Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward reminds residents that the 2026 Primary Election is today, March 17, and provides details on polling locations and secure drop boxes for voting by mail. He encourages voters to use the provided drop boxes or the Chicago Board of Elections to ensure their ballots are postmarked by Election Day. The message also notes that ballots received up to March 31 will be counted and that voters will receive confirmation emails once their ballots are processed.
The 10th Ward newsletter from Alderman Peter Chico contains no upcoming meetings, hearings, or policy updates. It highlights resources for voter registration, food pantry access, and links to city bills, and invites residents to submit event flyers for future newsletters. Contact information and social media links are provided for further engagement.
Alderman David Moore of the 17th Ward urges residents to vote for all candidates on the upcoming ballot, emphasizing collective action for the ward's benefit. No meetings, policy changes, or development approvals are announced in this issue. The newsletter includes links to polling locations, volunteer sign‑ups, and the alderman's contact address at 7852 S Ada, Chicago, IL 60620‑3714.
Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward newsletter for March 16, 2026 contains no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes. The focus is on election‑day logistics, USPS service delays, and community events such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a 312 Day wedding, and a ribbon‑cutting for Chicago Estate Advisors. Other highlights include the Coffee With The Commander meeting, a 18th District police council meeting, and several local neighborhood and cultural events.
Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward reminds residents that the 2026 Primary Election is tomorrow, March 17, and provides polling locations and hours. Voters can cast ballots at their precinct, the Supersite, or the 42nd Ward site at Lawson House, with all sites open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and late voters allowed after 7 p.m.
The Third Ward aldermanic office announced a series of community events, including a job and resource fair, a mobile Department of Motor Vehicles service, and free paper shredding. Additional initiatives include a prescription drug takeback program and electronic recycling. These events aim to provide convenient services and promote public safety within the 3rd Ward.
Alderman Anthony A. Beale of the 9th Ward announces that election palm cards are now available. Residents can pick them up at the Committeeman Office or call 773-785-5849 for details. No other meetings, policy changes, or development updates are mentioned.
Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward announced that the March 16th Community Wide Meeting at St. James Community Church has been postponed due to inclement weather, with a new date to be announced soon. The meeting will address important updates and priorities for the community. Residents are encouraged to stay safe and can contact the 6th Ward Office for further information.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward reports that the Zoning Advisory Committee met on February 26 to review a 31‑unit residential‑commercial proposal at 3265 W. Armitage, recommending a zoning change from B3‑1 to B2‑3 and a forthcoming community meeting for broader input. The newsletter also reminds residents to drop off vote‑by‑mail ballots, opens the 2025 property‑tax‑exemption application period, and announces a tree‑planting day on April 25 in Hermosa, among other community events.
Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces early voting will be available at Mount Greenwood Park and the Early Voting Super Site at 137 S. State St. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, March 17. Residents can also drop off mail‑in ballots at any of the 52 secure drop boxes or directly at the Chicago Board of Elections. No policy or meeting updates are included in this newsletter.
Alderman Nicole T. Lee reports that the Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the sale of a vacant city lot at 1644 W 35th St to the nonprofit NeighborSpace under the ChiBlockBuilder program, solidifying its use as a skate park, garden, and art gallery. The Committee on Finance also moved forward a $27 million settlement from a police lawsuit, a budgetary decision that will be funded from the $82.5 million police settlement allocation. The ward is addressing parking reform by removing 12 disabled parking spaces that are no longer needed, and the city is progressing a street resurfacing and ADA‑compliant corner project on Wentworth between Cermak and 24th Pl, along with ongoing lead service line and sewer main replacements that will affect traffic on 35th and 33rd Streets. Other highlights include a 11th Ward blood drive that collected 16 donations, a Veterans Assistance Commission office hour, a new “South Side Pride” mural at Midway Airport, and election reminders for March 17, with a polling location change for the 15th Precinct.
The 25th Ward Office invites residents to the Infrastructure Townhall on March 19 to discuss the 2026 MENU participatory budgeting process, and to the TIF Review Committee meeting on March 31 to review the Pilsen Industrial TIF. Byron Sigcho‑Lopez also promotes the new Constituent Card for museum access and hosts Clean‑Up Saturdays on March 21. Additional community updates include the annual survey closing March 27 and general contact information.
Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward informs residents that early voting will be held at Mount Greenwood Park and the Early Voting Super Site at 137 S. State St. from Sunday, March 15 through Election Day, March 17, with specified hours. Voters can also submit mail ballots via secure drop boxes or directly to the Board of Elections, and ballots must be postmarked by March 17 to be counted. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates were announced.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward reports that the March 18 City Council meeting will address zoning and transit matters, and the CTA has submitted a security plan to the FTA that includes a 75% increase in policing hours and new social‑service funding. The ward also notes ongoing construction: demolition at 1224 W Loyola Ave, a Red Line track repair at Morse L stop (March 12‑16), and a lighting project on Chase & Paulina, with a single‑lane closure at 6347 N Broadway. Additional updates include a new tree‑inventory program, early‑voting details for the March 17 primary, and the St. Patrick’s Day river‑dyeing celebration.
Alfred Vasquez, 40th Ward Alderman, notes that the Ward will hold a town hall covering community issues and that the office will be closed on Election Day March 17. The Ward is advancing a parking‑enforcement pilot to shift ticketing to Parking Enforcement Aides, and the City Council’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is continuing work on supporting immigrant communities. Street‑safety projects include the final phase of the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape and ongoing Ashland Avenue resurfacing and traffic‑signal work, while the Ward also promotes community events such as a pollinator seed giveaway, a Safe Streets comedy show, and a volunteer day with Nourishing Hope.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward reports that the Zoning Advisory Committee met on February 26 to review a proposal for a 31‑unit residential‑commercial development at 3265 W. Armitage, which would change the zoning from B3‑1 to B2‑3 and include six affordable units; the committee has called for a community meeting to gather input. The newsletter also reminds residents to return vote‑by‑mail ballots to secure drop boxes, announces the opening of the 2025 property‑tax exemption application period, and highlights an April 25 tree‑planting event in Hermosa to increase canopy coverage.
Alderman Anthony Napolitano of the 41st Ward invites residents to the Northwest Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, encouraging participation and support for local businesses. He highlights a new initiative to ban online “hotel‑house” rentals in the ward, offers a weekly business feature on Facebook, and promotes free business webinars and job opportunities. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for text alerts and use the CHI311 app to report neighborhood concerns.
Alderman Anthony J. Quezada of the 35th Ward highlighted a City Council Committee on Health and Human Services hearing where he supported the Proactive Rental Inspection Working Group Ordinance, a key housing policy, and a Committee on Finance meeting that approved a $5 million TIF allotment for the Avondale Park Field House, expanding budgetary support for local infrastructure. He also joined a press conference with the Cook County Assessor to announce open applications for property‑tax exemptions and continued his school‑tour outreach, visiting Murphy School and Avondale‑Logandale Elementary to discuss community needs. The newsletter also reminded residents of early‑voting dates, upcoming community clean‑up and tree‑planting events, and other constituent resources.
Alderman Anthony Napolitano of the 41st Ward invites residents to the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 15 at 11:30 AM, encouraging community participation and support for local businesses. He also urges residents to help ban online “hotel‑houses” in the ward and highlights business workshops, job opportunities, and a text‑alert service for ward updates.
Alderman Anthony A. Beale of the 9th Ward announces that election palm cards are now available and urges residents to pick them up at his office or call 773‑785‑5849 for more information. The notice includes the office address at 34 E 112th Place, Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60628, and a link to the ward’s website. No other meetings, policy changes, or development updates are mentioned in this newsletter.