Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward announces that the ward office will be closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme weather, reopening Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. Residents are urged to stay indoors, use warming centers such as the Englewood Community Service Center, and can contact the office via email or 311 for non‑emergency services. The office will monitor emails during the closure and remains available for urgent matters.
Alderwoman Leni Manaa‑Hoppenworth’s office announced a February community meeting on the Emanuel Congregation mixed‑use development at 5959‑5965 N Sheridan, opened feedback for that project and for a zoning change at 1527 W Edgewater, and noted a committee vote lifting the liquor moratorium at Hollywood Marketplace. The newsletter reminded residents of the Chicago Heat Ordinance enforcement and highlighted new bike racks on the 5600 block of N Kenmore installed by CDOT. Other key updates included an extreme‑cold warning that closed the ward office for walk‑ins, CPS class cancellations, and a 48th‑Ward Year‑in‑Review town hall scheduled for January 28.
The Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward issued a 1/22/26 e‑newsletter that highlighted an extreme cold weather alert and resources for residents. It also promoted Greater Bronzeville Parent University, the Obama Library, and upcoming community tourism prep sessions. No meetings, policy changes, or development updates were announced.
Alderwoman Angela Clay of the 46th Ward announced that the ward office will be closed tomorrow because of an extreme cold warning, and that Chicago Public Schools will also be closed. Residents are urged to stay indoors, use the city’s warming centers, and follow Department of Transportation and Business Affairs snow‑removal guidelines. The newsletter also highlighted emergency‑alert apps, the 311 reporting system, and the plow‑tracker for up‑to‑date snow‑plow activity.
Alderman Jim Gardiner of the 45th Ward noted that Chicago’s parking meters were being sold to a different private company. The council also passed a new ordinance banning most intoxicating hemp‑based products. In other news, schools will be closed on Jan. 23 due to extreme weather, a senior scam‑awareness seminar was held, and the alderman celebrated a local business’s 30th anniversary.
On January 27, Alderperson Andre Vasquez will host a joint Committee on Immigrant & Refugee Rights and Police & Fire meeting to clarify the investigative process for Welcoming City Ordinance violations. The CTA is accelerating work on the Western Avenue Brown Line project, and ongoing street resurfacing on Ashland, Pratt, and Lincoln avenues will improve traffic flow and safety. The ward office will remain closed on January 23 due to extreme cold, and residents are encouraged to use warming centers; additional updates include a DPD grant application deadline, farmers‑market vendor openings, and upcoming community events such as election‑judge recruitment and a consumer‑fraud seminar.
City Council met in January, approving an amended curfew ordinance, a ban on most hemp products, and an update to the Noise Sensitive Zone law while a public hearing on the Canal/Congress TIF expansion was scheduled. The council also approved the adaptive‑reuse of 30 N. LaSalle, adding 349 housing units (105 affordable), released a $22 million settlement and noted that 25 % of the settlement budget has already been spent; parking policy changes included a new overnight parking ban and a declined parking‑meter buyback proposal. Transit service was affected by the State/Lake station closure and CTA adjustments, and the Lake Street Bascule Bridge rehabilitation will keep the street closed until 2028; additional highlights included International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a museum member swap, and volunteer opportunities.
Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward announces that the ward office will be closed tomorrow because of an extreme cold warning, with staff working remotely and available by email. Residents are urged to stay indoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and use city warming centers and emergency alerts. The office remains reachable at [email protected] for service requests and urgent matters.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward reports no new meetings, hearings, or policy changes this week. The city is issuing an Extreme Cold Watch through January 24, with the ward office closed Friday‑Saturday and more than 200 warming centers open, while residents are urged to stay indoors and use the OEMC app for alerts. The Department of Transportation and Business Affairs remind property owners to clear sidewalks and observe the overnight parking ban, and the city’s snow‑plow tracker and warming‑center list are available for residents’ safety.
Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward reports no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes in this issue. The notice focuses on an extreme cold watch through Jan 23, school closures, and the availability of warming centers and public‑safety resources. Residents are urged to stay indoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and use city services for winter preparedness.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward reports no upcoming meetings or policy changes on zoning, housing, transit, or budget. The newsletter focuses on the National Weather Service’s extreme‑cold watch, urging residents to stay warm, use warming centers, and keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Additional reminders include checking on vulnerable neighbors, using 3‑1‑1 for well‑being checks, and the office’s remote hours.
There are no upcoming meetings, hearings, or policy changes related to zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget in this newsletter. The office is relocating, and 23rd‑Ward residents have received property‑tax assistance, with Alderman Silvana Tabares commenting on tax appeals and teen takeovers. Additional announcements include a safety reminder about robberies, snow‑removal assistance through My Block/My Hood/My City, and volunteer opportunities for seniors.
Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update notes no upcoming zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes; the office will remain closed through January 23 due to extreme cold, with voicemail/email monitoring and a Monday reopening. Residents are reminded of cold‑weather and pet safety tips, and the ward highlights a rescued dog, local community events, and a range of job openings. No other infrastructure or transit updates were included.
Alderman Dowell of the Third Ward announces a municipal code amendment that permits a sidewalk delivery robot (PDD) pilot program on sidewalks and crosswalks, pending city‑council approval through May 2027. The city will test the Roosevelt Road Bridge from Jan. 21‑23, 2026, closing the roadway to all traffic and providing detour routes, and a new Saturday Real ID service will operate on the same day. Other highlights include Dowell’s recognition at the Illinois Women’s Affordable Housing Network event, the launch of South Loop indoor markets, and updates from Kleo’s Food Pantry and NHS mortgage options.
The 16th Ward newsletter from Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman does not list any meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street safety projects. It provides office hours, contact details, and promotes community resources such as volunteer sign‑ups, voter registration, senior services, and veteran assistance.
Alderman La Spata of the 1st Ward announces a virtual meeting on February 2 to discuss the Serve and Coco food‑delivery robots, and notes a Rapid Response Training on January 27. He reports that the heat‑ordinance is in effect and that an ordinance authorizing a HUD 108 loan for the Congress Theater’s construction gap has cleared the Finance Committee, with full Council approval expected tomorrow. The newsletter also highlights the secured financing for the Congress Theater, the city’s warming‑center map for the cold snap, and community events such as a Valentine’s brunch for seniors, art classes at Haas Park, and library workshops.
There are no meetings, hearings, or policy changes announced in this issue. 16th‑Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman’s office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and no city‑collected refuse or trash will be picked up that day. Recycling services (Department of Streets and Sanitation Zones 2 and 4, LRS Service Areas 1, 3, 5, 6, and private providers) will continue Monday‑Friday, and the office will reopen Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Alderman Nicole T. Lee of the 11th Ward announced a zoning hearing on February 2, 2026 for the property at 3363 S. Morgan, with a Zoom link for residents to attend. The ward will also see infrastructure spending with the Chicago Park District’s upgrade of Armour Square Park’s water‑spray area and a new splash pad, as well as a street‑resurfacing and ADA‑compliant corner project on Wentworth between Cermak and 24th Street. Other updates include ongoing sewer and water‑main repairs that will close portions of 33rd Street, the opening of a new art social club called Mouse Art and Letters, and the 11th Ward’s free Constituent Education Resource Card for museum visits.
Alderman Jim Gardiner of the 45th Ward announced that the City Council approved a revised curfew ordinance, a new policy affecting street use and public safety. He also reported that four local projects—Parlor Station, The Hinterlands, Turn Back Time, and Adriana Floral—received Chicago Community Development Grant funding, supporting mixed‑use and light‑manufacturing development in the ward. Additional updates noted the ribbon‑cutting for Portage Park Breakfast Place, the ward office’s closure on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (with no garbage service that Monday), and a reminder to keep CTA commuters safe during recent incidents.
Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward announced that the Housing Committee approved several missing‑middle projects—selling city‑owned lots for $1 to developers building 3‑ and 4‑unit buildings—and opened a public comment period on the Mayor’s 5‑Year Homelessness Blueprint. She also highlighted the upcoming City Council meeting on January 21 for public comment, the Department of Water Management’s sewer rehabilitation project, and the 400 Theater opening feedback window, all of which involve development approvals and infrastructure spending. Other key announcements were the 5th Annual MLK Jr. Day Middle School Basketball Tournament, the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast, and a volunteer snow‑shoveling program.