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9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter is primarily an event notice for tomorrow’s Juneteenth Block Party, including a free Veterans Health Administration (VHA) van with walk-in services and check-ups for eligible veterans. It also shares weather advisory warnings for potential severe weather and promotes mobile emissions testing registration, plus CTA RFPs for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804).

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) reports legislative updates including advancement of the City’s acquisition of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 630 W. Harrison through the Housing and Real Estate Committee, plus Cook County public safety hearings (including discussion of a potential gunshot detection system) and review of the appointment of Kenneth Gunn to the Commission on Human Relations. The newsletter also highlights a Zoning Advisory Board-led community meeting on a proposed zoning change at 2311 S. Washtenaw Ave. from RT-4 to B3-2 (June 23), along with community announcements such as the June 18 blood drive at the Rudy Lozano Branch Library and a June 28 documentary event (“Sueños de una Monarca”) at the Field Museum.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) reported storm cleanup efforts in the ward and said OEMC is reviewing 3-1-1 calls from the June 10–11 storms, with an IEMA Residential Self-Assessment Survey to determine whether additional assistance is needed. The newsletter also notes the City Council passage of funding for a new artificial turf field for Azuela Elementary School. Other major items include reporting vandalism to a police mural and sharing local community events (St. Daniel the Prophet SummerFest and St. Faustina Kowalska Parish Polish picnic).

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter highlights a 28th Ward quarterly Senior Community Meeting (June 18) and a Monthly Police Board meeting (June 18). It also publicizes community and city events including Juneteenth celebrations (June 19–20), a citywide job fair (June 17), multiple free museum pass/outreach programs, and youth activities like late-night basketball and Girls Night In. Additional announcements include OEMC storm-related damage assessment information for June 10–11 thunderstorms, the Next Stage Chicago program application deadline (July 8), and deadlines for the Neighborhood Access Program (July 1) and other resource fairs.

The newsletter from 10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street safety meetings or policy/ordinance actions, nor any development approvals. It mainly announces an extended submission deadline for Artwalk (until 06/22/2026) and that the Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest will return to the 10th Ward on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with registration options for parade participants, vendors, and volunteers.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced a June 18, 2026 9:00 AM ribbon cutting and reopening for the newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Tuley Park (501 E. 90th Place). The newsletter highlights the park improvements as a community recreation and wellness investment, with special guests and an opportunity for residents to see the upgraded amenities. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance, or street-safety meetings or policy changes were mentioned.

This newsletter does not include any information about meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance changes, development approvals, budgeting/infrastructure spending, long-term transit changes, or street safety projects. It only contains a “weather advisory” note for 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro, with no additional major announcements or events stated in the provided text.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s newsletter promotes a live comedy event featuring Def Comedy Jam and Martin’s “Bruh Man,” taking place at CineCity Studios Chicago on June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM, with tickets urged before they sell out. The email frames it as a Juneteenth celebration and does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, policy changes, or approvals.

In the 27th Ward, Alderman Walter Redmond Burnett focuses on density and transit, highlighting planned CTA station opportunities near Madison (Pink Line), Western (Green Line), Racine (Green/Pink Lines), and Division (Brown/Purple Lines), and urging that development be reviewed for affordability and neighborhood impacts. He also reports CDOT traffic mitigation for Division Street, including temporary westbound pavement markings at Elston, installation of left-turn signal arrows, and a new timing plan to reduce delays. Other announcements/events weren’t specified in the newsletter text provided.

Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward) did not report any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings, policy changes, development approvals, or street safety projects in this newsletter. The main announcements are the 41st Ward’s monthly VetConnect event with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County on June 17 (12–4 p.m.) and the closure of all City of Chicago offices on June 19 for Juneteenth, with the office reopening June 22 at 9 a.m., plus general ward updates and resources like CHI311 and job/business workshop information.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward not stated) invites residents to Ward Night tonight (06/16/26) to share concerns and get time to meet with the alderman. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, street, or budget meetings or policy/development actions.

Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter focuses on youth engagement and resources, with an emphasis on a forthcoming zoning matter: a “Virtual 1st Ward First Look” on June 29, 2026 regarding a zoning map amendment at 2455 N California, and mention that a related zoning proposal for 1619 N Artesian is expected to be introduced at City Council and could pass in July 2026 with a voluntary downzoning agreement. The newsletter also announces office closure for Juneteenth (June 19) and altered garbage/recycling collection, plus various community events and updates such as a June 26 Shred-A-Thon and a June 2026 meet-your-elected-officials event.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward shared Juneteenth holiday refuse and recycling instructions (June 10–11) and a survey for residents affected by June 10–11 thunderstorm damage; residents were asked to complete a voluntary initial damage assessment and check personalized collection schedules via Recycle Coach or ChicagoRecycles.org. The newsletter also announced a Department of Housing Flood Assistance Repair Program RFP for providers to administer flood-related repairs for Chicago homeowners, with proposals due by June 26, 2026, and listed additional community resources including a Greater Harvest Summer Resource and Job Fair and a multi-family yard sale in the 4800 block of Forrestville.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) shared information from the City’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications encouraging residents to complete a voluntary Residential Self-Assessment survey via text if they contacted 3-1-1 about storm damage from June 10–11; the city says it is not a scam and uses the data to help pursue potential additional assistance. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items were included in this newsletter. The message primarily focuses on storm damage reporting and survey completion.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) announced City of Chicago offices will close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, and highlighted CPD public-safety work including an ordinance advanced in Committee on Public Safety to donate explosive magazines to the Waukegan Bomb Squad, plus a June 18 “Coffee with the 18th District Commander” meeting. He also shared general ward infrastructure updates and construction impacts, including upcoming ramp closures at the Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps (June 26) and weekend Red Line track closures through Monday, June 22 (Fullerton to Cermak-Chinatown). Other announcements include tree-debris cleanup guidance after recent storms, delayed Cook County property tax bills, and ward events such as the SOAR Farmers Market ribbon-cutting on June 16 and the “Get Behind the Vest” fundraiser on June 24.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted ongoing storm-recovery work and urged public-safety focus after a shooting near Lincoln and Belden, noting CPD said it was an isolated altercation and that he will discuss safety efforts at the 18th District Police Council later this month. The newsletter also announced state funding totaling $850,000 for 43rd Ward public safety and public school infrastructure, and addressed street infrastructure issues like planned new pumps for the Division Street Underpass flooding. For policy and development-related items, Knudsen said Chicago’s ADU ordinance (legalizing Additional Dwelling Units) has been in effect since April 1, with early applications already submitted; he also promoted a new interactive 43rd Ward parking zone map. Other major announcements/events include office closures for Juneteenth (June 19) and several community events, including the Annual Summer Roll (June 18) and Cravings on Clark (June 26).

Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) highlights the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening in the Fifth Ward, including anticipated temporary street closures and a rescheduled weather-postponed safety meeting due to traffic rerouting. He also discusses getting community input on how the City should respond to mass gatherings of teens disturbing the peace, with a survey still open. Other items include Juneteenth events around the opening week and resources from the Chicago Park District for summer teen programs and teen center locations.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announced free ice cream and outdoor office hours at Lunt Playlot Park (2239 W Lunt Ave) on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:30–6:00 PM to meet residents and discuss city services. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development hearings, housing or transit policy changes, or budget and street-safety decisions. It also points residents to additional summer community events at 50thward.org/summer.

17th Ward Alderman David Moore announced a damage assessment survey for residents affected by the June 10–11, 2026 thunderstorms, coordinated by Cook County EMRS and the City’s OEMC to review storm impacts such as power outages, downed lines, flooding, debris, and structural issues. The newsletter also shares storm-recovery guidance (including senior support and resources through DFSS/311) and provides safety tips for residents during outages and heat emergencies, including when to call 911 or ComEd. No zoning, housing, transit, ordinance, budget, or street-safety decisions were mentioned.

In Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter, residents are directed to use 311 (phone, CHI311 app, or the city portal) to report storm-related issues like downed trees, debris, streetlight outages, and flooding, while power outages should be reported to ComEd and emergencies to 911. The 6th Ward office is back online with internet and phone services fully restored and is resuming normal constituent services after the storm disruption. Other major update: the newsletter focuses on storm recovery resources and office availability, with no zoning, transit, housing, or budget items mentioned.