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Alderman Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward highlights upcoming election dates for the primary and local school council, urging residents to vote. He also shares a heart‑warming story of a rescued dog named Cuties, encourages donations to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, and lists several fire, police, and paramedic job openings. No zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced in this update.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) newsletter focuses on community resources and upcoming events, including programming at the Garfield Community Service Center and multiple youth/employment opportunities (teen internship fair, apprenticeship programs, Code-A-BRATION, CERT class, and summer youth employment). It also provides key voting information for the March 17, 2026 primary election (early voting runs March 2–17) and lists additional community activities like Garfield Park Advisory Council Family Skate Nights and a Construction Summit on March 18. No specific zoning, development approvals, housing/transit/streets policy changes, or budget/infrastructure decisions are mentioned.

The newsletter from 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez focuses primarily on upcoming election logistics, including early voting at the American Indian Center, mail‑in ballot deadlines, and the lack of drop boxes at precincts. No new zoning, development, or policy meetings or approvals are announced, and there are no budget or transit changes highlighted. Additional community events such as Neighbor Night on March 23, Senator Guzman’s legislative town halls, and volunteer opportunities are also listed.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces a food donation drive for the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry on March 11 from 12:00‑3:00 pm. He also highlights the availability of 2025 property‑tax exemption applications online, which can save homeowners an average of $950 per year. Additionally, the newsletter promotes Illinois Secure Choice, a state‑facilitated retirement program, and lists employment opportunities through the 19th Ward website.

The Third Ward aldermanic office announces a major water main replacement along 43rd St. and Vernon Ave., with phased construction, water shutdowns, and lead service line replacement scheduled over 120 days. Residents will see temporary parking restrictions and one lane remaining open during work hours, with advance notice of shutdowns. The office also promotes the 3rd‑4th‑5th Ward Job and Resource Fair and updates on vote‑by‑mail postmark rule changes.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman of the 16th Ward reminds residents to submit service requests for potholes, street lights, and other city services, and provides contact details for the service office. The newsletter highlights community opportunities, including the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation scholarship program, property‑tax exemption applications, a teen opportunity fair at Kennedy‑King College, and senior home‑repair resources. Upcoming events such as the ICE‑FREE ZONE DIGITAL SIGN and other community gatherings are also announced.

The 15th Ward newsletter on March 10, 2026 announces a Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service, warning of potential flooding in Chicago and Cook County until March 11 at 3 a.m. It urges motorists to avoid standing water, cautions residents about electrical hazards, and provides resources for reporting flooding via 311 and the CHI311 app. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates are included in this issue.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) alerts residents to prepare for heavy rain and to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality (e.g., delay showers/baths, flush less, and avoid running dishwashers or washing machines). Other than the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Overflow Action Day notice, the newsletter contains no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy updates or events.

Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward reminds voters that the USPS will no longer guarantee a same‑day postmark for vote‑by‑mail ballots after December 24, 2025, and urges them to mail their ballots at least one week before Election Day on March 17, 2026. He lists secure drop‑box locations throughout the ward and nearby post offices where voters can obtain a manual postmark, ensuring their ballots are counted. The message also notes that ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by March 31 to be processed.

The 29th Ward alderman invites constituents to meet the interim Ward Superintendent. No other major announcements or events are mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Bill Conway of the 34th Ward invites residents to the annual Chicago River dyeing and St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, with street closures on Columbus Drive. Participants must RSVP by March 10 to receive a float number. The event will begin at 12:30 pm at the corner of Columbus Drive and East Balbo Drive and travel north to Monroe Street.

The newsletter contains no updates on zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street safety projects. It urges residents to return their 2026 primary election Vote‑By‑Mail ballots by March 10, with instructions to use secure drop boxes at 52 Chicago locations or mail them, and notes that ballots postmarked by Election Day (March 17) and received by March 31 will be counted. Contact information for the 26th Ward office (info@the26thward.org, (773) 395‑0143, 2511 W Division Street) and office hours are provided, along with a reminder that the office is closed from 1‑2 pm for lunch daily.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward issued a weather alert for severe thunderstorms expected tonight, advising residents to stay informed, take shelter, and report hazards to 311. The notice includes safety tips for handling lightning, avoiding downed power lines, and post‑storm reporting. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates were mentioned in this edition.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward Night) is inviting residents to Ward Night tonight (03.10.26) to share concerns and receive time to meet with the Alderman via a QR code. The newsletter contains no other stated meetings, policy actions, zoning/development changes, budget items, transit service changes, or street safety/redesign updates—only the Ward Night announcement.

The 1st Ward Chief of Staff Nick announced a March 30 virtual “First Look” meeting to review the 1619 N Artesian rezoning proposal and other zoning inquiries, expediting several development cases. The city’s bond rating downgrade and planned 2026 General Obligation issuances—over $500 million for operating expenses and $290 million for infrastructure—highlight upcoming budget and infrastructure spending. Other updates include a participatory budgeting survey, Waymo autonomous‑vehicle testing, community violence prevention efforts, a free hot‑meal event, the Logan Square Arts Festival, and a job readiness fair.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward highlighted a town‑hall meeting held on March 4 and a CTA Red Line construction notice at Morse L, affecting transit service. The ward also announced demolition at 1224 W Loyola Ave and ongoing Loyola University construction at 6347 N Broadway, along with a street‑lighting project on Chase and Paulina that will close sidewalks for two to three weeks. Other key updates included the memorial for Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the first 49th‑Ward town hall, and detailed information on the March 17 primary election and early voting.

Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward highlighted the completion of a street‑safety project on the Magnificent Mile, with 22 new bollards installed on Michigan Avenue funded through the Bally’s Community Agreement and approved by the City Council. He also reminded residents that early voting for the March 17 primary is underway at several 2nd Ward sites and urged voters to register or update their information before the March 12 deadline. In addition, the newsletter promoted community events such as the “I Love River North” happy hour, the annual Chicago River dyeing, and the Shamrock and Roll St. Patrick’s Day festival, while calling for volunteers for the Community Emergency Response Team spring training.

No meetings, hearings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street safety projects were announced in this issue. The newsletter highlights upcoming community events, including an Oral and Photographic History of Roseland and CPD schedules, with a March 13 deadline for registration. Contact information for Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s office and the 9th Ward website is provided for further inquiries.

Alderman Matthew J. O'Shea of the 19th Ward announces that 2025 property tax exemption applications are now available online, offering savings such as the Homeowner Exemption (~$950 annually) and other exemptions for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. He also highlights the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program, which is open to workers and employers meeting eligibility criteria, and provides a link for employment opportunities in the ward. The email, funded by the 19th Ward Democratic Organization, includes contact details for assistance and notes that exemption processing may take 8‑10 weeks.

Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports that a new water main will be installed at the Dickens and Damen intersection, prompting a daytime detour of northbound and southbound traffic on Damen from March 9 to March 13, with streets reopening overnight. The water main reconstruction, part of a broader infrastructure upgrade that includes replacing lead service lines and installing new copper connections, will also involve scheduled water shutdowns and street closures, and the alderman encourages residents to support local businesses during the work. Additional announcements include early‑voting information for the March 17 primary, details on secure drop boxes, and updates on park program registrations and community events.