Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlights no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety/ordinance meetings or votes, but notes her line of questioning regarding Stonepeak Partners’ parking meter deal. She also shares a Supreme Court birthright citizenship decision, Community events including Chicago’s Largest Playdate in Humboldt Park, and the office’s 4th of July closure and reminders to be mindful of neighbors’ sensitivity to loud fireworks. Additional items include summer interns announcements and references to other local updates such as seasonal washroom openings and farmers market pop-ups.

Raymond A. López, Alderman of Chicago’s 15th Ward, notes an upcoming call for hearings on legislation allowing City Council to revoke tax incentives if their purpose is not fulfilled, as well as items to designate Northerly Island as “Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island” and to amend city code to establish noise-sensitive zones for places of worship during service hours. Other posted items include expressions/support and municipal-code changes related to appointments/police governance, plus an office update that the 15th Ward office will reopen Monday, July 6 at 9 AM. The rest of the newsletter is a Fourth of July/Semiquincentennial message and an announcement of limited-edition reusable bags available at the Ward office or summer neighborhood pop-ups.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update highlights a proposed zoning change at 1721–23 W Greenleaf Ave to repurpose a former firehouse into a café and event space, and it asks residents to submit feedback before the July 5 deadline. The newsletter also lists upcoming street work (CDOT street grindings), a temporary W Loyola Ave closure tied to Loyola University’s Nursing and Science Center construction, and monument improvements to the Joyce Kilmer Triangle, plus fire-safety reminders (illegal fireworks). Other major items include the July 11 Participatory Budgeting idea collection assembly, the July 17 Tree Walk sign-ups, and summer events such as Glenwood Ave Arts Fest (Aug. 14–16) and the July 9 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off movie at Juneway Beach Park.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) reminded residents to observe the Fourth of July safely, including that fireworks are illegal, and noted the 38th Ward office will be closed July 2 at 3:00pm and July 3, reopening Monday, July 6 at 9:00am. The newsletter also promoted Chicago Animal Care and Control’s holiday adoption/fostering outreach, shared a donation option for St. Cyprian Food Pantry, highlighted a local business (J’Adore hair salon), and listed community job opportunities and resources. No specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street safety policy decisions or hearings were mentioned.

In Alderwoman Angela Clay’s 46th Ward newsletter (July 3, 2026), she highlights major infrastructure and development-related updates including new streetlight installation on Sheridan Road (Montrose to Buena), CDOT’s ongoing alley reconstruction (Malden/Magnolia/Leland/Lawrence) with a target completion week of August 10, and ongoing water main work on Racine (Wilson to Broadway) with lead service line replacements starting July 13. The newsletter also notes housing policy/program items such as the opening of Chicago’s HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program (up to $70,000 in forgivable grants) and continued intake for ARO units at “The Anderson” (4713 N. Clark), alongside shelter impacts including the closure of the AIC family shelter on June 30. Other major announcements include a July 10 community screening of “Cooked” about heat-wave safety, a Back to School Bash on August 1 at Clarendon Park, Shred Day and heat-safety reminders, and upcoming community events like the Argyle Night Market and weekly Uptown Farmers Market.

In the 33rd Ward newsletter, Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlights the Mayor’s “Protecting Renters Ordinance” (PRO) and its committee hearing materials, including a junk-fee ban and just-cause eviction protections. She also invites residents to upcoming ward events connected to community infrastructure work (Clean & Green) and announces a ribbon-cutting for the Ronan Park Sculpture and Healing Garden, paid for with TIF funds. Other major announcements include extended weekend service on CTA Bus #92, updates to the Irving Park Road Study via community/business surveys, and the July 8 Ronan Park/RNC community events calendar (including Lot Jams and other July community programming).

40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez highlights July 14’s Arcadia Terrace community meeting and, on the zoning/housing front, a July 20 virtual community zoning meeting on rezoning 2648–58 W. Lawrence (B3-2 to B2-3) for a new 5-story residential building with retail. He also updates residents on street projects (Lincoln Avenue streetscape nearing completion, Elise Malary Plaza construction with Catalpa closures, and ongoing resurfacing of Manor Avenue and Ashland Avenue) plus a July 18 free catalytic converter etching event. Other major announcements include Winnemac Park Advisory Council’s July 4 “Fourth for All” (fireworks-free at the park), the July 3 office closure, a 4th Ward back-to-school supply drive through July 30, and reminders about crime statistics and public-safety topics like fireworks impacts and the next Superintendent nomination process for Chicago’s Police Department.

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s newsletter (Weekend Edition, July 2026) does not report any specific zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/hearings or policy/ordinance actions. The main message is to submit City service requests (311/CHI311) for issues like streetlight outages, fly dumping, or other chronic service problems, and her office provides general contact info. Other announcements are limited to office hours and the reminder about how to register to vote.

Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter (July 3, 2026) focuses only on wishing residents a safe holiday weekend and includes a general reminder to be careful on the road or at home; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy actions are mentioned. Other major announcements or events are not included beyond the holiday safety message.

This newsletter from Alderman Desmon Yancy (Ward not listed) mainly urges residents to volunteer for the Summer Parade. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, ordinances, development approvals, or street safety items are mentioned; aside from the parade call, there are no other major announcements or events included in the provided text.

25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez reports a housing-policy milestone: the Committee on Housing and Real Estate held its first subject-matter hearing on the “Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO),” which would codify Chicago’s Right-to-Counsel pilot and expand the Department of Housing’s renter-support functions through a Bureau of Rental Housing Services. He also highlights budget/development grant awards from the Mayor’s office—$46.5 million for 56 neighborhood development projects—along with an Ashland Avenue Traffic Study community meeting to shape future transportation improvements (July 8). Other notable announcements include Mobile Office Hours at the Rudy Lozano Library (July 8) and Ward Night (CPS benefits help) on July 21, plus a free expungement/sealing workshop (July 25) and youth/adoption events at various dates.

Alderman isn’t identified in this newsletter. The 46th Ward Back to School Bash is set for Saturday, August 1, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM at Clarendon Park, with outreach focused on donating school supplies (July 1–31), volunteering, and sponsorships to support nearly 2,000 expected attendees. The only other major announcement is how to get involved via the 46th Ward Office (4544 N. Broadway) and the event’s donation/volunteer/sponsor links and social media pages; there are no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items mentioned.

Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th Ward) shared an update that construction is set to begin the week of July 6 on the Forest Glen Multi-Use Path, including curb/gutter, ADA ramps, resurfacing, and related work; temporary no-parking notices and traffic detours/lane closures are planned during the roughly 10-week project. She also encouraged residents to follow statewide fireworks restrictions over the July 4 weekend for safety and noted her office location and hours. Other announcements include Project Windows voting for six local sites (through Aug. 18), a recent “Hooked on Fishing” CAPS event at Gompers Park Lagoon, and mentions of local updates like Drexel Properties opening a new office in the ward.

48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights several zoning/development and transit planning items, including community feedback meetings for the Emanuel/Fern Hill redevelopment and new updates after a Cook County Circuit Court dismissal of a lawsuit challenging North Broadway zoning ordinances (enacted in 2025). She also points residents to long-term transportation and green infrastructure planning opportunities: CMAP’s draft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan feedback (through July 31) and the city’s draft Green Infrastructure Strategy feedback (through July 10). In addition, the newsletter reports progress on CDOT/ward construction such as the Ashland Arterial resurfacing (nearing completion and advancing ahead of schedule) and scheduled grinding/resurfacing work, and notes other announcements including extreme heat safety reminders and July 4 fireworks being illegal in Illinois, plus ward events like the start of the Argyle Night Market and Pride-month community table/tabling and celebrations.

Alderman Jim Gardiner’s 45th Ward update highlights a CDOT “Access Edgebrook” public information meeting to address intersection concerns at Devon, Caldwell, Central, and Lehigh, and notes construction beginning July 6 at the Nagle Railroad Crossing that may affect local travel. It also references an upcoming CTA-related transportation committee discussion and asks residents to share feedback, plus mentions additional community safety/constituent updates such as scheduled beat meetings. Other major items include community wishes for the Fourth of July, a congratulatory note for CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling, a celebration of the opening of Six Corners Surgery Partners’ new facility, and listings of business spotlights and ward resources.

In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (July 2, 2026), he reports on CTA updates discussed in the City Council Transportation Committee, including staffing improvements, ridership at about 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and public-safety efforts; he also notes NITA (late 2025 legislation replacing the RTA) and upcoming Council votes for NITA/CTA board appointees. The newsletter also highlights continued reconstruction progress at Lathrop Homes south of Diversey and provides reminders for heat safety, property tax appeals (Lakeview Township through July 13), a July 14 public hearing on the Chicago Police Department consent decree, and local CAPS meetings. Other announcements include office closure for Independence Day (July 3) and a schedule notice for street cleaning and a water main project update around Greenview/Fullerton to Altgeld, plus community events like Burger Fest (July 17–19) and Roscoe Village sidewalk sales (July 11–12) and garden walk volunteer signups.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) highlighted community events, including the 1,124-attendee Chicago’s Largest Playdate in Humboldt Park, and noted a Supreme Court 6–3 decision upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. In “In the News,” Fuentes also references her line of questioning on Stonepeak Partners’ parking meter deal. The office will be closed on July 4, and the newsletter lists items like Humboldt Park washrooms opening for summer and a Logan Square Farmers Market pop-up in Humboldt Park.

Alderman’s (46th Ward) newsletter focuses on the upcoming 3rd Annual 46th Ward Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1 at Clarendon Park, encouraging residents to donate school supplies, volunteer, or sponsor the event (donations accepted July 1–31 at the 46th Ward Office, 4544 N. Broadway). The message includes logistics and contact information but does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget actions, policy changes, or street-safety updates. Other announcements are limited to promotion of the event via the ward’s social media channels.

In Alderman Anthony J. Quezada’s 35th Ward newsletter, the main policy focus is the proposed Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), which would modernize Chicago’s Residential Landlord-Tenant framework with measures including a rental unit registry, tenant bill of rights, eviction counsel, just-cause eviction protections, and stronger rental housing oversight. The newsletter also notes zoning/liquor policy activity: a request to lift the liquor moratorium for a new tavern at 2924 W Diversey will be discussed at the July 9 CAPS meeting (Beat 1411). On transportation and streets, CDOT is seeking feedback on peak-hour parking restrictions on W Diversey (7–9am, Mon–Fri) and is considering converting N Avondale (N Troy to N Whipple) to one-way traffic; CDOT is also resurfacing Fullerton Avenue between Kimball and Lockwood. Other major announcements include office closure on Friday, July 3 (holiday), upcoming Ward Nights (July 13 and July 27), and community events such as Taste of Chicago (July 8–12) and the “No Kings, No Colonies” event at the Humboldt Park Boat House on July 11, plus July 9 Ward-area food/community safety resources and CAPS meeting dates.

Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward) newsletter focuses on Independence Day and community events, including the Oriole Park Community Club’s Annual 4th of July Bicycle Parade on Saturday, July 4, with the parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. The 41st Ward Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and reopen Monday, July 6. It also urges residents to use the CHI311 app and support efforts to ban “hotel-houses”/online short-term rentals that may drive illegal activity, plus provides business workshop and job-resource information and ward service updates.