Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) reports that police have made an arrest in connection with Friday’s neighborhood shooting; Muhammad Sayadul Boshar faces six felony charges, including attempted murder and aggravated battery, involving a 14-year-old victim and an attempted shooting of a 24-year-old victim. She notes the investigation is ongoing and will share updates. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy items are mentioned in this newsletter.

Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) highlights the ChiBlockBuilder sale of 475+ city-owned lots, including 15 parcels in the 5th Ward, with market values starting at $3,000, plus $1-per-lot options under the Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative; applications are due Nov. 16. The newsletter also promotes a free Property Tax Redemption Help Desk (Oct. 15), a 2026 Procurement Symposium (Oct. 19), and SBA disaster loan support with an Oct. 19 deadline for physical damage applications (from the July 27 storm). Other events include Fallapalooza on Oct. 16 at the Harold Washington Library Center, and the Obama Center’s weekly “At Your Pace” program through Oct. 29.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced an emergency business meeting for 75th Street business owners and business license holders on Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00 AM at Soul Vegetarian East (203 E. 75th Street), to address urgent issues along the corridor with Chicago Police and SSA partners invited. A light breakfast will be served, and the meeting is described as a solutions-focused session.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) says her Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will meet on October 8, including discussion of ordinances and resolutions on single-use Styrofoam, water protections, heat mitigation, and data-center regulation. In City Council updates, the newsletter highlights passage of a data center energy/water benchmarking ordinance and a new parking meter sale agreement to Stonepeak, while noting that competing RLTO tenant-protection ordinances were delayed for final vote. Other major updates include budget forecasts for 2027, the upcoming October 14 City Council meeting, and ward events such as the October 29 Annual Candy Crawl and the Urban Forestry Advisory Board meeting on October 29.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlights zoning and housing impacts from major investments, including the need to “invest without displacement,” and notes ward economic development updates such as the openings/redevelopment of several commercial sites (e.g., Ivy Hall, LYFE’s reuse at 2735 W. North Ave., Chicago Flower Market, and redevelopment at 3347 W. North Ave.). On the City Council side, she reports a special meeting on the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), the sale of parking meters, and a bond issuance threshold change, stating the PRO vote was delayed while negotiations continue; she also invites residents to provide input for upcoming budget hearings. Other major items include a City-provided clean-water sewer project on Kedzie and Division expected to be completed by end of October, plus events such as Solidarity Day for people experiencing homelessness (Oct. 10), a property tax appeal assistance day (Oct. 8), and a Senior Wellness Fair (Oct. 15).

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) reports that criminal activity broke into several local businesses along 75th Street and says he is working on-site with Chicago Police during the investigation, sharing evidence and supporting affected residents and businesses. He does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy/ordinance changes in this newsletter. The main other update is the ongoing coordination with CPD to address the incidents and impacts along 75th Street.

Ald. Nicole T. Lee (11th Ward) urged residents to attend a Chicago Transportation Committee subject matter hearing on October 7 at City Hall to oppose the proposed Amtrak Maintenance Facility, and she also highlighted that City Council approved a revised parking meter deal as part of the “Fall Budget Season” preparations. She noted additional City Council activity including deferred rental tenant ordinance proposals (PRO vs. FAIR), upcoming public-safety/police-and-fire and finance/aviation/economic-development committee meetings, and referenced ongoing ward construction/utility work and a Peoples Gas remediation cleanup at 2730 S. Eleanor Street. Other announcements include early voting starting now for the Nov. 3 election, an Oct. 17 shredding/electronics recycling event, Oct. 9 veterans office hours, and weekend/community events such as Ricobene’s 80th anniversary and various neighborhood celebrations.

In this newsletter, Alderman Jim Gardiner highlights public safety concerns on the CTA (including an incident at the Irving Park Blue Line) and notes CTA-related city policy coverage, alongside announcements such as a free women’s self-defense class on October 6 and the upcoming Sprouts Farmers Market opening on W. Higgins in Jefferson Park. Other major updates focus on local community news and public safety/crime reports, plus ward services and events like upcoming beat meetings (starting in October) and ward resource information.

Alderwoman Angela Clay (46th Ward) supported a zoning change for 4531 N. Clark St. (C1-2 to C1-3) to allow a 4-story, 9-unit condo building with two ground-floor retail spaces, following an Aug. 27 community meeting. The newsletter also highlights ongoing infrastructure updates including modernized traffic signals planned for Leland/Sheridan and construction/restoration work such as Leland alley reconstruction and a Racine water main replacement expected to finish before the end of October. Other major announcements/events include Open House Chicago with guided interior tours of the Uptown Theatre (Oct. 17–18), the OneTRU Fall Career Fair at Truman College (Oct. 19), and Marathon-related street closures/parking restrictions on Oct. 11. Alderwoman Clay also promoted fall neighborhood events and services like the Oct. 3 Mobile DMV appointment-only event at Clarendon Park Field House and an Uptown/ELVN Oktoberfest.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that Chicago City Council has passed the amended parking meter deal, including $75 million in asset transfer to the City and changes to meter use, with funds earmarked for pension obligations. He also highlights upcoming public meetings on Park District e-bike and e-scooter use (including the Bloomingdale Trail) and a Metra Clybourn improvements commuter survey event. Other announcements include the Bucktown 5K (with rolling street closures), October CAPS police meetings, Domestic Violence Awareness Month resources, and several community events/fundraisers (Holstein Park pumpkin patch, Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, and a 32nd Ward diaper drive).

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reminded residents about parking restrictions and multiple street closures for the Bucktown 5k race on Sunday, Oct. 4, with closures starting as early as 3:00 a.m. and parking restrictions beginning early in the morning through midday. The newsletter also encourages residents to view the route and details online and to attend/cheer on the race and kids run; no zoning, housing, transit, or budget items were mentioned.

In Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update, the major zoning/development items include sharing community survey results on the proposed St. Ignatius campus adaptive reuse (including a social service center and women’s shelter) and updates on planned student housing for the former Waldorf School site. On infrastructure, CDOT/City work is underway on a Green Alley project off Rogers/Wolcott/Chase/Honore, and water main replacement continues on Estes (between Ridge and Clark), alongside scheduled street grinding and resurfacing on Damen and Chase. Other notable announcements include a Jarvis Square mural volunteer call, multiple community events (tenant rights training on Oct. 10, and a Youth Leadership Council meeting on Oct. 7), and midterm election information for November 3 (including early voting starting Oct. 19 and vote-by-mail deadlines).

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update mainly provides information on Cook County property tax assessment appeals for Jefferson Township, including how to file online by November 12th. The email also promotes local community resources and events (including a vaccination clinic registration and a food pantry donation option), plus general local notices and job opportunities. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance, or street safety/major infrastructure decisions or hearings are mentioned in this newsletter.

In the 25th Ward, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez highlights legislative housing-related updates, noting that the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (PRO) and FAIR were deferred again at the Sept. 23 and Sept. 29 City Council meetings due to ongoing negotiations, with further discussion to come. The newsletter also announces a TIF Review Committee meeting on Oct. 14 (1030 W. 21st St.) to discuss local TIF projects and updates. Other major items include CPD community conversations for District 12 on Oct. 1 and Oct. 22, a Food Safety and Inspection workshop in Spanish on Oct. 7, and the Chicago Marathon traffic/street closure impacts on Oct. 11, plus upcoming community events through Oct. 24 (e.g., Halloween block party and a pumpkin patch).

Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to the 6th Ward Central Community Meeting today at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave), with an “One-on-One with Alderman Hall” session from 8:30–9:30 a.m. (limited availability) and a Community Meeting at 10:00 a.m. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy votes or approvals, nor any specific infrastructure or street safety decisions.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s newsletter focuses on midterm election outreach rather than local legislative items: it notes early voting timelines in Chicago and the vote-by-mail application deadline, and asks 49th Ward residents to register, vote, and volunteer to increase turnout. Other major announcements include endorsements for her re-election slate, an “ONE People’s Campaign” endorsement, and calls for volunteers to help with petitioning, postcard writing, and hosting house parties.

Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) invites residents to a 6th Ward Community Meeting tomorrow at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave), with one-on-ones from 8:30–9:30 AM (limited availability) and the community meeting beginning at 10:00 AM. The newsletter does not mention any specific zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy actions or approvals, but notes the event will include important updates from around the ward.

Alderman Michelle A. Harris’ newsletter mainly provides citywide and 8th Ward resources, including information about community food pantry, senior engagement, and employment opportunities (including City of Chicago hiring for full-time bus operators). It does not mention any specific zoning/development/housing/transit budget meetings, policy changes/ordinances, development approvals, or street safety/redesign actions. The remaining content is a call to visit her website for updates and links to city services.

Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward newsletter focuses on a free community vaccination clinic at Mount Greenwood Park on Monday, October 5 (2:00–5:45 p.m.) with no-cost immunizations provided by Jewel-Osco. It does not include any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, ordinances, approvals, or funding decisions. Other major announcements include registration for the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K (Nov. 28) and information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program, plus details on an upcoming church steak fry.

In the 26th Ward, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes reflects on zoning and displacement impacts, highlighting new and ongoing commercial redevelopment in the ward (e.g., Ivy Hall on Armitage, LYFE’s reuse at 2735 W. North Ave., Chicago Flower Market’s permanent site, and redevelopment at 3347 W. North Ave.). She also reports a special City Council meeting covering the Protecting Renters Ordinance (delayed), the sale of parking meters (with Progressive Caucus guarantees about data sharing and Stonepeak), and a bond issuance threshold change, and notes she will solicit constituent input for upcoming budget hearings. Other announcements include hosting Solidarity Day on Oct. 10 for people experiencing homelessness and Socktober sock donations during October, plus a property tax appeal help event on Oct. 8, a Senior Wellness Fair on Oct. 15, and sewer main construction on Kedzie and Division expected to be completed by end of October.