In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, the main neighborhood update is that CDOT contractors will begin the Damen Residential Lighting project (Diversey to Belmont) the week of July 27, bringing temporary parking restrictions, and street/alleys are scheduled for repaving in several areas (including Henderson, Lakewood, Wellington to Nelson; and multiple alley locations). He also notes upcoming public-safety CAPs discussion (auto theft/catalytic converter thefts) and reminds residents about CPS’s finalized 2027 budget review, plus Cook County Board of Review availability for pre-filing 2026 property tax appeals. Other announcements include the North Branch Blues & Brews bike tour on July 25, CAPS/CPD items like National Night Out on August 4, and weekend events including Wicker Park Fest and the Roscoe Village Garden Walk.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) does not list any specific city meetings, hearings, ordinances, development/zoning actions, or budget/transit funding decisions in this newsletter; the focus is on business reminders. It includes practical guidance on sidewalk café permit compliance and setup, street-sweeping rules, keeping alleys/dumpsters clean (including grease bins), and city graffiti removal resources. Other major announcements are a July 25 North Branch Works bike tour (“Blues & Brews”); plus reminders to register for the Small Biz Expo in August and use local small-business resource organizations and programs.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports City Council action this week on housing and related policy, including introducing an alternative rental-housing ordinance to the mayor’s proposal and supporting Alderman Knudsen’s Prediction Markets Ordinance. The Council also passed TIF-backed legislation for the 78 project area/Foundry Park to support the Chicago Fire stadium development and a City-owned ~1,200-space below-grade parking structure, along with street/Metra, river wall, and public open-space improvements. Separately, Waguespack shares public safety updates from July CAPS meetings, including ongoing tap-to-pay scam warnings, and notes the CPD superintendent search process after Superintendent Larry Snelling’s retirement; he also highlights July street repaving/lighting work and upcoming community events like the Roscoe Village Burger Fest and several garden walks.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (July 10, 2026), he highlights a virtual Chicago Police Department Consent Decree public hearing on July 14 and shares updates on a water main replacement project on N. Greenview Ave. (with Greenview closing starting as early as July 13), along with upcoming street/sidewalk and alley repaving. He also points residents to the Cook County Assessor’s property tax appeal window (through July 13), reminds about the street cleaning schedule, and notes ongoing collaboration with Metra on improvements to the Armitage/Ashland station feasibility study, with a July 23 public rider-idea event.
Other major announcements include the Bucktown Garden Walk on July 11–12, National Night Out on August 4, Summer Sidewalk Sales (July 11–12), and a July 25 Bike the North Branch Blues & Brews Tour.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (July 2, 2026), he reports on CTA updates discussed in the City Council Transportation Committee, including staffing improvements, ridership at about 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and public-safety efforts; he also notes NITA (late 2025 legislation replacing the RTA) and upcoming Council votes for NITA/CTA board appointees. The newsletter also highlights continued reconstruction progress at Lathrop Homes south of Diversey and provides reminders for heat safety, property tax appeals (Lakeview Township through July 13), a July 14 public hearing on the Chicago Police Department consent decree, and local CAPS meetings.
Other announcements include office closure for Independence Day (July 3) and a schedule notice for street cleaning and a water main project update around Greenview/Fullerton to Altgeld, plus community events like Burger Fest (July 17–19) and Roscoe Village sidewalk sales (July 11–12) and garden walk volunteer signups.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlighted a Council Committee on Finance public hearing on the Chicago parking meter deal, including questions and testimony about the Mayor Johnson administration’s use of NDAs and the City’s reported $3.3B buyback bid versus Stonepeak’s $2.53B offer; the matter requires Council approval by July 24. He also recapped CAPS activity for multiple 32nd Ward beats, noting crime/incident updates and that he co-sponsored an ordinance targeting shops that accept stolen airbag parts, plus announced a virtual public hearing on the Chicago Police Department Consent Decree (July 14, 1–4:30 p.m.).
Other major items include Pride Parade events and street/parking restrictions (June 28), a 2026 street-cleaning schedule update, and a Greenview/Fullerton-to-Altgeld water main project status update, along with heat-safety reminders and multiple community volunteer events (e.g., Burger Fest).
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared information about Juneteenth office closures and CAPS auto safety events, plus a newly passed airbag-reseller enforcement measure (with fines). The newsletter also provided a Greenview water main construction update (Altgeld to Fullerton) and noted upcoming street-sweeping schedule items for Bucktown. Other announcements included Chicago School Board election resources and dates (Nov. 3, 2026), and community events such as Porchfest (June 28) and Network Night at Bitter Pops (June 23).
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, there are no specific zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings or ordinances announced, but the alderman highlights ongoing street impacts from IDOT work on the I-90/94 feeder ramps (weekend closures starting June 12, June 26, July 17, and July 24) and provides ward logistics updates like street-sweeping and storm-tree cleanup after severe storms/tornadoes. Other major announcements include CPD CAPS meetings (14th and 19th districts), the June 24 NE Levy Center Village meeting, and multiple upcoming community/festival events, plus resident programs such as the HomeGrown homebuyer grant and ComEd’s $2.5 million small-business bill relief fund.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared a severe storm warning, advising residents to seek shelter, secure outdoor items, check on seniors and people with disabilities, and call 311 or his office about storm hazards like downed trees. The newsletter notes DSS has received 5,000+ 311 service requests and is prioritizing trees blocking streets and those on homes/cars, while ComEd is monitoring for outages.
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.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced that the new Walsh Park Farmers Market launches tomorrow (June 4, 2026) and will run Thursdays from 4–8 p.m. through September, accepting SNAP/Link cards. The newsletter also notes busy park activity involving CPS school kids and urges caution around Walsh Park and nearby areas (including the Bloomingdale Trail). Other major items include a call to sign up for the Bucktown Garden Walk.
In his 32nd Ward newsletter, Alderman Scott Waguespack highlights community events and city updates, including the start of Walsh Park Farmers Market (June 4) and Roscoe Village Farmers Market (June 7), plus CDOT projects like the Wellington & Oakdale greenway work beginning this week and a DWM water main project on Greenview with a planned outage on June 2. He also flags major public safety/traffic items such as a planned overnight full closure of the Kennedy Expressway reversible express lanes (May 29–10 a.m. May 30) and weekend street-closure impacts from Maifest and Do Division. Other notable announcements include upcoming CPS/candidate information for the November 3 elected school board election, Chicago OEMC app and NotifyChicago alerts guidance, and CAPS meetings across the 14th and 19th police districts.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, City Council continued work on major governance items including a review of the parking meter sale/contract and approval of steps to strengthen voter protections; the Council also approved a compromise ordinance that pauses/extends the tipped wage phaseout. Waguespack also highlights local infrastructure and development-related updates: CDOT’s Cortland Street bridge rehabilitation remains closed to vehicles with next steps expected after further engineering review, and the ward has ongoing street/sidewalk and utility projects (including a Greenview water main replacement and upcoming street/alley repaving), plus a start to the Wellington & Oakdale Greenway project. Other announcements include Memorial Day office/cart collection changes, upcoming 2027 budget engagement roundtables, and neighborhood events such as Porchfest Lakeview and Movies in the Park.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights a City Council review of the parking meter deal with Stonepeak and a vote approving a compromise that extends the tipped-wage ordinance phase-out by two years (after a pause). He also notes no major zoning/development decisions were described, but he provides major infrastructure updates including CDOT’s Cortland Street Bridge rehabilitation timeline (bridge closed to vehicles; revised approach expected after June review), upcoming Wellington & Oakdale greenway work for safer bike routes/lower speeds, and a Greenview water main/IEPA drain replacement project. Other updates include CPD CAPS and police meeting recaps, Memorial Day office/cart collection changes, street-sweeping guidance, and community events like 2027 budget engagement roundtables and Movies in the Park; he also mentions the planned closure of sidewalks/vehicle traffic and the community garage sale/Porchfest events.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he notes a Water Main Project update for Greenview/Fullerton to Altgeld (with 51% of the water-main phase completed) and lists upcoming street and alley repaving projects. He also invites residents to upcoming 2027 Budget Engagement Roundtables and provides reminders including CAPS meetings for the 14th and 19th police districts.
Other announcements include a Victory Training one-year celebration, a Bucktown Community Organization shredding event (May 15–16 weekend), and the Lincoln/Roscoe Art + Craft Fair (May 16–17), along with additional local community events and citywide updates.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared May CAPS meeting dates for the 14th and 19th Police Districts and notified residents about a tentative May 11 week schedule for the Greenview/Fullerton water main update, including a lane shift letter and continued installation work. The newsletter also highlights non-zoning items like ongoing spring cleanup (including Chicago River Day), the May street cleaning schedule and reminders, the May 15 deadline to apply for property tax exemptions, and several local community events (including a Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair May 16–17 and a shredding event from the Bucktown Community Organization). In addition, he congratulated Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Junior Youth of the Year winner Kaylin Jones, and included scam, lighting, and other citywide/resource reminders.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (May 1, 2026), there are no zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings announced; the main local “meetings” listed are monthly CAPS police meetings (including 14th, 18th, and 19th Police District sessions in May) and a Beat 1931/1434 recap of recent crime and robbery/burglary trends. The newsletter also highlights major city/policy-adjacent items such as International Compost Awareness Week (May 3–9), Chicago River Day and ongoing river-improvement work, the May 15 Cook County property tax exemption application deadline, and a Water Department water-main project on Greenview (Fullerton to Altgeld) with related lead-service-line outreach and restoration scheduling.
Other announcements include a May 17 shredding/recycling event with the Bucktown Community Organization, street-cleaning schedule updates, a CTA/Pace/Divvy-related $5 Divvy credit promotion, and library and community events like an ABC Swap on May 9 and a “Medicare 101” seminar on May 21.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlighted an upcoming Monday hearing on the status of Chicago’s 2026 budget, plus April CAPS meetings and neighborhood safety updates. He also noted city infrastructure and streets-related work: a new 8-inch water main project on the Dickens–Damen to Avondale area is complete with service transfers and lead service line replacements finished, and restoration is planned; he additionally shared the ward’s 2026 street-cleaning schedule. Other items included Earth Month cleanups, community composting at the Lincoln Belmont Library, a new Bucktown mural at 1945 N. Damen, CTA safety/patrol updates, and upcoming local events like library programs and a Wicker Park audio tour.
Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter highlights upcoming spring events rather than zoning or budget hearings: Earth Day and park cleanups on April 18, a Bucktown Green cleanup on April 19, and recycling/clothing drives at Blaine Elementary and Cradles to Crayons. It also notes active public works impacts including traffic diversions on Damen for water main work at Dickens (April 21–24) and street sweeping next week in Lincoln Park and Bucktown, plus an ongoing zoning interpretation request for the proposed 1111 W. Diversey ComEd substation. Other major announcements include CAPS meetings in the 14th/19th police districts, and condolences for former 32nd Ward Alderman Terry Gabinski’s passing on April 8.
In the 32nd Ward, Alderman Scott Waguespack highlights a vote this Monday on the next phase of the Lathrop Homes redevelopment, including issuance of $100 million in Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds and a $40 million TIF redevelopment agreement (with $36.5 million transferred from Addison South TIF) to support construction/rehab of 309 mixed-income units. He also provides ward updates for spring cleanup and street-sweeping/parking restrictions, plus traffic impacts tied to ongoing water main work on Dickens and Damen to Avondale (no parking in the active work zone during construction hours).
Other major items include scheduled Chicago Park District Earth Day cleanup on April 18, multiple CAPS meetings, and community/public safety reminders (including an alert about a tap-to-pay scam and 9-1-1 education month).