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The provided “June 2026” newsletter content contains only the email header/signature for Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) and does not include any details about meetings/hearings, ordinances, development or zoning approvals, budget/infrastructure decisions, long-term transit changes, or street-safety projects. The newsletter is titled “Storm Recovery: Service Updates, Contacts & Resources,” but no specific service updates, policy actions, or events are included in the text provided.

In Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter, he focuses on storm response after a severe weather event, encouraging residents to report basement flooding via 311 and to submit storm-related issues (with volunteers clearing blockages in the ward). He also highlights the “Access Edgebrook Study” for potential infrastructure improvements at the Devon/Caldwell/Central/Lehigh intersections and notes CPD’s community feedback period for the revised Community Police Mediation Pilot Program (June 2–17, 2026). Other updates include summer library programming (June 6–August 2), outdoor pool openings starting June 19, recycling center changes during the city’s recycling transition, and a reminder of upcoming 2026 beat meetings and ward office events/resources.

This newsletter is a severe-weather and community-safety update and does not mention any alderman or ward by name. Key local policy/hearing items include a passed ordinance allowing the City to purchase the Greyhound bus terminal (final City Council vote June 17 at 10am) and an upcoming Finance Committee hearing on the proposed sale/transfer of Chicago parking meters. Other major announcements include CAPS meetings for the 1st and 12th Police Districts (June 16–18), weekend bridge closures on I-90/94 feeder ramps, and a continuing set of city infrastructure updates (e.g., street resurfacing/alleys/sidewalks/lighting) plus ongoing CTA/state-lake and major bridge construction details.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s 16th Ward newsletter does not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy changes/ordinances, or spending decisions. It instead focuses on residents submitting 311 service requests for issues like street light outages, fly dumping, and other City services, and promotes her office’s help and contact information for the weekend edition.

46th Ward Alderman Angela Clay’s newsletter focuses on severe weather safety following June 10 storms, noting widespread impacts across the city and the 46th Ward, including thousands of storm service requests (e.g., tree emergencies and traffic signal outages) and ongoing city coordination. She also urges residents to prepare for an NWS alert of strong tornado risk from 4–9pm and to use official emergency notifications and report storm issues to 311. No zoning, housing, transit, or budget items were covered; the rest is guidance on emergency alerts and where to report downed lines, flooding, and debris.

10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico’s newsletter does not report any specific meetings/hearings, policy/ordinance changes, development approvals, budget or infrastructure decisions, long-term transit service changes, or street safety redesign projects. It primarily promotes community/outreach resources and asks residents to register for events via the linked briefing page, with information available from Rebuilding Together Chicago and the Chicago Food Bank. It also includes instructions to email ward10@cityofchicago.org to submit events for the next monthly newsletter, plus social media links for Alderman Chico.

The newsletter from 17th Ward Alderman David Moore does not include any details about meetings/hearings on zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget, nor any specific policy changes, development approvals, or spending decisions—it is titled “Updated Storm Recovery” but provides no substantive information in the text provided. No additional announcements or events are included in the provided content.

Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) shared a National Weather Service tornado watch for Chicago and surrounding suburbs (4–9pm today), advising residents to minimize travel and stay indoors, and to shelter in a basement or interior room without windows. The newsletter also directs residents to use 311 and utility resources for storm-related issues like fallen trees/branches, flooding, and power outages, and offers office contact information for help. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions were mentioned.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared that tonight’s Throwback Thursday event at McKiernan Park has been canceled due to impending storms; residents are urged to seek shelter, and the next Throwback Thursday is June 18 at Barnard Park (5:30–7:00 pm) honoring the 1985 Chicago Bears. The newsletter also notes a free Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shredding event on June 13 (9:00–11:00 am) at The Oasis Church and provides a general storm damage restoration/cleanup update. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or approvals were mentioned.

The newsletter from 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro provides a weather advisory only and does not include any meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance updates, development or zoning approvals, budget or infrastructure decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign actions. No other major announcements or events are mentioned in the provided text.

The email from 17th Ward Alderman David Moore mainly announces a shredding event (“Get Ready, Get Set, Shred!”) and does not include information about zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or other policy/ordinance items. No other major announcements or events are described in the provided text.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter is a storm update: the Hotel Florence meeting scheduled for tonight was cancelled, and residents are advised of additional severe weather and ongoing power outages. The 9th Ward office and the service office at 34 E 112th Pl remain closed, while Wal-Mart on Doty Road is expected to reopen at 3 PM and the office directs residents to use 311/CHI311 and ComEd reporting for storm and outage emergencies.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) provided a storm recovery update after severe weather caused widespread power outages, fallen trees and branches, downed wires, traffic signal outages, and localized flooding, with additional severe weather and extreme heat possible later today. The office reports nearly 17,000 residents impacted by outages (more than 7,300 restored so far) and ongoing city and utility responses, urging residents to file storm issues via CHI311 and to report downed wires or immediate threats to 311. Other major note: no zoning, policy, budget, transit, or infrastructure decisions were mentioned—this newsletter focused solely on weather alert and recovery efforts.

The newsletter from 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro is a weather advisory. It does not include any details about meetings/hearings, policy changes, development or zoning actions, budget decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign projects. No other major announcements or events are provided.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on storm recovery and a severe weather alert, urging residents to report damage and outages through 311 and his office, and to contact 911 and ComEd for downed power lines. It also provides safety guidance for power outages and advises residents to sign up for emergency alerts from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, ComEd, and the CTA. No zoning, housing, transit policy, budget, development approvals, or street-safety meetings/decisions are mentioned; the message is primarily weather-related and community preparedness.

Alderman La Spata (1st Ward) reports ongoing citywide storm response following severe weather, with the Department of Streets and Sanitation clearing blocked roadways and downed trees; DSS has received over 5,000 311 service requests. The newsletter also warns of additional severe weather expected today, and urges residents to report tree emergencies to 311, report power outages to ComEd, conserve water, and use OEMC and NWS updates. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-policy meetings/approvals are mentioned; the focus is entirely on storm safety and service requests.

Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a June 22, 6:30pm community meeting on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey and notes his commitment of $400,000 to advance the Lakeview Dog Park project toward a late-summer groundbreaking. It also references ward development planning around the Cubs’ Camry Lot proposal to amend their Planned Development to add 259 parking spaces and includes street/infrastructure items such as upcoming alley resurfacing and updates on the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. Other major announcements include storm cleanup guidance via 311, several Wrigley Field concert dates and related restrictions, Dine Out on Broadway (June 12–14) plus the annual Kids Bike Parade (June 13), and Pride Fest/Parade weekend with related street closures and maps.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared a severe storm warning, advising residents to seek shelter, secure outdoor items, check on seniors and people with disabilities, and call 311 or his office about storm hazards like downed trees. The newsletter notes DSS has received 5,000+ 311 service requests and is prioritizing trees blocking streets and those on homes/cars, while ComEd is monitoring for outages.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update: as of 10:00 a.m., there were 185 tree emergencies (43 addressed) and 27 malfunctioning traffic signal intersections (12 addressed), with residents directed to contact 311 for blocked tree hazards. The newsletter also reports widespread power outages—8,362+ locations affected, with 2,713 restored so far—and advises reporting outages to ComEd as additional storms are expected to arrive later today.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) issued a severe weather alert for Chicago after Wednesday’s storms caused downed trees, flooding, power outages, and wind damage, warning of another possible round Thursday afternoon/evening. The newsletter urges residents to report storm issues via 311 (and warns to call 911/ComEd for downed power lines) and to sign up for real-time updates from OEMC, ComEd, and CTA, noting ward support and that cooler weather is expected by Sunday. It also lists 43rd Ward office hours (M–F 9am–5pm and Sat 10am–12pm) and provides contact information for the public service office.