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Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) shared an update that construction is set to begin the week of July 6 on the Forest Glen Multi-Use Path, including curb/gutter, ADA ramps, resurfacing, and related work; temporary no-parking notices and traffic detours/lane closures are planned during the roughly 10-week project. She also encouraged residents to follow statewide fireworks restrictions over the July 4 weekend for safety and noted her office location and hours. Other announcements include Project Windows voting for six local sites (through Aug. 18), a recent “Hooked on Fishing” CAPS event at Gompers Park Lagoon, and mentions of local updates like Drexel Properties opening a new office in the ward.

48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights several zoning/development and transit planning items, including community feedback meetings for the Emanuel/Fern Hill redevelopment and new updates after a Cook County Circuit Court dismissal of a lawsuit challenging North Broadway zoning ordinances (enacted in 2025). She also points residents to long-term transportation and green infrastructure planning opportunities: CMAP’s draft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan feedback (through July 31) and the city’s draft Green Infrastructure Strategy feedback (through July 10). In addition, the newsletter reports progress on CDOT/ward construction such as the Ashland Arterial resurfacing (nearing completion and advancing ahead of schedule) and scheduled grinding/resurfacing work, and notes other announcements including extreme heat safety reminders and July 4 fireworks being illegal in Illinois, plus ward events like the start of the Argyle Night Market and Pride-month community table/tabling and celebrations.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward update highlights a CDOT “Access Edgebrook” public information meeting to address intersection concerns at Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh, and notes construction beginning July 6 at the Nagle Railroad Crossing that may affect local travel. It also references an upcoming CTA-related transportation committee discussion and asks residents to share feedback, plus mentions additional community safety/constituent updates such as scheduled beat meetings. Other major items include community wishes for the Fourth of July, a congratulatory note for CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling, a celebration of the opening of Six Corners Surgery Partners’ new facility, and listings of business spotlights and ward resources.

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (July 2, 2026), he reports on CTA updates discussed in the City Council Transportation Committee, including staffing improvements, ridership at about 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and public-safety efforts; he also notes NITA (late 2025 legislation replacing the RTA) and upcoming Council votes for NITA/CTA board appointees. The newsletter also highlights continued reconstruction progress at Lathrop Homes south of Diversey and provides reminders for heat safety, property tax appeals (Lakeview Township through July 13), a July 14 public hearing on the Chicago Police Department consent decree, and local CAPS meetings. Other announcements include office closure for Independence Day (July 3) and a schedule notice for street cleaning and a water main project update around Greenview/Fullerton to Altgeld, plus community events like Burger Fest (July 17–19) and Roscoe Village sidewalk sales (July 11–12) and garden walk volunteer signups.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted community events, including the 1,124-attendee Chicago’s Largest Playdate in Humboldt Park, and noted a Supreme Court 6–3 decision upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. In “In the News,” Fuentes also references her line of questioning on Stonepeak Partners’ parking meter deal. The office will be closed on July 4, and the newsletter lists items like Humboldt Park washrooms opening for summer and a Logan Square Farmers Market pop-up in Humboldt Park.

Alderman’s (46th Ward) newsletter focuses on the upcoming 3rd Annual 46th Ward Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1 at Clarendon Park, encouraging residents to donate school supplies, volunteer, or sponsor the event (donations accepted July 1–31 at the 46th Ward Office, 4544 N. Broadway). The message includes logistics and contact information but does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget actions, policy changes, or street-safety updates. Other announcements are limited to promotion of the event via the ward’s social media channels.

In Alderman Anthony J. Quezada’s 35th Ward newsletter, the main policy focus is the proposed Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), which would modernize Chicago’s Residential Landlord-Tenant framework with measures including a rental unit registry, tenant bill of rights, eviction counsel, just-cause eviction protections, and stronger rental housing oversight. The newsletter also notes zoning/liquor policy activity: a request to lift the liquor moratorium for a new tavern at 2924 W Diversey will be discussed at the July 9 CAPS meeting (Beat 1411). On transportation and streets, CDOT is seeking feedback on peak-hour parking restrictions on W Diversey (7–9am, Mon–Fri) and is considering converting N Avondale (N Troy to N Whipple) to one-way traffic; CDOT is also resurfacing Fullerton Avenue between Kimball and Lockwood. Other major announcements include office closure on Friday, July 3 (holiday), upcoming Ward Nights (July 13 and July 27), and community events such as Taste of Chicago (July 8–12) and the “No Kings, No Colonies” event at the Humboldt Park Boat House on July 11, plus July 9 Ward-area food/community safety resources and CAPS meeting dates.

Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward) newsletter focuses on Independence Day and community events, including the Oriole Park Community Club’s Annual 4th of July Bicycle Parade on Saturday, July 4, with the parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. The 41st Ward Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and reopen Monday, July 6. It also urges residents to use the CHI311 app and support efforts to ban “hotel-houses”/online short-term rentals that may drive illegal activity, plus provides business workshop and job-resource information and ward service updates.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) reports that, after a July 1 shooting in River North, Cook County Sheriff Dart is deploying additional seasoned deputies downtown as part of the Community Safety Team for the July 4 weekend. The newsletter also notes Reilly’s office will be closed July 3 for Independence Day and lists multiple neighborhood transportation and construction impacts (e.g., crane lift closures at 218 W Kinzie; lane closures for Randolph and Grand Ave near Bally’s; longer-term closures tied to the State/Lake CTA reconstruction and Canal St reconstruction through late 2026). Other updates include July CAPS meetings for several beats, and Navy Pier’s extended July 4 fireworks show at 10 p.m.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin’s newsletter mainly focuses on storm-forestry work and city services—Chicago Bureau of Forestry crews are continuing storm cleanup and expanding a grid-based inspection approach, and residents can request free lead testing kits via 311. It also shares 4th of July safety and office-closure updates (office closed July 3), plus local events including the North Center 4th of July Parade and Navy Pier’s sanctioned fireworks on July 4. Other major announcements include a July 18 kids’ winter clothing drive and electronics/paper shredding event, an MWRD-related recycling day, and notices on upcoming community events (e.g., Square Roots and Movie in the Parks) and neighborhood transit/streets updates (Western Brown Line and Ashland resurfacing).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that fireworks are banned statewide, and that sparklers and bottle rockets are also banned in Chicago; the office is encouraging people to use professional fireworks shows instead. The 19th Ward office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and reopen Monday, July 6, with urgent requests handled via 3-1-1.

The 34th Ward office (Ald. not specified) will be closed July 3 and reopen July 6, and the newsletter highlights extreme heat safety resources and cooling centers. It also lists several ongoing major transportation/street works impacting residents—IDOT bridge rehab (including scheduled ramp closures), multiple CDOT/CTA projects (State/Lake station reconstruction closures, Canal Street viaduct and intersection work, the Lake Street bascule bridge closure until Jan. 2028, and Halsted/Chicago Ave bridge work), plus neighborhood infrastructure updates like street resurfacing, alley work, and curb/gutter/lighting projects. Other announcements include Superintendent Larry Snelling’s retirement, CAPS meeting dates for the 1st District beats, and upcoming community events such as Taste of Chicago (July 8–12) and the Chicago Youth Summit (July 25).

In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the key policy-related items are an upcoming community meeting on the proposed development at 1040 W Belmont (via Zoom on July 9) and street infrastructure work: alley/ street resurfacing/grinding on multiple dates (starting July 6–7), plus updated plans for the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway. The newsletter also notes safety and public safety actions, including a Leon Jackson custody hearing (via Zoom) and upcoming CPD-related events, along with routine ward updates like reporting issues with Divvy/e-scooters and the next recycling pickup week. Other major announcements include Fourth of July weekend events (Gallagher Way Night Market, Cubs games, and Navy Pier fireworks) and next weekend’s Southport Arts Fest (July 11–12) and Dine Out on Broadway (July 10–12).

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared a 4th of July notice that the ward office will be closed on Friday and reopen July 6, and promoted summer resources including CPS free summer meals and ward event listings. The newsletter also highlights non-zoning items like the Lincoln Ave TIF Small Business Improvement Grants application deadline (July 30) and reminders to appeal property taxes through Lake View Township (through July 13) and sign up for street-sweeping alerts through late November. Other key announcements include warnings to avoid illegal fireworks and links to the ward’s “Know Your Rights” portal.

Alderman Andre Tabares (23rd Ward) highlighted a proposed ordinance for tenant protection in Chicago, along with community announcements rather than any specific zoning, development, transit, or budget meetings/approvals. Other items included the opening of Dream Clean Car Wash (5124 S. Pulaski Rd), construction underway on a new adaptive playground at Byrne Elementary School, and recognition items such as the CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling retirement and the 30th anniversary of the Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on holiday notices: the 38th Ward office closes at 3:00pm on July 2 and remains closed July 3, reopening July 6 at 9:00am, with a reminder that fireworks are illegal. It also includes information from Chicago Animal Care & Control (adoptions/fostering during peak capacity), local community support resources (St. Cyprian Food Pantry), and job postings; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/development items are mentioned.

This July 2026 newsletter from Ald. Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) highlights two Community Budget Feedback sessions on Wednesday, July 1 (virtual) and Tuesday, July 7 (in person at Roosevelt High School), plus Movies in the Parks and other community programming (e.g., Late Night Basketball, Teens in the Park, and the “Clear Your Record” event). It also includes a holiday garbage schedule for Independence Day with no service on Friday, July 3 and service on the following days, along with additional announcements such as Brookfield Zoo free days and CPD/National organizations’ community events (e.g., Beloved Community Bash on July 10 and the Spirit of Nelson Mandela on July 11).

Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) reported hosting a June 23 virtual town hall with DPD and partners on “The 78” TIF (a $424 million request for infrastructure to support future housing and commercial development), and noted City Council approval of funding for Abrams Intergenerational Village (including $13 million in TIF assistance and related financing) with construction scheduled to begin in 2026. The newsletter also highlights the start of construction this July on the Bronzeville Regional Senior Center and shares street and infrastructure work updates, including scheduled resurfacing on Root St. (LaSalle to State) through August 24, 2026. Other major announcements include Alderman Dowell’s participation in Juneteenth events, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and various upcoming community events and CAPS meetings, plus a June 2026 ordinance sponsored by her office related to reforming the City’s debt check process for business licenses and permits.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) issued a statement on a July 1 shooting near State and Grand in River North, where a 30-year-old was killed and a 65-year-old was injured by a stray bullet. He said he has requested increased late-night CPD presence downtown from 18th District Commander Bielfeldt, including a significant police presence over the July 4th weekend, and will coordinate with fellow aldermen on securing additional overnight resources.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) announced that the 2026 Participatory Budgeting idea collection is now open, inviting residents to propose infrastructure projects to fund $1 million from the aldermanic menu (Infrastructure) through July 26. She also noted an Idea Collection Assembly on Saturday, July 11 at Gale Community Academy (10:00–11:00 a.m.). Other items in the newsletter include directions for submitting ideas (online or in person at the 49th Ward service office during Monday–Thursday hours).