Alderman Nicole T. Lee’s 11th Ward newsletter highlights a key potential City Council action this week on Zoning Committee leadership (possibly Ald. Bennett Lawson (44) as chair) as a way to restart stalled zoning meetings affecting development. It also notes ward-level construction and infrastructure work, including spring resurfacing/ADA corner improvements on Wentworth (Cermak to 24th) with rolling closures, and other ongoing water/sewer/lead service line projects causing scheduled lane restrictions and some closures.
Other major items include the April 12 spring shredding and prescription drug recycling event, upcoming trash and community forums (One Community Near South on April 28; Clean and Green on April 18), and city/service announcements like April sticker amnesty and a senior financial wellness/unclaimed property workshop.
Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter focuses on upcoming constituent assistance and public-safety items, including a reminder about next Wednesday’s “property tax exemption help” and links to CTA safety and violence-related coverage discussed in connection with CTA/commute safety. It also promotes ward community and service resources (such as Clean & Green help, the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission visit, and beat meeting dates), plus ward events like Edge of the Wood’s performances of *Much Ado About Nothing* (March 27–April 12). No specific zoning/development/housing, parking, budget, or long-term transit funding actions or votes are described in the newsletter.
Alderperson Andre Vasquez (40th Ward) invites residents to the April 18 “Good, Shredder, Best” spring shred event at 5333 N. Western Ave (11am–2pm or until full), with additional options to recycle expired/unused medications and hard-to-recycle items. The newsletter also notes donation drop-offs with the Friendship Center for cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and kitchen items. Other items included are 40th Ward office hours, Ward Night every Monday (5:00–6:30pm), and links to events and social media.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) said there are no ward-specific City Council items, but she’s backing Ald. Bennett Lawson’s bid to become Chair of the Zoning Committee to restart stalled zoning meetings, and she highlighted the April 16 Plan Commission step for the Housing for All Werner Project before construction begins. She also announced new 24/7 no-parking restrictions on N Glenwood between Lunt and Morse, along with ongoing street work including Glenwood Avenue grinding/paving and a short residential street lighting project on Chase and Paulina.
Other major announcements include a 49th Ward Clean and Green on April 18, the 24th District Council meeting on April 12, and street/area events such as library programming and the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest artist applications opening.
Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to the 6th Ward Economic & Business Summit on April 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Capital One Shine Bright Community Center. The newsletter does not describe any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings or approvals; it focuses on the summit’s theme of Black economic empowerment, with keynote speaker Jemal King and panel/breakout sessions plus required registration. Other announcement: the “6th Ward Forward” event/registration details via 6th Ward Central (8541 S. State St).
Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) newsletter does not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/hearings or any related policy/ordinance actions. The only announced items are community event and resource reminders, including the 2026 Jumping Jack block party/inflatable portal opening April 15 and the April 14 Chicago Park District webinar about 2026 Day Camp registration, plus local donation and school/camp application notices.
Other major announcements include St. Cyprian Food Pantry donation support, Chicago Early Learning applications for 2026–27, and multiple local job openings shared at the end of the email.
In the 32nd Ward, Alderman Scott Waguespack highlights a vote this Monday on the next phase of the Lathrop Homes redevelopment, including issuance of $100 million in Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds and a $40 million TIF redevelopment agreement (with $36.5 million transferred from Addison South TIF) to support construction/rehab of 309 mixed-income units. He also provides ward updates for spring cleanup and street-sweeping/parking restrictions, plus traffic impacts tied to ongoing water main work on Dickens and Damen to Avondale (no parking in the active work zone during construction hours).
Other major items include scheduled Chicago Park District Earth Day cleanup on April 18, multiple CAPS meetings, and community/public safety reminders (including an alert about a tap-to-pay scam and 9-1-1 education month).
In Alderperson Jessie Fuentes’s 26th Ward newsletter, the key city-facing items include a Community Zoning Meeting on 4/22, a Hermosa Town Hall on 4/23, and a Community Safety Town Hall on 4/29, alongside a Bickerdike Apartments waitlist opening on 4/13. The newsletter also notes active zoning intake/RFP items and upcoming office updates such as Property Tax Exemption Day on 4/16 and Property Tax Exemption applications being open, plus a Jumping Jack block-party program opening 4/15.
Other major announcements are the Recycling Extravaganza (free shredding and more) on 4/11 at 1301 N. Humboldt Dr., Earth Day Clean-Up on 4/18, and a grand opening for La Michoacana One at 4117 W. North Ave (held last Friday).
In the 35th Ward newsletter, Ald. Anthony J. Quezada highlights a Committee on Housing and Real Estate vote passing his Fair Notice Ordinance amendment to prevent landlords from filing eviction actions until the full 30-, 60-, or 120-day notice period has expired, and he notes a housing funding announcement for the Metropolitan “L” Apartments (2525 N Kedzie) to add up to 96 affordable units. He also announces a meeting to gather community feedback on a zoning map amendment for 3458 W Belmont (rezoning a vacant lot for a new 3-unit residential building with parking). Other major items include a Thursday water main/sewer/lead service line replacement informational meeting in Irving Park, IDOT plans to resurface Kimball Avenue (Diversey to Wellington) starting in April, and Ward Night on April 13.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted city and ward housing policy updates, including the April 1 ADU ordinance now in effect and his office’s push for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey. The newsletter also notes weekly community-public safety updates (CPD compstat/CAPS info) and ward service initiatives like new Recycle Coach app guidance, plus an April 12 shredding/e-waste/prescription drug take-back event at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Other major items include city amnesty for vehicle stickers, Chicago Public Schools student IDs functioning as library cards, and upcoming Sheffield Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting on April 14.
Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) shared an updated CAPS meeting schedule for the 18th Police District, noting there are no remaining CAPS meetings in April for either the 1st or 18th districts. He also authorized Aldermanic Menu Funds for street resurfacing in the 42nd Ward, with CDOT work beginning April 8 and additional projects pending CDOT permits. Other updates include citywide Earth Day Parks Clean-Up on April 18, street sweeping starting April 1, and multiple scheduled street closures and CTA/bridge reconstruction impacts downtown and along Lake/State/Canal/Wells/Grand corridors.
47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin’s newsletter focuses on neighborhood works rather than formal zoning/hearing items: it reports that Western CTA Plaza pavers are being installed with an opening expected in May, and that Ashland Resurfacing’s next phase is underway with planned sewer/concrete work and associated parking restrictions from Montrose to Foster. It also notes ongoing tree trimming by Forestry on a block-by-block schedule and highlights Earth Day- and spring-related community events and services, including composting/seed-library options and repair/volunteer days.
Other major announcements include upcoming events such as Solar Options for Renters & Owners (Apr. 15), Chip the Parkway (Apr. 11), and a Student Art Showcase at the 47th Ward office (Apr. 20), plus additional items like a Doc10 Film Festival (Apr. 30–May 3) and the Lakeview Earth Day Celebration (Apr. 18).
Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a CDOT courtesy notice that permits for helicopter lift operations do not require aldermanic approval. On Saturday, April 11, 2026 (8:00–10:00 a.m.), Midwest Helicopter Airways will lift HVAC units at 445 E Ohio St, with road closures on Grand Ave (between McClurg Ct and the Lake Shore Drive ramp) and Ohio at McClurg Ct during those hours.
No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances or other major ward events were mentioned.
Alderwoman Samantha Nugent’s 39th Ward updates focus on ward operations and neighborhood upkeep, including a new, more equitable street sweeping schedule (each block receiving at least four sweepings through November) and guidance on proper yard-waste disposal. The newsletter also promotes ward events such as the Clean & Green Day volunteer opportunity on April 18 and a spring shred event on April 11, plus permit applications for summer block parties and the upcoming Jumping Jacks program (applications open April 15).
Other major announcements include Peoples Gas’s restarting pipe retirement work in Budlong Woods and citywide items like April City Sticker amnesty, Healthy Families prenatal classes, and water bill assistance resources.
33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez highlights policy work to regulate AI rent-setting programs like RealPage, including a recent Springfield appearance and a prior Chicago City Council Housing and Real Estate committee hearing on rent algorithms. She also announces Participatory Budgeting (PB) project winners for 2025–2026, totaling $1M, including neighborhood improvements such as Horner Park dog park upgrades, transit stop benches, a raised bike lane connection, and neighborhood greenway bike lane. Other announcements include upcoming Jumping Jack Portal opening on April 15 and Neighbor Night at the 33rd Ward office on April 20, plus several community events and resources like free eviction sealing assistance and citywide career fairs.
40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez reports meeting with the Johnson Administration about shifting pension costs to ward offices, which would increase office expenses and require staffing/hour adjustments. He also highlights local housing and development work in the ward, including the upcoming completion and ribbon cutting for “The Haven on Lincoln” (a non-congregate stabilization shelter), and progress/legislation planning for the Ainslie Arts Plaza and Lincoln Avenue Arts District; he adds that feedback is open for a 5636–40 N. Ashland rezoning and notes the Lincoln Avenue and Ashland streetscape/resurfacing construction updates.
Other announcements/events include a Bears-themed Good, Shredder, Best shred event on April 18, virtual Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights programming on April 7, City Clerk sticker Amnesty Month in April, CPD 20th District Safety Day (April 11), and multiple community cleanups and events (Earth Day parks cleanup April 18, plus other scheduled community programs).
Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) announced an Infrastructure Town Hall on April 21 (5:30–7:00 pm) at Truman College covering ward streets, sewers, bike lanes, sidewalk repairs, and Participatory Budgeting 2026; she also shared multiple infrastructure items including sidewalk rebuilds and ongoing/near-term construction impacts (e.g., DWM emergency work at Wilson & Sheridan, and CDOT bridge closures on Simonds Drive in Montrose Harbor Park). For development, the newsletter notes a Department of Buildings permit for Trader Joe’s buildout at 804 W. Montrose and that the Cubs are seeking a Planned Development amendment to expand the Camry Parking Lot by about 250 spaces (review pending at the Chicago Plan Commission). Other major announcements include Street closure alerts for Marine Drive (April 11) and several Earth Day-related cleanups/events, plus ward community events like a resource fair (May 21) and upcoming clothing swap and storytelling events in April.
Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a Lincoln Park filming courtesy notice: DePaul Television will film scenes for “Spur of the Moment” on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with parking restrictions along the east side of N Janssen Ave near 2257–2253 N Janssen Ave (NO PARKING/TOW ZONE postings). The notice directs residents to the location manager and on-site coordinator for concerns, and notes the Chicago Police Department will supervise traffic control.
Aldermanic Office of Chicago’s Third Ward newsletter mainly publicizes non-legislative community updates: the 2026 Chicago street sweeping schedules are live on We the Sweeple, and residents can sign up for free email reminders. It also promotes “The Other Side of Reentry” and several local events, including a plant/growth workshop with L1 Retail Shop and Raíces Plant Bodega, “Potting with a Purpose,” a “Dear Mama” pop-up shop, and a wealth/wealth awareness seminar.
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, he announces a Zoom community meeting on the proposed Tryst Hotel development (April 21) and notes his office co-signed a letter with other officials requesting a formal zoning determination from the Department of Planning and Development for the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey. He also highlights that the expanded citywide ADU ordinance (effective April 1) is now in effect, with 126 applications citywide in the first days, and continues to coordinate on the ongoing airbag theft break-ins in the area.
Other updates include reminders about Wrigley Field game-day parking/enforcement and street sweeping, plus major events listed such as a kindness rally outside Merlo Library (April 12) and Lakeview Roscoe Village Earth Day (April 18), and an instrument donation drive extended through April 17.