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Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward “The 78” hosted a town hall related to the 78 TIF and shared notices such as the June 13–15 temporary closure of the 43rd St. Green Line station (with bus shuttle service); the newsletter also announced free YMCA summer memberships and events like the Hyde Park Farmers Market and a Men’s Health Awareness Summit. Other items include the Park District’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program and an application window for the Next Stage Chicago grant program (deadline July 8, 2026). The newsletter also lists a free dog vaccine clinic, a “Next Date Announced” update for Thursday, July 9, and a Park District summer program registration notice.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on seasonal community information, including Chicago Park District pool openings starting June 19 and local summer events and donations (e.g., St. Cyprian Food Pantry). The newsletter does not report any zoning/development, housing/transit/streets policy changes, budget decisions, or other major governmental hearings/ordinances. Other notable items include promotion of Rickover Naval Academy’s 5th Annual Rummage Sale and a local business highlight for the new Midwest Express Clinic location at 3339 N Harlem, plus several job postings and the 38th Ward office contact details.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter focuses on a storm-related power outage: the 9th Ward Office has no power and the service office at 34 E 112th Pl is closed, while the city works to clear blocked streets and sidewalks with the Department of Streets & Sanitation (Bureau of Forestry). He directs residents to use 311/CHI311 for service requests and ComEd reporting channels for outage or powerline issues, with ComEd crews restoring power. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or decisions are mentioned; the main announcement is the storm update and office closure.

In the 26th Ward, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes highlights the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, including police district–coordinated street closures and parking guidance intended to help residents stay ticket- and tow-free during festivities. The newsletter also shares City/public health resources for reproductive justice and directs residents to submit service requests through the alderman’s office or 311 for assistance.

Ald. Tabares (23rd Ward) reported that the City Council’s Public Safety Committee held a public hearing with Cook County officials to discuss warrants, orders of protection, and electronic monitoring; he said more action is needed and the county must provide more data. The newsletter also notes his support for renewing the ward’s prohibition on vacation rentals. In other updates, forestry crews are responding to downed tree emergencies, and community events included the Archer Avenue car show, a Marquette Park kids soccer opening ceremony, and a monthly WIC fresh produce distribution.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced that the 6th Ward office is temporarily closed due to a widespread power outage following a storm, with power and phone service unavailable; residents should email ward06@cityofchicago.org and use 311 for non-emergency services or 911 in emergencies. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings/decisions were reported in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update, noting more than 100 reports of downed trees and asking residents to contact 311 for fallen branches or sidewalk/road damage while Streets & Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry clears blocked areas. He also reported that over 6,000 homes and businesses in Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood are without power and directed residents to report outages to ComEd. Other than the storm-response updates, the newsletter includes no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items.

Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter announces that tonight’s meeting has been postponed, with no details provided on rescheduling timing. Other than the reminder to stay safe and that the meeting update will follow, there were no additional policy, zoning, housing, transit, or budget items mentioned.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update is a special weather alert noting a severe thunderstorm is incoming. The newsletter also shares ward service office information and office hours; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy/meeting items are included.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter primarily announces a “Hotel Florence Meeting” tomorrow and highlights Ward/Cultural and services events, including a Juneteenth celebration with a free Veterans Health Van and mobile emissions testing. It also includes non-legislative city/agency notices such as an open CTA RFP for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804) and related vendor/volunteer/attendee registration items.

Alderperson Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter focuses on community programming rather than formal zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget hearings, and it does not list any specific policy changes or ordinances. The only directly development-related item is a “Start of Construction Ceremony” for C.A.R.E. Manor Affordable Housing Development on June 14. It also highlights multiple West Side summer and neighborhood events, including free/low-cost youth and teen activities at the YMCA/Planet Fitness, Juneteenth flag raising and celebrations (June 16 and June 19–20), a Level Up youth program at Austin Town Hall (June 13), and the DC12 Monthly Meeting “Reshaping Public Safety Together” (June 16).

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on “Wellness Wednesday,” highlighting the benefits of resistance/strength training and encouraging residents to stay active. It also promotes two community events at Cole Park: the free 6th Ward Gospel Run Pop-Up on June 27 at 8:00 AM and Steppin’ in the Shade on June 28 at 5:00 PM.

Alderman Walter Redmond Burnett (27th Ward) highlights the The 1901 Project as a major development for the Near West Side, emphasizing job creation, investment, and inclusion for community residents. The newsletter includes a thank-you to project pioneer Jerry Lewis and stresses accountability and transparency as the project moves forward. Other than these major acknowledgments, the newsletter provides no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or actions.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or votes in this newsletter; instead, it highlights campaign and community engagement. The main events are her Mimosas and Maria fundraiser, her participation in the Local Progress Impact Lab in Los Angeles, and June celebrations including Juneteenth at Pottawattomie Park and the inaugural Northside QueerPride in Rogers Park. Other listed announcements include Pride Celebration with DPI (June 16) and community events such as Flag Day postcard writing (June 14) and Show Up Chicago (June 15).

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter, the main zoning item is a virtual “1st Ward First Look” meeting on June 29 about 2455 N California, where a property owner requests a zoning map amendment to subdivide a side yard and create a buildable lot to establish a two-flat. The newsletter also raises opposition from 22 (and La Spata says they’d vote no as well) to the proposed sale of the lease of parking meters, noting limited information so far and that a related subject-matter hearing was canceled. Other announcements include a story time event with La Spata (June 13), a “Meet Your Elected Officials” event at Oud Coffee & Cafe (no registration required), community events (including an adoption event at CACC, Healing Garden of Suqoon at Pulaski Park, and the Wicker Park Farmers Market), and a street closure notice for eastbound Superior St between Wood and Paulina on June 19 (with a possible June 20 weather addition).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a telephone town hall on June 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with Chicago Police Department Commander Patrick Darling (22nd District) to discuss public safety; registration closes at 4:00 p.m. that day. The newsletter otherwise shares general community engagement and links to Illinois Secure Choice retirement-savings information and employment opportunities.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (Ward not specified) announced CTA special-event reroutes beginning June 16 through Sunday, June 14 for the Obama Presidential Center dedication, including service changes affecting Routes 2, 6, 10, 15, 28, 59, 171, 172, and 192, alongside multiple road closures (including portions of 60th, Stony Island, Midway Plaisance, Dorchester, and Woodlawn) for the same period. The newsletter otherwise contains no additional zoning, housing, budget, or street-safety/ordinance items beyond directing residents to transitchicago.com/alerts for details.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) provided an update on the 83rd Street reconstruction, noting required underground gas and water infrastructure work is the main reason resurfacing has taken longer, but that the segment from State Street to Cottage Grove will be fully repaved. The newsletter says his office is coordinating with responsible agencies to accelerate remaining utility work and prepare the corridor for full street restoration, with continued progress updates to residents. Other than the construction progress notice, no additional policy, budget, or meeting announcements were included.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s office at 4 N Western Ave will be closed June 10th for renovations, and will move to a temporary location at 415 N Aberdeen starting June 11th, expected to reopen by mid-July. The newsletter contains no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/decisions—only the office relocation notice.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward not specified) announced Ward Night tonight (06.09.26) for residents to share concerns and request time to meet with the alderman. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, policy/ordinance, development, or street-safety items were mentioned in this newsletter.