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Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman of the 16th Ward reports no upcoming zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes in this edition. The newsletter provides standard office hours, contact information, and a reminder that the service office is closed on weekends.

Alderman Tabares of the 23rd Ward highlighted community events and initiatives, including the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois and the third meeting of the Chicago‑Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force. He also addressed rising antisemitism, urging the mayor to create a task force, and announced microgrants and shop‑local campaigns to support affected businesses. Additional resources and safety reminders were provided to ward residents.

On March 5, Alderman Jim Gardiner invites residents to a meeting at the Portage Park Senior Satellite Center to discuss a proposed network of bikeways, a key transit and street redesign initiative for the 45th Ward. The city is also advancing new bike lanes and greenways in Jefferson Park and Portage Park, while the CTA is working on rider‑safety adjustments that could affect long‑term service. Other highlights include early voting reminders, a Women’s History Month celebration at the Chicago Public Library, and a business networking session for local entrepreneurs.

Alderman Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward invites residents to the first town hall of 2026 on March 11 at Swedish Hospital, where he will review 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans and answer community questions. The meeting will be held 6‑8 pm, and residents are encouraged to bring concerns. Additional information includes office hours, a weekly Ward Night, and upcoming events listed on the ward website.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s March 5 update highlights an upcoming community meeting on March 5 to discuss a proposed network of bikeways in Portage Park, part of a street redesign effort. He also announces that tax‑exemption applications for 2025 will be available online on March 9, and notes that early voting sites for the primary election are open through March 17. Additional items include a reminder to donate to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, spring park programs, and several local job openings.

The 34th Ward alderman announced that the Chicago Fire’s new privately‑funded stadium at The 78 has broken ground, marking a major development approval that will bring jobs and year‑round activity to the South Loop. A public hearing on March 6 will allow residents to comment on the city’s lead‑service‑line replacement plan, a significant infrastructure spending decision aimed at replacing 8,300 lines annually through 2031. The Committee on Finance also approved a Tourism Improvement District that will redirect tax revenue toward boosting tourism, and the ward is reminding voters that early‑voting sites are open across all 50 wards, including the UIC Student Center East in the 34th Ward.

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s March 2026 newsletter focuses on election and community programming, including early voting for the March 17, 2026 primary and registration events like the March 4 job fair and BACP business education webinars. It also highlights community meetings/open houses such as the “Missing Middle Developers Open House” on March 5, alongside multiple fairs and service opportunities across March (food drive and “Food Madness,” teen and post-secondary fairs, and veterans/health-related events). No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings/approvals are mentioned in this newsletter; the main other announcements are the listed community workshops and resource-center programming, including Garfield Park Advisory Council skate night dates.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward reminds residents of the upcoming March 17 primary election, detailing early voting dates, locations, and vote‑by‑mail procedures. The newsletter provides resources for voter registration, ID requirements, and instructions for returning ballots, including secure drop‑box options. It also invites community members to serve as election judges and offers contact information for the ward office.

The 29th Ward newsletter highlights the launch of the new free Recycle Coach app, which connects Chicago residents to hyper‑local waste and recycling information. No meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street redesign projects were announced in this issue. The focus remains on promoting sustainable waste management for the ward.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman of the 16th Ward reports no upcoming meetings, policy changes, or development approvals related to zoning, housing, transit, or budget. Residents are encouraged to submit service requests for potholes, street lights, and other city services via 311 or the CHI311 mobile app. The newsletter also highlights upcoming community events, educational opportunities, and resources for seniors, veterans, and employment.

Alderman William E. Hall of the 6th Ward announces that the ward office is temporarily closed due to a sewage issue. Residents can continue to submit inquiries by emailing ward06@cityofchicago.org, and all messages will be reviewed once the office reopens. For non‑emergency city services, use 311, and dial 911 for emergencies.

Alderman Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward invites residents to the first town hall of 2026 on March 11 at Swedish Hospital, where he will review 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans and answer community questions. The meeting will be held 6‑8 pm, and residents are encouraged to bring concerns. Additional information includes office hours, a weekly Ward Night, and upcoming events listed on the ward website.

Alderman La Spata of the 1st Ward has launched a Participatory Budgeting survey to gather residents’ infrastructure priorities, including funding for an all‑way pedestrian scramble at North, Milwaukee, and Damen and improved pedestrian infrastructure at Cortland and Western. The 1st Ward is also moving forward with a city‑wide pilot for an automated public toilet at the Polish Triangle, funded through menu money, and has announced that the Chicago Park District will accept PB submissions until March 31. Additional community updates include a March 22 cleanup event, limited‑time affordable‑housing waitlists at several apartments, and a $1 million scholarship fund from the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward) announced that tonight’s Ward Night was postponed, with Ward Nights scheduled to resume on March 10, 2026. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinances, or development decisions were mentioned; the only other item was the opt-out link for email notifications.

The 47th Ward Alderman Alondra reminds residents that today is the final day to vote in the ward’s Participatory Budgeting process, which allocates $200K to community‑chosen projects such as accessibility upgrades at Welles Park Playground, new fitness equipment at Clark Park, a music‑themed crosswalk outside Old Town School of Folk Music, and a flashing pedestrian signal at Western and Byron. Residents aged 14 or older who live in or attend school in the 47th Ward are eligible to vote. The ballot is available online for casting votes.

Alderman Byron Sigcho‑Lopez invites 25th Ward residents to participate in the 2026 MENU participatory budgeting process, with an Infrastructure Townhall on March 19 at the Rudy Lozano Library to discuss project selection. A TIF Review Committee meeting will be held March 31 to update on the Pilsen Industrial TIF. Additional community events include a Café con el Concejal on March 7 and an International Women’s Day celebration on March 6.

Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward highlighted several budget and infrastructure actions, including a $1.925 million traffic signal modernization program at key intersections and the start of a CTA 43rd‑Street Greenline station upgrade that will close an alley from March 5 to August 2026. The ward also secured a $2 million federal grant for the Bronzeville Regional Senior Center and received Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approval for remediation work at The 78, while Dowell co‑sponsored resolutions to have Cook County reimburse the city and CPS for delayed property‑tax proceeds and to enforce the 2026 budget package. Other announcements included early‑voting sites for the March 17 primary, a memorial resolution honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, and community‑policing CAPS meetings, with additional events such as the Shamrock Shuffle and South Loop parking restrictions noted for residents.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced that early voting has begun at the Lincoln Park Library and is available at all 50 ward early‑voting sites through March 16, with the same locations serving as vote centers on Election Day. The newsletter also provides detailed voting‑by‑mail instructions, ID requirements, and contact information for the ward office, emphasizing that residents can vote at any early‑voting site regardless of their precinct. Additional resources and links to voter registration, election results, and social media are included for residents seeking further information.

The 6th Ward Community Zoning Meeting on February 2, 2026, saw strong resident turnout and resulted in votes against Henry Sober Living for Women (88‑10) and the 75th & Lafayette Gas Station (19‑0), while the 75th & Indiana Gas Station expansion remains under discussion. Alderman William E. Hall will bring the non‑approved proposals to the Zoning Board of Appeals to advocate for the community’s interests. The newsletter serves as a recap of the meeting’s outcomes and the alderman’s next steps.

The 16th Ward Service Office, led by Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman, will be closed on Monday, March 2, 2026, in observance of Pulaski Day, with no refuse or trash collection that day. City‑collected trash will resume on Tuesday, March 3, and recycling services will continue as scheduled throughout the week, including private recycling carts. The office will reopen on Tuesday, March 3, at 9:00 a.m.