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Alderman Desmon Yancy (2230 E. 71st Street, Ward not stated) is reminding residents of a free shredding and electronic recycling event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. No meetings/hearings, policy changes, development approvals, budget items, long-term transit decisions, or street safety/redesign projects are mentioned in this newsletter.

Ald. Tabares (23rd Ward) says he will file a resolution calling for a public hearing with Cook County court criminal-justice system leaders to disclose current processes and statistics involving electronic monitoring, active warrants, and the pursuit of people with active apprehension orders, and he urges voting no on Anjanette Young’s appointment to the Cook County Police Services Oversight Board. He also highlighted discussions during this week’s Chicago–Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force meeting and noted the next meeting is Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter highlights a community meeting that gave a “warm reception” to a proposed 6-flat in Portage Park, plus links to recent coverage involving crime on the CTA Blue Line and reports of proposed local policy at the City level (e.g., a City Council committee backing a ban on sweepstakes machines). The rest of the update focuses on constituent services and resources (infrastructure help, permits, business webinars, senior/veteran support) and community reminders such as May beat meetings and upcoming events like the 5th Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest on May 29.

Alderperson in the 34th Ward shared several local infrastructure and transportation updates, including street resurfacing/alley/curb-and-gutter work beginning around May 8–June and major CTA/CDOT projects affecting access along State/Lake (closure through May 22, 2026; new station expected by 2029), Canal Street viaduct reconstruction (including a full Canal closure May 9), and ongoing Lake Street bascule bridge and Halsted/Chicago Avenue bridge work. They also highlighted ongoing neighborhood service items like Mary Bartelme Park playground improvements starting May 7 and the start of the April 1 street sweeping season, plus upcoming Ward events like the May 9 34th Ward Shred-A-Thon and May 14’s Citywide Green Social Mixer at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a CDOT-permitted neighborhood notice for helicopter lift operations at 541 N Fairbanks Ct on Saturday, May 9, 2026, including road and pedestrian walkway closures nearby from about 7:45–9:00 AM and possible parking restrictions on parts of Grand Ave and Columbus Dr. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy meetings or decisions. It primarily advises residents to review the permit diagram for affected areas.

Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) announced that the funeral procession for Officer John Bartholomew will pass through the 39th Ward along Lawrence Avenue on Friday, May 8, 2026 around 1:45 pm, with partial road closures and no-parking restrictions in the area during the day. The alert cites OEMC traffic disruptions on May 7 and May 8, including closures on DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Sheridan Rd., Bryn Mawr Ave., and Lawrence Ave., and provides guidance to neighbors on where to line the route and how to show support. No zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy actions were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley’s 21st Ward newsletter does not report any specific meetings/hearings or policy, ordinance, development, budget, transit, or street-safety actions for this week. It highlights community events (Clean & Green, Habitat for Humanity’s Build the Block Party, and the Jackie Robinson West kickoff), an SBA assistance onsite period for August 2025 flood victims (May 5–16), and a Veterans Town Hall/Resource Fair, plus general resource and public safety program announcements (e.g., Shred & Resource Day and the Jumping Jack Program).

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) sent Mother’s Day wishes and a thank-you for Teachers & Nurses Week, plus a community notice promoting CACC Adoptable Pets (featuring Tiana) and information for donating to St. Cyprian Food Pantry. The newsletter does not list any zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings, policy changes/ordinances, development approvals, or street-safety or infrastructure decisions; it mainly provides community resources, a local business highlight, and job postings for several departments and agencies.

Alderman Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) issued a traffic alert for the funeral of Chicago Police Officer John G. Bartholomew, warning of partial road closures and severe congestion on May 7 (11 a.m.–9 p.m.) and May 8 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Expected closures include segments of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Sheridan Rd, Bryn Mawr, and Lawrence Ave, with CTA bus reroutes on #136, #147, and #151; details for visitation (May 7) and the funeral (May 8) are also provided. The newsletter’s main update is the transportation/traffic impact, with additional information to follow from the alderman’s office.

In the 48th Ward, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights upcoming construction and neighborhood infrastructure work: DWM will hold a community meeting on May 12 (6:30pm) about planned water main replacements at Sheridan & Bryn Mawr this summer, and the City is beginning spring construction on the Elise Malary Plaza that will permanently close Catalpa Street between Clark and Ashland (public meeting tentatively May 23). The newsletter also notes ongoing safety/streetscape work including bump-outs from the 2024 T-Intersection Safety initiative, plus CDOT’s Ashland resurfacing updates (signal complete; remaining sewer/landscaping/curb work ongoing with possible single-lane closures). Other major items include detailed May 7–8 traffic and parking impacts for Officer John Bartholomew’s funeral services, and ward/community announcements such as upcoming events (Older Americans Month activities and a Centro Romero health fair) and a June 3 Illinois Housing Blueprint listening session.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s May 2026 newsletter mainly promotes community programs and events in/around the 28th Ward, including Chi Youth Works summer jobs applications (deadline May 29), a Tulip Giveaway (May 6), and multiple Mother’s Day and health/community fairs. It also highlights neighborhood/resource opportunities such as a Second Chance Resource Fair (May 12) and various workshops and events (including an Airport Small Business Summit & Job Fair at UIC on May 12). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/hearing items or development approvals are mentioned in the newsletter text provided.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) shared that the 6th Ward community responded to the Walgreens closure, and he said the office is working with partners and potential replacements to restore services and strengthen the neighborhood. The newsletter does not describe any specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy/ordinance actions. It primarily emphasizes staying engaged and hopeful as work continues to bring services back.

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s May 2026 newsletter focuses on encouraging residents to report city service issues—such as potholes, streetlights out, and chronic fly dumping—by submitting a request through 311.chicago.gov or the CHI 311 app or by calling 311. The newsletter also promotes accessing city resources, including property tax exemption applications (2025 tax year) and related senior/veteran resources, plus general ward service-office contact information and office hours. Other noted items are “Save the Date” community events, including an “Ice-Free Zone Digital Sign” and an educational opportunities registration link.

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter (May 5, 2026), he says he met on matters including new grocery store developments, and appeared at the Committee on Housing and Real Estate to discuss state and federal policy impacts—especially rising home insurance rates. He also noted that tomorrow’s first Zoning Committee meeting in months will include nearly 80 zoning items. Other announcements include the 1st Ward Office’s annual Clean & Green on May 16 and community survey/event links related to the first fully elected school board race, West Town library programming, and Hot Shots Sports summer activities.

The newsletter from Alderman [name not provided] for [ward not provided] announces Ward Night on October 5, 2026, inviting residents to meet with the alderman and share concerns or feedback (QR code provided to schedule time). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, policy changes, development approvals, or spending decisions are described in this message.

Alderman’s 29th Ward newsletter (dated May 5, 2026) mainly highlights a citywide initiative: Chicago is introducing a free “Recycle Coach” app to connect residents with hyper-local waste and recycling information. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances are mentioned in this message, and there are no other specific major events or approvals included in the provided text.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) reported co-hosting a community meeting on redevelopment at 201 E Walton St and supporting a zoning change to convert the Sonesta Extended Stay Suites back to its original 221-unit residential use, with renovations and added amenities. He also said his City Council work will amend the Native and Pollinator Garden Registry parameters (heard in Environmental Protection and Energy on Monday, May 11), and he highlighted CDOT spring bridge lifts beginning along the Chicago River. Other major updates include the start of National Small Business Week through May 9, a ribbon-cutting for Illinois Secretary of State’s new downtown Business Services Center at 160 N LaSalle St, a St. Jude Police Memorial March attendance, and upcoming community events such as Good Memories Choir’s spring concert (May 5) and an Alzheimer’s/dementia education event at the Near North Library (May 15).

No specific District 4A zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings, ordinances, approvals, or street safety actions are mentioned in this newsletter from the 46th Ward Office. The main announcement is a District 4A Town Hall on May 5, 2026 (6:00–7:30 PM) at Greeley Elementary School about screen use and educational technology in PreK–8 classrooms, aimed at informing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy recommendations. Otherwise, it primarily provides RSVP information and links to the ward’s social media channels.

The 46th Ward Office newsletter mainly announces a community event: the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Clarendon Park in the 46th Ward, with school supply drop-offs starting June 1. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions are mentioned; the focus is on sponsorships, volunteering, resource tables/activations, and donations (with last year’s results listed). Other details include outreach via the provided signup/interest forms and social media links for updates.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward’s 3rd Ward e-news highlights community events including a Town Hall meeting on May 21 and a dog vaccine clinic on June 25, plus a 2nd District police alert about burglaries from vehicles in the area. Other announcements include International Compost Awareness Week (May 3–9) and information about the City of Chicago’s free Food Scrap Drop-Off composting program (expanded to 33 locations) and a Greater Bronzeville 5K Run/Walk/workforce solutions grant webinar.