Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth announced construction starting on Chicago’s first pedestrian-activated stoplight (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Ridge/Hollywood/Wayne, funded at $1.3 million and including full intersection reconstruction and intersection safety improvements; she also noted upcoming green-alley construction work in the ward (Winthrop–Ardmore–Kenmore–Hollywood and Clark–Balmoral–Glenwood–Summerdale). On the zoning/development front, the proposed Bryn Mawr Ave Landmark District passed the Zoning Committee and will move to City Council, and her office is also seeking feedback on a zoning change at 1449 W Devon for a 5-story mixed-use development. Other major updates include Hispanic Heritage Month events, property tax appeal help sessions at the 48th Ward office/library, a LIHEAP presentation, and volunteering for Halloween activities and crossing guards.

Alder man William E. Hall (6th Ward) invited residents to a community meeting on Sept. 22 at 6:00 p.m. at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave) to discuss updates, including SSA #51 and a “TIF Parking Ban.” The notice did not list any additional zoning, development approvals, budget actions, or transit/street policy changes beyond these agenda items.

There were no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, hearings, ordinances, or development approvals mentioned in Alderman William E. Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter. The main announcement is that the 6th Ward will host the 2nd Annual “Bike the King Drive” rolling bike ride on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (registration 8:00 AM, ride begins 9:00 AM at Tuley Park), featuring Eric Strating, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chicago as a special guest.

In the 1st Ward, Alderman La Spata reports that the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety held a hearing on the Smart Streets Pilot (camera-based bike/bus lane citations), which is set to expire in December and may be codified by ordinance citywide. She also notes preparation to vote on an ordinance requiring firms seeking to contract with the city to disclose current and former contracts with ICE. Zoning updates include submitting a Chicago Avenue rezoning ordinance from B1 to B3 to allow additional restaurant/Liquor-related uses and an adaptive reuse proposal at 2525 N Milwaukee for 30 residential units and 2 commercial units. Other updates include office closures (ComEd outage Sept. 23; closed Sept. 28), the “Meet Me on Milwaukee” event this Sunday (Sept. 22), a CityKey printing event with City Clerk Anna Valencia on Sept. 30, a blood drive/vaccine clinic on Oct. 6, and multiple neighborhood community events/carnivals this weekend and early October.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announces a Mobile DMV at Northtown Library on October 1, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, with services including driver’s license/state ID renewals (standard and REAL ID) and vehicle registration stickers. Appointments are required, and residents should call 773-262-1050 and bring the required documents. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy decisions are included in this newsletter.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s Ward Night was cancelled for Sept. 22, 2026, and the next Ward Night will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29. No other zoning, housing, transit, budget, policy, or development items were included in this newsletter.

25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s newsletter highlights upcoming Finance Committee and community meetings tied to development and TIF review: the Committee on Finance meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 1:45 PM, and residents are encouraged to participate in Pilsen TIF review discussions. It also announces a ZAB community meeting on Sept. 26 (10:00–11:30 AM) about lifting the liquor moratorium at 2058 W. 22nd Place, plus a 25th Ward community update meeting on Oct. 8 (6:00–7:30 PM) at 2157 W. 19th St. Other events include a free pet vaccine/microchip clinic on Sept. 24 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) at 1824 S. Wood Ave and a Board of Review property tax appeal workshop on Sept. 29 (3:00–6:00 PM).

The newsletter from 6th Ward Alderman William E. Hall announces a community meeting tomorrow (Sept. 22) at 6:00 p.m. at St. James, 8000 S. Michigan Ave, to discuss updates including SSA #51 and a TIF-related parking ban. It encourages residents to attend, ask questions, and get informed on issues impacting the 6th Ward.

Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) urged residents to attend tomorrow’s 75th Community Meeting at 6:00 PM at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave) to discuss updates, including SSA #51, TIF items, and parking-related topics. The newsletter does not mention any specific ordinances, development approvals, budget decisions, major transit changes, or street safety projects beyond this meeting agenda.

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor (Ward 20) recapped the Sept. 15, 2026 community meeting on the redevelopment of the former Fiske School site, sharing links to the recordings from two CPS meetings and posting the three proposal presentations with opportunities for residents to submit feedback. The newsletter is primarily focused on the ongoing planning and community input process with CPS for the future use of the site, rather than new zoning, housing, transit, or budget decisions. It also includes standard notices with the ward website and social links.

In Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward newsletter, key upcoming public-safety and community meetings include the 18th Police District Council Meeting (Sept. 22), the CCPSA public meeting on officer wellness (Sept. 24), and the 18th District Community Conversation first session (Sept. 30). The newsletter also notes Smart Street Enforcement changes for street-cleaning tickets (mailed instead of paper on vehicles) and highlights ongoing infrastructure work such as Division Street streetscape Phase 1 and Clover Playlot improvements. Other major announcements include a Sept. 28 2nd Ward flu clinic and vaccine event at Lake Shore Park, plus community events like the RNRA “I Love River North” happy hour (Sept. 29) and SOAR’s Farm-to-Table to Pier celebration (Oct. 1).

In the 27th Ward, Alderman Walter Redmond Burnett reports that the competing Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) and FAIR measures both cleared committee and are expected to go before the full City Council within the coming week. He notes that PRO’s current version differs from what was introduced in June—removing the Just Cause for Eviction requirement and related relocation assistance—and he says further hearings and outreach with renters and landlords will continue as the bills move toward a final vote.

25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s newsletter notes that the City Council Committee on Finance meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM, and encourages participation in Pilsen’s TIF Review Committee for development/investment and community feedback. It also announces a ZAB community meeting on Saturday, September 26 (Martin’s Corner, 2058 W. 22nd Pl.) about lifting the liquor moratorium, plus a 25th Ward community update on Thursday, October 8 (2157 W. 19th St.), and a free pet vaccine/microchip clinic on Thursday, September 24 (1824 S. Wood Ave).

Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter highlights non-zoning items, including free steps to protect voting access (replacing missing birth certificates) and information for Fifth Ward residents on disaster-related SBA business/home loans following the July 27 storm, plus a Cook County property tax redemption help desk with Legal Aid Chicago. It also announces his professional update (recognitions nomination for small-business advocacy awards on Nov. 12, and a new 5th Ward Operations Director, Mikail Redmond), and provides community/event listings such as weekly “At Your Pace” walks at the Obama Presidential Center through Oct. 8 and free museum days. Other notices include health/resource fair information, an HBCU college fair, a school supplies giveaway at the ward office, and volunteer/community-policing participation reminders.

Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) announced a community meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00pm at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave) to discuss SSA #51, the TIF parking band, and related updates affecting the 6th Ward. The newsletter encourages residents to attend, ask questions, and stay informed, with no other zoning, development, transit, or budget actions listed.

Ald. Vasquez’s Ward Night in Chicago’s 40th Ward was cancelled tonight (Sept. 21) due to sickness, with Ward Night resuming next Monday, Sept. 28 from 5:00–6:30pm. The newsletter also notes Ward Nights will pause for budget season in a couple of weeks, and encourages residents to attend or contact 40thward.org/contact for assistance.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) shared a CPD notice that three daytime armed robberies occurred over the weekend at the 300 block of W Webster (9/17), 1800 block of W Larrabee (9/20), and 2200 block of N Halsted (9/20). CPD says investigations are ongoing and that special attention is being placed in the area, including increased patrol presence and active robbery missions, and residents are urged to file anonymous tips if they have information. Other than this public safety alert, the newsletter contains no zoning, development, transit, budget, or infrastructure updates or specific meeting/hearing announcements.

The Alderman’s Office of the Third Ward announced that the 3rd Ward Business Forum was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, policy, or street-safety matters were mentioned in this newsletter.

The newsletter from 47th Ward Alderman Neighbor is an invitation to a free community art class on Saturday, October 3 at 12:00 PM at the North Center Town Square, where participants will draw trees and can submit work for display at the 47th Ward Office Fall Showcase. It does not mention any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, ordinance changes, or street-safety items.

In Alderman Nicole T. Lee’s 11th Ward newsletter, she reports moving forward a Finance Committee ordinance to require a three-fifths vote for future city bond/debt authorizations, and discusses a potential parking-meter deal with Stonepeak that includes a 5% profit share and a $75 million transfer fee; she also notes multiple renter protection ordinances progressing in Council. She highlights a community zoning meeting on Sept. 28 for 350 W. 30th St., plus ongoing ward infrastructure work and street closures (including multiple repaving/grinding operations). Other major updates include the City Council committee schedule, an Amtrak maintenance facility fight after a second community meeting (now recorded), and announcements such as Made in Bridgeport Fest (Sept. 27), veterans office hours (Oct. 9), and a shredding/electronics recycling event (Oct. 17).