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47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin reports working on a housing-focused ordinance to speed up departmental affordable-housing reviews and reduce burdensome design requirements, with revised language being discussed with the Department of Housing and hoped to be passed later this year. He also notes upcoming local CDOT/construction work in the ward, including Western Plaza construction on the Western Brown Line, LAZ meter reinstallation and related bike-lane markings, plus Ashland resurfacing plans. Other major items include the Lincoln Square Farmers Market reopening May 5 at Lincoln & Leland, a free ukulele lesson at Old Town School of Folk Music (May 21), and several neighborhood/community events like the Volunteer Fair (May 3) and Chicago River Day (May 9).

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) introduced ordinances to strengthen Chicago’s ethics code—prohibiting city employees from using inside information to trade on prediction market apps—and to expand parking access for faith communities by allowing use of underused lots during off-hours. He also supported the city’s ADU legalization ordinance (in effect as of April 1), and he continues pushing CDOT and the Mayor’s office for clearer bridge-closure traffic plans amid ongoing river bridge shutdowns. Other updates include a May 14 meeting with MWRD on Chicago’s sewer system and street flooding, spring Block Heroes clean-ups (including May 17 at Oz Park), and community events such as Lunch Heroes at CHA senior homes and Earth Day on May 9; the newsletter also shares condolences on the passing of longtime Lincoln Park community leader Allan Mellis.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlights policy updates affecting residents’ basic needs, urging people to check new SNAP ABAWD work requirements that begin February 1 and will cause benefits to be lost for those not meeting requirements after 3 months (impacting about 600,000 Chicagoans). The newsletter also lists ongoing community logistics/services in the ward, including street-sweeping (started April 1), block party and yard sale permitting, and updates/response related to Ronan Park. Other announcements include Neighbor Night at the ward office on May 4 and May 2 workshops/events on citizenship and community energy planning, plus a range of volunteer, resource, and local business spotlights.

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (May 1, 2026), there are no zoning/development/housing/transit/budget meetings announced; the main local “meetings” listed are monthly CAPS police meetings (including 14th, 18th, and 19th Police District sessions in May) and a Beat 1931/1434 recap of recent crime and robbery/burglary trends. The newsletter also highlights major city/policy-adjacent items such as International Compost Awareness Week (May 3–9), Chicago River Day and ongoing river-improvement work, the May 15 Cook County property tax exemption application deadline, and a Water Department water-main project on Greenview (Fullerton to Altgeld) with related lead-service-line outreach and restoration scheduling. Other announcements include a May 17 shredding/recycling event with the Bucktown Community Organization, street-cleaning schedule updates, a CTA/Pace/Divvy-related $5 Divvy credit promotion, and library and community events like an ABC Swap on May 9 and a “Medicare 101” seminar on May 21.

Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) shares updates focused on the ward’s Clean and Green efforts, including organizing 30 student volunteers across 12 locations such as Sauganash, Gompers, Mayfair, and Hollywood parks. The newsletter also highlights community events and partnerships, while noting condolences for the recent shooting of officers in the 17th District and upcoming/ongoing ward activities. Other major items include the May 5 free community tennis event at Sauganash Park, a 17th District public safety and accountability council meeting on May 9, and Mother’s Day storytelling/music events at nearby venues.

Alderwoman Ruth Cruz (30th Ward) highlights policy and legislative updates including new SNAP eligibility work/volunteer requirements taking effect May 1, and notes her proposal process for honorary street designations. The newsletter focuses on community-facing initiatives and ward updates rather than specific zoning/development or budget/hearing actions: it flags storm-tree emergency guidance and shares info on flood prevention and forestry practices. Other major announcements include a Día del Niño celebration at Riis Park (May 2, 1–3pm), two new businesses in the ward (Xurro and Blue Moon Market), and the proposed Crosstown Trail as a biking/walking path project.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to a community press conference on Monday, May 4, outside the Walgreens at 8628 S. Cottage Grove, beginning with a 9:30 AM gathering and a 10:00 AM press conference. The announcement focuses on organizing and outlining next steps to protect access to medication and essential services, rather than detailing specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy actions. Other major information is the location/date/time only; no additional meetings, ordinances, approvals, or spending decisions are mentioned.

In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson noted upcoming transit stop disruptions tied to demolition work at 2800 N. Sheridan, including the temporary removal of the southbound Sheridan bus shelter and westbound Diversey bus shelter (with no stop relocation) before reinstallation by the end of July. The newsletter also highlights ward-level street maintenance and safety-related public information, including the end of April street cleaning and reminders about scams/vehicle theft tactics from the 19th Police District. Other major announcements include Wrigley Field hosting the first Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic (May 2) and a Shredding & Recycling event on May 9, plus multiple community and library events listed for early May.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein’s 50th Ward newsletter (May 1, 2026) does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances or development approvals. It instead highlights community events and deadlines, including a Veterans Resources Day on May 6, property tax exemption application deadlines (May 15) and Rogers Park Township property tax appeals (through June 1), plus youth summer jobs applications (deadline May 29) and SBA disaster loan deadlines (May 15 for physical damage). Other announcements include volunteering as a 24th District Court Advocate, street sweeping schedule/alerts, and upcoming heritage and community celebrations such as Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week, and Cinco de Mayo.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes’ 26th Ward newsletter highlights this week’s community safety work, including Community Safety Committee sessions with Narcan training, planning for a May 22 ribbon-cutting at Division and California, and a May 23 Memorial Day Peace Walk. It also notes a greener neighborhood initiative—20 tree plantings in Hermosa with Openlands—and mentions upcoming youth-focused events, including a Peace Walk t-shirt design contest (deadline May 6) and the Solidarity Bike Ride on May 16. Other announcements include the 26th Ward office closure for May Day (May 1) and a May 15 deadline for property tax exemption applications.

Alderperson Raymond Lopez’s 15th Ward May 1, 2026 newsletter does not report any specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or ordinance meetings/decisions, but it highlights several local city services and enforcement actions (tree/debris cleanups, 50th St resurfacing, a sewer cave-in response, a hazardous structure demolition, and towed/impounded illegal food trucks and a shut-down chop shop). Other major announcements include memorial/support activities for fallen Officer John Bartholomew (including a blue lightbulb), youth internship and senior/community programming mentions (including Veteran/Military programs and summer youth internships), a ballot drive for renaming Cesar Chavez Multicultural Academy, and calls for residents to use the city’s food scrap drop-off program and report suspicious activity.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) recognized Principal Moline at Mark Twain Elementary School with a City of Chicago resolution for his service as a crossing guard, and noted the start of Clear Ridge Little League’s parade with him throwing the first pitch. He also highlighted community events including a rain barrel raffle winner from the 23rd Ward shred event, and Restaurant Week. Other announcements included acknowledgments for Chicago Police Sgt. Fernando Banda’s retirement and supporting flyers/resources for residents and seniors, along with commentary calling for changes to the SAFE-T Act.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) highlights a May 12 virtual TIF Review Committee meeting, plus a May 6 Pilsen Industrial Corridor Open House to gather input on future plans for a more pedestrian- and business-friendly industrial corridor. The newsletter also lists multiple ward office/resource events (May Day at Harrison Park/Union Park, spring clean-ups, CPS benefits support, and a May 30 pet adoption and resource fair). Other notable items include guidance about a reported increase in Honda and Acura vehicle thefts and the availability of the 25th Ward Constituent Card for complimentary museum general admission.

In Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter, he highlights his attendance at an update from today’s hearing related to a police officer shooting and arraignment, along with ongoing constituent/infrastructure support efforts for the ward (including pothole repairs noted citywide and guidance for 311 service requests). The newsletter also promotes ward resources and events such as the Annual Back the Vest Pancake Breakfast (raising $12,000+ for bulletproof vests) and lists Beat Meetings for May. Other major items include reminders about CPS’s FY27 Capital Plan community input survey and a Community Development Grants (CDG) application window for neighborhood projects, plus local business spotlights for Simòn Tacos and Gato and Sons Jewelers.

Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) announced he has been named Chair of the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, and said the committee will meet again on May 6. He also called for a City Council hearing on HUD’s proposed “mixed-status” family rule change, which would end housing assistance for families with ineligible members. The newsletter otherwise highlights community events like Vet Connect sessions (May 5 and May 19) and a community yard sale (June 27), plus a cultural resolution passed to recognize “Borinqueneers Day” on April 13 in Chicago.

The newsletter includes multiple Ward 34 updates, including ongoing infrastructure work (street/alleys resurfacing and a W. Flournoy residential lighting project) and major transit/road closures affecting the area: CTA State/Lake station closure with State Street shut down until May 22, 2026, and other large CDOT/CDOT-CTA projects (Canal Street viaduct reconstruction, Lake Street bascule bridge closure through January 2028, Halsted/Chicago Ave bridge demolition work, and Ashland/I-290 expressway viaduct Stage 2 traffic changes through June 2026). It also promotes housing-/business-related programming rather than new zoning hearings: the Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation program for eligible parts of State Street (applications due May 15) and Ward 34 community services like the May 9 Shred-A-Thon and upcoming CAPS meetings. Other major announcements/events include the May 1 May Day gathering and parade route with parking restrictions, West Loop Green City Market starting May 2, a May 14 Citywide Green Social Mixer, Chicago Youth Works applications closing May 29, and several community events/summits (including an airport small business summit/job fair on May 12 and various volunteering/community resource listings).

Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) issued a statement opposing the anticipated early-June closure of the Walgreens at 8628 S. Cottage Grove (86th & Cottage Grove), calling it unacceptable and demanding immediate answers from Walgreens leadership about the timeline and how prescriptions and access to essential services will be handled for residents. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy/ordinance changes, or development approvals. No other major announcements or events were included beyond this Walgreens closure alert.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a neighborhood notice for the St. Jude Memorial March on Sunday, May 3, 2026, including the parade route and related street closures/no-parking restrictions from early morning through midday. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy actions or meetings.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) announced a Chicago City Clerk Mobile City Hall event on Saturday, May 16 at Shabbona Park (6935 W Addison) where residents can purchase City Stickers, Residential Parking Permits, and Dog Licenses and apply for a free City Key Card. The newsletter otherwise highlights community and resource items, including local food pantry donations, preschool applications for Chicago Early Learning, and street/library/park/school updates, plus job postings. It also promotes a local animal rescue feature for “General Tso” and local business news about Bella’s Italian Ice now open for the season.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale announced limited, first-come first-served reserved tickets for Chicago’s first-ever HBCU Classic available to 9th Ward residents for this Saturday. The newsletter mainly provides instructions to claim tickets via the linked form or QR code, and notes the form will close once capacity is reached.