The Third Ward newsletter focuses on a police alert about vehicle thefts in the Bronzeville area, an emergency closure of the eastbound lane on 47th St. for sewer repairs through February 13, and a Vehicle Safety Day event. No meetings, policy changes, or development approvals were announced. Additional community updates include a Girls in Sports Summit, a donation drive, a conversational Spanish class, and an OEMC employment training program.
There are no upcoming meetings, hearings, or policy changes related to zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget announced in this newsletter. The 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman invites residents to a complimentary Money Matters Institute workshop on January 29, 2026, offering budgeting and savings tools led by financial experts. The event will be held at the 16th Ward Service Office (1137 W. 63rd St., Suite C, Chicago, IL) with office hours Monday‑Friday 9 a.m.‑7 p.m. (except Friday 1 p.m.) and contact information (tel. (773) 306‑1981, email info@16thward.org). }
No meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit changes, or street safety projects were announced. Alderman Nicholas Sposato highlighted community services, offering free smoke alarms and a 2026 calendar magnet to 38th Ward residents, and promoted a dog rescue, local events, and job openings. Additional updates included English classes at Messiah Church, a food‑pantry donation link, a Ukrainian restaurant feature, and various city job opportunities.
Alderman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward announces the office relocation to 5680 S. Archer Ave., Suite 100 effective February 2 and invites constituents to visit or call for services. She also highlights a walking tour of 63rd Street, offers safety reminders amid recent robberies, and provides resources for reporting water leaks and accessing snow‑removal assistance—including volunteer opportunities for seniors. Contact details and social‑media links are included for further engagement.
Alderman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward announced the release of the Mayor’s draft Five‑Year Blueprint on Homelessness, a housing‑focused policy that will guide Chicago’s emergency services, housing, and community‑cohesion efforts. She also noted that the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will hold its first hearing of 2026 on February 3, and that the City Council will meet on February 18 to discuss a range of municipal matters, including a new ordinance granting COPA investigative authority over Welcoming Ordinance violations and the recently passed hemp‑ban ordinance. Additional updates include a scheduled hearing on Peoples Gas’s rate‑hike request in early March, a city‑wide EV charging survey to guide future infrastructure, and a reminder of the expanded Food Scrap Drop‑Off program.
Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward reports a water leak at 83rd Street and Wabash Avenue, with city crews assessing the situation and applying salt to mitigate icing. Residents may experience temporary low water pressure or brief service interruptions while the Department of Water Management and Streets & Sanitation work to resolve the issue, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.
Emergency sewer repairs on the 4300 Block of Broadway will close the street from Cuyler to the Jewel‑Osco parking lot exit and may close the Sheridan/Broadway intersection for several days, requiring detours via Sheridan. The 46th Ward Office has coordinated with the Department of Water Management and will keep residents updated; CTA Bus #36 will continue to run on Broadway. No policy changes, budget decisions, or development approvals are involved.
Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman of the 16th Ward reports no upcoming meetings or policy changes related to zoning, housing, transit, or budget. The newsletter focuses on community service, encouraging residents to submit service requests for potholes, street lights, and other city issues, and highlights upcoming events such as a January 29 informational session, volunteer sign‑ups, and resources for seniors and veterans. Service office hours and contact details are provided for residents to address local concerns.
No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced. The 19th Ward Office will host the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County on January 28 to help veterans with disability, financial, and healthcare matters, co‑hosted by Alderman Matt O'Shea and other officials. Additional updates include information on Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and employment opportunities in the ward.
Alderman La Spata of the 1st Ward announced a February 2 virtual meeting to discuss the expansion of Serve and Coco food‑delivery robots, inviting residents to weigh in on this new business model. He also co‑sponsored a resolution at the February City Council meeting condemning ICE and called for its abolition, and highlighted the opening of a new playground and athletic field at Goethe Elementary, funded through aldermanic menu money and other sources. The newsletter also noted public meetings and an online webinar on the Bus Priority Corridor Study for Western Avenue, and mentioned community events such as a Valentine’s Day brunch for seniors and the Maker‑in‑Residence program.
The 47th Ward Alderman invites residents to a town hall on the cost of power on Thursday, January 29 at Sulzer Library, where rising electricity bills, clean‑energy policy, and income‑based relief programs will be discussed with speakers from the Citizens Utility Board, CEDA, clean‑energy companies, and State Rep. Ann Williams. No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were mentioned. No other major announcements were included.
Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward highlights upcoming public‑safety meetings, including the 18th Police District Council meeting on Jan. 27 and the Chicago Police CAPS beat meetings, and urges residents to submit feedback on the Personal Delivery Devices pilot program. He also reminds constituents of the March 17 primary election, the DMV REAL ID Saturday hours ending Feb. 1, and the March 8 Shred event, while promoting local events such as Restaurant Week, the indoor farmers market, and the Girls in Sports Summit. No zoning, development, budget, or transit policy changes were announced in this edition.
The 17th Ward Alderman David Moore’s newsletter is solely focused on snow‑removal information for residents. No meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit updates, or street‑safety projects are mentioned. No additional announcements are included.
29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro announced a Senior Bingo event for the community. No meetings, policy changes, or development approvals were mentioned. The event will take place at 6272 W North Ave, Chicago.
29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro announced that the scheduled community meeting has been postponed. No other meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street projects were mentioned in this newsletter.
On January 25, Alderman Nicole T. Lee of the 11th Ward reported that City Council passed an ordinance expanding airport employee fines for security infractions—an important transit‑related policy change—and also enacted a hemp‑sale restriction to protect minors. The council is set to approve a $6 million Cermak‑Rd. improvement project and has approved several water, sewer, and lead‑service‑line replacement works, reflecting significant infrastructure spending. In addition, a street‑resurfacing and ADA‑corner project on Cermak and 24th Pl is underway, while the ward continues to promote snow‑removal volunteer efforts, a school‑closure investigation, and a March 9 blood drive.
Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward reports that a winter storm is affecting the Southeast Side of Chicago, with Department of Streets and Sanitation crews actively plowing and salting main and arterial streets, bus routes, and high‑traffic corridors—especially near schools, senior housing, and medical facilities. The 6th Ward Office will be closed tomorrow due to weather, and residents are urged to exercise caution, avoid parking on snow routes, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
City Council has approved a ban on most intoxicating hemp‑based products. The city's parking meters will be sold to a different private company. Alderman Jim Gardiner announced that Chicago Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme weather and urged neighbors to check on elderly residents, while also highlighting a senior scam‑prevention seminar and a visit to Yellow Rose Café celebrating a 30‑year‑old local business. The newsletter also listed community resources such as food pantries, business‑support programs, and recent school achievements.
On January 24, 2026, Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward reported that the City Council’s first meeting of the year was held, with additional policy items to be released later. The ward’s infrastructure update highlighted the Department of Water Management’s 75‑day sewer‑lining project on N Greenview Ave, which may require lane closures. Other key announcements included the 400 Theater opening feedback period, the launch of the Snow Squad volunteer program, and new SNAP work‑reporting requirements effective February 1.
No meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit changes, or street redesigns were announced. Alderman Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward closed the office for the extreme cold on Jan 23, provided cold‑weather and pet‑safety tips, and highlighted a rescued dog named Duna. He also promoted community events, free English classes, food‑pantry donations, a local aquarium, and listed several regional job openings.