Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter reports that protective bollard installation around Wrigley Field begins October 12, with phased street and sidewalk closures through early 2027; two alley paving projects are tentatively scheduled for October 14, while the fall street-resurfacing schedule is still pending. Residents are urged to resubmit comments on ComEd’s proposed Diversey Parkway substation by October 15, and can attend a 19th District community meeting on the police department’s 2027 strategic plan; the newsletter also highlights Chicago Marathon closures, a new honorary street dedication, and ward events.
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson updates residents on development and zoning-related actions: the Commission on Chicago Landmark’s Nov. 5 hearing will consider a preliminary landmark designation for the Eddy–Cornelia–Newport area, and Lawson says he will not support expanding the Cubs’ Camry Lot beyond the currently permitted 800 parking spaces while the updated Wrigley Traffic Management Plan is implemented and proven effective. City Council news includes passage of an amended parking meter agreement allowing Stonepeak Partners to acquire the parking meter concession, and ongoing negotiations on a Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (with votes deferred on Tuesday). Other announcements include early voting dates for the Nov. 3 election, community conversations on the 19th Police District’s 2027 Strategic Plan (Oct. 8 and Nov. 4), and fall events like the Oct. 11 Chicago Marathon and an Oct. 17 electronic recycling/shredding event.
Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th Ward) reported attending a community meeting opposing the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey and reiterated the push for alternative locations; he also introduced/ cosponsored housing- and zoning-related measures, including an ordinance letting qualifying adult-use cannabis dispensaries sell medical cannabis without a ZBA return, an ordinance encouraging bay windows, and a resolution to remove the Zoning Code’s minimum lot area (MLA) per unit requirement. He also covered public safety/budget-adjacent civic meetings (CCPSA’s meeting on officer wellness and policing impacts, and the 19th District Council meeting) and noted local infrastructure updates like Kelly Park construction progress and the Dog Park being in the bidding phase, plus ongoing street/alleys resurfacing timelines. Other major announcements include Clark Street Live and East Lake View’s Oktoberfest this weekend, and Chicago Marathon street-closure/towing notices for October 11.
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the major policy item is urging progress on two citywide renter protection proposals moving through City Council—PRO and FAIR—while highlighting that both create a rental registry and aim to strengthen tenant protections without causing rent hikes. The newsletter also notes upcoming public safety governance items, including the CCPSA meeting on officer wellness (Sept. 24) and an update/rally series related to ComEd’s proposed substation at 1111 W. Diversey (Sept. 23 update; Sept. 26 rally).
Other key neighborhood announcements include Merlo Library programming, the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts (Sept. 19–20), Southport Neighbors’ Yard Sale (Sept. 19), Race to Wrigley (Sept. 20), Clark Street Live! (Sept. 26–27), Oktoberfest at Murphy’s Bleachers (Sept. 26), and street work updates such as an alley grinding/reconstruction schedule and the completion of summer street resurfacing.
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson solicits public feedback on two proposed zoning changes for 2858 N. Halsted (B3-2 to B2-3) and 920 W. Diversey (B3-2 to B3-5), which would each allow new mixed-use apartment buildings with retail. The newsletter also highlights community input opportunities tied to citywide policing governance—CCPSA’s search for the next Chicago Police Superintendent, including a virtual listening session (Sept. 10) and a community input form. Other major items include resurfacing updates, fall alley reconstruction starting mid-September, and multiple neighborhood events (Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Sept. 19–20; Southport Yard Sale Sept. 19; Clark Street Live and Oktoberfest Sept. 26).
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson’s newsletter highlights ongoing public safety follow-up after a series of Southport Corridor burglaries reported by CPD, while also pointing residents to upcoming CPD beat meetings and safety resources. The only major development item mentioned is external demolition starting September 8 at 2800 N. Sheridan, with community engagement still underway and City Council approval not yet granted; street/alleys updates include CDOT’s Capital Alley Program reconstruction in the Wellington/Broadway/Oakdale area and continued resurfacing planning for fall via CDOT. Other announcements include the Senior Picnic (Sept. 10), Bike the Drive (Sept. 6), the WOOGMS Labor Day Parade (Sept. 7), and multiple major street closures for events and staging around Sheffield, Waveland, and Halsted.
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted upcoming community meetings only indirectly via public safety outreach: the Community Commission for Police Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) is holding listening sessions Sept. 2 (in person at DePaul College Prep) and Sept. 10 (virtual) as it searches for Chicago’s next Police Superintendent. For streets and infrastructure, the newsletter notes completed summer street resurfacing updates and ongoing alley reconstruction under CDOT’s Capital Alley Program (phased work through late September) plus city tools/resources for street-work permits. Other major announcements include Budweiser Concerts at Gallagher Way (Sept. 4), Bike the Drive (Sept. 6) with major lakefront closures, and the WOOGMS Labor Day Parade (Sept. 7), along with the annual Senior Picnic (Sept. 10).
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the most prominent public items are infrastructure and street work updates: summer street resurfacing is complete with a pending fall CDOT schedule, and alley reconstruction in the Clark/Wellington/Broadway/Oakdale area is scheduled in two phases through late September (weather-dependent). The newsletter also highlights greenway completion (“Wellington/Oakdale Greenway” expected in about a week) and transportation-related updates including 26 Divvy/E-scooter docking stations, the Divvy for Everyone $5 program, and a reminder to report improperly docked bikes/scooters via 311.
Other key announcements include the Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. 19th Police District Council meeting on the CPD Superintendent search, plus a busy weekend of community events such as Lakeview Taco Fest (Aug. 21–23), Dine Out on Broadway (Aug. 21–23), Barcocina’s Vintage Sip & Shop (Aug. 23), and Central Lake View Neighbors’ Goats movie night (Aug. 23, weather-dependent rain date noted).
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, he reports supporting an ordinance that increases fines for reselling stolen airbags and notes ongoing CPD progress, while also pointing residents to CPD Superintendent search community input/listening sessions. He also details Ward street work: no further alley access after Aug. 18 with about a 6-week Capital Alley Program reconstruction starting Aug. 17, and crews moving from Oakdale to Wellington Aug. 17–21 on the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway.
Other announcements include start-time changes for Wrigley games, the Aug. 15 Air & Water/Care & Water Show, Lakeview Taco Fest (Aug. 21–23), a Kids Bike Parade (Aug. 22), Dine Out on Broadway (Aug. 21–23), and CPS’ first day of school on Aug. 24.
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, he highlights public safety and community engagement, including an August 11 court hearing tied to ongoing harassment cases and CPD outreach efforts such as National Night Out; he also notes the CCPSA police superintendent search with September 2 (North Side) and September 10 (virtual) listening sessions. The only major street infrastructure item included is CDOT’s ongoing/near-term alley reconstruction and a Wellington/Oakdale Greenway striping plan (Aug. 10–14), plus updates on summer resurfacing and alley work windows.
Other major announcements include Northalsted Market Days Aug. 7–9 with Halsted closure/parking restrictions, the Aug. 8 Budweiser Concert Series performance at Gallagher Way, Movies in the Parks (Aug. 8 and 9), Lakeview Taco Fest Aug. 21–23, the Aug. 22 Kids Bike Parade, an Aug. 15–16 Air & Water Show, and a back-to-school supply drive with drop-off through Aug. 14.
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, he highlights community discussion and advocacy around expanding the citywide Crisis Assistance & Response Engagement (CARE) program ahead of budget season. He also references ongoing ward land-use and mobility-related efforts indirectly through housing-code modernization themes, the updated Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal, and neighborhood infrastructure work including alley resurfacing and sidewalk progress.
Other announcements include free family movie screenings (Aug. 8 and Aug. 9), Market Days with Halsted vehicle closures (Aug. 7–9), a back-to-school supply drive (through Aug. 14), and multiple immigrant-rights virtual events and briefings on Aug. 11 (English) and Aug. 18 (Spanish).
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the main public-safety and community-facing item is a recent Public Safety Town Hall, plus upcoming beat/public-safety meetings like the 19th Police District Council session on July 29 on the Parking Alternative Response Team. The newsletter also covers major ward activity updates rather than housing/development approvals: planned demolition phases at 2800 N. Sheridan beginning Aug. 3, and ongoing street/alley resurfacing with dates in late July. Other notable announcements include street closures for Savannah Bananas games (July 24–26) and the Mustache Bar Crawl, plus National Night Out and a Merlo Library blood drive on Aug. 4, and Lollapalooza running July 30–Aug. 2.
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted City Council action introducing an ordinance for community review of large utility projects, including the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey, and a resolution recognizing the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit’s 25th anniversary. The newsletter also reports development progress on 2800 N Sheridan with updated ground-floor facade plans from community feedback and notes the site is in demolition-only steps (interior demolition begins early August; exterior after Labor Day), while the Cubs’ Camry Lot expansion proposal is paused pending an updated traffic study. Other updates include a July 22 Public Safety Town Hall with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, ongoing street/alley resurfacing schedule changes, and event notices such as Yoga in the Park (July 19), CACC PUPAPALOOZA (July 18), and National Night Out (August 4).
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the only major public meeting listed is a Public Safety Town Hall on July 22 at Illinois Masonic (Olson Auditorium), and the office also notes Leon Jackson’s next court hearing on July 15 (9am) with a request for residents to contact for Zoom access. The newsletter includes ward infrastructure work (CDOT street/alley grinding and resurfacing dates starting July 13–July 22), a greenway planning update for the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway, and a general update on having 26 Divvy/E-scooter docking stations in the ward. Other announcements focus on summer events and neighborhood closures for major Wrigley Field concerts and outdoor dining/art festivals (including Sheffield and Waveland closures through 5pm on July 16).
In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the key policy-related items are an upcoming community meeting on the proposed development at 1040 W Belmont (via Zoom on July 9) and street infrastructure work: alley/ street resurfacing/grinding on multiple dates (starting July 6–7), plus updated plans for the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway. The newsletter also notes safety and public safety actions, including a Leon Jackson custody hearing (via Zoom) and upcoming CPD-related events, along with routine ward updates like reporting issues with Divvy/e-scooters and the next recycling pickup week.
Other major announcements include Fourth of July weekend events (Gallagher Way Night Market, Cubs games, and Navy Pier fireworks) and next weekend’s Southport Arts Fest (July 11–12) and Dine Out on Broadway (July 10–12).
Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th Ward) issued a Pride Parade special alert, noting the June 28 parade route starting at Grace & Broadway and advising residents that street closures and CTA reroutes are posted on his website. He also said his office is working with CPD to map prior-year incidents and adjust overnight barricade/officer placement to improve safety, and announced his team will assist with neighborhood cleanup at 5:00am Monday, plus a resident survey to gather feedback.
Other major announcements: Pride-related events listed include “Out at Gallagher Way” (June 27) and “Bertha: Grateful Drag” (June 27).
In the 44th Ward, Alderman Bennett Lawson highlighted upcoming community engagement on major development and planning issues, including a July 9 Zoom community meeting on the proposed development at 1040 W Belmont and ongoing consideration of a House of the Good Shepherd/Brucebstein House site proposal that separately seeks additional parking; he also shared Pride-related city coordination and safety messaging, and reported ongoing Nettelhorst playground construction through August 24. Other neighborhood updates included alley and street resurfacing scheduled for early July (starting 7/2) and an updated Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. The newsletter also announced Pride Parade festivities on June 28 (11:00am from Grace & Broadway), a July 2 court hearing related to Leon Jackson, and local events such as Guster at Gallagher Way (June 27) and ribbon-cutting for Tilly’s Bagel.
In the 44th Ward, Ald. Bennett Lawson reports a Court Advocacy Program update tied to Leon Jackson’s pre-trial hearing, and notes upcoming community meetings including the Diversey ComEd substation community meeting on June 22. He also highlights development/parking-related feedback on the Cubs Camry Lot proposal, which would add 259 parking spaces (from 688 to 947), and mentions City Council introduction of several resolutions (not policy votes). For transportation/street work, the newsletter announces multiple upcoming resurfacing dates, a Clark lane closure at Wrigley Field for Champions Gate work (June 23–24, affecting #22 bus routing), and the revised Wellington/Oakdale greenway proposal for public review.
Other major announcements include Pride Fest street closures (June 20–21) and the Pride Parade on June 28, plus office closure for Juneteenth and other community/library and donation events.
Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a June 22, 6:30pm community meeting on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey and notes his commitment of $400,000 to advance the Lakeview Dog Park project toward a late-summer groundbreaking. It also references ward development planning around the Cubs’ Camry Lot proposal to amend their Planned Development to add 259 parking spaces and includes street/infrastructure items such as upcoming alley resurfacing and updates on the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal.
Other major announcements include storm cleanup guidance via 311, several Wrigley Field concert dates and related restrictions, Dine Out on Broadway (June 12–14) plus the annual Kids Bike Parade (June 13), and Pride Fest/Parade weekend with related street closures and maps.
Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a zoning/development feedback request: the Cubs proposal to amend their Planned Development to add 259 parking spaces at the Camry Lot (through the acquired House of the Good Shepherd lot), raising capacity from 688 to 947, with responses due by June 18. It also notes major street work/closures and ongoing infrastructure planning, including Broadway crane-related closures (June 9–11) and the revised Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal now under review. The newsletter also covers June community events such as Pride Month and the Kids Bike Parade (June 13), plus updates on alley resurfacing and additional road closures for Dine Out on Broadway (June 12–14).