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Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) announced the 21st Ward Monthly Townhall on August 22, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at the Woodson Regional Library (9525 S. Halsted), with special guests covering city services, council matters, and ward developments. No specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety actions were detailed in the newsletter; it primarily serves as a notification to attend the townhall and stay informed.

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) highlights several community and infrastructure items: the outbound lanes on Foster are now open, the Austin Avenue bridge will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, and updates are expected as development-related work proceeds (including Sprouts Farmers Market at 6200 W. Higgins, anticipated to open mid-2027). The newsletter also notes upcoming public safety beat meetings and ward resources, including a campfire on August 21 and storm-cleanup assistance via the 45th Ward office phone line. Other major Chicago political announcements include proposals affecting casino construction, data center oversight and potential moratoriums, and CPS/school budget and funding updates.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) shared that Loyola University’s proposal for student apartments at 1300–1320 W. Loyola would require a zoning change (RS-3 to RM-5.5) and includes a community-serving plan for the St. Ignatius Campus at 6555–6559 N. Glenwood; her office is accepting public feedback through Aug. 23. The newsletter also highlights infrastructure and transit-adjacent work: CDOT bench installations from participatory budgeting ($80,000 for 15 benches), a DWM water main replacement on Estes (between Ridge and Clark) with temporary parking restrictions, and scheduled street grindings/resurfacing plus filming-related “no parking/tow” signage (Aug. 17). Other major announcements include the Aug. 14–16 Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (25th anniversary), the Aug. 20 Kilmer Playground unveiling funded in part by $200,000 from 49th Ward participatory budgeting, and the Aug. 15–16 Chicago Air and Water Show. Hadden also lists community events like Kickball/Chalk Howard (Aug. 22) and library programs, and notes a property tax appeal deadline of Sept. 1 with an Aug. 31 seminar.

Alderman Raymond A. López (15th Ward) mainly updates residents on storm cleanup efforts and thanks staff for handling fallen tree limbs and documenting damage for forestry, plus acknowledges the end of a summer internship. The newsletter also mentions a planned street resurfacing project in the Chicago Lawn area this fall and a forthcoming pop-up at 58th & Wood St. It further notes Mayor Johnson and South Side aldermen helped with a back-to-school event, document/electronics recycling on Aug. 8, and Governor JB Pritzker signing flood-damage relief legislation for Southwest Side families with details to follow.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) announced a community zoning meeting on Aug. 20 about a proposed zoning change at 3208–16 W. Armitage Ave. to develop a 38-unit mixed-use rental project with affordable housing, and she also highlighted the La Casa Norte groundbreaking for the new North Hotel youth shelter that will provide 40 private rooms for ages 18–24. Other major updates include a Logan Square town hall on Aug. 17 (6–7:30 PM) to discuss infrastructure investments and participatory budgeting, plus a recap of the 4th Annual Back-to-School Bash with 450 attendees and weekend Sangria Fest street-closure/no-parking notices.

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights a flood-relief rebate program signed into law for southwest-side households after the 2025 floods, with City Council budget coalition advocacy when FEMA funds were denied. He also promotes several ward events including the Aug. 21 annual shredding/electronics recycling event, a Share Our Spare diaper drive, and CAPS meetings, plus reminders about leashing dogs and the upcoming street-cleaning schedule. The newsletter also notes weekend citywide events like the Chicago Air and Water Show (Aug. 15–16) and a Bucktown Book Swap (Aug. 16).

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlighted an executive order from the Mayor’s office establishing an enhanced regulatory review process for data centers, including a temporary moratorium while a long-term framework is developed. She also promoted the community-driven Belmont Blue Line ETOD survey on potential transit-oriented improvements near Belmont and Kimball, and noted ongoing street projects in the ward such as ADA pedestrian improvements on North California Ave and safety-focused street renovations/detours around Kimball & Ainslie. Other major announcements include multiple back-to-school giveaways (including Israel’s Gift of Hope and another with state legislators), an August 15 Utility Bill Clinic, and Neighbor Night on August 24.

Ald. Angela Clay (46th Ward) highlights zoning/development activity and infrastructure updates, including proposed zoning changes for 4531 N. Clark and 1429 W. Irving Park, plus information on the 640 W. Irving Park/American Islamic College site and residential conversion timelines. She also updates residents on CDOT/DWM street work—resurfacing on multiple residential streets and Sheridan Road (including pedestrian safety improvements), plus ongoing water-main restoration on Racine—and notes renewed attention to pedestrian safety after a fatal hit-and-run on Irving Park Rd. Other major announcements include the Chicago Air & Water Show on Aug. 15–16, Dine in Solidarity (Aug. 14–16), a ribbon-cutting for Ground Floor PT, and Ward Night Out on Aug. 31.

In Anthony J. Quezada’s 35th Ward newsletter, the main zoning/public-process items include a request to lift the liquor moratorium for a new taproom at 3658 W Wrightwood (to be discussed at the Aug. 20 CAPS meeting) and an update that a zoning map amendment request for 3019–3021 W Belmont was revised after a community meeting. The newsletter also flags major infrastructure and street impacts, including W. Waveland Ave sewer/water work with a planned road-closure reopening on Aug. 17, and Fullerton Ave arterial resurfacing. Other updates include a Belmont Blue Line ETOD community survey, participatory budgeting for 2027 infrastructure ideas, Bickerdike apartment waitlist openings (Aug. 17), and back-to-school fairs at Nixon Elementary (Aug. 20) and Kosciuszko Park (Aug. 21), plus community events like Dog Days of Summer and Battle for the Eagle.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) reports two ward-wide infrastructure surveys in August: a sidewalk assessment for trip hazards and a street-sign/sign-pole survey for missing or damaged items, with 311 requests submitted and CDOT asked to inspect and repair. The newsletter also notes several ongoing street/transportation impacts in the ward, including CDOT-funded resurfacing (Aug. 18–21, weather dependent), repairs tied to the Hubbard Street stairwell closure through Summer 2027, and major transit-related closures/stop changes around State/Lake and other work zones. Other major announcements include Chicago’s Air and Water Show Aug. 15–16 (no 42nd Ward street closures), the signing of Illinois SB 3925 to create a one-time Home Equity Assurance flood-damage rebate program, and a Cook County Sheriff hiring webinar for community leaders on Aug. 19 (plus a free Sept. 9 dementia community event).

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin reports urging City and State transportation officials to expedite safety improvements on Irving Park (a State-controlled road), especially at crossings near Greenview and Janssen, after a fatal crash and related traffic-safety concerns; he also highlights Ward Night In conversations including speed humps and other street-safety issues. He additionally notes ongoing CDOT/CTA work affecting transit and streets—returning bus service to the Western Brown Line turnaround on Aug. 23, and projected raised crosswalk and bus-pad construction at Ashland and Wilson next week—as well as a slated shredding/electronics recycling event on Sept. 19. Other announcements include Dine in Solidarity for immigrant-owned businesses on Clark Street (Aug. 14–16), Safety Listening Sessions for the next Chicago Police Superintendent (Sept. 2), and multiple community events including Thirsty Ears (Aug. 22–23), Saigon Jazz Revival (Aug. 29), and Bike the Drive (Sept. 6).

In Ald. Andre Vasquez’s 40th Ward newsletter, the main policy focus is the upcoming 40th Ward Policy Town Hall on Aug. 31 (6–8pm) to discuss city issues including affordable housing, transit, city budget priorities, and public-safety topics, plus multiple housing-related rezoning proposals (including community meetings and public feedback for 1634 W Thorndale and 4949 N Western Ave). The newsletter also highlights city planning and safety work underway in the ward, including road/street improvements and closures, plus CPD superintendent search feedback and public safety updates. Other major announcements include the Chicago Air and Water Show (Aug. 15–16), the Aug. 15 Blue Ink Festival, and several back-to-school events and community fundraisers across the weekend.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reports continued public-safety and zoning/housing work: the 43rd Ward gathered 800+ signatures for a Lincoln Avenue safety letter, and Knudsen’s office hosted a community meeting for a proposed zoning change at 754 W Beldent to build 30 affordable, accessible housing units. The newsletter also says Knudsen continues pushing the City to coordinate and plan around extended bridge closures causing traffic congestion, alongside updates on the City’s ADU ordinance now in effect. Other announcements include the Aug. 19 America 250 town hall at DePaul, Sept. 9 “Evening on Astor,” the Aug. 17 Lakefront Clean-Up, and the weekend return of the Chicago Air & Water Show with warnings about higher traffic to and from the lakefront.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) shared a revised schedule for the 3rd Annual 6th Ward Family Fun Fest on August 15 due to weather concerns: the 9:00–11:00 AM Shred Day and the 12:00 PM Back to School Supplies & Food remain scheduled, while the 4:00–7:00 PM “Vinia” Jazz Fest is postponed to September 2026. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items were included in this update. Other notice: organizers asked residents to share the updated schedule with neighbors and volunteers.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein’s 50th Ward newsletter focuses on a Rogers Park Township property tax appeal help event at the 50th Ward Office (Aug. 27) and reminds residents that the appeals period runs until Sept. 1. It also promotes ward programming and city services, including the Sept. 24 Job Fair, Aug. 25 outdoor office hours and ice cream at Rogers Park, storm-damage self-assessment for July 27 severe thunderstorms, and ongoing street-sweeping updates (through late November). Other major announcements include the Aug. 16 Pakistan Independence Day Parade on Devon with related street closures/parking restrictions, the Aug. 15–16 Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach, and upcoming “Movie in the Park” on Sept. 1.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) shared a revised schedule for the 3rd Annual 6th Ward Family Fun Fest on August 15 due to weather concerns: Shred Day and Back to School supplies/food will proceed as scheduled, while the 6th Ward “Vinia” Jazz Fest is postponed to September 2026. The newsletter also requests residents share the updated schedule and notes additional details will follow.

No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings were described in this newsletter. The only announcement noted is that 6th Ward Central (in Chicago’s 6th Ward) is hosting “Meet Me at Olive Harvey” from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for “Christmas In the Ward” and a “Back to School Fest.”

Maria Hadden, alderwoman for the 49th Ward, is asking residents to volunteer for petition signature shifts this weekend at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest, with signup times listed for Saturday (Aug. 15) and Sunday (Aug. 16). The newsletter also promotes hosting “House Parties” starting in September to support her re-election campaign, including a signup link. Other than the campaign volunteer outreach, no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions are mentioned.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) announced a “21st Ward Shred & Resource Day” for Friday, August 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 11414 S. Halsted St. (Old Jewel parking lot), offering free document shredding plus eligible e-waste and clothing/textile recycling with listed item guidelines. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or ordinance-related meetings or decisions were mentioned; the main item is the resource-recycling event.

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) highlights transportation and infrastructure updates, including that the outbound lanes on Foster are now open and the Austin Avenue bridge will be closed next Monday and Tuesday (plan accordingly). He also announces the expected closure and redevelopment of the former CVS at 6200 W. Higgins in Jefferson Park for Sprouts Farmers Market, which is anticipated to open in mid-2027. Other updates include upcoming community events like the 45th Ward campfire on Friday, August 21 (7–9 PM), Beat Meetings in multiple districts, and citywide reminders such as the Chicago Air and Water Show this weekend plus information on ward resources (e.g., veterans assistance visits, senior services, and property tax appeal pre-filing).