33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlighted community zoning and development work, listing active proposals and noting upcoming/ongoing community meetings and feedback in the ward (including zoning change requests such as B3-1 to B3-3 and RS-3 to RT-4). She also promoted budget engagement for the 2027 city budget through three City roundtables, and discussed housing/support efforts tied to encampment response at Ronan Park.
Other major items include Neighbor Nights on June 1 and June 15 (June 15 featuring an MWRD presentation), plus several community announcements such as the Memorial Day message, CARE expansion advocacy, and upcoming local events like Pride and Joy (June 4) and budget/food and other resource opportunities.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlighted the citywide expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement) program, including government-run mental health crisis response without criminalization, and she also supports a City Hall resolution related to Overdose Prevention Sites. The newsletter notes ongoing zoning/development proposals and upcoming community meetings, including pending changes at 3007–11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, and 4634–36 N Avers Ave, plus input via a liquor moratorium lift feedback form for 3734 W Lawrence. Other announcements include Neighbor Night (June 1), an Irving Park Road Study open house (May 20), and community events/resources such as Tree trimming grid updates and various local fairs and drives.
In the 33rd Ward, Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights upcoming/community zoning meetings tied to development proposals, including requests to change zoning at 3007–11 W Irving Park Rd (B3-1 to B3-3), 3446 W Irving Park Rd (B3-1 to B3-3), and 4634–36 N Avers Ave (RS-3 to RT-4). The newsletter also notes spring street-sweeping starting April 1 and provides practical resources like block/special event permits, along with continued support related to the Ronan Park encampment situation.
Other major announcements include Neighbor Night at the 33rd Ward office on May 11, plus a May 30 blood drive and a May 9 Community Science Hub event at River Park.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlights policy updates affecting residents’ basic needs, urging people to check new SNAP ABAWD work requirements that begin February 1 and will cause benefits to be lost for those not meeting requirements after 3 months (impacting about 600,000 Chicagoans). The newsletter also lists ongoing community logistics/services in the ward, including street-sweeping (started April 1), block party and yard sale permitting, and updates/response related to Ronan Park.
Other announcements include Neighbor Night at the ward office on May 4 and May 2 workshops/events on citizenship and community energy planning, plus a range of volunteer, resource, and local business spotlights.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that her team is supporting an independent special prosecutor petition tied to ICE-related enforcement, with a Cook County Chief Judge ruling scheduled for May 11 (following increased ICE sightings). She also highlights zoning and development progress from the Community Driven Zoning and Development Process, including the construction of Jigzibik—an affordable housing project delivering 45 units in Irving Park. Other ward updates include spring resources (street sweeping beginning April 1, block party/yard sale permits) and upcoming Neighbor Night on May 4 at the 33rd Ward office.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights work on Treatment Not Trauma—opening two new mental health clinics and expanding the CARE program—and advancing overdose prevention via a new City Council resolution and a planned subject-matter hearing supporting state funding for Overdose Prevention Sites. She also notes spring ward service items (street sweeping starting April 1, and requests for debris/trash reporting) and provides zoning/development proposal updates for several Type 1 change requests, including potential B3-1 to B3-3 and RS-3 to RT-4 shifts. Other major announcements include a planned community “Rally in the Alley” cleanup on April 18 and an upcoming Neighbor Night on April 20 at the ward office, plus notification about a recent shooting near Irving Park Rd and N Richmond St.
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.
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.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that several zoning proposals—3007‑11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, and 4634‑36 N Avers Ave—are currently in feedback review, with changes from B3‑1 to B3‑3 and RS‑3 to RT‑4 under consideration. The ward is also launching spring programs, including block party and yard sale permits, a Jumping Jack portal opening April 15, and street sweeping beginning April 1, with a new grid‑based tree‑trimming schedule. Additional community events include Senator Guzman’s Legislative Townhall Series, Neighbor Nights, and various volunteer and resource opportunities, while the ward office offers free services such as Narcan, gun safety locks, and notary.
During the March 20 City Council meeting, Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlighted a hearing and balance fair on March 21 and encouraged participation in upcoming neighbor nights and the Senator Guzman legislative townhall series. The council approved two key ordinances: a Proactive Rental Inspections Working Group to enforce healthy housing standards and an expansion of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s authority to investigate violations of the Welcoming City Ordinance. Additional highlights include a proclamation celebrating Ms. Tadeo’s 90th birthday, the North River Commission’s Lot Jams concert series, and a slate of community events such as the Celebrate Cleveland gala, youth job applications, and volunteer opportunities at the 33rd Ward Office.
On March 13, 33rd Ward Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez announced that the City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate unanimously approved her ordinance establishing a Proactive Rental Inspections Working Group, a key policy change aimed at improving housing safety. The office also highlighted ongoing zoning proposals for several properties in the ward and reminded residents of upcoming voting opportunities and community events, including a Healing Village gathering and support for families affected by ICE detentions. Additionally, the newsletter urged community members to participate in volunteer efforts and provided resources for immigration defense and housing assistance.
The newsletter from 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez focuses primarily on upcoming election logistics, including early voting at the American Indian Center, mail‑in ballot deadlines, and the lack of drop boxes at precincts. No new zoning, development, or policy meetings or approvals are announced, and there are no budget or transit changes highlighted. Additional community events such as Neighbor Night on March 23, Senator Guzman’s legislative town halls, and volunteer opportunities are also listed.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward highlights upcoming zoning discussions, with several development proposals (3240 W Lawrence Ave, 3007‑11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, 4634‑36 N Avers Ave) currently in community review and invites residents to follow the ward’s zoning page for public meetings and input surveys. She also announces community events, including a teach‑in on protecting neighbors on March 9 and a student‑led Healing Village event on March 14, and reminds residents of early voting locations and deadlines. Additional resources such as volunteer opportunities, mutual aid, and free safety supplies are available at the ward office.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced a Capital Improvement Program briefing with CDOT and DWM, highlighting upcoming street and alley resurfacings, lighting projects, and a push for additional funding for infrastructure improvements in the ward. The ward is also reviewing a zoning change for 3446 W Irving Park (B3‑1 to B2‑3) and will hold public meetings on zoning and development, while residents are encouraged to vote in the Participatory Budgeting cycle and early voting for the March 17 primary. Additional updates include the resignation of Chief of Staff Veronica Tirado, a planned resolution honoring the Community Choice Awards, and reminders about early voting locations and mail‑in ballot deadlines.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that the ward is currently reviewing a zoning change for 3446 W Irving Park and encourages community input on the proposed B3‑1 to B2‑3 change. The ward also celebrated the groundbreaking of Jigzibik Affordable Housing and has opened the 2026 Participatory Budgeting ballot, which remains open until March 2, while street‑sweeping season will begin on April 1. Additional highlights include the 2025 Year‑in‑Review, expanded CARE program, and a series of community events such as the Lunar New Year celebration, Senator Guzman town halls, and neighbor nights.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward highlighted an upcoming zoning review for the 3446 W Irving Park development and urged residents to attend community‑driven zoning meetings. She also announced that the 33rd Ward Participatory Budgeting ballot is open through March 2, inviting residents to vote on local budget priorities, and reminded the community about the Winter Mercadito event and flu vaccination clinics.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s February 6, 2026 newsletter highlights the opening of the 33rd Ward Participatory Budgeting ballot, urging residents to vote on community infrastructure and service projects through March 2. The ward also reports several zoning approvals—3240 W Lawrence Ave, 3039 W Irving Park, and 3446 W Irving Park—alongside ongoing community‑driven zoning reviews and a Chicago Parks District PB initiative. Additional updates include a Winter Mercadito vendor fair, Neighbor Night appointments, new SNAP work‑requirement rules, and various local events and resources.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward highlighted a series of city council hearings, including a Health and Human Relations session on ICE enforcement and a Joint Committee hearing on an ordinance expanding COPA powers, underscoring the ward’s focus on immigration and public safety. The newsletter also announced zoning updates with completed approvals for 3240 W Lawrence Ave and 3039 W Irving Park, a community review of 3446 W Irving Park, and a new SNAP work‑requirement policy that will affect local food pantries. Additional updates covered the Chicago Parks District participatory budgeting sessions, a five‑year homelessness plan presentation, and a host of community events and volunteer opportunities.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced that the ward’s zoning board has approved changes for 3240 W Lawrence Ave and 3039 W Irving Park, and is reviewing a B3‑1 to B2‑3 change for 3446 W Irving Park. She also scheduled a hearing on January 27 with the Chicago Council Committee on Health and Human Relations to address ICE enforcement impacts, and highlighted the city’s new Five‑Year Blueprint on Homelessness as a key policy initiative. Additional community updates include the upcoming Winter Mercadito, a neighbor night on January 26, and several volunteer and resource‑sharing opportunities.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlighted a Northwest Side City Budget Report‑Back Townhall on Jan. 20 and a recent City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate meeting that presented the new Five‑Year Blueprint on Homelessness. The newsletter also listed ongoing zoning reviews—such as the 3446 W Irving Park Type 1 change request—and completed approvals at 3240 W Lawrence and 3039 W Irving Park, underscoring the ward’s active development agenda and the upcoming budget decision point. Other key items included federal SAMHSA funding cuts, a call to attend the budget townhall, volunteer opportunities, and a schedule of community events such as the Participatory Budgeting meeting and low‑income housing workshop.