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Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter primarily promotes community events and constituent resources in/around the 28th Ward, including a “Removing Barriers” Resource Fair (June 25), a 2027 Chicago Youth Budget Roundtable (June 25), Girls Who Code/Youth activities, and several market and workforce development events. It does not list any specific aldermanic meetings, zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings, or policy/ordinance actions, nor any street-safety or long-term transit funding decisions—mostly event and program announcements for residents. Key other items include the West Side Workforce Development & Career Fair (June 27) and National HIV Testing Day (June 30).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) shared a summer update focused on ward-wide seasonal events and a Back to School Supply Drive through July 30, directing residents to the Rogers Park Business Alliance, Park District, and Rogers Park Library for additional activities. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy decisions were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) reminded residents that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) today, June 24, from 12:00–4:00 pm to help veterans and families with disability-related issues, financial assistance, and healthcare questions (bring a DD-214 and a valid ID). The newsletter also includes general information about the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program and a link to employment opportunities.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on Wellness Wednesday advice about spring cleaning while minimizing allergens (e.g., wearing a mask, changing air filters, and using lower-irritant cleaning methods). The main announcements are two community weekend events: the 6th Ward Gospel Run and “Steppin’ in the Shade,” featuring music and neighborhood fellowship. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings or votes are mentioned.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter mainly shares Ward/City updates rather than zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings or votes. It announces that residents affected by the June 10–11, 2026 thunderstorms are being asked to complete an Illinois Residential Self-Assessment damage survey, and it also highlights a CTA RFP for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804). Other items include an upcoming “Pullman Porters & Maids” exhibit and registration information, plus contact details for Alderman Beale’s service office.

Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter highlights upcoming work on the Center for Animal Care and Control (CACC) with Ald. Cruz, beginning with an initial meeting and tour this Friday. It also references a downtown briefing on Stonepeak Partners’ potential purchase of the lease for the parking meters, with a public hearing scheduled for this Thursday and further discussion planned for a Finance Committee meeting. The newsletter additionally notes a Virtual 1st Ward “First Look” zoning meeting on June 29 for a proposed zoning map amendment at 2455 N California, and lists community events including tree-pit mulching with Openlands (Saturday), plus performances and festivals this week (e.g., Shakespeare in the park and the Logan Square Arts Festival).

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) issued a public safety alert about a shooting reported by the Chicago Police in the neighboring 40th Ward (2600 block of W Glenlake), where a woman was shot in the leg and is reported to be in good condition; she directed residents with information to call Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or other policy meetings/approvals were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced that the “Future Entrepreneurs Pitch Day & Conference” scheduled for June 27 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, with updated details to follow. The newsletter does not include any zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinance, development, or street-safety meetings or actions.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) primarily shares general guidance on reporting City issues (potholes, street lights out, fly dumping) through 311, with no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy actions or hearings mentioned in this newsletter. Other announcements are limited to office hours/service-office information and prompts to check the 16th Ward website for community events and resources, including “ICE-FREE ZONE DIGITAL SIGN,” educational opportunities, employment/community input, and senior/veteran resources.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s Ward Night (scheduled for 3/23/26) was cancelled and will resume the week of June 30, 2026, after a June 23, 2026 postponement. No other zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/decisions are mentioned in this newsletter—other than the Ward Night scheduling update.

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlights tonight’s ComEd substation community meeting (1111 W. Diversey Pkwy) and ongoing efforts to strengthen zoning/community review for large utility projects. He also notes that the city’s ADU ordinance is now in effect and reports park and street-related updates, including Jonquil Park reopening with added lighting for safety and a push regarding bridge closures/traffic impacts. Other announcements include local safety updates (summer lakefront strategies), CHI 311/Recycle Coach resources, and mentions that the Lakeshore Music Festival won’t return next year due to resident concerns.

In Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward, the focus is on major transportation and streetscape updates: CDOT plans to begin the Division Street streetscape (Dearborn to State) in mid-July, and the CTA announced service improvements for bus routes #134, #65, and the #10. The newsletter also highlights ongoing infrastructure work (including resurfacing, lighting replacements, and rapid flashing beacons) and notes IDOT weekend ramp closures at the Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps on June 26 (10:00 pm–5:00 am). Other items include the June 23 18th Police District Council meeting, a June 24 Get Behind the Vest fundraiser, and community events such as Cravings on Clark on June 24 and upcoming garden walks (Sheffield July 18–19 and Dearborn July 19).

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) invites residents to a quarterly community conversation on housing insecurity and resources on Tuesday, June 23 (5:30–7:00 pm) at Truman College (Larry McKeon Lobby). The event will include representatives from DFSS and the Chicago Park District to discuss approaches to supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness and accessing local supports. The newsletter also includes links to the 46th Ward’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and X) for updates.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or policy/ordinance actions in this newsletter. The message is primarily an invitation to community events: Gospel Run Pop-Up (June 27 at 8:00 AM, Cole Park), Future Entrepreneurs Pitch & Day Conference (June 27, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Shine Bright Community Center), and Steppin' in the Shade (June 28, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, Cole Park).

In the City Council, Ald. Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) supported approving a motion to buy the building housing the Greyhound bus terminal and to fund upgrades to heating/cooling and add security. She also voted against Ald. Raymond Lopez’s proposed substitute ordinance on “teen takeovers” after concerns about vague language, undefined terms, and penalties without a clear service plan; Lee also introduced a municipal code amendment to tighten licensing of massage establishments tied to illegal activity and a resolution calling for a CPD Victim Services subject-matter hearing. On the policy/budget and development front, the mayor’s plan to use TIF funding for the redevelopment of the 78 parcel (including river wall, Metra improvements, and public structures) was discussed as something Lee will review, and Lee notes upcoming committee meetings including a 6/25 Finance hearing on transferring Chicago parking meters. Other ward items include community zoning meetings on 6/22 (345 W 25th Place) and 6/29 (3439 S. Morgan), ward events like Motoblot, the Ping Tom Dragon Boat Race, and the St. Barbara Church Carnival, plus Chinatown Community Picnic (June 28) and the Bridgeport Mega Yard Sale (July 11).

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) highlights storm-damage 3-1-1/Residential Self-Assessment information and urges residents to attend an “Access Edgebrook” public information meeting about potential infrastructure improvements at the intersections of Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh. He also publicizes CPD’s revised Community Police Mediation Pilot Program directive for community review (June 2–17, 2026) and shares Beat meeting dates for several neighborhood beats. Other updates include storm cleanup, the defacement of a mural honoring three fallen CPD officers, Juneteenth office closure (June 19) and reopening (June 22), plus community resources like Summer at the Chicago Public Library and local business/small business grant opportunities.

In the 49th Ward, Alderwoman Maria Hadden highlights a proposed zoning change at 1721 W Greenleaf: repurposing the former Rogers Park firehouse into a $3 million café and event space would require rezoning from RT-4 to B3-4, and the office is soliciting community feedback via a survey through July 5. The newsletter also notes ongoing street and infrastructure work including a Loyola Ave closure near Loyola University until mid-August, telecom cabling work on W Loyola Ave affecting the 1200 block from mid-June to mid-July (with intermittent sidewalk/lane closures), and construction/beautification updates such as improvements to the Joyce Kilmer Triangle Monument and Kilmer’s nature play area. Other major announcements and events include Artists of the Wall (June 20–21), North Side Queer Pride (June 27–28), the Glenwood Sunday Market reopening on Sundays through October 25, and CTA bus reroutes for the June 28 Pride Parade (even though reroutes won’t occur inside the 49th Ward).

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety/ordinance actions in this update. The newsletter mainly promotes Chicago Park District “Night Out in the Parks 2026” events, notes the 38th Ward office will close early today and be closed June 19 for Juneteenth, and includes local community info, a food pantry donation link, a business highlight, and job opportunities, plus an adoptable pet (“Rescue Me” for Domino).

Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33rd Ward) did not report any specific zoning/development approvals or housing/transit/budget hearings in this newsletter, but shared updates including upcoming community meeting coverage for pending Type 1 zoning changes (3007–11 W Irving Park Rd, 3446 W Irving Park Rd, and 4634–36 N Avers Ave) and a new City/Chicago Department of Transportation arterial resurfacing project on North California Ave (Byron St to Montrose Ave) with ADA improvements. The newsletter also notes an extension of CTA #92 Foster weekend service and lists several ward/community events, including Neighbor Night on June 29 and a joint office-hours event with State Senator Graciela Guzmán on July 16.

In the 46th Ward, Ald. Angela Clay highlighted a June 23 quarterly Community Conversation at Truman College focused on housing insecurity and homelessness resources. She also announced infrastructure and development updates including Malden/Magnolia alley reconstruction starting June 22 (up to 45 days), resurfacing and safety improvements on Sheridan Road, and new water-main work on Racine (4600–4800 N) with lead service-line replacements. Other major updates include Juneteenth events, Pride Fest towing and traffic/parking restrictions, and upcoming events such as the Pride Parade on June 28 and Shred Day on June 27.