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Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted a new city program for coach houses and basement units, a housing policy aimed at expanding affordable options, and discussed budget concerns over unpaid city bills that could affect enforcement and services. He also noted the launch of a police allocation report to guide future staffing and resource decisions, and reminded constituents of the upcoming street‑cleaning schedule and water‑main project updates. The newsletter wrapped up with community event announcements, including Easter celebrations, CAPS meetings, and job openings at the Chicago Department of Public Health and Bickerdike Apartments.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reminds residents that Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation street sweeping will run from April 1 through the end of November (weather permitting), starting with Section 6 in Hamlin Park. Residents are asked to bag yard leaves/landscaping debris, keep it off City streets, and watch for bright orange temporary parking restriction signs. Other than the sweeping announcement, the newsletter directs residents to use the Ward’s office schedule or the City Sweeper Tracker tool for real-time updates.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announces that DSS street sweeping will begin April 1 and continue through the end of November or later (weather permitting), starting with Section 6 in Hamlin Park. Residents are urged to bag leaves/landscaping debris and keep debris out of City streets (including catch basins and drains), and to watch for temporary parking restriction signs and the posted schedule. Other major items: residents can track the sweeping fleet in real time using the City’s Sweeper Tracker tool.

Alfred Waguespack, alderman of the 32nd Ward, uses this newsletter to promote Earth Month events—such as a Municipal Barber grand opening, Easter celebrations, Porchfest, and a citywide Earth Day park clean‑up—while urging residents to support a local diner that suffered vandalism. The bulletin also announces the Chicago Financial Future Task Force engagement, a No Kings march that will affect traffic, updates on a water‑main project and street‑cleaning schedule, and civic resources like the Crossing Guard nomination program and a North Branch Brewery tour. No zoning, development, budget, or long‑term transit changes were highlighted in this issue.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward announced a city council freeze of the tipped wage credit, a policy change affecting restaurant workers. He also highlighted the upcoming water main replacement project from Damen to Avondale and the IDOT repair closure of the Kennedy Expressway reversible lanes, both infrastructure and street safety projects. Additional updates included street sweeping schedules, CPS spring break resources, a memorial for fallen firefighter Michael Altman, and community events such as Easter celebrations and Earth Day clean‑ups.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward uses the newsletter to remind residents that Election Day is March 17, 2026, and to provide polling‑place information and a list of endorsed candidates for federal, state, and local offices. The message emphasizes voter rights, registration updates, and the importance of casting a ballot, while listing endorsements for U.S. Senator Robin Kelly, Governor JB Pritzker, and several state legislators and county officials. No updates on zoning, housing, transit, or budget matters are included.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reminds residents that Election Day is March 17 and encourages early voting and safe drop‑box use. He also highlights upcoming vehicle‑safety days hosted by the 14th and 19th Police Districts, a water‑main installation on Dickens between Damen and Avondale, and a range of St. Patrick’s Day and spring‑program events. Additionally, the newsletter notes the CTA’s new security plan and a reminder about property‑tax exemptions.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that a new water main will be installed at the Dickens and Damen intersection, prompting a daytime detour of northbound and southbound traffic on Damen from March 9 to March 13, with streets reopening overnight. The water main reconstruction, part of a broader infrastructure upgrade that includes replacing lead service lines and installing new copper connections, will also involve scheduled water shutdowns and street closures, and the alderman encourages residents to support local businesses during the work. Additional announcements include early‑voting information for the March 17 primary, details on secure drop boxes, and updates on park program registrations and community events.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that the City Council has approved the Foundry Park project and that two lots on a Bucktown block could become 60 apartments if separate developments are approved, while Bickerdike Apartments is opening affordable housing waitlists. He also highlights ongoing budget implementation challenges, noting that the 2026 budget includes borrowing for operations and settlements, and that the city’s credit rating has been downgraded, which could raise borrowing costs. Other announcements include a March 3 water‑main project meeting, the office’s closure for Pulaski Day, early voting sites opening, and community events such as the Burley School Spring Fling and a reuse & recycling pop‑up.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that the Foundry Park development at the former Lincoln Yards site was approved by City Council, moving the project forward after a recent vote. He also noted the recent passing of civil‑rights leader Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., and highlighted community events such as the Burley School Spring Fling fundraiser and upcoming CAPS meetings. Additional updates include water‑main and sewer‑lining projects on Dickens and Milwaukee, the closure and potential sale of the Underbar bar, and reminders about upcoming election deadlines and property‑tax appeal deadlines.

On February 19, Alderman Scott Waguespack will host a neighborhood meeting to gather resident feedback on two proposed 30‑unit residential developments on the 1800 block of N. Winnebago, a key zoning and housing discussion for the 32nd Ward. The Department of Water Management will begin a 930‑foot water‑main replacement on Dickens from Damen to Avondale in late February, with accompanying lead‑line replacement, street resurfacing, and sidewalk repairs, representing a significant infrastructure investment. Other updates include early voting sites for the March 17 primary, Earth Day park‑cleanup opportunities, and reminders about property‑tax appeals and voting deadlines.

On February 19, Alderman Scott Waguespack will host a neighborhood meeting to gather feedback on two proposed 30‑unit residential developments on the 1800 block of N. Winnebago, a key zoning and housing issue for the 32nd Ward. The ward is also preparing for a new 930‑foot water main along Dickens from Damen to Avondale, with lead‑line replacement and street restoration slated for late February through May, reflecting significant infrastructure spending. Additional updates include early voting locations for the March 17 primary, Earth Day park‑cleanup opportunities, and reminders about upcoming election deadlines.

On February 6, Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted a meeting at the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce where he and fellow aldermen reviewed business development issues and the 2026 city budget. He also reported on the ongoing Fletcher (Hoyne‑Oakley) water‑main replacement project and announced the opening of a Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) funding opportunity for community‑led solutions. Other key items included Black History Month library events, a warning about Honda air‑bag thefts, office closures for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day, and information on applying for Vote‑by‑Mail ballots.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted the launch of the CTA and CDOT’s Better Streets for Buses Plan, a policy change aimed at improving bus corridors and street treatments, and urged residents to complete the CTA survey before it closes on Jan. 31. He also updated on the Fletcher Water Main Project, noting ongoing water service work and no scheduled shutdowns, and announced the R3 grant program opening applications through March 6. Additional announcements included the end of Chicago Restaurant Week, the Illinois Restaurant Association meeting, and reminders about the upcoming March 17 primary vote‑by‑mail deadline.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlights the launch of the CTA and CDOT Better Streets for Buses Plan, a policy initiative that will prioritize bus corridors on Ashland, Fullerton, and Western and invites residents to complete a survey through January 31. He also reports on the ongoing Fletcher Water Main Project, noting lead service line replacement at 2118 W Fletcher and private drain work on the 2100 block, with no scheduled water shutdowns. Other updates include encouragement to support local businesses during Chicago Restaurant Week, a reminder to apply for Vote‑By‑Mail for the March 17 primary, and a call to apply for the R3 grant program.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that the City Council passed a hemp‑regulation ordinance restricting intoxicating hemp products and that a curfew ordinance was delayed, while the council debated a full $260 million advance pension payment that the mayor has postponed. He highlighted the CTA and CDOT’s “Better Streets for Buses” plan, which prioritizes bus corridors on Ashland, Fullerton and Western, and noted the ongoing Fletcher water‑main project, with no scheduled shutdowns and traffic‑parking restrictions during construction. Other updates include winter‑weather preparedness reminders, a CTA bus‑corridor survey deadline of Jan. 31, and an invitation to the LPCC Annual Meeting on Feb. 5.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes in this issue. The notice focuses on an extreme cold watch through Jan 23, school closures, and the availability of warming centers and public‑safety resources. Residents are urged to stay indoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and use city services for winter preparedness.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that the Plan Commission has approved Phase 1 of the $3 billion Foundry Park development, which will now move to the City Zoning Committee for February approval—a key step toward adding 3,737 housing units, office, retail, and park space on the former Lincoln Yards site. The plan also includes significant street and transit improvements—extending Southport and Dominick Streets, upgrading Dickens Avenue, adding protected bike lanes, a new riverwalk, and a private shuttle bus linking the site to CTA and Metra stations—while the city’s TIF has been surplused, requiring new funding for infrastructure. Other updates include the launch of a new PDD pilot program, the Affordable Housing Plan targeting 602 units, and reminders about winter weather safety, tree recycling, and upcoming school council elections.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports no upcoming meetings or policy changes on zoning, housing, transit, or budget. The only infrastructure update is the Fletcher water‑main replacement on the 2100 and 2200 blocks, with no scheduled shutdowns. Residents are reminded of the shared sidewalk program opening, tree and holiday‑light recycling, the local school‑council election, and the Bears‑Packers game at Soldier Field.