Alderman Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) highlighted a community zoning meeting for 437–439 W 28th Pl. on March 19 regarding a proposed change to build 8 townhouses, with feedback accepted until April 8. She also announced an April 15 City Council meeting, a public April 6 meeting on a grant-funded Park District river-park improvement (shade/community-meeting structure), and construction updates including delayed Halsted–Orange Line Park & Ride lot work (April 24–26) and ongoing infrastructure/road impacts from water/sewer/LSLR projects. Other items included a spring shredding and prescription drug take-back event on April 12, office help for Sox residential parking decals/guest passes, and alerts about vehicle break-ins and related robberies tied to Pokémon card sales.
Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter focuses on city services and community updates, including that Chicago’s street sweeping season began April 1 and runs through the end of November (weather permitting), with residents asked to follow posted “No Parking” signs. The email also highlights safety and transit-related news and public safety discussion (e.g., CTA-related calls for stronger safety measures and related reporting), but it does not mention any specific 45th Ward zoning/development/housing/transit/portfolio hearings, ordinances, or budget votes.
Other announcements include Ward beat meetings across Edgebrook, Portage Park, and the 16th District, plus upcoming community theater performances (Edge of the Wood’s Much Ado About Nothing, March 27–April 12) and an offer for help coordinating clean-and-green events and infrastructure questions through the Ward 45 office.
There were no meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance updates, development or zoning changes, budget decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety projects mentioned in this 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman newsletter; it is primarily an Easter greeting. The main other announcement is the reminder to use the 16th Ward service office for services (address and hours provided).
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) highlights a Zoning Advisory Board community meeting on April 16 regarding a zoning amendment request at 2029 W. 17th St (M1-2 → RM4.5). The newsletter also promotes ongoing city processes/events such as the April 9 community meeting (RUSH, DSS Recycling, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Gift of Hope, and Share Our Spare), street sweeping starting April 1, and April clean-up/resource events (including Get Covered Illinois and CPS benefits support). Other major items include “Coffee with the Alderman” on April 4, a public safety alert about increased thefts of Honda/Acura vehicles, and citywide Repair Chicago town halls on April 9 and April 22.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update highlights street and transit-related impacts: spring street sweeping begins this week (with April–Nov sweeps), CTA Red Line work is scheduled April 6–8 at Morse L (7 a.m.–3 p.m., with north sidewalk closure), and there is a new 24/7 “No Parking” ordinance on northbound N Glenwood between W Morse and W Lunt. The newsletter also notes local development/activity updates including demolition resuming at 1224 W Loyola Ave (in coordination with CTA), plus CDOT paving on N Glenwood (Pratt to Devon) and a short-term residential lighting project on Chase and Paulina.
Other major announcements include the 49th Ward Clean and Green on April 18 and a Financial Plan Town Hall on April 7 at Truman College, along with reminders about ongoing community events (e.g., Jarvis Square egg hunt today and Rogers Park Arts programming).
Alderman Desmon Yancy invites residents of the 5th Ward to a town hall meeting on April 7th. No additional meetings, policy changes, or development approvals are announced in this newsletter.
Alderwoman Angela Clay announces a March 18 ordinance granting HVAC flexibility for older two‑pipe systems, pending Committee on Housing review, and a City Council ordinance expanding COPA’s authority. The 46th Ward will host an Infrastructure Town Hall on April 21 to discuss upcoming sidewalk repairs and participatory budgeting. The ward also notes the Cubs’ Camry Parking Lot expansion application, pending Plan Commission review, and the opening of Molino Los Hermanos restaurant in 2026. Other highlights include a $300 million affordable‑housing investment from the Department of Housing, a $13.5 million grant for The Leland, and a new street‑sweeping schedule for April. Community events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, a free small‑business de‑escalation workshop, and a volunteer‑opportunity program are also listed.
On April 3, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced upcoming community meetings to discuss the proposed 30‑unit affordable housing project at 754 W Belden and the expansion of Francis W. Parker School, both of which involve zoning and development considerations. He also highlighted the city’s new ADU ordinance now in effect, and urged Mayor Johnson and CDOT to prioritize traffic plans for the ongoing Cortland Bridge closures. Additionally, the alderman launched a fundraiser to support the Lincoln Park Farmers Market’s relocation and celebrated the opening of Schneider’s Bakery on Halsted and Willow.
Alderman William Hall announced a Community Wide Meeting on April 6 to discuss the Vertical Clearance Improvements project, a street‑safety redesign that also involves zoning considerations for the 6th Ward. The newsletter highlighted the Missing Middle Housing Initiative at Simeon Manor and the groundbreaking of K Fresh Foods, underscoring new development approvals and housing policy efforts, while noting 2025 budget investments that upgraded school security and facilities. Additional updates included the Englewood School Zone safety improvements slated for summer 2026, the upcoming Spend in the Black event on April 4, and the Economic & Business Summit on April 18, among other community events and resources.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward announced that the ADU ordinance now allows accessory dwelling units throughout the ward and that the first phase of the transit‑oriented Encuentro Square II development will begin construction within three months under the city’s Cut the Tape Initiative. A virtual community meeting for the Cicero Land Study is scheduled for April 29 and a Hermosa Town Hall will be held on April 26. The newsletter also highlighted Earth Month activities, job training opportunities, and various community resources such as free mammograms and senior home support.
Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted a new city program for coach houses and basement units, a housing policy aimed at expanding affordable options, and discussed budget concerns over unpaid city bills that could affect enforcement and services. He also noted the launch of a police allocation report to guide future staffing and resource decisions, and reminded constituents of the upcoming street‑cleaning schedule and water‑main project updates. The newsletter wrapped up with community event announcements, including Easter celebrations, CAPS meetings, and job openings at the Chicago Department of Public Health and Bickerdike Apartments.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Housing announced that the Metropolitan L Apartments proposal at 2525 N. Kedzie will receive city assistance and federal LIHTC, adding up to 96 affordable units and retail space in the 35th Ward. The expanded ADU ordinance went into effect on April 1, doubling parcels eligible for ADUs citywide, and a community meeting on zoning and development will be scheduled later this year. Additionally, a multi‑million‑dollar water main and sewer replacement project in Irving Park is underway, and the Illinois Department of Transportation will resurface Kimball Avenue between Diversey and Wellington, improving pedestrian crossings.
Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward authorized menu funds for street resurfacing projects in the ward, beginning April 8, as part of infrastructure spending to improve road safety. The resurfacing will affect several streets and alleys, with detour signage and work contingent on weather, while additional projects await CDOT permits. Other updates include ongoing street sweeping, scheduled crane lifts and bridge closures that will temporarily close streets and require detours.
Alderman Andre Vasquez (Ward 40) highlighted a rezoning hearing for 5636‑40 N. Ashland, where residents can submit feedback on a new construction proposal, and noted the ongoing zoning proposal for 5054‑58 N. Ashland Avenue. The ward also reported progress on street safety projects, with the final phase of the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape nearing completion and the Ashland Avenue resurfacing and traffic signal installation expected to be operational within 2‑3 weeks. Other updates included the postponement of the Winnemac Park Ballfield opening due to drainage repairs, the City Sticker Amnesty Month waiving late fees, and a call for volunteers for Earth Day clean‑ups and the Good, Shredder, Best Shred event.
Alderman Matt Martin of the 47th Ward announced a new housing policy allowing single staircases in new apartment buildings to increase rental supply, and highlighted upcoming transit updates with the CTA’s Western Brown Line resurfacing that will temporarily alter service and provide shuttle buses. He also promoted a property‑tax exemption workshop and a town‑hall on Chicago’s financial future, while urging residents to support expanded street‑sweeping into late fall and to participate in the city’s street‑safety initiatives such as bus pad resurfacing and water‑main replacement projects. Additional community news included the reopening of the North Center Senior Center, the annual Egg Hunt and Hop N Stop events, and a student art showcase at the ward office.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that zoning proposals at 3007‑11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, and 4634‑36 N Avers Ave are currently in the feedback review stage, with residents invited to submit input through the ward’s zoning page. The ward’s participatory budgeting cycle has selected projects—including a Horner Park dog‑park upgrade, new benches at bus stops, and a $500,000 street‑resurfacing program—highlighting budgetary priorities for community infrastructure. Additional updates include the launch of street‑sweeping and grid‑based tree‑trimming schedules, a Good Friday memorial for gun‑violence victims, and ongoing housing assistance for former Legion Park encampment residents, with neighbor nights and community project funding events scheduled through April.
Alderman Dowell of the Third Ward announces a free tree giveaway and updates on the WIC grocery store at 416 E. 43rd St. Residents are reminded of the Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC soccer match on April 4 at Soldier Field, with no fireworks planned. The newsletter also highlights community events including senior pickleball at XS Tennis FAME Center, the Rhythm and Roots Fest, and the Black History Future Folk Symposium.
Alderwoman Ruth Cruz announced that the 30th Ward will host a virtual public meeting on the Cicero Avenue Land Use Study on April 29, and the city has expanded its Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) program, allowing most 30th Ward properties to apply for secondary housing units. The ward also celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Onward House CARES Community Center and received community‑project funding of $250,000 for green‑space improvements and $1.5 million for Metra infrastructure studies. Other highlights include the start of the street‑sweeping season, April’s City Clerk’s amnesty month for parking tickets, and a series of community events such as the Easter egg hunt and a job fair.
Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward announces the city ordinance legalizing Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), noting 88 new applications in the first two days and encouraging residents to explore eligibility. He reminds residents of new Cubs night‑game parking restrictions, street‑sweeping schedules, upcoming alley resurfacing, and ongoing water‑management work that will affect several streets. The newsletter also highlights community events such as Earth Day cleanups, the Taste of Northalsted, and the opening of a new café in the ward.
Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces two free CUB webinars on April 7 and 9 to help residents reduce energy costs and avoid online scams. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and encourages residents to explore employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website. No zoning, development, or budget updates were included in this edition.