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Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) reports that City Council secured $2 million in TIF funding to support the GreenRise building at the Institute of Cultural Affairs and hosted an “Infrastructure Town Hall” on April 21 (Truman College) focused on street, sewer, bike lane, and sidewalk projects plus the kickoff of Participatory Budgeting 2026. She also highlights upcoming sidewalk repairs across the ward and notes that the Chicago Cubs filed to amend a Planned Development to expand their Camry parking lot by about 250 spaces (no support yet from Clay or Ald. Lawson). Other major items include Earth Day cleanups and events (including a Park District cleanup April 18 and ICA’s Earth Day celebration April 25), returning piping plovers nesting at Montrose Beach, remote Cubs parking using the former Weiss Memorial Hospital garage, and the April 26 Toast of Uptown Wine Walk.

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) says he introduced an ordinance to streamline zoning for faith communities to rent unused residential-zoned parking spaces off-hours, and he also notes City Council confirmations including Ald. Gil Villegas as Chair of the Committee on Zoning. The newsletter also highlights continued major land-use and housing work, including the ADU ordinance now in effect (with 88 applications in the first two days) and ongoing pressure for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey, plus advocacy to require traffic plans for long bridge closures (especially the Cortland Bridge). Other updates include the Jonquil Park renovation starting, Earth Day observances, and multiple business openings in the ward (including PopUp Bagels at 2321 N. Lincoln Ave).

In the April 17–23, 2026 newsletter, Alderman Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward) highlights a City Council ordinance clarifying the Fair Notice Ordinance to protect tenants from eviction during notice periods of lease non-renewal, and he voted to uphold Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of the One Fair Wage repeal. He also invites residents to an April 22 public meeting on a zoning map amendment at 3458 W Belmont, and notes local development and infrastructure updates including ongoing Kimball Avenue resurfacing and the CTA Barry substation work entering final stages. Other items include Earth Day cleaning events at Kosciuszko Park and Unity Park (April 18, starting 10:00 AM), ward night on May 4, applications opening for the Cook County senior freeze property tax exemption (deadline April 21), and SBIF small business grant applications for the Kennedy/Kimball TIF district.

33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights work on Treatment Not Trauma—opening two new mental health clinics and expanding the CARE program—and advancing overdose prevention via a new City Council resolution and a planned subject-matter hearing supporting state funding for Overdose Prevention Sites. She also notes spring ward service items (street sweeping starting April 1, and requests for debris/trash reporting) and provides zoning/development proposal updates for several Type 1 change requests, including potential B3-1 to B3-3 and RS-3 to RT-4 shifts. Other major announcements include a planned community “Rally in the Alley” cleanup on April 18 and an upcoming Neighbor Night on April 20 at the ward office, plus notification about a recent shooting near Irving Park Rd and N Richmond St.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) announced a citywide Earth Day Parks Clean-Up on April 18 by the Chicago Park District and authorized Aldermanic Menu Funds for street and alley resurfacing in the 42nd Ward, with multiple grinding/reconstruction start dates beginning in late April. He also reported ongoing construction impacts, including the full closure of State Street from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street through May 22 for CTA State/Lake station reconstruction and related emergency sewer work, plus other local traffic closures tied to crane, utility, and bridge projects. Other updates include CAPS meeting availability (none left in April for the 1st and 18th Districts) and a Vital Farms food truck event at Pioneer Court on April 24 (11am–6pm).

Alderman [name not provided] in Chicago’s 6th Ward issued an update on the proposed development at 75th & Lafayette, outlining next steps in the process. No meetings, zoning/hearing details, policy or ordinance changes, budget items, or transit/street safety actions were included in the provided text. The newsletter includes a link to the Alderman’s 6th Ward Central website for the full statement.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin reports progress in City Council committee work on a proposal addressing anti-government extremism and advancing a measure to reduce red tape for affordable housing construction, with further Housing Committee review expected. He also notes CTA will bypass the Western Brown Line station this weekend (April 17–20) for structural steel repairs with free shuttles from the Damen stop, and he mentions Western Brown Line station/local infrastructure updates including meter reinstallation and ongoing Ashland Ave and Plaza construction. Other announcements include community cleanups on April 18–19 (Ravenswood and Revere Park), a Saturday 9–12 trash clean-up at Ravenswood & Sunnyside, an April 20 student art show in his office, and upcoming neighborhood events like the April 22 Munch March dessert crawl and Revere Park visitor feedback/surveys.

Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter highlights upcoming spring events rather than zoning or budget hearings: Earth Day and park cleanups on April 18, a Bucktown Green cleanup on April 19, and recycling/clothing drives at Blaine Elementary and Cradles to Crayons. It also notes active public works impacts including traffic diversions on Damen for water main work at Dickens (April 21–24) and street sweeping next week in Lincoln Park and Bucktown, plus an ongoing zoning interpretation request for the proposed 1111 W. Diversey ComEd substation. Other major announcements include CAPS meetings in the 14th/19th police districts, and condolences for former 32nd Ward Alderman Terry Gabinski’s passing on April 8.

Alderwoman Ruth Cruz of Chicago’s 30th Ward highlights a City Council effort to override Mayor Johnson’s veto on a tipped wage freeze for hospitality workers (with Cruz voting against the override) and zoning committee leadership updates, including Alderman Gil Villegas being elected Chair of the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards. She also promotes an April SBIF (Small Business Improvement Fund) application period and upcoming ward-sponsored events like a Community Development Grant and SBIF info session, a job fair, and a Shred-a-Thon. Other major announcements include city Earth Month clean-ups and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser on April 18 with canned food collection for the ward food pantry.

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) highlights zoning/development-related items, including upcoming virtual community meetings on a special use permit for a sober living residence at 5155 N. Oakley Ave (May 5) and a rezoning request for 5115 N. Ravenswood Ave to allow a childcare center (May 6). The newsletter also calls attention to street/transportation work in the ward—delays and remaining lane closures on the Lincoln Avenue streetscape, plus ongoing Ashland resurfacing/traffic signal work—and shares broader City policy updates such as changing SNAP rules and a CDOT bike parking request process. Other major announcements include a Bears-themed “Good, Shredder, Best” shred event (Apr. 18), safety and vehicle-theft prevention events by the 20th District (Apr. 18), and multiple community events (library week events, benefits, and volunteer opportunities). It also spotlights the detention of Ricardo and his mother Liliana and encourages support via a GoFundMe, along with remarks on CP4P’s violence prevention work and improved violent-crime statistics in the 40th Ward.

Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a City Council action appointing Alderman Gil Villegas as permanent Chair of the Zoning Committee and notes Lawson’s continued role as Vice Chair to advance development and affordable housing. It also covers Lawson’s push to improve how the 311 system categorizes and tracks hate-related graffiti and a reminder to buy City Stickers during Amnesty Month without late fees (by April 30). Other major items include Earth Day events (including a Weisman Park cleanup and a Lakeview Roscoe Village recycling/donation event), CPD/19th District anti-theft lock giveaway waitlist and April 24 free suicide prevention training, and community announcements like Central Lake View Neighbors’ Wine Tasting on April 19 and multiple upcoming library/school events.

In the 50th Ward, Ald. Debra L. Silverstein focused on flood response, meeting with the Water Department Commissioner’s Office and urging residents with basement backups to report them so the department can investigate and address causes. She also highlighted the upcoming Beat 1711 CAPS meeting (April 22) at Mayfair Church and discussed April City Sticker Amnesty and other community resources. Other announcements included Jumping Jack (bouncy house) block party applications, Earth Day cleanup reminders, a City Council resolution co-sponsoring recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, and support for youth summer jobs through Chicago Youth Works plus general SBA disaster-loan information for 2025 storm impacts.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s newsletter primarily promotes April 2026 28th Ward community and service events (including a quarterly community meeting on April 18 and multiple cleanup, job, youth, pet, and grant-related opportunities) with no specific zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings/ordinances or development approvals listed. It also advertises several community programs and forums (e.g., Earth Day activities, amnesty at City Hall, scholarship/job applications, a career/resource fair on May 1, and a blood drive on May 3).

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a Chicago Film Office courtesy notice that CynCity Productions will film “Fried Catfish” in Old Town on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (5:00 am–9:00 pm), with nearby no-parking/tow zones and parking restrictions on parts of Cleveland Ave and North Ave. The notice directs residents to the location manager with questions and notes traffic control support by the Chicago Police Department. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or other policy/streets meetings or decisions were mentioned.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s 28th Ward newsletter primarily promotes community meetings and events, including an April 18, 2026 quarterly community meeting, Earth Day-related cleanups and advisory council activities, and multiple job and resource opportunities such as job programs, a May 1 career & resource fair, and grant alerts. It also lists several youth, animal/pet, and small business supports (e.g., Chi Block Builder applications for city-owned vacant lots and Small Business Improvement Fund info). No zoning, housing, transit, or budget/ordinance hearings or development approvals are mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) reports that Trader Joe’s has applied for building permits to open a new store at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center near Lincoln and McCormick; she notes the lease is signed and the project is in the permitting stage, but additional approvals are still needed. The newsletter mainly provides this development update and encourages residents to stay tuned as the process continues.

In the 34th Ward, Alderman (Bill) Villegas highlighted City Council approval of water revenue bonds to replace 20 miles of lead pipes and named Ald. Villegas as Chair of the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards. The newsletter also covers several development/zoning items and public meetings, including a 1331-1333 W. Flournoy zoning change community meeting (April 22). Major budget/infrastructure and transit-adjacent updates include major construction/closures such as the CTA State/Lake elevated station shutdown (through 2029), Canal Street viaduct reconstruction, and Lake Street bridge rehabilitation (through January 2028), plus Ward street resurfacing starting in early April and other scheduled improvements. Other announcements include the Greek Independence Parade (April 19) with related street closures/parking impacts, free admission at the National Hellenic Museum the same day, the 34th Ward Shred-A-Thon (May 9), Clean & Green events (April 18 and April 25), Amnesty April (April 1–30), and applications/program notices like Jumping Jack and Chicago Youth Works.

The provided newsletter text contains only the subject line/date (“29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro’s Quick Updates…”, April 17, 2026) and no substantive content about meetings, hearings, ordinances, development actions, budgets, transit, or street safety. No other major announcements or events are included in the excerpt.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s 16th Ward newsletter does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/hearings, policy changes, or development/zoning approvals. Instead, it encourages residents to submit 311 service requests for issues like street lights out, fly dumping, and tree limbs. The newsletter also promotes a down payment assistance workshop on Saturday, April 18 at 9:00 AM at 6200 S. Hamlin Ave, with registration requested.

The newsletter from Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announces the upcoming 6th Ward Economic & Business Summit on Saturday, April 18 at 9:00 AM at the Capital One Shine Bright Community Center (8560 S. Cottage Grove). It emphasizes wealth building, business, and ownership resources and notes that a few seats are still available to register. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy actions or hearings are mentioned; it is primarily an event announcement.