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Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) notified residents of filming in Streeterville on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, 2026 (5:00 am–11:00 pm). Parking restrictions with possible “no parking/tow zone” postings are expected along Delaware Place due to production parking, with traffic control supported by the Chicago Police Department; concerns can be directed to the on-site and production supervisors listed in the notice.

Alderman Dowell’s Third Ward e-news primarily announces CTA construction impacts at the 43rd Street Green Line station: a projected 48-hour temporary closure from June 13 (3:00 AM) to June 15 (3:00 AM), plus additional ride-by/stair reconstruction work over the following months. The newsletter also promotes the Bronzeville Trail Framework/Open House and a related Bronzeville Trail design studio enrichment program, along with a Bright Star community blood drive and the Mayor’s Youth Commission application.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s 21st Ward update highlights City Council action advancing zoning and development measures to support new housing and neighborhood growth, including approval of three new single-family homes at 1223–1231 W. 112th St. and major map amendments along 105th Street and Ashland Avenue. The newsletter also mentions support for disaster loan outreach through May 29 and notes Mosley’s recognition with the 2026 Public Service Trailblazer Award. Other major items include a community Town Hall update, the 103rd Street Corridor Peace Walk/Run/Bike event, and upcoming events such as a 21st Ward Shred & Resource Day plus the Chicago Reparations Study survey deadline of May 31.

Ald. Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) announced multiple upcoming community and resource events, including a Budget Engagement series roundtables on June 3, June 6, and June 16, and a Welcome Home Housing Access and Inclusion Fair on June 3. The newsletter also publicizes housing- and job-focused initiatives such as Chicago Youth Works summer job applications (deadline May 29) and City program/career opportunities (e.g., Hospitality Hires Chicago on May 28). Other major dates include Saddle Up Showcase (May 28) at an Austin Town Hall, the Chicago Blues Festival (June 4–7), and an It’s Your Park Day event at Brookfield Zoo (May 30), plus a Reparations Taskforce survey deadline of May 31.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) shares an upcoming Women’s Health panel hosted by Advocate Health Care/6th Ward Central at Trinity Hospital as part of “Wellness Wednesday,” focused on heart health, gynecological health, patient care, and overall wellness. The email encourages residents to build healthier routines through small, consistent activity habits (e.g., taking short walks, stretching, and breaking up sitting periods). No zoning, development, transit, budget, or street-safety actions or votes are mentioned; the main announcement is the panel event.

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter, he highlights proposed policy actions including a city Council order to require an ADA Transition Plan, an ordinance he introduced to create an institutional zoning category for schools and houses of worship, and redistricting reform that would start in 2031 with a resident-appointed commission drafting three maps for City Council approval. He also notes a City Council ratification needed for a renewed parking meter deal involving the sale of a long-term lease from Morgan Stanley to StonePeak, and shares routine ward events (Wicker Park/Bucktown chamber event, senior sip-and-paint at Linden House, and pickleball with students at De Diego) plus upcoming June items like Yoga in the Park, Storytime, a Shred-A-Thon, and Tree Stewardship Day.

Alderman Mark A. Alvarez’s 15th Ward newsletter announces summer internship opportunities and a registration drive, rather than any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/decisions or policy changes. It asks youth to apply through the Chicago Youth Works Program or the ward’s college summer intern program and notes that applications should be set to the government administration field with the 15th Ward Alderman selected; the office also hosts in-person registration on Friday, 9 AM–3 PM at 2650 W 51st St.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s newsletter mainly promotes Ward Night tonight (05/26/26), inviting residents to attend and meet with him by scanning a QR code. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions are mentioned in this message.

Alderman Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) highlighted two recent community zoning meetings: a proposal at 3834–3854 S. Ashland to rezone parcels to C1-2 for a shopping center, and a planned support for a 3540 S. Halsted change to C1-2 for a high-end auto repair shop with a cafe; she also announced an upcoming public zoning meeting for 2878 S. Throop. In City Council, she said the city passed a compromise on phasing minimum wage rules for tipped vs. non-tipped workers, and she voted no on an ordinance targeting police members involved in extremist groups due to First Amendment and legal concerns. She also noted ongoing street work and water/sewer/lead service line construction in the ward (including Wentworth and Pershing Road) plus ward events like the June 3 town hall at the Ramova Theater and the Canaryville Library’s 25th birthday.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) shared highlights from City Hall’s Wednesday City Council meeting, including zoning change approvals (e.g., 1616 N St. Louis, 3521 W Division, 1118 N California, 1749 N Mozart, 3707 W McLean, and 3444 W North Ave) and other policy actions such as the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and the creation of a centralized listing portal for affordable housing listings. The newsletter also notes the Peacebook Executive Order establishing year-round youth peacekeeping and a Peacebook Working Group, and reiterates the office’s ongoing housing advocacy for unhoused residents amid limited affordable-housing resources. Other major announcements include a Walk for Peace & Cookout at Humboldt Park, a Peace pop-up in Hermosa on May 27, and the office closing for Memorial Day (reopening May 26).

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, City Council continued work on major governance items including a review of the parking meter sale/contract and approval of steps to strengthen voter protections; the Council also approved a compromise ordinance that pauses/extends the tipped wage phaseout. Waguespack also highlights local infrastructure and development-related updates: CDOT’s Cortland Street bridge rehabilitation remains closed to vehicles with next steps expected after further engineering review, and the ward has ongoing street/sidewalk and utility projects (including a Greenview water main replacement and upcoming street/alley repaving), plus a start to the Wellington & Oakdale Greenway project. Other announcements include Memorial Day office/cart collection changes, upcoming 2027 budget engagement roundtables, and neighborhood events such as Porchfest Lakeview and Movies in the Park.

The newsletter from 47th Ward Alderman Maggie is about EcoFest at Welles Park on Saturday, May 30, highlighting free drop-in activities including a 11AM exercise class (with RSVP) and 11AM and 1PM guided tree walks, plus bike tune-ups and e-bike test rides. It also notes free Brookfield Zoo and Botanical Garden ticket giveaways at Commissioner Degnen’s booth. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or votes are mentioned.

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman announced that the 16th Ward service office will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth. No other zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety actions were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) reports City Council action on housing and elections: she led passage of the Affordable Housing Portal Pilot to expand access to city-financed affordable housing listings on IllinoisHousingSearch.org, and supported the Mayor’s Rev. Jesse Jackson Defending Democracy Ordinance. She also notes Howard/Paulina area development progress, with an 80-unit affordable housing project receiving final Zoning Committee approval and work planned to begin in September. Other updates include Memorial Day office and refuse/recycling schedule changes, the June 6, 2027 budget engagement roundtable, and community announcements such as new Rogers Park businesses, beach season starting Monday, and several local events (arts fest artist applications, park workdays, and upcoming theater performances).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) reports City Council passage of the Affordable Housing Portal Pilot (creating IllinoisHousingSearch.org listings for city-financed affordable units and a stakeholder working group) and the Mayor’s Rev. Jesse Jackson Defending Democracy Ordinance (election access protections including mailboxes, anti-doxxing for election workers, and related civil lawsuit/access measures). She also notes Howard/Paulina’s Werner development—a planned 80-unit affordable housing project—received final approval from the Zoning Committee and is set to break ground in September, with a business relocation update for the nearby currency exchange site. Other announcements include Memorial Day office closure and trash/recycling schedule changes, beach season opening, and upcoming ward events such as Budget Engagement Roundtable (June 6) and a Leone Beach Park workday (May 24).

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlights City Council housing and zoning actions, including approvals of multiple zoning changes (e.g., RS-1 to RT-4 at 1616 N St. Louis) and adoption of measures like a centralized listing portal for affordable housing. The newsletter also notes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Peacebook Executive Order establishing year-round youth peacekeeping and a Working Group, and mentions a Narcan newsstand harm-reduction pilot. Other major announcements/events include the ALSO Walk for Peace (May 23), a Pop-Up for Peace (May 27), Memorial Day office closure (May 25), and a community input survey for Chicago’s Reparations Study through May 31.

In the 2nd Ward newsletter, Alderman Brian Hopkins shared an update on CDOT’s Cortland Street Bridge rehabilitation, noting ongoing disruption from multiple North Side bridge closures while stating pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. He also reiterated that an ordinance he passed requires CDOT to notify the City Council of non-emergency bridge closures before repairs, and referenced related City Council action on a Jewish American Heritage Month resolution. Other highlights include the holiday office closure and Memorial Day refuse schedule, plus community events such as the Sueños Chicago Music Festival at Grant Park (May 23–24) and Navy Pier’s summer fireworks beginning May 23, along with announcements for local markets, festivals, and a June 2 Lookingglass Theatre event at Seneca Park.

In his 40th Ward newsletter, Ald. Andre Vasquez highlights City Hall budget and policy work affecting housing affordability and public safety, and notes that charges against the Broadview 6 were dropped after evidence of federal prosecutor tampering. He also updates on major ward streetscape and construction items—nearing completion of the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape traffic-signal phase (with left-turn restrictions), beginning Manor Avenue resurfacing, and selecting a contractor for the Elise Malary Plaza to start in June, plus ongoing Ashland resurfacing work. Other announcements include the May 25 Memorial Day office closure, a call for People’s Budget project proposals due June 1, volunteer front-desk training on May 29, and several community events such as Memorial Day parade attendance and Chicago Fire Department Camp Courage (June 15–July 29).

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights a City Council review of the parking meter deal with Stonepeak and a vote approving a compromise that extends the tipped-wage ordinance phase-out by two years (after a pause). He also notes no major zoning/development decisions were described, but he provides major infrastructure updates including CDOT’s Cortland Street Bridge rehabilitation timeline (bridge closed to vehicles; revised approach expected after June review), upcoming Wellington & Oakdale greenway work for safer bike routes/lower speeds, and a Greenview water main/IEPA drain replacement project. Other updates include CPD CAPS and police meeting recaps, Memorial Day office/cart collection changes, street-sweeping guidance, and community events like 2027 budget engagement roundtables and Movies in the Park; he also mentions the planned closure of sidewalks/vehicle traffic and the community garage sale/Porchfest events.

Alderman Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward) reports hosting a Community Development and Zoning meeting for a proposed zoning change at 2739–3743 W. Belmont Avenue for a 6-unit condo building, with public feedback accepted until June 5; he also issued support for a separate Avondale housing proposal at California and Melrose that would add 105 homes (with 21 affordable under the Affordable Requirements Ordinance) after review by the Chicago Plan Commission, with next steps in the Zoning Committee and City Council. The City Council approved an ordinance pausing the next tipped wage increase for larger businesses (and adjusting timelines for smaller restaurants), and Ward updates highlight upcoming CDOT arterial resurfacing on Fullerton and California Avenue, plus active infrastructure work tied to water/sewer replacement on N. St. Louis Ave. Other announcements include Memorial Day office/garbage schedule closures (May 25), volunteer work days at Paseo Prairie Garden, youth program and grant opportunities (including the 2026 ChiArts Grant and CHA “Choose to Own” orientations), and Unity Park events such as Yoga in the Park and Night Beams on May 30.