Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s 49th Ward update is a special weather alert noting a severe thunderstorm is incoming. The newsletter also shares ward service office information and office hours; no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy/meeting items are included.

9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale’s newsletter primarily announces a “Hotel Florence Meeting” tomorrow and highlights Ward/Cultural and services events, including a Juneteenth celebration with a free Veterans Health Van and mobile emissions testing. It also includes non-legislative city/agency notices such as an open CTA RFP for workforce partner opportunities (Bid Nos. B25OP04803 and B25OP04804) and related vendor/volunteer/attendee registration items.

Alderperson Jason C. Ervin’s June 2026 newsletter focuses on community programming rather than formal zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget hearings, and it does not list any specific policy changes or ordinances. The only directly development-related item is a “Start of Construction Ceremony” for C.A.R.E. Manor Affordable Housing Development on June 14. It also highlights multiple West Side summer and neighborhood events, including free/low-cost youth and teen activities at the YMCA/Planet Fitness, Juneteenth flag raising and celebrations (June 16 and June 19–20), a Level Up youth program at Austin Town Hall (June 13), and the DC12 Monthly Meeting “Reshaping Public Safety Together” (June 16).

Alderman William Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter focuses on “Wellness Wednesday,” highlighting the benefits of resistance/strength training and encouraging residents to stay active. It also promotes two community events at Cole Park: the free 6th Ward Gospel Run Pop-Up on June 27 at 8:00 AM and Steppin’ in the Shade on June 28 at 5:00 PM.

Alderman Walter Redmond Burnett (27th Ward) highlights the The 1901 Project as a major development for the Near West Side, emphasizing job creation, investment, and inclusion for community residents. The newsletter includes a thank-you to project pioneer Jerry Lewis and stresses accountability and transparency as the project moves forward. Other than these major acknowledgments, the newsletter provides no specific zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or actions.

Alderwoman Maria Hadden (49th Ward) did not report any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or votes in this newsletter; instead, it highlights campaign and community engagement. The main events are her Mimosas and Maria fundraiser, her participation in the Local Progress Impact Lab in Los Angeles, and June celebrations including Juneteenth at Pottawattomie Park and the inaugural Northside QueerPride in Rogers Park. Other listed announcements include Pride Celebration with DPI (June 16) and community events such as Flag Day postcard writing (June 14) and Show Up Chicago (June 15).

In Alderman La Spata’s 1st Ward newsletter, the main zoning item is a virtual “1st Ward First Look” meeting on June 29 about 2455 N California, where a property owner requests a zoning map amendment to subdivide a side yard and create a buildable lot to establish a two-flat. The newsletter also raises opposition from 22 (and La Spata says they’d vote no as well) to the proposed sale of the lease of parking meters, noting limited information so far and that a related subject-matter hearing was canceled. Other announcements include a story time event with La Spata (June 13), a “Meet Your Elected Officials” event at Oud Coffee & Cafe (no registration required), community events (including an adoption event at CACC, Healing Garden of Suqoon at Pulaski Park, and the Wicker Park Farmers Market), and a street closure notice for eastbound Superior St between Wood and Paulina on June 19 (with a possible June 20 weather addition).

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) announced a telephone town hall on June 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. with Chicago Police Department Commander Patrick Darling (22nd District) to discuss public safety; registration closes at 4:00 p.m. that day. The newsletter otherwise shares general community engagement and links to Illinois Secure Choice retirement-savings information and employment opportunities.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (Ward not specified) announced CTA special-event reroutes beginning June 16 through Sunday, June 14 for the Obama Presidential Center dedication, including service changes affecting Routes 2, 6, 10, 15, 28, 59, 171, 172, and 192, alongside multiple road closures (including portions of 60th, Stony Island, Midway Plaisance, Dorchester, and Woodlawn) for the same period. The newsletter otherwise contains no additional zoning, housing, budget, or street-safety/ordinance items beyond directing residents to transitchicago.com/alerts for details.

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) provided an update on the 83rd Street reconstruction, noting required underground gas and water infrastructure work is the main reason resurfacing has taken longer, but that the segment from State Street to Cottage Grove will be fully repaved. The newsletter says his office is coordinating with responsible agencies to accelerate remaining utility work and prepare the corridor for full street restoration, with continued progress updates to residents. Other than the construction progress notice, no additional policy, budget, or meeting announcements were included.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett’s office at 4 N Western Ave will be closed June 10th for renovations, and will move to a temporary location at 415 N Aberdeen starting June 11th, expected to reopen by mid-July. The newsletter contains no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/decisions—only the office relocation notice.

Alderman Walter Red Burnett (Ward not specified) announced Ward Night tonight (06.09.26) for residents to share concerns and request time to meet with the alderman. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, policy/ordinance, development, or street-safety items were mentioned in this newsletter.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward) mainly advises residents to report city service problems—such as potholes, streetlights, and fly dumping—through 311/chicago.gov or the CHI311 app; the newsletter does not include any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy/ordinance actions. Other listed items are general ward service resources and “Community Events,” including an “Ice-Free Zone Digital Sign” educational opportunity and various business, senior, and veteran resources.

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) shared information on Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade street closures and parking guidance from the Chicago Police Department’s 14th District, urging residents to plan ahead to avoid tickets or towing. The newsletter also directs readers to Chicago public health reproductive justice resources and provides general assistance instructions for submitting city service requests via 311 or her office. Other updates include announcements for 26th Ward office events/updates, youth resources, community events, public notices, and job/training opportunities.

In the 40th Ward, Alderman Andre Vasquez’s newsletter highlights zoning meetings including a June 16 virtual community meeting on rezoning 4949 N Western Ave from B3-3 to B2-3 for a five-story residential building, and notes the 40th Ward office will not support a proposed rezoning for 5115 N Ravenswood (N Family School) or a special use permit for 5155–53 N Oakley (Step 3 Sober Living). It also covers major infrastructure/street work: ongoing Lincoln Avenue streetscape work with a new traffic light coming online and lane changes, plus Manor Avenue resurfacing (Lawrence to Montrose) and Ashland Avenue resurfacing (Montrose to Foster). Other announcements include the June 18 groundbreaking for the Elise Malary Plaza and Pride Month events like the opening of “Be Seen, Be Proud” (June 13) and his live interview at Is/Was Brewing on Sunday.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) highlights ongoing infrastructure work and pedestrian-safety improvements, including Division St streetscape upgrades, Southport/Belden intersection reconstruction, and funded rapid flashing beacon installations at LaSalle/Delaware and LaSalle/Burton; he also notes weekend transit disruptions with CTA Red Line track work through Monday, June 22. He announces key dates and impacts in the ward such as planned IDOT weekend ramp closures (June 12, June 26, July 17, with a July 24 backup) and temporary Old Town parking restrictions for the Wells Street Art Festival (June 13–14). Other major announcements include participation in the 1901 Project groundbreaking ceremony at the United Center and the debut of Mag Mile public art installations (“Moments of Stillness”) running through November 2026, plus the June 24 “Get Behind the Vest” fundraiser and several community events (e.g., SOAR Farmers Market ribbon-cutting on June 16 and Summer Story Time on June 11).

The 15th Ward newsletter focuses on summer youth employment, highlighting that the ward office will host 15 participants (with 95% from within the ward’s six communities) to work on real-world activities in the office and in the neighborhood streets. It does not mention any specific zoning, development, transit, housing, budget, or ordinance meetings or approvals, and instead lists local service updates like debris cleanup, tree trimming/trim removal, a sewer repair, and other community events. Other announcements include a request to report criminal activity (call 911, then notify the 15th Ward office), a dog rescued at 41st/Oakley, city hall memorial/delegation items, and information about the city’s food scrap drop-off program and local summer programming.

In a newsletter from Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward), he highlights upcoming community safety discussions, including a Hyde Park community safety meeting and encouragement to attend the Beat 235 CAPS Community Policing meeting. The first major effort is a “Convergence” involving the Chicago Police Department, Mayor’s Youth Commission, University of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, and other partners to address recent teen violence near 57th Street Beach. The newsletter also promotes summer teen activity resources through the Chicago Park District and a South Shore Cultural Center Park Advisory Council community party on June 12.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reports that Chicago Police Department determined the June 7 shooting near Lincoln & Belden was an isolated incident linked to an altercation after a bar, and the investigation remains open; the victim is in critical condition and CPD says there is no ongoing public safety threat. Knudsen says his office has been urging city departments—including BACP and CPD—to tighten nightlife rules along this corridor to prevent similar incidents, and shares CPD Area Three tip contact information for any further leads. No zoning, transit, budget, or street safety meetings/hearings or other major policy actions are described; the newsletter also lists office hours and general contact/social links.

Alderman Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) notified residents that Chicago Police Department street closures begin today (OPC Street Closures Start TODAY!). He also encouraged attendance at the Beat 235 CAPS Community Policing meeting next week on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Nichols Park (1355 E. 53rd St.), and directed residents to share solutions related to teen gatherings, referencing his Chicago Tribune op-ed.