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Ald. Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward) hosted a Community Driven Zoning and Development meeting for a proposed rezoning at 3458 W Belmont (from C1-1 to B2-2) to build a 3-story residential building with three units and parking; neighbors can submit feedback until May 8. He also announced an upcoming May 1 zoning feedback process for a request to lift a liquor moratorium on new on-premises liquor licenses at 3652 W Wrightwood, and noted other ward developments including ongoing Milwaukee Avenue streetscape work (La Placita sign installation) plus infrastructure updates like CDOT grinding/paving dates and IDOT/CTA construction activities. Other major items include Earth Day tree planting with Openlands and partners, Ward Night on May 4, the opening of Cook County property tax exemption applications, and May Day rallies in Logan Square and Union Park.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlights a community zoning meeting for a proposed B3-1 to B2-3 rezoning at 3265 W. Armitage for a 31-unit mixed-use building with 6 affordable units, plus a Community Safety Town Hall (Apr. 29) covering crime data and violence-prevention updates. The newsletter also notes city/council policy process details from Fuentes’ March 18, 2026 COPA Amendment Ordinance regarding how to file Welcoming City Ordinance violation complaints, and describes ongoing ward investments discussed at the Hermosa Town Hall (including over $1.31M in infrastructure improvements and $4.2M in TIF for Hermosa Park’s field house). Other major items include a large Earth Day cleanup/celebration, upcoming tree planting on Apr. 25, and office closure for May Day (May 1).

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) shared updates from the ward’s April 24 Infrastructure Town Hall and Community Budget launch, and highlighted ongoing street work including the start of the Grace Street Greenway and near-complete Montrose Beach bridge replacements (plus a new zoning approval support for 918–920 W. Eastwood to add two garden units). The newsletter also covered major development/housing actions such as IDHS signing a lease for a new office at 4750 N. Sheridan funded via a $2M Lawrence/Broadway TIF, and announcements including Trader Joe’s buildout at 804 W. Montrose. Other items included Earth Day community cleanups, upcoming events like the Toast of Uptown Wine Walk (April 26), and practical resident updates (LV2 parking pass pickup, SNAP work requirement changes, new food-scrap green carts, and resources for unhoused neighbors).

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reports that last week at City Council he introduced an ordinance to reduce zoning red tape by allowing faith communities to rent unused off-hours parking spaces, and the amended draft will go to the Committee on Zoning (chaired by Ald. Gil Villegas). He also says Chicago’s ADU ordinance is now in effect (88 applications in the first two days), and his office is pressing for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey. The newsletter also highlights his push with other aldermen to prioritize reopening long-term river bridge closures and provides local updates including the return of the Lincoln Park Farmers Market (45th season) and the unveiling of the LaSalle Street Underpass mural “Day into Night.”

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) reports that State Street is fully closed from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street through May 22, 2026 for the State/Lake CTA Station Reconstruction, with CTA bus stop eliminations during the closure. He also notes upcoming 42nd Ward street and alley resurfacing funded through his Aldermanic Menu, including several projects beginning in late April and early May, plus various short-term traffic and bridge/intersection construction impacts. Other major announcements include the St. Jude Memorial Police March on Michigan Avenue on May 3 and public assemblies at 100 W Erie (May 25) and at Michigan & Delaware (May 1), along with multiple utility and bridge-testing closures citywide that could affect ward residents.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin highlighted a citywide expansion of the granny flat/coach house/accessory dwelling unit “by-right” legalization program, noting over 130 47th Ward homeowners have used earlier ADU rules and urging residents to review updated requirements. The newsletter also shared upcoming CDOT and transit-related construction updates (Western Brown Line work wrapping up and Ashland resurfacing), plus upcoming ward events such as the Ravenswood 5K (with parking restrictions), EcoFest on May 30, and Roscoe Village Clean & Green Day on April 25. Other major items include plans for accessibility improvements to Coonley’s playground pending funding, and an Amnesty Week for moving-violation fee payments (April 27–May 1).

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlighted an upcoming Monday hearing on the status of Chicago’s 2026 budget, plus April CAPS meetings and neighborhood safety updates. He also noted city infrastructure and streets-related work: a new 8-inch water main project on the Dickens–Damen to Avondale area is complete with service transfers and lead service line replacements finished, and restoration is planned; he additionally shared the ward’s 2026 street-cleaning schedule. Other items included Earth Month cleanups, community composting at the Lincoln Belmont Library, a new Bucktown mural at 1945 N. Damen, CTA safety/patrol updates, and upcoming local events like library programs and a Wicker Park audio tour.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that her team is supporting an independent special prosecutor petition tied to ICE-related enforcement, with a Cook County Chief Judge ruling scheduled for May 11 (following increased ICE sightings). She also highlights zoning and development progress from the Community Driven Zoning and Development Process, including the construction of Jigzibik—an affordable housing project delivering 45 units in Irving Park. Other ward updates include spring resources (street sweeping beginning April 1, block party/yard sale permits) and upcoming Neighbor Night on May 4 at the 33rd Ward office.

Alderman’s office for Chicago’s Third Ward announced King Drive resurfacing from 35th to 55th starting Monday, April 27. No other zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy changes, approvals, or funding decisions were mentioned in this eBlast.

In the 40th Ward newsletter, Cat Sharp (acting for Ald. Vasquez while he is out) highlights upcoming zoning/development community meetings, including a May 5 virtual meeting on a special use permit for 5155 N. Oakley Ave (sober living residence) and a May 6 virtual meeting on rezoning 5115 N. Ravenswood Ave to allow a childcare center. It also notes development-related updates such as construction nearing completion for the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape phase and the selection of a contractor for Elise Malary Plaza, along with the May 12 Development Town Hall (6–8 p.m.). Other major announcements include the April 30 panel at the 7th District Community Commission on support for survivors of violent crime, and May 9 Chicago River Day cleanups.

Alderman Peter Chico’s 10th Ward newsletter focuses on resident services and workforce development, with a “Growth Lab” career pathway series (April 28, April 30, and May 6) and a City Services Fair on May 13 at Rowan Park. Other major announcements include help resources spanning police and safety, zoning, streets and sanitation, forestry, water management, animal control/TNR, and a call for residents to submit events for the next monthly newsletter. The newsletter does not report any zoning/development hearings, housing/transit/street policy changes, or budget/infrastructure decisions.

In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted ongoing street and infrastructure work, including the final week of April street cleaning and Department of Water Management work on pipes/drains in the public way, plus the start of demolition at 1114 W Grace (House of the Good Shepherd) permitted for April 27. He also noted community updates such as Kelly Park renovations (with traffic-calming and improved crossings) and a 44th Ward CPD workforce allocation review presented by the 19th District Council at its monthly meeting. Other announcements include the May 9 shredding event, the May 9 Green Mixer and Memorial Day parade (May 25), and Amnesty Month for City of Chicago stickers through April 30.

Alderman Raymond Lopez reports ongoing ward work responding to sanitation, parking, and building violations, while surveying for unreported issues like faded street signs, graffiti, and trip hazards. The newsletter also highlights street/resurfacing and local maintenance items (including 50th St resurfacing, fence repair at 49th/California, and tree-debris cleanup at 59th/Talman) but includes no specific zoning, transit, housing, or budget hearings/ordinances. Other announcements include summer youth internships applications, SBA disaster-loan assistance at the ward office (deadline May 15, 2026), and Clean & Green updates such as multiple fly-dumping cleanups plus the city’s food scrap drop-off program.

Ald. Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) says Rogers Park Township property tax appeals are open through June 1, and she plans an assistance event at the 50th Ward office with Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita. She also highlights the start of 50th Ward street sweeping through late November and discusses sanitation ward composting services at the Ravenswood yard (6447 N Ravenswood Ave). Other updates include a Beat 2413 CAPS meeting on April 28 at Green Briar Park, Yom HaAtzmaut flag raising at Daley Plaza, and applications for summer block parties and Jumping Jack bouncy-house rentals.

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s newsletter is focused on residents submitting service requests for City issues (e.g., street lighting outages, bulky debris, and other chronic service problems) via 311 or her office; it does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, or policy/ordinance changes. It also includes general information about the 16th Ward service office and directs readers to community events links for additional information.

In Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter, there are no specific zoning/development/housing/transit/street hearings or policy votes reported; instead, the main actionable items are constituent-focused guidance on filing 311 requests for basement flooding so sewer infrastructure can be inspected and tracked for possible future assistance, and a reminder to register for Chicago Park District summer programs (registration opening next week). The newsletter also promotes general ward resources (e.g., ChiStreetWork for infrastructure/permits and the Express Permit Program), lists upcoming 45th Ward beat meetings, and highlights community and services updates such as Chicago Seniors Connected materials and CDG grant applications. Other announcements include Earth Day community recognition for long-time resident Wayne Schimpff, plus several citywide news links (CTA crime task force coverage and CPS-related updates).

In Ald. Walter Redmond Burnett’s 27th Ward newsletter (week of April 20, dated Oct. 5), he focuses on how upcoming civic decisions—especially around Grand Avenue, One Fair Wage, the city budget, and local schools—require long-term preparation, transparency, and earlier resident input. The newsletter does not list specific zoning/development/transit/budget hearings, ordinances, development approvals, or street safety projects. Other announcements are limited to a note that the office plans to share more about city and neighborhood updates as summer approaches.

The newsletter highlights development and housing progress at 23 S. Sangamon, where the updated plan would move forward with a 70-unit building and community benefits including public restrooms and 20% affordable units (the community center portion will not proceed). For the 34th Ward, it also lists upcoming infrastructure work (street and alley resurfacing, plus a residential lighting project) and major transportation/streets updates affecting the area, including ongoing CTA/bridge and expressway construction. Other announcements include the 34th Ward Shred-A-Thon (May 9), Madison Street Clean Up Day (April 25), the Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation program application deadline (May 15), Amnesty April (April 1–30), and several community events like the Citywide Green Social Mixer (May 14) and West Loop Wine Walk (May 15).

48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights ongoing neighborhood service increases (sidewalk repairs, speed hump repairs, tree trims, rodent abatement, and clean-ups) and announces 2026 construction/resurfacing activity, including alley resurfacing (starting April 27) and street resurfacing on Balmoral (April 28) and Ardmore (April 29). The newsletter also notes a postponed community meeting for the proposed 5602 N Winthrop development (reschedule to follow) and provides dates for local engagement related to proposed development plans at 5959 N Sheridan (Emanuel/Fern Hill) plus an April 28 virtual CPS capital plan community meeting. Other major updates and events include Arab American Heritage Month celebrations and City Council’s heritage resolution, a fully booked 48th Ward Mobile DMV (with an additional fall Mobile DMV planned), the April 25 Earth Day event at Buttercup Park, April 26 “Love Our Lakefront,” and the May 15 Older Adults Resource Fair (no RSVP), along with several amnesty weeks for court fees and city sticker/ID-related services.

In Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward newsletter, she highlights upcoming Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meetings (including a May 11 annual summer preparedness hearing with Commonwealth Edison) and other city meetings such as the May 20 City Council meeting and a May 7 49th Ward town hall. She also notes legislative actions including a vote advancing an ordinance to prohibit CPD officers from having extremist ties out of committee (pending a later City Council vote), and legislative context around wage policy and the chairmanship change for the Committee on Zoning (Alderman Villegas confirmed as chair). Other major announcements include an April 30 and May 28 Urban Forestry Advisory Board meeting, a pre-proposal and RFP process for city EV charging pilots (RFP due June 16, 2026), and updates on city composting and solar/RFP opportunities.