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16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s newsletter is a general weekend notice encouraging residents to submit 311 service requests to address issues like street lights out, tree limbs, and chronic fly dumping; it does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy/ordinance changes. It also lists the 16th Ward service office hours and provides office contact information.

Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) is inviting residents to the June 27 ribbon cutting and 12–6pm kick-off celebrating the newly improved Ainslie Arts Plaza, including live music, food trucks, and local art and vendors. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget votes, policy ordinances, or specific development approvals or hearings; it focuses on this community event. Other items include links to 40th Ward office hours and Ward Night on Mondays from 5:00–6:30pm.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein’s 50th Ward newsletter includes no specific zoning/hearing, housing/transit policy changes, ordinances, development approvals, or budget/infrastructure decisions. It does announce a Small Business Improvement Grant (SBIF) application period (July 1–July 30) for businesses in the Lincoln Avenue TIF, plus a Veterans Resources Day on July 1 and the Ward’s upcoming summer events (Back to School Giveaway July 26 and Movie in the Park August 5). Other major items include a storm-damage assessment survey after June 10–11 thunderstorms, opening of Lake View Township property tax appeals until July 13, and sign-up information for 2026 street sweeping alerts.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) announced the 21st Ward Monthly Townhall on June 27, 2026, at the Woodson Regional Library (9525 S. Halsted) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including updates on city services, council matters, and ward developments. The newsletter also promotes attending if possible or staying informed if not, with special guests mentioned but no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or ordinance actions detailed.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) corrected the event listing for “Steppin’ in the Shade,” confirming it will take place Sunday, June 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cole Park (361 E. 85th Street). The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget/ordinance actions, or other policy or infrastructure decisions.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, nor any related policy/ordinance changes or development approvals. It primarily promotes two community events at Cole Park—Gospel Run Pop-Up on June 27 (8:00 AM) and Steppin’ in the Shade on June 28 (updated time 3:00 PM–7:30 PM)—and notes the Pitch Conference has been postponed with a new date forthcoming.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) provided an update on a Thursday afternoon shooting at Forest Preserve Drive and Addison, involving two young adult male victims who were not from the neighborhood. He said the community has cooperated with police and that there is no ongoing threat, expecting the matter to be resolved soon. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or approvals were mentioned; only the incident update was included.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin reports on an earlier hearing on the proposal to allow a new parking meter operator (Stonepeak Partners) after a prior 2008 deal, noting the city’s limited grounds to reject the sale and ongoing questions about Stonepeak’s financial and reputational background. He also highlights the recent ribbon-cutting for the Western Ave Brown Line plaza and farmers market lot rehab, alongside a Cities Council op-ed advocating small-dollar donor matching for aldermanic candidates and upcoming ward services/events including Ward Night at Timber Lanes (July 22), Loose Parts Palooza for the Welles Park Nature Play area (July 18), and the Chicago Pride Parade (June 28) plus the North Center Garden Walk (June 29) and Argyle Night Market (starting July 2).

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s 21st Ward weekly bulletin highlights a City Council session that approved items including the City’s ADA Transition Plan order (accessibility), and resolutions related to Pride Month, Juneteenth, and support for DACA protections, alongside appointments recognizing Kenneth Gunn as chair of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. The newsletter also announces a June 27 Monthly Town Hall focused on housing resources, plus information for residents on upcoming Chicago labor law changes taking effect July 1. Other major items include a June 19 Juneteenth/Fathers’ Day community events recap, and upcoming community resources/events such as free paper shredding/e-waste recycling on August 14 and public safety alerts about Honda air bag thefts and Secretary of State text scams.

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) reported on a Department of Water Management community meeting at Horizon Science Academy focused on flooding concerns and stormwater infrastructure improvements. He also promoted an Access Edgebrook Public Information Meeting where CDOT will evaluate potential improvements at the intersections of Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh. Other updates include community notices such as a business spotlight for Jefferson Park’s Sevilla’s Auto Services and Gladstone Park’s Viva La Frida Salon, plus ward resources like the current pause of off-site recycling centers and upcoming beat meeting dates and services for seniors and veterans.

In the 3rd Ward, Ald. Dowell and the Department of Planning & Development hosted a meeting on a $425 million TIF request for The 78/Chicago Fire stadium, focusing on streets and a parking lot; Dowell raised concerns about spending $425 million of taxpayer funds and noted the Mayor’s Office plans to take nearly $280 million from the Canal Congress TIF (not including The 78) and urged prioritizing public transportation and other public benefits. The newsletter also highlights multiple infrastructure/transportation construction updates (including CTA and CDOT projects affecting State/Lake, Canal intersections, Lake Street, and the Halsted/Chicago Avenue bridge work) and an upcoming neighborhood event sponsored by the alderman: “Movies in the Park: Casablanca” at Mary Bartelme Park on June 30 at dusk. Other major announcements include 2026 Neighborhood Access Program grant applications (due July 1), Green City Market and other local markets/festivals, CAPS meetings with the 1st District (July 1) and 12th District (July 2 walking meeting), and the West Loop Historic Plaques Project updates.

In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted upcoming community engagement on major development and planning issues, including a July 9 Zoom community meeting on the proposed development at 1040 W Belmont and ongoing consideration of a House of the Good Shepherd/Brucebstein House site proposal that separately seeks additional parking; he also shared Pride-related city coordination and safety messaging, and reported ongoing Nettelhorst playground construction through August 24. Other neighborhood updates included alley and street resurfacing scheduled for early July (starting 7/2) and an updated Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. The newsletter also announced Pride Parade festivities on June 28 (11:00am from Grace & Broadway), a July 2 court hearing related to Leon Jackson, and local events such as Guster at Gallagher Way (June 27) and ribbon-cutting for Tilly’s Bagel.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) reports significant storm damage from the June 24 severe storm, including tree emergencies, widespread power outages, damaged street light poles, and downed wires, urging residents to contact 311 and avoid downed wires. He says his office is coordinating with the Department of Streets and Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry and CDOT/Bureau of Electrical Operations to clear blocked areas and repair street lights, while residents are directed to report outages to ComEd.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to the Teen Trend Townhall hosted by Youth Empowerment Space, scheduled for Thursday, June 25 from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM at CTU (1901 W. Carroll Ave), to provide safe, positive opportunities for teens amid increased unsanctioned gatherings. The newsletter highlights civic engagement, Stop the Bleed training, interactive activities, summer job opportunities, vendors/community resources, and special guests. Other than this event, no zoning, development, budget, transit, or policy decisions are mentioned.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on holiday guidance: residents are asked to avoid illegal fireworks and report repeat offenders, and the office provides Independence Day garbage/recycling schedule and holiday office-hour changes (no pickup July 3; office closed July 3; reopen July 6). The newsletter also shares community info and events, a local business highlight, street-sweeping/library/schools/park district resources, and job postings. Other major items include promoting the adoption foster campaign for “Alba” through CACC Adoptable Pets and a donation option for St. Cyprian Food Pantry.

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s Ward 20 weekly update contains general city/process information (e.g., police district beat meeting schedules, bid openings and eProcurement links) but no specific meetings, ordinances, zoning/development actions, budget decisions, or transit/street safety items are described. Other major announcements are administrative only, including notice about contractor Business Diversity Program annual reports and where to find the ward’s contacts and bid opportunity lists.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) highlighted community efforts around the 68th Street & Pulaski Rd mural honoring fallen Chicago Police Officers and shared related updates, including calls for better protection for domestic violence victims and assistance from partners like the Cook County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. The newsletter also promotes neighborhood announcements, awards, and upcoming local events (e.g., Plum Creek Chicago Juneteenth BBQ, summer interns for the 23rd Ward, Eagle Scout and Fire Dept. program recognitions) and includes storm damage cleanup materials. It also encourages residents to report information about a vandalism incident tied to the mural via the Cook County Crime Stoppers hotline (1-800-535-STOP).

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s Ward 20 newsletter invites residents to “Ward Night” on 2026-10-06, focused on learning about public safety resources and how local agencies work. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy decisions are mentioned; the main announcement is the community meeting/event.

Anthony Napolitano, 41st Ward Alderman, did not report any zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings/ordinances or development approvals in this newsletter. The main announcement is an invitation to the 016th District Spring 2026 Antique Car Show on Saturday, June 27 (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave, plus general ward updates encouraging use of CHI311 and the “APB” text-alert service and promoting a webinar series for local business resources.

Alderman Dowell (3rd Ward) shared a recap of a June 23 town hall on the “The 78” TIF request, where residents heard from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and other agencies about what TIF can/can’t be used for, infrastructure needs, and the planned privately financed soccer stadium and surrounding development; residents had an opportunity to ask questions. The newsletter also alerts residents to the June 27 Ed Sheeran concert at Soldier Field and notes related logistics (parking/door times and that pyrotechnics will be used). Other listed items include the Mayor’s Youth Commission Youth Summit and a “Lightsaver” program with Ald. Dowell and Sheriff Dart, plus a Bronzeville Fresh Foods Market, Bronzeville Running Club, and a “Condo Corner” presentation.