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Anthony Napolitano, Alderman of Chicago’s 41st Ward, did not report any zoning, housing, transit, streets, or budget hearings, ordinances, or development approvals in this newsletter. The main announcements are Memorial Day weekend guidance: residents are encouraged to attend the Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade on Monday at 11:00 a.m., note no garbage/recycling on Monday with delayed service Tuesday–Friday, and the ward office will be closed Monday and reopen Tuesday May 26 at 9:00 a.m. Other items include promotions for 41st Ward business outreach, the CHI311 app/CHI311 reporting, and City business webinar and job-resource links.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) reports that the Chicago Park District has completed the resurfacing of Montgomery Ward Park’s playground soft surface using Menu Funds, improving child safety. In City Council action, Reilly voted to freeze the tipped workers’ minimum wage increases (keeping it at $12.62/hour for most restaurants) and the chamber also passed the Jesse Jackson Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, which adds protections for poll workers and creates a permanent advisory council. Additional items: Reilly introduced resolutions on honoring Sam Sianis and seeking a public referendum for independent legal counsel for City Council, and Council unanimously confirmed Inspector General David Glockner. The newsletter also lists upcoming Memorial Day events, Sueños Music Festival street/sidewalk closures, CAPS meeting dates, and multiple downtown traffic construction closures including State/Lake CTA station reconstruction (State St closed through June 19, 2026) and other utility/bridge work.

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) reports that City Council passed her Flexible Heat Ordinance, expanding the “shoulder months” for two-pipe buildings so the required minimum temperature is 64° from April 1 to October 31. She also announces a CDOT-led resurfacing of Sheridan Road (Montrose to Foster, then Foster to Bryn Mawr) with pedestrian safety features, and a virtual neighbor meeting on May 27 about three proposed developments including a by-right 5-story, 19-unit project at 665 W. Sheridan. Other items include updates on the Grace Greenway nearing completion, a new DWM water main project on Racine (Wilson to Broadway), and ward/community events such as Ward Night (June 2), It’s Your Park Day (May 30), and the Back to School Bash (Aug. 1).

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlighted community zoning and development work, listing active proposals and noting upcoming/ongoing community meetings and feedback in the ward (including zoning change requests such as B3-1 to B3-3 and RS-3 to RT-4). She also promoted budget engagement for the 2027 city budget through three City roundtables, and discussed housing/support efforts tied to encampment response at Ronan Park. Other major items include Neighbor Nights on June 1 and June 15 (June 15 featuring an MWRD presentation), plus several community announcements such as the Memorial Day message, CARE expansion advocacy, and upcoming local events like Pride and Joy (June 4) and budget/food and other resource opportunities.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) shared a schedule of upcoming constituent events, including a May 27 mobile office hours at the Little Village Branch Library, a June 2 community meeting at the same library, and public health and food safety programming (June 6 Public Health Summit; June 1 CDPH Food Safety Workshop). The newsletter also highlights a public safety alert about a rise in thefts targeting Honda and Acura vehicles and offers resources such as the 25th Ward Constituent Card for complimentary museum admission. Other notable announcements include May 30’s Pilsen Pet Adoption & Resource Fair, June 3’s Job Fair at the Rauner Family YMCA, and information on the Chicago Jumping Jack block party program portal opening April 15.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin’s newsletter highlights City Council action approving his ordinance to improve violent-extremist screening in Chicago Police Department hiring and to strengthen more transparent, accountable investigations following Inspector General concerns. He also passed/introduced measures aimed at reducing red tape for locally owned breweries and distilleries (allowing small indoor ticketed events) and directing the Business Affairs Department to create a one-stop portal for small-business licenses, permits, and inspections. The newsletter also promotes Mayfestiversary (May 23–24) and other community events including the North Center Yard Sale (May 30–31), Porchfest Lakeview (May 31), EcoFest (May 30), and Memorial Day activities at Rosehill Cemetery.

Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) reports that Chicago City Council voted to delay the scheduled phaseout of the tipped minimum wage and advanced measures to strengthen voter protections and improve election safeguards, with future budget discussions focused on protecting core city services. The newsletter also highlights ward community events including Officer John Bartholomew’s funeral procession, Solomon Elementary’s Walk, Jog, Roll-a-thon, and school celebrations such as CICS Northtown Academy’s Spring Arts Showcase and Sauganash Elementary’s “Mary Poppins.”

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted City Council action approving landmark protections for the Roger Brown home/studio and two DePaul buildings (Byrne Hall and Cortelyou Commons), as well as approval of a citywide affordable housing pilot program with an online renter database. The newsletter also notes ongoing 43rd Ward involvement in the Francis W. Parker school expansion/field lighting proposal (including publishing 620 feedback responses) and continued pressure over ComEd’s proposed 1111 W. Diversey Parkway substation zoning classification and permit review. Other updates include Memorial Day office/garbage schedule notices and community events such as North Pond Restaurant’s “Seedlings” giveaway and Lincoln Park High School’s Class of 2026 graduation.

In Alderman Pat Dowell’s 3rd Ward newsletter, he explains his “no” vote on a City Council ordinance related to restricting extremist activity by police officers, saying the final version narrowed accountability too much and he wants a comprehensive standard for all city government employees. The newsletter also promotes Alderman Dowell’s 2027 City budget engagement roundtables (June 3, June 6, and June 16) and provides an update on sewer improvement work on Pershing Rd. from Giles Ave. to Cottage Grove Ave., including upcoming traffic control beginning May 26 and expected completion by end of June 2026. It additionally notes the South Loop Farmers Market will run May 23–Oct. 31 (with closures July 4 and Sept. 12).

Alderman of the 34th Ward reports on May City Council actions including approving David Glockner as Inspector General, expanding the Canal–Congress TIF to include the Greyhound Station, and supporting the Rev. Jesse Jackson Fair Access to Democracy ordinance and a ban on police officers tied to extremist groups. The newsletter also notes housing/development progress (landmark approval for the adaptive reuse of 30 N. LaSalle to create 349 apartments) and city safety/governance votes, along with ongoing transit and street projects affecting the ward (including CTA State/Lake station reconstruction and multiple CDOT bridge works). Other major updates include Memorial Day closures/activities, local events like the Fulton River District mural meet-and-greet and the Sueños festival with related street/sidewalk closures, the opening of the Mary Bartelme Park playground, and reminders about upcoming CAPS meetings and ward infrastructure resurfacing/sidewalk work.

The newsletter from the 15th Ward focuses on two fatal violence incidents in Canaryville (Officer Kevin Mangan attacked) and West Englewood (an arson on S. Paulina St.), urges residents to report suspicious activity, and shares several city items including a Property Tax Rebate Program (O2026-0025479), a TIF Neighborhood Improvement Program (O2026-0025481), and “Protecting Places of Worship” (O2026-0025456). It also notes ward-level actions like a new stop sign at 51st/Washenaw and mentions Memorial Day events including a wreath laying ceremony at Daley Plaza (May 23, 11 a.m.) and a Dearborn St. parade (May 23, 12 p.m.). Other announcements include applications for youth summer internships and additional neighborhood services/cleanup updates.

10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico’s newsletter does not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances or specific development approvals; it mainly shares links for registering events and community resources. It also promotes general outreach and social media channels for Alderman Chico (rebuildingtogether-chi.com, food pantry finder, and ward10@cityofchicago.org for submitting events).

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s 28th Ward Weekender contains no reported zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings, ordinances, development approvals, or long-term transit/street-safety actions. It focuses instead on ward and citywide announcements, including the Memorial Day garbage schedule (no pickup Monday, May 25) and upcoming community events such as the Mental Health Summit (May 23), Peace Pop-Up (May 22), and Rock the Block Glow-Up (May 22), plus a citywide CARE mental health response update and a Reparations Taskforce survey deadline of May 31, 2026.

Alderman Walter “Red” Burnett (27th Ward) reports that two major City Council items advanced with broad support: the United Center 7b tax incentive tied to the 1901 Project (including infrastructure/pubic improvements) and a compromise One Fair Wage ordinance that freezes the tipped-credit structure for two years while keeping Chicago on a path toward full minimum wage. He also emphasizes his push for community workforce/community hiring and neighborhood investment alongside development, and for policy adjustments based on data rather than ideology.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) shared the service-request reminder for reporting city issues (e.g., street lights out, fly dumping, and other City services) via 311, and directed residents to contact her office for assistance. The newsletter primarily contains office information and does not mention any specific zoning/development, housing, transit, budget/policy actions, or street-safety projects. Other than the service-request guidance, no major events or announcements were included.

21st Ward Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s May 2026 newsletter highlights the 21st Ward Monthly Townhall at the Woodson Regional Library (9525 S. Halsted), scheduled for May 23, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with special guests to discuss city services, council matters, and ward developments. No specific zoning, housing, transit, or budget actions, ordinances, or development approvals are mentioned in the newsletter beyond the townhall announcement and general information about staying informed.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) is reminding residents that there will be no city garbage or recycling collection on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, with collection resuming Tuesday, May 26. Other than holiday scheduling information, the newsletter highlights state and community items such as Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and applications for Chicago Youth Works (deadline May 29).

Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) highlighted progress on the zoning front, saying the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards cleared the zoning backlog after a second May meeting. He also supported the Accountable Housing and Anti-Discrimination (AHAD) Ordinance to create a citywide online hub for affordable housing options, introduced ordinances to strengthen penalties around auto airbag theft, and submitted a resolution honoring Chief William “Wil” Betancourt. Other updates include Memorial Day–related trash/recycling pickup schedule and office closures, along with upcoming events such as the Cook County Job Fair (May 27), Vet Connect (June 2 and 16), and a car seat check-up (June 9).

No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings or related ordinances are mentioned in this edition from Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward). The main time-sensitive items are the rescheduling of the “Support the Police Rally” to Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m., and funeral-related traffic changes on Milwaukee Avenue (Devon to Elston) due to the announced services for Chicago Fire Department Engineer Steven M. Decker. Other notable updates include Memorial Day office closure for the ward office on Monday, May 25 (no garbage service that day) and links/resources for ward assistance, beat meeting dates, and business/community grant and webinar deadlines.

In Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s 48th Ward newsletter, the major items include upcoming community meetings on the Broadway Pedestrian Refuge Island project and the Sheridan resurfacing plan, plus ongoing/near-term infrastructure work like the $2.8M Bryn Mawr & Sheridan water main replacement. The newsletter also notes housing and development policy actions: 1527 W Edgewater’s zoning change (RS-3 to RM-4.5) passed City Council, and residents are invited to submit feedback on a proposed zoning change at 4940–42 N Sheridan (B3-2 to B2-3) to convert vacant retail to housing. Other announcements/events include the Citywide expansion of the CARE mental health response program, restoration of Chicago’s Department of the Environment, and multiple community events such as a May 22 street-naming ceremony for “Lori Cannon Way,” a May 28 redevelopment meeting for the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill project, and a May 29 library film screening of “TURA!”.