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2 DAYS TO GO! COUNTDOWN TO BIKE THE KING DRIVE!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 1/10

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6th Ward Alderman William E. Hall’s newsletter promotes the 2nd Annual “Bike the King Drive” event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Tuley Park (9100 S. King Drive). It’s a rolling bike ride with temporary traffic holds as the group passes, and the special guest is Eric Strating, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chicago; ride registration begins at 8:00 AM and the ride starts at 9:00 AM.

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TODAY: Join Us for the 46th Ward Senior Sock Hop! 🎉

Angela Clay Ward 46 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderwoman Angela Clay’s 46th Ward newsletter mainly promotes the “46th Ward Senior Sock Hop” taking place today (Sept. 24, 2026) from 11 AM–2 PM at the Aragon Ballroom (1106 W. Lawrence Ave.), including live music, food, community resources, raffle prizes, and a special line-dancing guest. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy/approval items are mentioned. The only other related announcements are the availability of translated event flyers and links to the ward’s social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, and X).

Alderman Nicholas Sposato's 38th Ward Update

Nicholas Sposato Ward 38 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Nicholas Sposato’s 38th Ward update does not report any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, hearings, policy actions, or development approvals. The main announcements are a community event: an honorary street sign dedication for Shabbona Park legend Jack Hunter on October 10 at noon at Addison and New England, followed by an after-party at The Nest. The newsletter also promotes local community resources (vaccination clinic and a food pantry donation) and includes job listings and office contact information for the 38th Ward Public Service Office.

4 DAYS TO GO! COUNTDOWN TO BIKE THE KING DRIVE!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 2/10

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The newsletter from 6th Ward Alderman William E. Hall mainly promotes the 2nd Annual “Bike the King Drive” ride on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Tuley Park (9100 S. King Drive), featuring Eric Strating, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chicago. It notes the event is a rolling bike ride with only temporary traffic holds as the group passes, rather than full street closures.

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What's Happening in the Community!

David Moore Ward 17 • • Relevance: 0/10

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17th Ward Alderman David Moore shared two simultaneous community events focused on youth empowerment, including a celebration marking 10 years of youth empowerment and registrations for a “Got Talent?” performer event and a fall block party. The newsletter does not mention any zoning, development, housing, transit, budget/ordinance actions, or street safety projects, and includes no other major policy or infrastructure announcements.

What's Happening in the Community

David Moore Ward 17 • • Relevance: 0/10

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The newsletter text provided only includes the header/contact information for 17th Ward Alderman David Moore and does not contain any details about meetings, hearings, ordinances, development/zoning actions, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street safety projects. No other major announcements or events are included in the content shown.

50th Ward Job Fair TOMORROW

Debra Silverstein Ward 50 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) is inviting residents to the annual 50th Ward Job Fair tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Northtown Library (6800 N. Western Ave). The newsletter does not include any zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings or policy/ordinance updates, and instead focuses on employment resources and partner organizations.

Veteran Resources Satellite Office Hours Today, September 23

Matthew O'Shea Ward 19 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Matt O’Shea (19th Ward) announced that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will hold veteran resource office hours at the 19th Ward office today, September 23, from 12:00–4:00 pm to help with disability, financial assistance, and healthcare questions; attendees should bring a DD-214 and valid state ID. The newsletter mainly provides community updates for the 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K/Family Walk on November 28 (registration deadlines and sponsorship info), and lists a Historic Bethany Union Church steak fry on October 2, plus information on the Illinois Secure Choice retirement program.

Senior Sock-Hop is Tomorrow! Help us load in Tables today.

Angela Clay Ward 46 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman/46th Ward Office (46th Ward) is requesting last-minute help today to load and unload tables for tomorrow’s Senior Sock Hop at the Lakeview Towers, Institute of Cultural Affairs, and then the Aragon Ballroom; volunteers are asked to join as early as 1:20 PM, with a 2-hour maximum time commitment. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy items are mentioned. Other note: the newsletter includes social media links for the 46th Ward Office (Instagram/Facebook/X).

48th Ward News: September 23, 2026

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Ward 48 • • Relevance: 7/10

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48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth announced construction starting on Chicago’s first pedestrian-activated stoplight (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Ridge/Hollywood/Wayne, funded at $1.3 million and including full intersection reconstruction and intersection safety improvements; she also noted upcoming green-alley construction work in the ward (Winthrop–Ardmore–Kenmore–Hollywood and Clark–Balmoral–Glenwood–Summerdale). On the zoning/development front, the proposed Bryn Mawr Ave Landmark District passed the Zoning Committee and will move to City Council, and her office is also seeking feedback on a zoning change at 1449 W Devon for a 5-story mixed-use development. Other major updates include Hispanic Heritage Month events, property tax appeal help sessions at the 48th Ward office/library, a LIHEAP presentation, and volunteering for Halloween activities and crossing guards.

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FUTURE OF 75TH COMMUNITY MEETING — TOMORROW!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 4/10

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Alder man William E. Hall (6th Ward) invited residents to a community meeting on Sept. 22 at 6:00 p.m. at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave) to discuss updates, including SSA #51 and a “TIF Parking Ban.” The notice did not list any additional zoning, development approvals, budget actions, or transit/street policy changes beyond these agenda items.

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4 DAYS TO GO! COUNTDOWN TO BIKE THE KING DRIVE!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 1/10

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There were no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings, hearings, ordinances, or development approvals mentioned in Alderman William E. Hall’s 6th Ward newsletter. The main announcement is that the 6th Ward will host the 2nd Annual “Bike the King Drive” rolling bike ride on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (registration 8:00 AM, ride begins 9:00 AM at Tuley Park), featuring Eric Strating, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chicago as a special guest.

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THIS SUNDAY: Meet Me on Milwaukee!

Daniel La Spata Ward 1 • • Relevance: 7/10

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In the 1st Ward, Alderman La Spata reports that the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety held a hearing on the Smart Streets Pilot (camera-based bike/bus lane citations), which is set to expire in December and may be codified by ordinance citywide. She also notes preparation to vote on an ordinance requiring firms seeking to contract with the city to disclose current and former contracts with ICE. Zoning updates include submitting a Chicago Avenue rezoning ordinance from B1 to B3 to allow additional restaurant/Liquor-related uses and an adaptive reuse proposal at 2525 N Milwaukee for 30 residential units and 2 commercial units. Other updates include office closures (ComEd outage Sept. 23; closed Sept. 28), the “Meet Me on Milwaukee” event this Sunday (Sept. 22), a CityKey printing event with City Clerk Anna Valencia on Sept. 30, a blood drive/vaccine clinic on Oct. 6, and multiple neighborhood community events/carnivals this weekend and early October.

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Mobile DMV is coming to the 50th Ward

Debra Silverstein Ward 50 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announces a Mobile DMV at Northtown Library on October 1, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, with services including driver’s license/state ID renewals (standard and REAL ID) and vehicle registration stickers. Appointments are required, and residents should call 773-262-1050 and bring the required documents. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy decisions are included in this newsletter.

In Case You Missed It

Byron Sigcho-Lopez Ward 25 • • Relevance: 4/10

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25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s newsletter highlights upcoming Finance Committee and community meetings tied to development and TIF review: the Committee on Finance meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 1:45 PM, and residents are encouraged to participate in Pilsen TIF review discussions. It also announces a ZAB community meeting on Sept. 26 (10:00–11:30 AM) about lifting the liquor moratorium at 2058 W. 22nd Place, plus a 25th Ward community update meeting on Oct. 8 (6:00–7:30 PM) at 2157 W. 19th St. Other events include a free pet vaccine/microchip clinic on Sept. 24 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) at 1824 S. Wood Ave and a Board of Review property tax appeal workshop on Sept. 29 (3:00–6:00 PM).

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FUTURE OF 75TH COMMUNITY MEETING — TOMORROW!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 4/10

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The newsletter from 6th Ward Alderman William E. Hall announces a community meeting tomorrow (Sept. 22) at 6:00 p.m. at St. James, 8000 S. Michigan Ave, to discuss updates including SSA #51 and a TIF-related parking ban. It encourages residents to attend, ask questions, and get informed on issues impacting the 6th Ward.

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FUTURE OF 75TH COMMUNITY MEETING — TOMORROW!

William Hall Ward 6 • • Relevance: 3/10

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Alderman William E. Hall (6th Ward) urged residents to attend tomorrow’s 75th Community Meeting at 6:00 PM at St. James (8000 S. Michigan Ave) to discuss updates, including SSA #51, TIF items, and parking-related topics. The newsletter does not mention any specific ordinances, development approvals, budget decisions, major transit changes, or street safety projects beyond this meeting agenda.

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2nd Ward Newsletter: 2nd Ward Flu Clinic September 28, Lincoln Park Paper Shredding and Recycling Event, Lucien LaGrange Honored

Brian Hopkins Ward 2 • • Relevance: 2/10

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In Alderman Brian Hopkins’ 2nd Ward newsletter, key upcoming public-safety and community meetings include the 18th Police District Council Meeting (Sept. 22), the CCPSA public meeting on officer wellness (Sept. 24), and the 18th District Community Conversation first session (Sept. 30). The newsletter also notes Smart Street Enforcement changes for street-cleaning tickets (mailed instead of paper on vehicles) and highlights ongoing infrastructure work such as Division Street streetscape Phase 1 and Clover Playlot improvements. Other major announcements include a Sept. 28 2nd Ward flu clinic and vaccine event at Lake Shore Park, plus community events like the RNRA “I Love River North” happy hour (Sept. 29) and SOAR’s Farm-to-Table to Pier celebration (Oct. 1).

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Committee on Finance Rescheduled for Tomorrow 9/22

Byron Sigcho-Lopez Ward 25 • • Relevance: 4/10

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25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s newsletter notes that the City Council Committee on Finance meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM, and encourages participation in Pilsen’s TIF Review Committee for development/investment and community feedback. It also announces a ZAB community meeting on Saturday, September 26 (Martin’s Corner, 2058 W. 22nd Pl.) about lifting the liquor moratorium, plus a 25th Ward community update on Thursday, October 8 (2157 W. 19th St.), and a free pet vaccine/microchip clinic on Thursday, September 24 (1824 S. Wood Ave).

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No Vital Records? Don't Let That Block You from Voting

Desmon Yancy Ward 5 • • Relevance: 0/10

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Alderman Desmon Yancy’s newsletter highlights non-zoning items, including free steps to protect voting access (replacing missing birth certificates) and information for Fifth Ward residents on disaster-related SBA business/home loans following the July 27 storm, plus a Cook County property tax redemption help desk with Legal Aid Chicago. It also announces his professional update (recognitions nomination for small-business advocacy awards on Nov. 12, and a new 5th Ward Operations Director, Mikail Redmond), and provides community/event listings such as weekly “At Your Pace” walks at the Obama Presidential Center through Oct. 8 and free museum days. Other notices include health/resource fair information, an HBCU college fair, a school supplies giveaway at the ward office, and volunteer/community-policing participation reminders.