Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

In the 35th Ward newsletter, Ald. Anthony J. Quezada highlights a Committee on Housing and Real Estate vote passing his Fair Notice Ordinance amendment to prevent landlords from filing eviction actions until the full 30-, 60-, or 120-day notice period has expired, and he notes a housing funding announcement for the Metropolitan “L” Apartments (2525 N Kedzie) to add up to 96 affordable units. He also announces a meeting to gather community feedback on a zoning map amendment for 3458 W Belmont (rezoning a vacant lot for a new 3-unit residential building with parking). Other major items include a Thursday water main/sewer/lead service line replacement informational meeting in Irving Park, IDOT plans to resurface Kimball Avenue (Diversey to Wellington) starting in April, and Ward Night on April 13.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted city and ward housing policy updates, including the April 1 ADU ordinance now in effect and his office’s push for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey. The newsletter also notes weekly community-public safety updates (CPD compstat/CAPS info) and ward service initiatives like new Recycle Coach app guidance, plus an April 12 shredding/e-waste/prescription drug take-back event at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Other major items include city amnesty for vehicle stickers, Chicago Public Schools student IDs functioning as library cards, and upcoming Sheffield Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting on April 14.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) shared an updated CAPS meeting schedule for the 18th Police District, noting there are no remaining CAPS meetings in April for either the 1st or 18th districts. He also authorized Aldermanic Menu Funds for street resurfacing in the 42nd Ward, with CDOT work beginning April 8 and additional projects pending CDOT permits. Other updates include citywide Earth Day Parks Clean-Up on April 18, street sweeping starting April 1, and multiple scheduled street closures and CTA/bridge reconstruction impacts downtown and along Lake/State/Canal/Wells/Grand corridors.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin’s newsletter focuses on neighborhood works rather than formal zoning/hearing items: it reports that Western CTA Plaza pavers are being installed with an opening expected in May, and that Ashland Resurfacing’s next phase is underway with planned sewer/concrete work and associated parking restrictions from Montrose to Foster. It also notes ongoing tree trimming by Forestry on a block-by-block schedule and highlights Earth Day- and spring-related community events and services, including composting/seed-library options and repair/volunteer days. Other major announcements include upcoming events such as Solar Options for Renters & Owners (Apr. 15), Chip the Parkway (Apr. 11), and a Student Art Showcase at the 47th Ward office (Apr. 20), plus additional items like a Doc10 Film Festival (Apr. 30–May 3) and the Lakeview Earth Day Celebration (Apr. 18).

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a CDOT courtesy notice that permits for helicopter lift operations do not require aldermanic approval. On Saturday, April 11, 2026 (8:00–10:00 a.m.), Midwest Helicopter Airways will lift HVAC units at 445 E Ohio St, with road closures on Grand Ave (between McClurg Ct and the Lake Shore Drive ramp) and Ohio at McClurg Ct during those hours. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances or other major ward events were mentioned.

Alderwoman Samantha Nugent’s 39th Ward updates focus on ward operations and neighborhood upkeep, including a new, more equitable street sweeping schedule (each block receiving at least four sweepings through November) and guidance on proper yard-waste disposal. The newsletter also promotes ward events such as the Clean & Green Day volunteer opportunity on April 18 and a spring shred event on April 11, plus permit applications for summer block parties and the upcoming Jumping Jacks program (applications open April 15). Other major announcements include Peoples Gas’s restarting pipe retirement work in Budlong Woods and citywide items like April City Sticker amnesty, Healthy Families prenatal classes, and water bill assistance resources.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights policy work to regulate AI rent-setting programs like RealPage, including a recent Springfield appearance and a prior Chicago City Council Housing and Real Estate committee hearing on rent algorithms. She also announces Participatory Budgeting (PB) project winners for 2025–2026, totaling $1M, including neighborhood improvements such as Horner Park dog park upgrades, transit stop benches, a raised bike lane connection, and neighborhood greenway bike lane. Other announcements include upcoming Jumping Jack Portal opening on April 15 and Neighbor Night at the 33rd Ward office on April 20, plus several community events and resources like free eviction sealing assistance and citywide career fairs.

40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez reports meeting with the Johnson Administration about shifting pension costs to ward offices, which would increase office expenses and require staffing/hour adjustments. He also highlights local housing and development work in the ward, including the upcoming completion and ribbon cutting for “The Haven on Lincoln” (a non-congregate stabilization shelter), and progress/legislation planning for the Ainslie Arts Plaza and Lincoln Avenue Arts District; he adds that feedback is open for a 5636–40 N. Ashland rezoning and notes the Lincoln Avenue and Ashland streetscape/resurfacing construction updates. Other announcements/events include a Bears-themed Good, Shredder, Best shred event on April 18, virtual Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights programming on April 7, City Clerk sticker Amnesty Month in April, CPD 20th District Safety Day (April 11), and multiple community cleanups and events (Earth Day parks cleanup April 18, plus other scheduled community programs).

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) announced an Infrastructure Town Hall on April 21 (5:30–7:00 pm) at Truman College covering ward streets, sewers, bike lanes, sidewalk repairs, and Participatory Budgeting 2026; she also shared multiple infrastructure items including sidewalk rebuilds and ongoing/near-term construction impacts (e.g., DWM emergency work at Wilson & Sheridan, and CDOT bridge closures on Simonds Drive in Montrose Harbor Park). For development, the newsletter notes a Department of Buildings permit for Trader Joe’s buildout at 804 W. Montrose and that the Cubs are seeking a Planned Development amendment to expand the Camry Parking Lot by about 250 spaces (review pending at the Chicago Plan Commission). Other major announcements include Street closure alerts for Marine Drive (April 11) and several Earth Day-related cleanups/events, plus ward community events like a resource fair (May 21) and upcoming clothing swap and storytelling events in April.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a Lincoln Park filming courtesy notice: DePaul Television will film scenes for “Spur of the Moment” on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with parking restrictions along the east side of N Janssen Ave near 2257–2253 N Janssen Ave (NO PARKING/TOW ZONE postings). The notice directs residents to the location manager and on-site coordinator for concerns, and notes the Chicago Police Department will supervise traffic control.

Aldermanic Office of Chicago’s Third Ward newsletter mainly publicizes non-legislative community updates: the 2026 Chicago street sweeping schedules are live on We the Sweeple, and residents can sign up for free email reminders. It also promotes “The Other Side of Reentry” and several local events, including a plant/growth workshop with L1 Retail Shop and Raíces Plant Bodega, “Potting with a Purpose,” a “Dear Mama” pop-up shop, and a wealth/wealth awareness seminar.

In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, he announces a Zoom community meeting on the proposed Tryst Hotel development (April 21) and notes his office co-signed a letter with other officials requesting a formal zoning determination from the Department of Planning and Development for the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey. He also highlights that the expanded citywide ADU ordinance (effective April 1) is now in effect, with 126 applications citywide in the first days, and continues to coordinate on the ongoing airbag theft break-ins in the area. Other updates include reminders about Wrigley Field game-day parking/enforcement and street sweeping, plus major events listed such as a kindness rally outside Merlo Library (April 12) and Lakeview Roscoe Village Earth Day (April 18), and an instrument donation drive extended through April 17.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared public safety updates from the 24th District, including a shooting near Claremont and Devon and arrests related to a January carjacking, plus an invitation for residents to become Court Advocates. Other major announcements include Tax Day reminders and free tax-prep assistance via Ladder Up, City Sticker Amnesty (April 1–30, 2026), and the opening of the Chicago Youth Works summer jobs application portal (deadline May 29). She also notes observances and community opportunities like Yom HaShoah (April 14), Jumping Jack applications for block parties (opens April 15 at 9 AM), and several local events/resources (e.g., pet adoption and crisis response/clean & green information).

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) is co-hosting a virtual community meeting with SOAR to gather resident feedback on a development proposal for 201 E Walton Place, including a phased renovation and conversion from a Sonesta Extended Stay hotel into fully renovated elevated rental apartments. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 PM (Zoom registration link provided). No other zoning, housing policy, budget, or transit/streets items are announced in this newsletter beyond this meeting.

Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) highlights ongoing constituent service efforts rather than holding specific zoning/development, housing, transit, or budget-related meetings, including work with city agencies on abandoned vehicles, street/alley lighting, pothole filling, rodent abatement, vacant-lot cleaning, and enforcement of dumpster requirements. The newsletter also announces a visit from SBA representatives through April 17 to help residents/businesses apply for low-interest disaster recovery loans related to August flooding, and lists recent spot fixes and reported issues with lights, curbs, and debris. Other major items include recruitment for the 2026 Clean & Green neighborhood cleanups, the Chicago Park District’s winter veteran/military programs, and encouragement to use the city’s food scrap drop-off program.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) promoted the “Road to Red Line Development” community meetings, scheduled for April 14, April 21, and April 28 at 6 PM at 8000 S. Michigan Ave, focused on input on Red Line–related development, including housing, jobs, safety, and community benefits. The newsletter also emphasizes community influence through a Community Benefit Agreement and asks residents to participate in shaping long-term development outcomes. Other than these event announcements, no specific ordinances, budget decisions, or zoning approvals were listed.

Alderman Raymond Lopez’s April 10, 2026 newsletter focuses on 15th Ward office assistance and neighborhood service updates rather than any zoning, transit, housing, or budget hearings. It announces a low-interest disaster recovery loan application help session for residents/businesses affected by August flooding (SBA reps on-site through April 17) and lists several street/outage and cleanup items (e.g., repaired sunken curb, fixed B-Box, and reported lights-out/vandalism concerns). Other announcements include Chicago Park District veteran and military program offerings and a citywide food scrap drop-off/composting program with a drop-off map link.

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s newsletter doesn’t include any zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, nor any policy/ordinance or street safety redesign updates. It focuses on urging residents to report city service issues (e.g., streetlights out, fly dumping, tree limbs) via 311 and notes the office contact information/hours and general community service support. The only other items mentioned are the 16th Ward service office details and “16th Ward Community Events” link (no specific events listed).

This newsletter from Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) does not list any specific upcoming zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/meetings, but it spotlights CTA safety and calls residents to attend scheduled Chicago Beat meetings in April and May (Edgebrook, Dunham Park, and Kilbourn Park among others). It also promotes neighborhood and city resources/events, including a “Clean & Green” support offer from the Ward office and “Property tax exemption help” next Wednesday, plus community programming such as performances by Edge of the Wood (March 27–April 12) at Edgebrook Community Church and monthly Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission visits.

In the 48th Ward, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights a planned mixed-use development community meeting at 5602 N Winthrop on April 29 (Harlem Irving Companies; 6 stories, 95 apartments, and 28 parking spaces), and an announcement that the office secured $1,080,000 to install six new Accessible Pedestrian Signals by the end of 2026 at multiple intersections. Other major announcements include Earth Month events such as free vehicle emissions testing (April 11) and Clean & Green/ICA Earth Day celebrations (April 18 and April 25), plus a Mobile DMV event at the Edgewater Library on May 8.