Alderman Tabares’ 23rd Ward newsletter focuses on community advocacy rather than specific zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget items: he urged CPS to fund school clerk Judy Mahoney at Byrne School (with the Local School Council collecting signatures) and addressed questions about CPS staffing and “plan for replacing ShotSpotter.” He also promoted local efforts including stocking Stuffed Love in response to SNAP cuts and participation in UI Health’s women’s health event, plus speaking at multiple school graduations.
Other major announcements include his wrap-up of the first phase of the Chicago-Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force and requests for community support/donation materials tied to youth, seniors, and city resources.
Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to the 6th Ward Community-Wide Meeting this Saturday at St. James Community Church, where they will discuss the Summer Safety Plan and CDOT updates. The newsletter also notes time for a Constituent Hour (9:00 AM) and a Community Meeting (10:00 AM), along with upcoming community events and opportunities. Other announcements are limited to the meeting reminder and contact/unsubscribe information.
Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward’s 6/4/26 e-news highlights several community announcements, including the June 21 reopening of the King Branch Library (3436 S. King Dr.) after renovations funded through the Chicago Community Works Challenge. It also announces Bronzeville Summer Nights (save the date) and lists multiple hiring events and job-related opportunities, plus that CACC pet adoption fees are being waived.
No Third Ward zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/ordinances were described in this issue.
In the 9th Ward, Alderman Anthony A. Beale announced that the June 23 Townhall has been canceled due to an event; no zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings or hearings were described. Other updates include Juneteenth events offering a free Veterans Health Van and walk-in services, and the return of mobile emissions testing (with office registration).
Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter focuses on a community event: a “Throwback Thursday” free family gathering at Maggie Cosme Park on June 4 (5:30–7:00 p.m.) with live 1960s music and kids’ activities, plus food available via Calabria on Wheels. The newsletter does not mention zoning/development, housing or transit policy changes, budget decisions, or street-safety projects, and instead includes general information about the state’s Illinois Secure Choice retirement program and employment opportunities.
Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update does not include any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or ordinance/hearing items. The newsletter focuses on community messages (including congratulating the class of 2026), local food pantry donation information, a local business highlight, and practical neighborhood resources like free “slow down” signs from the 38th Ward office and general job-posting links.
Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) reports introducing legislation to create an Office of Pharmacy Access, currently in committee and starting the path through City Council, aimed at addressing pharmacy deserts and improving access to medications as Walgreens closes. The newsletter does not mention any other zoning/development, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings or votes. It concludes with a commitment to provide updates as the proposal advances.
Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced a press conference today at 9:30 AM at the Walgreens at 8628 S. Cottage Grove following the store’s closure, to share an “important announcement” about the future of pharmacy access in the community. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance actions, or street-safety projects, but it frames the event as a call for continued investment and services.
48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth reports work on transit and housing access, including plans with CDOT to add 12 new Divvy stations across the ward and advocating for geofencing to prevent cycling on Sheridan Road sidewalks. She also highlights development and housing actions: feedback opportunities for zoning/development at 5948–5965 N Sheridan (Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill) and a proposed B3-2 to B2-3 change at 4940–42 N Sheridan, plus a citywide ADU/coach house legalization ordinance that went into effect April 1 and is expanding applications in the ward.
Other major items include $1.4M in pedestrian safety funding at Senn High School with near-term construction starting June 5, a $2.8M Bryn Mawr/Sheridan water main replacement update, and June streetwork/parking restrictions for large lakefront gatherings and upcoming resurfacing. The newsletter also lists Pride Month events and several community/resource events (e.g., June 4 health-policy town hall, June 6 FY2027 budget engagement roundtable, and June 6 Edgewater yard sale).
Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) announced a groundbreaking on June 18 at 12pm at Catalpa and Ashland for Elise Malary Plaza, Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza that will transform Catalpa Avenue into a public event and shopping space. The newsletter mainly serves as an invitation and does not mention any hearings, ordinances, development approvals, budgets, transit service changes, or street safety redesign decisions. Other information includes details on 40th Ward office hours and Ward Night Mondays from 5:00–6:30pm.
Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to a June 6 community-wide meeting to discuss the Summer Safety Plan and to receive updates from the Chicago Department of Transportation on ward projects, with time for questions during Constituent Hour (9:00–10:00 a.m.). The notice also highlights ongoing engagement opportunities and upcoming summer events; no specific zoning, housing, budget, or long-term transit funding/ordinance actions were detailed.
Ald. Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) highlights multiple June 2026 “Budget Engagement” roundtables at Malcolm X College, Harry S. Truman, and Kennedy-King College. The newsletter also spotlights community events including the West Side Wellness Fair (weekly), West Side Wellness Fest, Blues Fest, the Chicago Blues Festival/First Friday series, Homegrown (Building Legacies), and gun-violence–focused walks and youth hiring/fair activities.
The newsletter from 10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico contains no specific announcements of meetings/hearings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign actions. It mainly promotes registration for upcoming community/ward information and provides links for event outreach, rebuilding and pantry resources, plus instructions to submit events for the next monthly newsletter.
In Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s 25th Ward newsletter, the featured June items are community-facing: a June 2 community meeting, a June 3 job fair, a June 6 public health summit, and a June 18 blood drive, plus a June 27 community cleanup at Dvorak Park. The only major public-project items listed are a June 10 public meeting on the BNSF right-of-way improvement project and a set of 2027 budget engagement roundtables (June 3, 6, 16, and 24). Other major announcements include the annual constituent museum admission card (available at the office), and an alert about increased thefts targeting Honda and Acura vehicles with recommended anti-theft precautions.
Alderman Desmon Yancy (Fifth Ward) discusses the recent surge of large teen gatherings in the Fifth Ward, including a shooting last week, and calls for safer, structured community engagement. He announces two upcoming community safety meetings (June 8–10) focused on police and youth-related partners and invites residents to share solutions. Other items include an editorial he published in the Chicago Tribune and the start of a video series, “VOICES from the FIFTH WARD.”
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced that the new Walsh Park Farmers Market launches tomorrow (June 4, 2026) and will run Thursdays from 4–8 p.m. through September, accepting SNAP/Link cards. The newsletter also notes busy park activity involving CPS school kids and urges caution around Walsh Park and nearby areas (including the Bloomingdale Trail). Other major items include a call to sign up for the Bucktown Garden Walk.
Alderman Debra L. Silverstein of Chicago’s 50th Ward announced outdoor office hours at the Northtown Library (Pratt & Western) with free ice cream on Thursday, June 4 from 4:30–6:00 PM. The newsletter mainly promotes meeting the alderman and discussing city services, with no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy items mentioned. Other than directing residents to the ward’s summer events page, no additional major announcements or hearings are included.
The Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward announced the Homegrown Purchase Assistance Program, offering up to $70,000 in grants to help Chicagoans buy a home. No zoning, development approvals, budget actions, or transit/streets policy changes were specified in the newsletter.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) lists June community events, including a June 2 community meeting and a June 3 job fair, plus a June 6 Public Health Summit and other ward programs (blood drive on June 18 and a community clean-up on June 27). The newsletter also includes budget engagement roundtables for the FY2027 public budget (June 3, 6, 16, and 24) and a June 10 public meeting on the BNSF right-of-way improvement project. It also highlights Pride and Juneteenth observances and provides safety alerts about increased Honda and Acura vehicle thefts, along with links for resources like a constituent museum card and the Jumping Jack block-party program.
Alderman La Spata (1st Ward) reports on major development and zoning-related progress for the Congress Theater redevelopment and the nearby Trader Joe’s: HUD is expected to decide soon on the Congress’ HUD 108 loan, and Trader Joe’s has submitted its building permit application. He also highlights broader public safety and health policy work, including citywide expansion of CARE Teams for non-violent behavioral health crises and the hiring of EMTs for that expansion. Other items include June ward events (Yoga in the Park, Storytime, Shred-A-Thon, Tree Stewardship Day), “Meet Your Elected Officials” gatherings, and Budget engagement roundtables on the 2027 budget, plus two recent 1st Ward zoning inquiries (1750 W Grand and 521 N Ashland).