Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update includes a reminder to attend National Night Out on August 4 at Norwood Park and provides information on the Cook County Board of Review opening its 2026 property tax appeal session. It also notes an ongoing Department of Water Management catch basin restrictor replacement project in parts of the ward (Montrose–Addison and Narragansett–Laramie), expected to finish in early August to help reduce basement flooding and sewer overload during heavy rain. Other items include local donation guidance for St. Cyprian Food Pantry, a Wildflower Thrift and Gifts business highlight, and links to community resources and job postings.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) shared opioid overdose response training with West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force staff and noted that there are five Naloxone newsstands in the ward. The newsletter also promotes a Community Roses Youth Town Hall on August 12 (including immigration and bike repair workshops) and a 4th Annual Back to School Bash on August 13 with free backpacks, plus ongoing block party permitting guidance.
Other announcements include a “Little Art Exchange” art-supply drop-off at Campbell and Potomac, and reminders to check the ward’s construction project updates and zoning intake process for any zoning change requests.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen’s 43rd Ward newsletter (July 24, 2026) shares a public safety special alert regarding a shooting on the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue and lists event updates, including an 18th District Community Safety Walk on July 27 (Oz Park/Tin Man Statue) and a Treatment Not Trauma CARE Northeast Town Hall on July 28. It also notes the Ward Infrastructure Walk scheduled for July 30 has been cancelled and lists Cook County Veteran Assistance Commission mobile office hours for August 3.
Other announcements include regular office hours and contact information for the 43rd Ward Public Service Office.
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.
In Alderman Anthony J. Quezada’s 35th Ward newsletter, his office reports public engagement on the 18-month Belmont Blue Line Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan, including a planning/open house with the Department of Planning and Development and the Regional Transportation Authority. The newsletter also highlights Department of Water Management work affecting neighborhoods (including replacement of nine lead service lines) and an Irving Park infrastructure project, plus a policy note seeking feedback on a request to lift the moratorium on new tavern licenses on N Milwaukee Ave between Kimball and Central Park, with feedback due August 7. Other announcements include upcoming Ward Nights (Aug. 10 available), construction updates on the new Logan Square Megamall Plaza and Fullerton Avenue resurfacing, and community events like Paradise Garden’s “Pizza and Punchlines” (July 24) and the Lemonade Walk (July 25).
Alderman’s newsletter invitation (Ward 20): residents are invited to learn about a proposed development at 119 E. Garfield Blvd. No specific hearings, policy/ordinance actions, zoning approvals, budget decisions, transit changes, or street safety items are described in the provided text.
Alderwoman Angela Clay’s 46th Ward newsletter highlights a proposed zoning change at 1429 W. Irving Park for a five-story mixed-use development with 36 residential units, plus upcoming ward updates on CDOT street resurfacing and neighborhood infrastructure (including Sheridan Road safety/paving work, Malden/Magnolia/Leland/Lawrence alley reconstruction, and new Racine water main lead service line replacements). Other major announcements include the August 1 “Back to School Bash” at Clarendon Park and details on upcoming community events, including the Savannah Bananas at Wrigley Field July 24–26 with neighborhood security and parking/traffic guidance. The newsletter also promotes heat-safety reminders and resources for residents and businesses (e.g., SBIF timeline details and upcoming grant/workforce opportunities).
Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) highlighted neighborhood investments and approvals including ribbon-cutting for the resurfaced children’s playground at Montgomery Ward Park using Aldermanic Menu Funds, and a ribbon-cutting for the adaptive reuse conversion at 111 W. Illinois St. that adds 150+ new housing units. He also announced a new two-month, no-cost gunshot detection pilot for 42nd Ward residents after the City ended ShotSpotter, with a virtual kickoff on Aug. 3. Other major updates include Lollapalooza returning to Grant Park July 30–Aug. 2 with extensive street/sidewalk closures and service disruptions, plus multiple roadway/CTA construction and utility work notices.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s newsletter highlights an upcoming July 30 town hall on the citywide CARE (Crisis Assistance and Response Engagement) non-police crisis response program, and also notes zoning/development items currently in review (including multiple Type 1 change requests and community meetings are “TBA”). For infrastructure, she announces an alley reconstruction scheduled to start July 29 (bounded by Wilson/Montrose and Sacramento/Richmond) and mentions CDOT street renovations beginning July 13, including a raised intersection at Kimball and Ainslie.
Other major announcements/events include a community shredding event on August 1, a July 28 Whipple Palooza, and weekend and service-extension updates for CTA Bus #92 Foster, plus citywide public-health information and various ward resources.
47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin announced community feedback efforts for a new public plaza planned for a City-owned parking lot near Martyr’s Live (event July 30 at 5 p.m.), and noted upcoming sewer work at Ainslie/Claremont that will fully close the intersection for about four weeks starting July 27. He also shared that the 19th District Council will hold a meeting on the Parking Alternative Response Team (PART) pilot ordinance and discussed ongoing CTA/Brown Line area construction and related bus service/streetscape work (including Ashland resurfacing and restriping). Other items include book donations to the Bezazian Library sale (Aug. 8–Sept. 9), the Andersonville Vintage Market (July 26) and other August neighborhood events (e.g., Dim Sum 5K on Aug. 1 and Feel Good Fest/Ravenswood bike tour on Aug. 8), plus congratulations to the Chicago Rowing Varsity Girls team for 4th place at the Henley Royal Regatta.
16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s newsletter does not include any specific meetings, hearings, ordinances, zoning/development approvals, budget or infrastructure decisions, or long-term transit/street safety projects. It instead encourages residents to submit city service requests via 311 for issues like street lights, fly dumping, and other neglected services, and promotes a community volunteer opportunity for SNAP recipients (up to 40 hours of approved work/training/volunteer service).
9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter mainly promotes community events, including a last call for Mobile DMV appointments (registration required by Monday). It also highlights a July town hall and additional summer activities such as child vaccine registration and RSVPs/ticket links. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or policy/ordinance actions were mentioned.
40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez’s newsletter highlights that City Council voted on referendum questions (including a mayor vs. council legal-counsel issue and a stalled “millionaire’s tax” ballot measure) and notes a separate zoning feedback process for 2648 W. Lawrence (rezoning to B2-3 for a 5-story mixed-use building) plus a virtual community zoning meeting for 1634 W. Thorndale (rezoning to B2-3 for rehab/addition/expansion). The newsletter also covers ongoing street work in the area (e.g., Ashland Avenue resurfacing/mural-markings and other resurfacing/closures) and a PART pilot ordinance discussion at the 19th District Council meeting.
Other announcements include the 40th Ward back-to-school supply drive (through July 30) and a Back to School Resource Fair on Aug. 1, plus multiple community events (Andersonville Sidewalk Sale July 24–26, Shakespeare in the Park July 24–26, and Andersonville Vintage Market dates in late July and August).
In Alderman Debra L. Silverstein’s 50th Ward newsletter, she highlights upcoming CDOT street resurfacing in the ward using Aldermanic Menu funding, including installation of new pedestrian-friendly “piggyback” streetlights, and reminds residents about the July 28 in-person Beat 2413 CAPS meeting (police safety/community discussion) at Green Briar Park. She also notes the July 30 deadline for Lincoln Avenue TIF Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) applications, offering up to $150,000–$250,000 for eligible business improvements.
Other announcements include the 50th Ward Back to School Giveaway on July 26 at Indian Boundary Park, plus various summer/ward events and Northtown Library programming (chess club, crafts, game night, and workshops).
Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward) highlights disability-access efforts including “Project Sidewalk,” a participatory budgeting–voted program supported by Access Living to identify and repair sidewalks (workshop Aug. 16). She also points to “Smart Streets” enforcement expansion for illegally blocked bike/bus lanes and to upcoming CDOT/Cta-related mobility improvements: Broadway refuge islands are underway (with one location postponed to fall), a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is targeted for a late-September start at Ridge/Wayne, and major repaving (Sheridan Montrose–Foster and Ashland) is in progress with restriping/finishing work following.
Other items include health/safety town halls (Treatment Not Trauma on July 28), help renewing SSA #26 to preserve business-district services, and community events like Tour de Granville (Aug. 1) and the 48th Ward Back to School Bash (Aug. 21), plus a request to apply for the re-opened Pines of Edgewater affordable housing waitlist starting July 27.
The 15th Ward newsletter focuses on neighborhood sanitation and safety issues, including reported spikes in illegal tire dumping in West Englewood and Back of the Yards, sewer and catch-basin cleanups in Chicago Lawn and Gage Park, and efforts to address a drug-related condition at the former “Pedestrian Plaza” area in Back of the Yards. It also highlights enforcement work against illegal mechanic operations in Brighton Park and includes resident-facing items like an RPP coming to 59th/Richmond, plus litter/sanitation reports and tree trimming/removal updates at various intersections.
Other announcements include 15th Ward summer events (Stan’s Donuts 5K, Shred-A-Thon on 59th Street, and Fourth of July limited-edition reusable bags), the Back of the Yards Library summer programs, a food scrap drop-off program, and job/training mentions (OEMC job opening and a 2026 Construct Infrastructure Academy).
Soul City Church is seeking a Type 1 zoning change at 1150 W. Adams St. (from split DR-3/DX-3 to uniform DR-3) to allow a four-story church addition; a community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 6pm. The newsletter also notes CTA Loop elevated weekend closures (Washington/Wabash, Adams/Wabash, and elevated Clark/Lake) from July 25–27 early morning for state-of-good-repair track work, and lists Ward 34 infrastructure projects including multiple resurfacing, sidewalk/crosswalk, and curb/gutter improvements.
Other items include the Disability Pride Parade on July 25 with parking restrictions starting 6pm July 24, Lollapalooza Grant Park street/sidewalk closures July 30–Aug 2, the Green City Market on Saturdays and other seasonal market programming, plus announcements on street sweeping and various community events.
Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) announced the 21st Ward Monthly Townhall on July 25, 2026 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) at the Woodson Regional Library, focusing on water management, environmental concerns, and emergency preparedness with city departments and special guests. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items were listed in this newsletter; it was primarily an event notice.
Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) walked with 8th District Chicago Police Department TAC officers in West Lawn, meeting residents to address block concerns and encouraging residents to report suspicious activity and attend beat meetings. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings or any related policy/ordinance actions.
Other announcements include a youth soccer clinic in partnership with Alderman David Moore (17th Ward) and CPD Soccer, a visit to the Flyway City bird-safety exhibition, and congratulations to teens who completed the Chicago Fire Department’s Camp Courage program.
Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward newsletter focuses on community summer events, listing a free “Jumanji” movie screening at Trebes Park tonight (July 23), an “Ask Millie” real estate Q&A at the Division Farmers Market (July 25), and a Beatles sing-along at Lake Shore Park (July 26). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/policy actions are mentioned in this edition; it’s primarily an announcements/events roundup.