On February 9, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced the start of demolition at 2600 N Clark, clearing the site for a five‑story mixed‑use development that will add 48 apartments—including 10 regulated affordable units—ground‑floor retail, a widened sidewalk, and a new loading zone to improve traffic flow. The council is also moving forward with a rat birth‑control pilot resolution and updated e‑bike/e‑scooter policies, while the alderman’s letter to Mayor Johnson urges prioritization of bridge closures to ease transit congestion. Additional updates include early voting dates for the 2026 primary, new parking enforcement options via 311, and community event highlights in Lincoln Park.
The newsletter announces a History & HerStory conversation at St. James Community Church on February 15, featuring former U.S. Senators Carol Moseley Braun and Roland Burris. No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes are mentioned. The event is open to the public and aims to inspire community reflection and unity.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward highlighted a community zoning meeting at Pierce Church where residents provided feedback on a proposed development for 44 affordable housing units, and she announced ongoing review of zoning change requests for the 26th Ward. She also spoke on WTTW about immigration enforcement accountability, led a safety walk on Lawndale following a recent sexual assault, and will participate in Winter Walk Chicago to support the homeless. Additional events include a tree‑planting day on April 25, a C3 Housing Fair on March 7, a Repair Day on March 26, and a community resource fair on February 28.
Alderman Nicole T. Lee announced upcoming zoning hearings for 3363 S. Morgan (video) and 3237 S. Parnell on Feb 17, and reminded residents of the City Council meeting on Feb 18 and related committee sessions. She also highlighted ongoing street resurfacing and ADA‑compliant corner work on Wentworth and water/sewer replacement projects that will affect traffic and parking, and noted the upcoming Vote‑By‑Mail application deadline for the March 17 primary. Additional community updates included ICE/CBP store compliance concerns, the Lunar New Year celebration, and the launch of a free Constituent Education Resource Card for museum visits.
Alderman Jim Gardiner reports that the 45th Ward’s Six Corners development continues, with new amenities such as Northwestern Hospital and a Pita Inn slated to open in December 2026, and he highlights a video update on the project. He also notes that the CTA Blue Line must enhance safety measures by March 19, 2026 to retain federal funding, and the Chicago Park District has launched a citywide participatory budget program to fund local park projects. The ward office will be closed on February 12 for Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, and Beat meetings are scheduled through March for community safety discussions.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward announced the first town hall of the year on March 4 at Sullivan High School, inviting residents to discuss city updates and community resources. The office also highlighted a demolition permit for 1224 W Loyola, a planned splash‑pad upgrade at Willye B. White Park, and a DWM sewer rehabilitation project, all of which involve development approvals and infrastructure spending. Additional events include Black History Month celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and a new ICE tracker map for the ward.
Alderman Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward reminds residents that early voting for the March 2 primary will be held at Hiawatha Park and West Belmont Library, with extended hours through March 17. The ward office will be closed on February 12 for Lincoln’s birthday, reopening February 13, and the newsletter highlights a rescue dog, free English classes at Messiah Church, a local Peruvian restaurant, and several job openings. Residents are also encouraged to donate to St. Cyprian Food Pantry and to check the ward’s website for additional resources.
Ald. Andre Vasquez announced that the ward office will meet with CDOT, DWM, and utilities later this month to decide which residential streets, sidewalks, and alleys will receive Menu‑funded repairs, and the ward will also host two Ward Night meetings on Feb. 9 and 23 to discuss community concerns. The ward is advancing street‑safety projects, with the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape nearing completion and temporary lane closures for new traffic lights and bike‑lane adjustments, and Ashland Avenue resurfacing is underway between Foster and Ridge. Other highlights include a student walk‑out protest against ICE, a February immigration briefing, and community events such as the Andersonville Coffee Crawl and the 6311arts art exhibit opening.
Ruth Cruz, Alderwoman of the 30th Ward, highlighted the opening of a community food pantry and the Heat Ordinance requiring landlords to maintain heating, underscoring her focus on housing and resident well‑being. She also called for new members to join the Community Zoning Committee, encouraging residents to shape future zoning and development decisions. The newsletter promoted several community events—including Senior Bingo, Lotería, and a Paczki day—alongside resources for veterans, utility assistance, and other neighborhood support programs.
On February 6, Alderman Anthony J. Quezada of the 35th Ward attended Transit Equity Day with CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and other transit advocates, discussing the recently passed Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act and strategies to improve transit access and reliability in the neighborhood. He also joined the signing of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE On Notice executive order and visited the Northwest Side Solidarity Network’s food distribution operation, highlighting community efforts to address poverty and immigration enforcement impacts. Additional updates include plans to collect donations for the NSSN, an upcoming rent party supporting tenants affected by deportation, and several community events such as the Hermosa Know Your Rights workshop and the CPkD participatory budgeting process.
On February 6, Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted a meeting at the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce where he and fellow aldermen reviewed business development issues and the 2026 city budget. He also reported on the ongoing Fletcher (Hoyne‑Oakley) water‑main replacement project and announced the opening of a Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) funding opportunity for community‑led solutions. Other key items included Black History Month library events, a warning about Honda air‑bag thefts, office closures for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day, and information on applying for Vote‑by‑Mail ballots.
Alderwoman Angela Clay of the 46th Ward highlighted the panel discussion on zoning and the passage of the Broadway Upzoning ordinance, a key policy change aimed at encouraging mixed‑use development and housing near transit. The newsletter also noted emergency sewer repairs on Broadway that will close the street for several days, and announced the closure of the temporary family shelter at the American Islamic College. Additional events include Black History Month celebrations, a DuSable Museum Day with a Legacy Award, a mobile DMV event, and various community resources such as SNAP work‑requirement updates and free art‑institute admission.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward highlighted a Community Zoning Meeting at Pierce Church where residents discussed future site use, and shared feedback on a proposed 44‑unit affordable housing development at 3251 W. Division, while outlining the ward’s zoning intake process. She also referenced the city’s Welcoming City ordinance and Mayor Johnson’s executive order to document federal immigration enforcement misconduct, underscoring the ward’s commitment to community safety and accountability. Additional updates included a safety walk on Lawndale following a recent assault, a Winter Walk event in Humboldt Park, a tree‑planting day in Hermosa, and various community resources and job opportunities.
Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward announces that early voting for the March 17 primary begins February 12 at the new Election Supersite and the Board of Elections Office, with extended hours until March 8 and March 16. He invites residents to join him in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14 and notes upcoming CAPS meetings, a Taylor Swift‑themed art installation at Pioneer Court, and a seniors feedback survey for the 2027 Area Plan on Aging. The newsletter also lists numerous traffic closures and construction projects in the ward, including filming restrictions, Bally’s Casino utility work, CTA station reconstruction, and bridge construction updates.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s February 6, 2026 newsletter highlights the opening of the 33rd Ward Participatory Budgeting ballot, urging residents to vote on community infrastructure and service projects through March 2. The ward also reports several zoning approvals—3240 W Lawrence Ave, 3039 W Irving Park, and 3446 W Irving Park—alongside ongoing community‑driven zoning reviews and a Chicago Parks District PB initiative. Additional updates include a Winter Mercadito vendor fair, Neighbor Night appointments, new SNAP work‑requirement rules, and various local events and resources.
Ald. Matt Martin of the 47th Ward reported that he participated in the City Council’s Environmental Protection Committee to review a rodent‑control pilot, supported a water‑system reclamation study by the Army Corps of Engineers, and met with senior residents to discuss the North Center Senior Satellite Center. He also joined the Public Safety Committee to review the Office of Reentry and met with the Small Business Advisory Center to explore legislation that would streamline business applications. The newsletter also announced upcoming community events such as EcoFest 2026 vendor applications, the Andersonville Puzzle Exchange, and the Lunar New Year Parade, along with other local cultural and health‑related activities.
Alderman Debra L. Silverstein of the 50th Ward issued a public safety alert about a shooting in the neighboring 40th Ward, urging residents to contact the Area 3 Bureau of Detectives with any information. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates were mentioned in this newsletter.
The Third Ward Aldermanic Office highlighted the DWM Sewer Lining Project from Shields to Wentworth as a key infrastructure investment, along with Money Matters initiatives in Bronzeville. The newsletter also promoted a range of community events, including Veterans gatherings, a weekly job‑search session, a Women Veterans coffee social, an urban agriculture certificate program, and a sports clinic for veterans.
Earlier this week, Alderman William Hall hosted a community zoning meeting in the 6th Ward where residents discussed development and zoning decisions. The ward also celebrated 100 years of Black History Month with a ribbon‑cutting at the DuSable Black History Museum and announced upcoming events such as the Hearts & Harmony Love Luncheon, the 6th Ward Volunteer Summit, and various health and community programs. Additional resources include business office hours for zoning assistance, free blood‑pressure screenings, and grant application opportunities for local development.
On February 24, Alderman Debra Silverstein invites residents to a virtual meeting to review the design of a new playground at Indian Boundary Park, a key community development project. The city’s winter parking restrictions remain unchanged through April 1, with no overnight bans in the 50th Ward but prohibitions on streets with at least two inches of snow. Other updates include a potential sale of the High Ridge YMCA property, a holiday lights recycling drive, Black History Month celebrations, and upcoming primary election information.