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Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) announced that four new bikeways for the Portage Park Community were selected for 2026, with installation of a new bike lane and three greenways expected to begin this fall on Berteau, Long, Hutchinson, and Central; the project is intended to calm traffic while preserving existing parking. The newsletter also includes community announcements such as a vaccination clinic registration link and a donation option for the St. Cyprian Food Pantry, plus local and city job postings and an adoption/fostering highlight for a dog named Allegra through CACC.

Ward 20 updates from Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor (Ward 20) do not include any specific announcements about zoning/development, housing, transit, parking, street safety redesigns, or budget hearings/ordinances—only general links and office contact information. The newsletter also directs residents to police district/beat meeting resources and promotes a youth wellness microgrants program, along with standard social media/contact links.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) highlights ongoing August street/infrastructure work and upcoming paving along multiple 87th–123rd streets, plus a pending transportation item: the Metra bridge at 89th & Morgan is nearing completion. The bulletin also promotes housing and development progress (e.g., Habitat for Humanity’s 20 new townhomes, Unity Youth Shelter groundbreaking, Morgan Park Commons, and Beverly Ridge Phase 1B), along with school/community events, safety updates, and ward service resources. Other announcements include Senior Fest on Sept. 17 (with limited bus transportation signup), a City program/tool for checking street work permits, and back-to-school celebrations plus public-safety items like a CAPS meeting and the SplitSec.AI pilot.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) promoted a free Pop-Up Weekend with two community events: pickleball at Tuley Park on Friday, August 28 (6–8 PM) and a “Juice & Paint” event at The Woodshop on Saturday, August 29 (12–3 PM), with registration required for the limited 20 spots. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, policy changes, development approvals, or street safety items.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) issued a public safety alert about a shooting reported around 4 p.m. on the 6500 block of N. Sacramento Ave; the male victim is receiving medical treatment and the matter is under active police investigation by the 24th District. The newsletter urges anyone with information to contact the Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263, and thanks responding officers.

Ald. William Hall (6th Ward) announced two free pop-up community events in the 6th Ward: pickleball on Friday, August 28 (6:00–8:00 PM) at Tuley Park, and “Juice & Paint” on Saturday, August 29 (12:00–3:00 PM) at The Woodshop. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings, ordinances, approvals, or infrastructure decisions; space is limited to 20 for Juice & Paint (registration via ward06@cityofchicago.org).

Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) invites neighbors to join a group ride for Bike the Drive on September 6, meeting at Ainslie Arts Plaza at 6:00am (ride starts 6:30am) and using bikethedrive.org for tickets and details. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit funding, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy actions. Other items include 40th Ward office hours and a note about Ward Night on Mondays from 5:00–6:30pm.

Alderwoman Ruth Cruz (30th Ward) announced upcoming ward office events, including help applying for LINK/SNAP on Aug. 31 and a Cook County property tax Q&A/appeal assistance event on Sept. 8, plus a Mobile DMV event on Sept. 19 (registration required). She also reported community updates: the first phase of the sewer expansion at Austin and Diversey is complete (Austin Ave open), with lead service line replacements and full street restoration to follow, and she noted a data center regulatory hearing support and related executive-order scrutiny changes. Other major updates included alerts about rabid bats (avoid handling) and that there will be filming at New Belmont Auto (4116 W Belmont) with potential street/parking impacts.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter mainly promotes “Jazz in the Park,” with the NuSource Jazz Band performing at Prairie Park (11625 S. Oakley Ave.) on August 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Other notable community updates include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills event on September 2, 2026 (Claudia Galen Sanchez speaking on protecting urban pollinators and green spaces) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items are mentioned.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) newsletter does not list any zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, ordinances, or development approvals; it focuses mainly on community and service programs. Other major announcements include an 11th District Court Advocate subcommittee meeting (Aug. 27), a rap sheet workshop (Aug. 28), and a “Balling on the Block” basketball tournament (Oct. 10), plus multiple workforce, energy efficiency, back-to-school, and youth/family event opportunities.

This newsletter (Oct. 5, 2026) is a statement from Alderman Halls related to “Brown Sugar Bakery,” without any listed meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance actions, development or zoning changes, budget or infrastructure decisions, major transit service changes, or street safety/redesign items. No other major announcements or events are mentioned in the provided text.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) shared details for a free Pop-Up Weekend in the 6th Ward: pickleball at Tuley Park (Aug. 28, 6–8 PM) and “Juice & Paint” at The Woodshop (Aug. 29, 12–3 PM; registration required for up to 20 participants). No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street safety/ordinance actions were mentioned in this email.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (27th Ward) reports that tonight’s Ward Night was cancelled and replaced with a community meeting about a zoning change at 2156 W Warren Blvd at the office, 4 N Western Ave. The next Ward Night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, and the newsletter includes apologies for the change.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter primarily serves as a reminder that there is no August town hall, and it directs residents to register for the “Mobile DMV” by calling the alderman’s office at 773-785-1100. Other than this event notice, no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy decisions are mentioned.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will hold a veterans resource event at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) on August 26 from 12:00–4:00 pm to help with disability, financial assistance, and healthcare questions (please bring a DD-214 and valid ID). Other updates include a Garden Club of Morgan Park–Beverly Hills meeting on September 2 at 10:00 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church featuring a talk on protecting urban green spaces and pollinators. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy changes were listed in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to a 5 PM meeting with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and CTA to review finalists’ visions for new development at 95th and State, followed by developer presentations starting at 6:15 PM and resident voting for eligible households. The newsletter mainly focuses on community input and the development proposal process for the 95th & State area. No other major policy changes, budget decisions, or street safety initiatives are mentioned.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) notified residents that Farago Projects will be filming in Streeterville on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with temporary parking restrictions and NO PARKING/TOW ZONE postings along portions of E Ohio St. The notice provides contact information for the location manager and the City of Chicago Film Office, and notes that Chicago Police Department traffic control will be in place.

Alderman Dowell’s 3rd Ward e-news highlights a Mobile DMV service in the Third Ward and a Police and Fire charity baseball game at Rate Field on August 28 (6:30 p.m.), followed by fireworks. Other items include rental inspections and a South Side community meeting, plus a Chicago Department of Law hiring notice for multiple attorney positions.

Alderman La Spata (1st Ward) highlights upcoming housing/zoning community reviews, including a Sept. 1 First Look for 2525 N Milwaukee (adaptive reuse to 30 residential units plus 2 commercial units) with feedback requested, and notes the 1st Ward Office is awaiting a developer packet for 2431 W Fullerton. The newsletter also promotes two “Meet Your Electeds” events and emphasizes Meet Me on Milwaukee on Sunday (10 a.m.–6 p.m.). Other major announcements include City of Chicago community engagement meetings on a proactive rental inspection program and OEMC CERT training starting Sept. 15, plus a neighborhood-wide yard sale in September.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared a Chicago Police (22nd District) community alert about ruse burglaries targeting senior citizens in Morgan Park, urging residents to watch for warning signs such as unverified credentials, vehicles parked out of clear view, and urgency/“contractor” tactics. The alert notes detectives are working the case and advises residents to call 9-1-1 for suspicious activity and share the information with neighbors. Other announcements/events were not included in the newsletter beyond the public safety advisory.