordable, and with Compass Health Center leaders about mental-health services supporting Ward schools and City departments. Other updates/events include Ward office hours on June 18 (no zoning-change applications during Ward Night) and local community events such as Ribfest (June 5–7), Ravenswood Free Cycle and Lincoln Square Community Yard Sale (June 6–7), plus a World Cup watch-party calendar and neighborhood volunteer/park events like Loose Parts Palooza (June 27).

The June 5, 2026 e-newsletter from the 15th Ward focuses on youth summer employment and includes no specific ward meetings/hearings or policy/ordinance actions on zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget. It also highlights several neighborhood services and events (e.g., popups/cleanup/tree trimming/sewer repair and other community activities), plus a food scrap drop-off program and public safety reminders. Other major items noted include the rescued dog at 41st/Oakley and announcements related to City Hall (Israeli delegation) and memorials/community events.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) focused on teen safety efforts, including a “Convergence” discussion with the Chicago Police Department, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, the University of Chicago, CPS, and 4th Ward Ald. Lamont Robinson, plus a Hyde Park community safety meeting hosted by Yancy. He also urged residents to attend the CAPS Beat 235 Community Policing meeting (June 11 at Nichols Park) and pointed readers to Park District teen activity resources. Other announcements include a South Shore Cultural Center Park Advisory Council community party on June 12 at the Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Drive).

In the June 5, 2026 newsletter, Alderwoman Ruth Cruz (30th Ward) highlights City legislative action including a longer phase-out timeline for the tipped wage, approval of CDOT, Inspector General, and public safety accountability commissioners, and passage of an ordinance banning CPD employees from actively participating in extremist activities. The newsletter also flags a proposed ordinance to approve the sale of Chicago parking meter concessions to Stonepeak Partners—while Cruz says she opposes it unless major public benefits are added. Other major items include free summer concert series at Riis Park and Kilbourn Park, a Día del Niño event at Blackhawk Park on June 6, and ongoing summer construction and infrastructure alerts plus general community resources like block-party and garage-sale applications.