Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (July 10, 2026), he highlights a virtual Chicago Police Department Consent Decree public hearing on July 14 and shares updates on a water main replacement project on N. Greenview Ave. (with Greenview closing starting as early as July 13), along with upcoming street/sidewalk and alley repaving. He also points residents to the Cook County Assessor’s property tax appeal window (through July 13), reminds about the street cleaning schedule, and notes ongoing collaboration with Metra on improvements to the Armitage/Ashland station feasibility study, with a July 23 public rider-idea event. Other major announcements include the Bucktown Garden Walk on July 11–12, National Night Out on August 4, Summer Sidewalk Sales (July 11–12), and a July 25 Bike the North Branch Blues & Brews Tour.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) invites residents to a July 22 ribbon-cutting at Montgomery Ward Park, noting he allocated Aldermanic Menu Funds to fully resurface the playground’s soft surface. He also announced a new 42nd Ward gunshot detection pilot to replace ShotSpotter, with a virtual kickoff on August 3. Other updates include upcoming CAPS meetings in the 18th District, multiple July street/CTA closure notices for construction and crane lifts, and Taste of Chicago running in Grant Park through July 12 with a fireworks/drone show on July 10.

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin reports that the City Council Housing Committee passed his ordinance to speed up and reduce the cost of City-funded affordable housing developments, including new public reporting and removal of duplicative occupancy approvals. He also notes upcoming zoning reviews, including a request for a 6-story, 95-unit mixed-use building at 4730–52 N Clark to be considered by the Zoning Advisory Council, and support for a separate zoning change to allow a new 2-flat at 2128 W Eastwood. Other highlights include street closures for the Square Roots festival July 10–12 and continued CTA/road work updates (Western Brown Line area construction and Ashland resurfacing).

The newsletter from the 46th Ward office/alderman focuses on preparations for the 46th Ward Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, at Clarendon Park, including how to donate school supplies (July 1–31), volunteer, or sponsor the event. It does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinances, development approvals, or street safety policy actions. Other major information is the event logistics (12:00–4:00 PM) and community outreach via the ward’s social media channels.

Alderman information and ward-specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or streets policy updates were not included in this newsletter. It primarily announces the 46th Ward Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 12–4 p.m. at Clarendon Park, and calls for donations of school supplies (July 1–31), volunteers, and sponsors.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) shared a neighborhood notice for a free community movie at Lake Shore Park: “Zootopia 2” on Saturday, July 11, 2026, beginning at 8:30 PM (or dusk), with free popcorn available. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/meeting items. It also includes standard office contact information and park sponsorship details through the Lake Shore and Seneca Parks Advisory Council.

Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reports that his Prediction Markets Ethics Ordinance passed the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight. The newsletter also highlights the ADU legalization ordinance now in effect and supports expanded housing options, plus a traffic-safety push urging CDOT to improve mitigation/communication around long bridge closures (especially the Cortland Bridge). It also notes Superintendent Larry Snelling’s July 15 retirement and upcoming 43rd Ward events including the July 11 LCA Summer Block Party, the Old Town Triangle Bastille Day celebrations, and a July 13 Garibaldi Plinth Plaza dedication.

Ald. Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) highlights City Council procedural conflict at the Rules Committee involving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s attempt to place three non-binding referenda on the November ballot, arguing it bypasses the council’s established rules. She also announces the City’s Peterson Park restrictor replacement program starting July 13 to address neighborhood basement flooding over about two months, along with reminders about free ice cream/outdoor office hours, Brookfield Zoo passes, and community office resources. Additional items include a July 3–4 storm damage self-assessment survey (deadline July 14), applications for Lincoln Ave TIF small business improvement grants (due July 30), summer CPS meals, street sweeping alerts, upcoming district/ward events, and free yard signs available at the 50th Ward office.

The 15th Ward alderman’s July 10, 2026 newsletter focuses on block-level constituent service: Team15 has entered 150 city service requests over the past three weeks and conducted well-being checks during heat spells and after a recent microburst, including follow-ups on issues like broken sidewalks, potholes, garbage carts, abandoned autos, and sewer/tree problems at specific intersections. The newsletter also highlights other office announcements, including a Back of the Yards Library summer programs note and job/offerings such as an OEMC job opening and the 2026 CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, plus a call to use Chicago’s free Food Scrap Drop-Off Program.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) newsletter contains no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, nor any housing/parking/transit/streets policy changes or funding decisions. The main call to action is to submit service requests for issues like street lights out, fly dumping, or tree limbs via 311 (or her office). It also lists the 16th Ward service office hours and contact information; no other specific public events are included in the text provided.

Alderman Tabares (23rd Ward) joined the Chicago and Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force to present recommendations to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, outlining actionable reforms following an audit of the domestic-violence support system. The newsletter also notes ward volunteer work at the Greater Lawn WIC Clinic’s fresh produce distribution and thanks Streets & Sanitation crews after recent storms for debris cleanup. Other items include a spotlight on local community resources and flyers, plus mention of Top Cop Larry Snelling’s surprise retirement and the Garfield Ridge Satellite Center celebrating 30 years serving seniors.

Alderwoman Jeanette B Taylor’s newsletter for Chicago’s 20th Ward mainly lists upcoming community events (no zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street safety hearings/ordinances are mentioned). It highlights a July 15 youth council listening session, plus a July 17 community shred-and-recycle event and multiple July 18 back-to-school/community celebration activities and a youth leadership program.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward newsletter highlights a July 3–4 flood damage assessment survey for residents (deadline July 14) and urges reporting water-in-basement issues to 3-1-1. On transportation, it notes Ald. Gardiner’s Transportation Committee advocacy regarding CTA employee safety and mentions construction beginning July 6 at the Nagle Railroad Crossing. Other items include local community events (Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band 100-year anniversary at Soldier Field), updates on ward constituent services (including trimming requests and infrastructure help via the office), and several safety/health and resources announcements such as beat meeting dates and senior services.

This newsletter (Alderman not named) highlights public events rather than any zoning/development/housing/transit/budget hearings or policy votes. It also notes multiple transportation and street-impact projects, including CTA State/Lake station reconstruction closures (until May 22, 2026 plus Lake Street indefinite closure; new station expected by 2029), CDOT/IDOT bridge and viaduct work (including Lake Street bascule bridge closure until Jan. 2028 and other bridge/viaduct projects), and “34th Ward Infrastructure Improvements” covering various resurfacing/curb, gutter, alley, lighting, and bump-out projects. Other major announcements include World Cup watch parties at Daley Plaza (July 10–11), Taste of Chicago (July 8–12), and registration opening for the Chicago Youth Summit (July 25).

In Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter, the only major public meeting listed is a Public Safety Town Hall on July 22 at Illinois Masonic (Olson Auditorium), and the office also notes Leon Jackson’s next court hearing on July 15 (9am) with a request for residents to contact for Zoom access. The newsletter includes ward infrastructure work (CDOT street/alley grinding and resurfacing dates starting July 13–July 22), a greenway planning update for the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway, and a general update on having 26 Divvy/E-scooter docking stations in the ward. Other announcements focus on summer events and neighborhood closures for major Wrigley Field concerts and outdoor dining/art festivals (including Sheffield and Waveland closures through 5pm on July 16).

No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/hearings, policy/ordinance changes, or development approvals are mentioned in Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter. The main announcement is the return of the 6th Ward “Vinia” Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 19 (4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.) at Cole Park, 361 E. 85th Street, inviting residents to bring lawn chairs and enjoy live jazz and community time.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation is resurfacing Addison Street from Cumberland Avenue to Forest Preserve Drive and adding new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, with intermittent daytime lane closures expected to run until late September. The rest of the update shares community information, including a St. Cyprian Food Pantry donation link, a local business highlight for TAJ Coffee House, a pet adoption/fostering promotion for “Roselle” (CACC adoptables), and links to various local job openings and resources.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) is hosting two community events with outdoor office hours and free ice cream: July 10 (12:30–2:00 PM) at Maplewood & Devon and July 14 (4:30–6:00 PM) at the Legion Park Fountain (Peterson & Lincoln). The newsletter also notes dietary restrictions will be observed with non-dairy options available. Other announcements are a reminder to check 50thward.org/summer for additional summer events in the ward.

Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor’s Ward 20 newsletter is primarily informational and includes office/website links and police district/beat meeting resources, but it does not list any specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or ordinance meetings or actions. Other than general contact and outreach information, it contains no major announcements or events described in the provided text.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) reports that multiple neighborhood infrastructure projects are underway in Lincoln Park under the 2025/2026 Ward Menu Program, including scheduled alley resurfacing (July 9, weather permitting), sidewalk/curb/gutter work at Southport and Belden with a raised intersection and subsequent grinding for resurfacing, and street resurfacing on Magnolia (July 14). The newsletter also highlights capital improvements at Clover Playlot, including a lead service line replacement, tree removal, artificial turf installation, hardscaping refreshes, and a new Gaga Ball court. Other major note: construction timelines may shift due to weather.