Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker

Alderman Knudsen's newsletter stated that the City Council passed a hemp-regulation ordinance. The newsletter also provided tips on dealing with the extreme cold weather and discussed the Council's renewal of a compromise ordinance on snap curfews.

Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward announced a focus‑group session on January 27 to gather input for the CTA/CDOT Bus Priority Corridor Study on Garfield Boulevard and Cottage Grove Avenue, a key transit‑improvement effort. He also reiterated the city’s noise‑ordinance quiet hours and youth‑curfew ordinance, and directed the removal of dibs to enforce fair street‑parking access. Other highlights included a property‑tax appeal workshop, Vote‑by‑Mail registration for the March primary, STEM Academy summer programs, veteran fitness programs, and a city food‑scrap drop‑off initiative.

Alderman Debra Silverstein of the 50th Ward noted that winter parking restrictions remain unchanged through April 1, with no overnight bans in the ward but prohibitions on streets with at least two inches of snow. She also highlighted the city’s emergency heating repair program, the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, and the upcoming primary election, while reminding residents of extreme‑cold warnings and the Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution. Additional updates included a new staff member, a holiday‑lights recycling initiative, and community events such as skating, India Republic Day, and CAPS meetings.

Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward is still gathering feedback on the proposed 1040 W Belmont mixed‑use development, a key zoning and housing issue for the ward. He also noted the City Council’s recent ban on certain intoxicating hemp products, a policy change unrelated to housing or transit. Other updates include severe‑weather advisories, a winter ice‑sculpting event, and the alderman’s participation in resolutions honoring local community leaders.

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman reports no upcoming meetings or hearings on zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget, nor any new policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street‑safety projects for the 16th Ward. The newsletter highlights community events such as a volunteer sign‑up for a senior & veteran Valentine’s lunch, warming‑center information, and a reminder that property owners must file appeals by February 3, 2026, with options to apply for property exemptions online. Service‑office hours and contact details are also provided.

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.