Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) shared that tonight’s Throwback Thursday event at McKiernan Park has been canceled due to impending storms; residents are urged to seek shelter, and the next Throwback Thursday is June 18 at Barnard Park (5:30–7:00 pm) honoring the 1985 Chicago Bears. The newsletter also notes a free Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shredding event on June 13 (9:00–11:00 am) at The Oasis Church and provides a general storm damage restoration/cleanup update. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or approvals were mentioned.

The newsletter from 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro provides a weather advisory only and does not include any meetings, hearings, policy/ordinance updates, development or zoning approvals, budget or infrastructure decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign actions. No other major announcements or events are mentioned in the provided text.

The email from 17th Ward Alderman David Moore mainly announces a shredding event (“Get Ready, Get Set, Shred!”) and does not include information about zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or other policy/ordinance items. No other major announcements or events are described in the provided text.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter is a storm update: the Hotel Florence meeting scheduled for tonight was cancelled, and residents are advised of additional severe weather and ongoing power outages. The 9th Ward office and the service office at 34 E 112th Pl remain closed, while Wal-Mart on Doty Road is expected to reopen at 3 PM and the office directs residents to use 311/CHI311 and ComEd reporting for storm and outage emergencies.

Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward) provided a storm recovery update after severe weather caused widespread power outages, fallen trees and branches, downed wires, traffic signal outages, and localized flooding, with additional severe weather and extreme heat possible later today. The office reports nearly 17,000 residents impacted by outages (more than 7,300 restored so far) and ongoing city and utility responses, urging residents to file storm issues via CHI311 and to report downed wires or immediate threats to 311. Other major note: no zoning, policy, budget, transit, or infrastructure decisions were mentioned—this newsletter focused solely on weather alert and recovery efforts.

The newsletter from 29th Ward Alderman Taliaferro is a weather advisory. It does not include any details about meetings/hearings, policy changes, development or zoning actions, budget decisions, long-term transit changes, or street safety/redesign projects. No other major announcements or events are provided.

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on storm recovery and a severe weather alert, urging residents to report damage and outages through 311 and his office, and to contact 911 and ComEd for downed power lines. It also provides safety guidance for power outages and advises residents to sign up for emergency alerts from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, ComEd, and the CTA. No zoning, housing, transit policy, budget, development approvals, or street-safety meetings/decisions are mentioned; the message is primarily weather-related and community preparedness.

Alderman La Spata (1st Ward) reports ongoing citywide storm response following severe weather, with the Department of Streets and Sanitation clearing blocked roadways and downed trees; DSS has received over 5,000 311 service requests. The newsletter also warns of additional severe weather expected today, and urges residents to report tree emergencies to 311, report power outages to ComEd, conserve water, and use OEMC and NWS updates. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-policy meetings/approvals are mentioned; the focus is entirely on storm safety and service requests.

Alderman Bennett Lawson’s 44th Ward newsletter highlights a June 22, 6:30pm community meeting on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W Diversey and notes his commitment of $400,000 to advance the Lakeview Dog Park project toward a late-summer groundbreaking. It also references ward development planning around the Cubs’ Camry Lot proposal to amend their Planned Development to add 259 parking spaces and includes street/infrastructure items such as upcoming alley resurfacing and updates on the Wellington/Oakdale Greenway proposal. Other major announcements include storm cleanup guidance via 311, several Wrigley Field concert dates and related restrictions, Dine Out on Broadway (June 12–14) plus the annual Kids Bike Parade (June 13), and Pride Fest/Parade weekend with related street closures and maps.

Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) shared a severe storm warning, advising residents to seek shelter, secure outdoor items, check on seniors and people with disabilities, and call 311 or his office about storm hazards like downed trees. The newsletter notes DSS has received 5,000+ 311 service requests and is prioritizing trees blocking streets and those on homes/cars, while ComEd is monitoring for outages.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update: as of 10:00 a.m., there were 185 tree emergencies (43 addressed) and 27 malfunctioning traffic signal intersections (12 addressed), with residents directed to contact 311 for blocked tree hazards. The newsletter also reports widespread power outages—8,362+ locations affected, with 2,713 restored so far—and advises reporting outages to ComEd as additional storms are expected to arrive later today.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) issued a severe weather alert for Chicago after Wednesday’s storms caused downed trees, flooding, power outages, and wind damage, warning of another possible round Thursday afternoon/evening. The newsletter urges residents to report storm issues via 311 (and warns to call 911/ComEd for downed power lines) and to sign up for real-time updates from OEMC, ComEd, and CTA, noting ward support and that cooler weather is expected by Sunday. It also lists 43rd Ward office hours (M–F 9am–5pm and Sat 10am–12pm) and provides contact information for the public service office.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward “The 78” hosted a town hall related to the 78 TIF and shared notices such as the June 13–15 temporary closure of the 43rd St. Green Line station (with bus shuttle service); the newsletter also announced free YMCA summer memberships and events like the Hyde Park Farmers Market and a Men’s Health Awareness Summit. Other items include the Park District’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program and an application window for the Next Stage Chicago grant program (deadline July 8, 2026). The newsletter also lists a free dog vaccine clinic, a “Next Date Announced” update for Thursday, July 9, and a Park District summer program registration notice.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update focuses on seasonal community information, including Chicago Park District pool openings starting June 19 and local summer events and donations (e.g., St. Cyprian Food Pantry). The newsletter does not report any zoning/development, housing/transit/streets policy changes, budget decisions, or other major governmental hearings/ordinances. Other notable items include promotion of Rickover Naval Academy’s 5th Annual Rummage Sale and a local business highlight for the new Midwest Express Clinic location at 3339 N Harlem, plus several job postings and the 38th Ward office contact details.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter focuses on a storm-related power outage: the 9th Ward Office has no power and the service office at 34 E 112th Pl is closed, while the city works to clear blocked streets and sidewalks with the Department of Streets & Sanitation (Bureau of Forestry). He directs residents to use 311/CHI311 for service requests and ComEd reporting channels for outage or powerline issues, with ComEd crews restoring power. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or decisions are mentioned; the main announcement is the storm update and office closure.

In the 26th Ward, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes highlights the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, including police district–coordinated street closures and parking guidance intended to help residents stay ticket- and tow-free during festivities. The newsletter also shares City/public health resources for reproductive justice and directs residents to submit service requests through the alderman’s office or 311 for assistance.

Ald. Tabares (23rd Ward) reported that the City Council’s Public Safety Committee held a public hearing with Cook County officials to discuss warrants, orders of protection, and electronic monitoring; he said more action is needed and the county must provide more data. The newsletter also notes his support for renewing the ward’s prohibition on vacation rentals. In other updates, forestry crews are responding to downed tree emergencies, and community events included the Archer Avenue car show, a Marquette Park kids soccer opening ceremony, and a monthly WIC fresh produce distribution.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) announced that the 6th Ward office is temporarily closed due to a widespread power outage following a storm, with power and phone service unavailable; residents should email [email protected] and use 311 for non-emergency services or 911 in emergencies. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy meetings/decisions were reported in this newsletter.

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) provided a storm damage update, noting more than 100 reports of downed trees and asking residents to contact 311 for fallen branches or sidewalk/road damage while Streets & Sanitation/Bureau of Forestry clears blocked areas. He also reported that over 6,000 homes and businesses in Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood are without power and directed residents to report outages to ComEd. Other than the storm-response updates, the newsletter includes no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety items.

Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter announces that tonight’s meeting has been postponed, with no details provided on rescheduling timing. Other than the reminder to stay safe and that the meeting update will follow, there were no additional policy, zoning, housing, transit, or budget items mentioned.