Maria Hadden

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) reports City Council action on housing and elections: she led passage of the Affordable Housing Portal Pilot to expand access to city-financed affordable housing listings on IllinoisHousingSearch.org, and supported the Mayor’s Rev. Jesse Jackson Defending Democracy Ordinance. She also notes Howard/Paulina area development progress, with an 80-unit affordable housing project receiving final Zoning Committee approval and work planned to begin in September. Other updates include Memorial Day office and refuse/recycling schedule changes, the June 6, 2027 budget engagement roundtable, and community announcements such as new Rogers Park businesses, beach season starting Monday, and several local events (arts fest artist applications, park workdays, and upcoming theater performances).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) reports City Council passage of the Affordable Housing Portal Pilot (creating IllinoisHousingSearch.org listings for city-financed affordable units and a stakeholder working group) and the Mayor’s Rev. Jesse Jackson Defending Democracy Ordinance (election access protections including mailboxes, anti-doxxing for election workers, and related civil lawsuit/access measures). She also notes Howard/Paulina’s Werner development—a planned 80-unit affordable housing project—received final approval from the Zoning Committee and is set to break ground in September, with a business relocation update for the nearby currency exchange site. Other announcements include Memorial Day office closure and trash/recycling schedule changes, beach season opening, and upcoming ward events such as Budget Engagement Roundtable (June 6) and a Leone Beach Park workday (May 24).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) newsletter primarily thanks attendees and volunteers for a brunch fundraiser that supports her re-election campaign and funds 49th Ward cultural events, festivals, and essential services; it also notes petition season will begin in late July and asks for volunteers. No meetings/hearings, policy/ordinance actions, development approvals, budget or infrastructure decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign projects are mentioned—other than campaign and community-partner announcements (La Choza Mexican Grill, Rogers Park Wine and Spirits, and a volunteer muffin contribution by Peter).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) reports that the Centralized Affordable Housing Listing Ordinance passed out of committee and will go to the full City Council, creating a stakeholder working group and piloting ILHousingSearch.org to list city-financed affordable units. She also highlights city infrastructure and policy-related neighborhood updates, including beginning construction on the Kilmer Elementary School nature play area funded through participatory budgeting and scheduled city work such as tree trimming and residential street lighting projects (Chase and Paulina). Additional major announcements/events include Howard Street Carnaval today, Kidical Mass returning today, and the 24th District Council meeting on May 17.

This newsletter is an invitation from Maria Hadden, Alderman of the 49th Ward, to an election re-election brunch with eggs and mimosas on Saturday, May 16 from 10am–12pm at La Choza Mexican Grill (7022 N. Clark St.), noting only a few tickets remain. It does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance actions, or street safety items, and there are no other major policy announcements included beyond the campaign event and ticket link.

The newsletter from Ald. Maria Hadden (49th Ward) primarily promotes a campaign fundraising brunch with mimosas on Saturday, May 16 (10 a.m.–12 p.m.) at La Choza Mexican Grill, with proceeds supporting her re-election and 49th Ward community services and ward office expenses. No zoning, development, transit, housing, budget, or ordinance items are mentioned, and there are no other major policy announcements beyond the event details.

This newsletter from Maria Hadden (49th Ward) is a re-election campaign invitation for a brunch fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 (10am–12pm) at La Choza Mexican Grill, with funds supporting community services and the ward office. It does not mention any city meetings, zoning/development, transit, housing/parking policies, budget decisions, or street safety projects, and mainly promotes the campaign event and ticket details.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) highlights local updates including ongoing SNAP benefit changes that began May 1, a May 15 deadline to apply for Cook County property tax exemptions, and street sweeping starting for the season. She also promotes a May 14 Chicago Citywide Green Mixer and notes a short-term DOT lighting project on Chase and Paulina with temporary no-parking tow-zone restrictions. Other announcements include a May 10 Mercadito, May 15 Healthy Hearing event at Northwestern, Howard Street Carnaval (May 16), and Red Line Jazz Project performances starting May 21.

In Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update, she highlights citywide administrative changes including Mayor Johnson’s full reinstatement of the Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) with unified environmental regulatory authority. The newsletter also focuses on community-impact updates like SNAP work requirement changes starting May 1, the May 15 deadline for certain Cook County property tax exemption reapplications, and the start of the seasonal street-sweeping period with temporary parking restrictions. Other major announcements/events include a May 7 ward town hall at Jordan Elementary School and the May 14 Citywide Green Mixer at Garfield Park Conservatory, plus community events such as a May 2 Clark Street historical tour and UCRP’s May 2 Community Feast.

In the 49th Ward, Alderwoman Maria Hadden highlights seasonal city services and upcoming community meetings rather than any zoning/development or budget hearings: street sweeping begins and Loyola University move-out parking restrictions run April 27–May 4. Citywide infrastructure updates include CDOT street grinding on N. Glenwood Ave (Pratt Blvd to Devon Ave) and a residential lighting project on the Chase and Paulina blocks, alongside a Loyola Broadway construction note. She also announces ward events including a May 8 town hall at Jordan Elementary, a May 14 Citywide Green Mixer at Garfield Park Conservatory, and multiple community events in Rogers Park (e.g., Earth Day-related cleanups, First Friday Music on May 1, and Howard Street Carnaval on May 16).

In Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward newsletter, she highlights upcoming Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meetings (including a May 11 annual summer preparedness hearing with Commonwealth Edison) and other city meetings such as the May 20 City Council meeting and a May 7 49th Ward town hall. She also notes legislative actions including a vote advancing an ordinance to prohibit CPD officers from having extremist ties out of committee (pending a later City Council vote), and legislative context around wage policy and the chairmanship change for the Committee on Zoning (Alderman Villegas confirmed as chair). Other major announcements include an April 30 and May 28 Urban Forestry Advisory Board meeting, a pre-proposal and RFP process for city EV charging pilots (RFP due June 16, 2026), and updates on city composting and solar/RFP opportunities.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) announced the ward’s Clean and Green event on April 18 and noted seasonal street sweeping has started, advising residents to move cars during temporary restrictions. Infrastructure updates include Chicago DOT street grinding on N. Glenwood Ave (Pratt to Devon), plus ongoing residential lighting work on Chase and Paulina blocks, with no-parking tow zones during construction. Other major items include a reminder of Loyola University move-out parking restrictions (Apr. 27–May 4) and a May 8 Ward town hall at Jordan Elementary.

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.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update highlights street and transit-related impacts: spring street sweeping begins this week (with April–Nov sweeps), CTA Red Line work is scheduled April 6–8 at Morse L (7 a.m.–3 p.m., with north sidewalk closure), and there is a new 24/7 “No Parking” ordinance on northbound N Glenwood between W Morse and W Lunt. The newsletter also notes local development/activity updates including demolition resuming at 1224 W Loyola Ave (in coordination with CTA), plus CDOT paving on N Glenwood (Pratt to Devon) and a short-term residential lighting project on Chase and Paulina. Other major announcements include the 49th Ward Clean and Green on April 18 and a Financial Plan Town Hall on April 7 at Truman College, along with reminders about ongoing community events (e.g., Jarvis Square egg hunt today and Rogers Park Arts programming).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s March update focuses on an April 15 City Council meeting and Committee on Environment developments, including a hearing on Peoples Gas’ rate-hike filing tied to its pipe retirement program and a related push to urge the Illinois Commerce Commission to oppose the request. She also notes March City Council action that voted down an ordinance restricting video game terminals (including in the 49th Ward) and the introduction of a bird-friendly building design ordinance, which was referred back to the process (Committee on Rules and re-referral to Zoning). Other announcements include citywide Clean and Green on April 18, Earth Day events on April 22, and Arbor Day-related activities, plus information on an RFI for rooftop/community solar and upcoming changes to food-scrap drop-off carts and GreenCorps Chicago recruiting.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward Update covers ongoing development and infrastructure activity, including Loyola University construction at 6347 N Broadway, the demolition at 1224 W Loyola Ave with related street closures, and paving on N. Glenwood Ave plus a Chase/Paulina street lighting project. It notes housing and city policy steps such as the TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Program, along with street closures for Good Friday and other infrastructure notices. The message also addresses the March tragedies involving Sheridan Gorman and Firefighter Michael Altman (with the alderwoman’s apology and safety remarks), the temporary remote-work shift for staff due to threats, and a slate of community announcements and events (including the Sheridan Gorman Memorial & Scholarship Fund GoFundMe, the 49th Ward Clean and Green on April 18, and local cultural/arts listings).

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward announced temporary office hour changes and a closure through Friday due to safety concerns after a surge of threats linked to the recent murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman and the death of firefighter Michael Altman. The newsletter also reports on the community’s response to the tragic incidents, including a protest and counter‑protest outside the ward office, and notes that the alderwoman will continue to serve the ward remotely until Monday. No zoning, development, budget, transit, or street‑safety actions were highlighted in this update.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward highlighted a CTA security plan submission to the FTA, adding 75% more policing hours and $1.65 M in funding for transit safety, and announced the TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Program to expand affordable homeownership. She also noted the pause of demolition at 1224 W Loyola Ave pending CTA clearance, and the ongoing lighting and university construction projects that represent new infrastructure spending. The newsletter also reported a tragic residential fire and a shooting, and listed community events such as the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest, a citywide park cleanup, and various local cultural and youth programs.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden reports that the CTA has submitted an enhanced security plan to the FTA, adding 75% more policing hours and $1.65 million for shelter beds, while the demolition at 1224 W Loyola Ave has been paused pending CTA clearance. The city is also undertaking a residential street‑lighting project on Chase and Paulina, which will temporarily close sidewalks and create a no‑parking zone. The newsletter also notes the tragic loss of firefighter Michael “Mickey” Altman in an arson‑related fire and the shooting death of Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman, along with various community events and resources.

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.