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Alderman Anthony A. Beale announces a March 6 public hearing and urges residents to submit applications by the February 28 deadline, as well as to complete a 2026 services survey that will close at the end of February. He also highlights the 100‑year Black Excellence celebration during Black History Month and encourages community input for the upcoming calendar, with additional deadlines for CPD on March 13.

The 17th Ward Community Organization’s official election ballot email from Alderman David Moore urges residents to vote for all listed candidates and highlights the importance of collective voting. No meetings, policy changes, or development approvals are mentioned. The email also invites volunteers to support the campaign.

Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward met with the heads of Administrative Hearings, Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, the Mayor’s Office of Persons with Disabilities, and Transportation (CDOT) to discuss pilots and initiatives, while noting CDOT’s refusal to allocate capital dollars to the ward despite the council’s $1.5 million allotment for aldermanic projects. The newsletter also reports on a series of debris and cleanup operations along 46th, 63rd, and 65th Streets, as well as a repaired sign and fly‑dump cleanup, and announces that residents can now apply online to Vote By Mail for the March 17 primary. Additional highlights include new STEM Academy and Boys to STEM summer programs, veteran and military fitness programs, a food‑scrap drop‑off initiative, and a Com‑Ed customer experience survey.

Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward announced community feedback sessions for two major development proposals—Tryst Chicago, a five‑story boutique hotel on N Halsted, and a 303‑unit residential tower at 2800 N Sheridan—requiring zoning approval and public input. The ward also highlighted the 2026 Wrigley Field Annual Meeting, where discussions covered public safety, parking enforcement, sanitation, transit, and recent community investments, and noted the opening of Hattie B’s Hot Chicken near the ballpark. Additional updates included early voting locations, a carjacking investigation, the city’s snowplow naming contest, and a reminder that the office will be closed on Pulaski Day.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter highlights a CDOT proposal for a new network of bikeways in Portage Park, a Chicago Park District $630 million plan for a post‑Bears Soldier Field, and a City of Chicago overcharge lawsuit over parking stickers. The ward also announces early voting sites for the March 2 primary, a Back the Vest event on April 12, and a Senior Resource Fair at Eden United Church of Christ. Additional updates include office closure on Casimir Pulaski Day, local business spotlights, and upcoming beat meetings.

On March 1, the Central West TIF district opens SBIF applications for small businesses, and a public hearing on March 6 will discuss the City’s lead service line replacement plan, a major infrastructure spending decision. The 34th Ward also announces a new overnight parking ban (Dec 1–Apr 1, 3‑7 a.m.) and a CDOT delivery‑robot reporting category to improve street safety, while several bridge and viaduct projects—including the Lake Street Bascule Bridge, Halsted/Chicago Avenue, Ashland/I‑290, and Canal Street viaduct—continue with staged closures. Other highlights include the 34th Ward office closure for Pulaski Day, Greektown Restaurant Week, and St. Patrick’s Day events at Old St. Pat’s.

The Third Ward Aldermanic Office announces the 2026 Soldier Field event calendar, noting that Bears games are not yet scheduled and many events are pending. Early voting for the ward begins March 2 and runs through March 17, with multiple sites listed. The office also promotes free tax‑preparation assistance and reminds residents to follow parking restrictions.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward invites residents to support the 100th Memorial Day Parade fundraiser at Horse Thief Hollow on February 26, where $2 from each Memorial March Golden Lager sold will go to the parade fund. The newsletter also highlights a free online aviation career course starting March 3, a state‑facilitated Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, and job listings on the ward’s website.

Alderman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward announced that the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will hold a hearing on March 3 to review Peoples Gas’ rate‑increase filing, and that the City Council’s March 18 meeting will address budget matters. She also highlighted recent policy actions: the city’s substitute hemp‑derived product ordinance, the failed mayoral veto override, and the COPA investigative‑jurisdiction ordinance for Welcoming City violations. Additional updates included the Shoreline Advisory Board’s first meeting, the Green Homes Chicago intake period, and the expansion of the citywide food‑scrap drop‑off composting program.

No zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced. The 43rd Ward Office invites residents to a CPD Meet & Greet with Alderman Knudsen at the DePaul Arts and Letters Building at 5:30 PM tonight, where officers from the 18th and 19th Police Districts will discuss public safety and answer questions. The office continues to host regular public safety events and provides resources and office hours for community engagement.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward informs residents that Cook County property tax bills are now available online, with the first installment due April 1, 2026, and notes the office will be closed for Casimir Pulaski Day. He also highlights a rescued dog named Rex seeking a home, encourages donations to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, and shares local daycare and job opportunities. No zoning, housing, or transit meetings or policy changes were announced in this update.

Alderman Desmon Yancy announced that the March 3 town hall has been postponed, with a new date to be announced soon. No other meetings, policy changes, or development approvals were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Tabares of the 23rd Ward announces infrastructure improvements for small businesses, including concrete work at 6857 S. Pulaski Rd., diagonal parking at 3701 W. 59th St., and street bump-outs at 3982 W. 67th Pl. The newsletter highlights the IHCC Foundation microgrants program, offering $1,500–$5,000 to affected businesses, and promotes the Shop Local campaign to boost traffic and visibility. Additional resources such as safety advisories, legal tools, and a video link are provided to support local entrepreneurs.

Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward informs residents that a full street closure will occur on Dearborn St from Elm to Division St from February 27 to March 1, 2026, due to crane lift operations by Stevenson Crane Service, Inc. The closure will affect vehicular access but allow flowing traffic on Elm St. No other events are announced.

Alderman Matt O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a Get Behind the Vest campaign on February 26, with sales at Flippin' Flavors and Open Outcry Brewing benefiting the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be hosted at the 19th Ward Office on February 25 to help veterans with disability, financial, and healthcare matters. Additional community updates include a free aviation career course starting March 3, the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, and employment opportunities posted on the ward’s website.

The 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho‑Lopez invites residents to participate in the 2026 MENU Project participatory budgeting process and attend the Infrastructure Townhall on March 19 to discuss how community input will shape local infrastructure spending. Residents can also join the International Women’s Day celebration on March 6 and an upcoming Expungement & Sealing Event to address criminal‑record issues. Additional community resources and employment opportunities are highlighted in the newsletter.

Alderman Gilbert Villegas invites residents to a 7th District Democratic Candidate Forum on February 26 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, with doors opening at 5:00 PM and the program beginning at 5:30 PM. He also shares the 36th Ward office hours and contact details for the Belmont Cragin and West Town offices, encouraging constituents to visit for service requests and questions.

Alderman Anthony A. Beale invites residents of the 9th Ward to a townhall tonight to celebrate 100 years of Black Excellence during Black History Month. No specific policy, development, budget, transit, or street safety updates were announced. The event will be held at the 9th Ward Service Office at 34 E 112th Place.

The 48th Ward alderwoman Leni Manaa‑Hoppenworth announces that voting is now open for the 2026 Participatory Budgeting process, which will allocate $1 million of infrastructure funds to community‑chosen projects such as pedestrian safety, trail placemaking, and public art. Residents can rank‑vote online or in person at four locations by March 1, and a recent info‑session recap is available on the ward website. The newsletter also highlights the availability of project descriptions and a recording of the info session for further community engagement.