Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Jason C. Ervin’s July 2026 newsletter lists community events rather than zoning, housing, transit, or budget actions; the only related public meeting mentioned is the Garfield Park Community Strategic Townhall (July 30, 2026, 6:30 PM at the Garfield Park Gold Dome). It also promotes summer programming including pool parties (Aug. 5 at Fosco Park and Aug. 6 at Garfield Park), late-night basketball, back-to-school rallies/events, National Night Out (Aug. 4), and Movies in the Parks. Additional highlights include Back-to-School/peace and community days, Narcan training (July 31), and multiple neighborhood festivals and markets through August and September.

The Office of the 27th Ward newsletter announces that the alderman’s office has moved to 4 N. Western Ave, effective immediately, and no longer operates out of 415 N. Aberdeen St. It also issues a correction related to the fair, noting it will be tomorrow (Tuesday, June 30).

In the 21st Ward, Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley highlighted ongoing housing and development activity, including closing milestones for Beverly Ridge Phase 1B, the Unity Youth Shelter, and planned openings for several businesses (with petitions underway for a liquor referendum at Lior’s Cafe), along with office advocacy for neighborhood recovery after severe storms (dead tree removals, sewer inspections, and catch basin cleanings). For infrastructure and street work, the newsletter reports 19 streets resurfaced and lists major upcoming repaving, plus a citywide notice about the Chi Street Work Portal; it also notes City Council action including passage of $424 million in TIF for the “78 Project” and introduction of ordinances related to violence reduction governance, gun violence reduction, and urban flood/climate resilience. Other items include ward events (Movies in the Park, Dance in the Parks, block parties, and the 9th Annual Boogati Car Show), public-safety updates such as the SplitSec.AI gunshot-detection pilot and Honda air-bag theft alerts, and City service/help resources plus upcoming summer community activities like Morgan Park Roots Fest, National Night Out, and Back-to-School events.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) shared that community events were rescheduled due to a city Air Quality Advisory, including “Alderman in the Park” at Mabel Park moved to Monday, July 27. The newsletter also promotes ward service resources and encourages residents to report City issues (e.g., potholes or streetlight outages) through the CHI311 app or her office. No specific zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or policy/ordinance meetings or actions are listed in this edition.

Anthony Napolitano, 41st Ward Alderman, reports that the Chicago Department of Public Health has scheduled mosquito spraying for portions of the 41st Ward (bounded by East River Road, Cumberland Avenue, Higgins Road, and Argyle Street) on July 29 evening hours to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus after positive mosquito tests. The newsletter also shares general mosquito-prevention tips and encourages residents to avoid time outdoors during/after spraying as directed. Other updates include a call to residents to address “hotel-houses”/illegal short-term rentals via a precinct action link, plus announcements about local business support/resources, City business webinar opportunities, and 41st Ward APB text-alert signups.

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s newsletter announces a Washington Park Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at the KLEO Center (119 E. Garfield Blvd) to discuss a proposed development at 119 E. Garfield and gather community input, with youth encouraged to attend and light refreshments provided. The 20th Ward Office will close early today at 5:00 PM, and normal hours resume Wednesday, July 29.

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter, the main focus is City Council policy debate over renter protections, contrasting the mayor’s Protecting Renters Ordinance (codifying Right to Counsel, creating a Tenant Bill of Rights, eliminating junk fees, requiring legal just cause for eviction, and establishing a Rental Housing Registry) with the proposed FAIR Ordinance, which La Spata says would roll back existing protections. The newsletter also notes zoning/development community-review updates for a proposed redevelopment of a vacant lot at Mozart & Diversey (2758 N Mozart), including how residents can provide feedback and that a neighborhood meeting is forthcoming. Other announcements include a call for volunteers for “Meet Me on Milwaukee” (2026), the Aug. 8 Back to School Bash at Pulaski Park, and upcoming community events such as a Senior Resource Fair, a dog vaccine/microchip clinic, and a CMAP draft Regional Transportation Plan public comment period ending July 31.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update covering Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood, noting emergency tree damage, flooded streets, traffic-signal and street-light outages, and more than 1,000 homes and businesses still without power. Residents were directed to report damage to 311 and power outages to ComEd, with ComEd crews assigned and updates to follow from the 19th Ward office.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) says subject-matter hearings will follow his City Council resolution urging the Chicago Transit Authority to install Next Gen fare gates across CTA rail stations, and notes the Cook County Board of Review pre-file appeals are now open. The newsletter also highlights upcoming streetscape and construction work—especially the Division Street streetscape starting in early August—as well as ward infrastructure updates like Southport/Belden intersection reconstruction and ongoing street and lighting projects. Other major announcements include Lollapalooza (July 30–Aug. 2), National Night Out (Aug. 4), Circus in the Parks at Lake Shore Park (July 30), and the 18th Police District Council meeting (July 28).

Alderperson Andre Vasquez of the 40th Ward sent an alert about a flash flood warning in Chicago due to severe thunderstorms, advising residents to avoid flooded areas and report storm damage via 311 (or call 911 for emergencies). The newsletter also explains that standing water can be normal under Chicago’s combined sewer system and directs residents to submit a “water on the street” request if standing water lasts more than 24 hours. Other key notice: updates and safety information are available through the Chicago OEMC App and emergency alerts at Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of Chicago’s 43rd Ward updated the location of today’s Public Safety Walk with the 18th District: due to weather, it will move indoors to Mary Jo McGuire (2251 N Lincoln Ave.). The newsletter also lists 43rd Ward office hours and general contact information for the public service office. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy actions were mentioned in this message.

Alderman’s Office of the Third Ward e-newslet­ter for 7/27/26 does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget hearings, ordinances, or development approvals. It highlights city announcements and events including Lollapalooza running July 30–August 2 in Grant Park with related street closures and public safety guidance, plus the Chicago Business Resource Expo Series (last expo of 2026 on Aug. 29 at Malcolm X College).

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared a power outage alert, stating that a severe storm is affecting the area and that ComEd reports about 2,300 customers without power across the 50th Ward. She said ComEd is assessing damage and beginning repairs, and she will follow up to help restore power as quickly as possible. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items were included; the message is focused solely on storm-related restoration efforts and contacting her office for help.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted a West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force training on administering naloxone, noting the ward’s five Naloxone Newsstands, and promoted upcoming community events including a Community Roses Youth Town Hall (Aug. 12) and a 4th Annual Back to School Bash (Aug. 13) with free backpacks. The newsletter also covered the ward’s process for zoning change requests (intake form, then review with the Zoning Advisory Committee, sometimes including community input) and encouraged residents to apply for block party permits. Other announcements included continued office visits to block parties, a Little Art Exchange drop-off at Campbell & Potomac, and reminders to check 26th Ward construction project updates.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) says he will work with the Mayor’s office and the Chicago Police Department to pass a recently introduced ordinance creating an Office of Gun Violence Prevention after three fatal shootings in Hyde Park and South Shore, and he urges residents with information to call 911. He also directs storm-impacted residents to SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the ward’s area (including two Chicago Public Library locations) for low-interest disaster loans and in-person counseling through July 30. Other announcements include citywide Friends of the Parks community dialogues on public spaces, youth farmers market programming at the Comer Crops Youth Farm (July 8–Oct. 31), and multiple free museum days for Illinois residents plus a Save-the-Date health and resource fair on September 24, 2026.

In Alderman Nicole T. Lee’s 11th Ward newsletter, the City Council meeting (July 26) focused on proposed nonbinding referendums for the November and February ballots, including a resolution urging the City to pursue lawful recovery of costs tied to federal ICE operations. The main zoning/development items are two upcoming hybrid zoning meetings on August 10 for 3539, 3541, and 3545 S. Union and 295 S. Bonaparte. The newsletter also highlights ongoing road and utility work (including 33rd Street repaving and sewer/water main/lead service line work on Pershing Road) and announcements such as National Night Out (Aug. 4), Back To School Bash (Aug. 12), and the Chinatown Summer Fair (July 25–26).

Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) highlights a community meeting tonight on a proposed Special Use Permit at 5462 N. Milwaukee Ave. for a drive-through café. The newsletter also points residents to infrastructure construction underway at the Nagle Railroad Crossing and notes general guidance/resources (including ChiStreetWork and a hotline) for zoning, permits, and infrastructure concerns in the ward. Other updates include the Cook County Board of Review opening property tax appeal pre-filing for the 2026 tax year, a women’s self-defense class, and beat meeting dates plus various local/community services and small-business resources.

Alderman of the 46th Ward newsletter focuses on the upcoming 3rd Annual 46th Ward Back to School Bash on Aug. 1 at Clarendon Park (12:00–4:00), including calls for donations, sponsorships, and volunteer help packing backpacks on July 30. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/policy actions are mentioned; the remaining content is centered on event details and logistics.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announced that the 50th Ward Back to School Giveaway begins today at 10:00 AM at Indian Boundary Park (northwest section near Estes and Rockwell), with free backpacks and school supplies distributed one per child on a first-come, first-served basis (children must be present). The newsletter thanks event sponsors including Devon Sport, AAIM Howard & Western LLC, and Peoples Gas and encourages neighbors to attend.

In the 49th Ward, Alderman Maria Hadden reports a community meeting and ongoing feedback period for a proposed St. Ignatius Campus development at 6555–6559 N Glenwood and 1300–1320 W Loyola Ave, including Loyola’s student apartments that would require a zoning change from RS-3 to RM-5.5; she also shared results supporting a zoning change for the former Rogers Park firehouse at 1721–23 W Greenleaf Ave from RT-4 to B3-4 to allow an adaptive-reuse café and event space. She also highlights a vote at City Council on ballot referenda and provides infrastructure/service updates including upcoming street grindings and a temporary W. Loyola Ave closure during construction. Other announcements include the upcoming 49th Ward Back to School Bash (Aug. 8), National Night Out-related summer events, Disability Pride Parade (today, July 25), and citywide/community programming such as the Glenwood Ave Arts Fest (Aug. 14–16).