Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) rescheduled the Infrastructure Ward Walk due to extreme heat and provides cooling and safety guidance. He also highlighted that Chicago’s ADU legalization ordinance is now in effect (with 88 applications in the first two days), and urged CDOT and Mayor Johnson to prioritize reopening long-closed river bridges (especially the Cortland Bridge) with clearer traffic mitigation plans.
Other updates include Pride Parade recap, 43rd Ward office closures for Independence Day, a new Recycle Coach app, summer beach/lakefront public safety actions, and reminders about updated CDOT rules for e-scooters/e-bikes and ward parking/311 resources.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) said he attended a community meeting on ComEd’s proposed substation at 1111 W. Diversey, and he reiterated opposition to placing a large substation in a dense, transit-oriented neighborhood. He also spoke at the 18th District Police District Council meeting following a West Belden Avenue shooting, calling for additional public-safety tools including business enforcement, enhanced parking enforcement, and possible limits on late-night operations where appropriate.
Other major announcements: the 43rd Ward Pride Parade activity is Sunday, June 28 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), and the ward office will close July 3 and July 4 for Independence Day. The newsletter also highlights that the City’s ADU ordinance is now in effect, promotes the new Recycle Coach app, and reports ongoing advocacy regarding prolonged bridge closures and traffic mitigation plans for river bridges.
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlights tonight’s ComEd substation community meeting (1111 W. Diversey Pkwy) and ongoing efforts to strengthen zoning/community review for large utility projects. He also notes that the city’s ADU ordinance is now in effect and reports park and street-related updates, including Jonquil Park reopening with added lighting for safety and a push regarding bridge closures/traffic impacts. Other announcements include local safety updates (summer lakefront strategies), CHI 311/Recycle Coach resources, and mentions that the Lakeshore Music Festival won’t return next year due to resident concerns.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted ongoing storm-recovery work and urged public-safety focus after a shooting near Lincoln and Belden, noting CPD said it was an isolated altercation and that he will discuss safety efforts at the 18th District Police Council later this month. The newsletter also announced state funding totaling $850,000 for 43rd Ward public safety and public school infrastructure, and addressed street infrastructure issues like planned new pumps for the Division Street Underpass flooding.
For policy and development-related items, Knudsen said Chicago’s ADU ordinance (legalizing Additional Dwelling Units) has been in effect since April 1, with early applications already submitted; he also promoted a new interactive 43rd Ward parking zone map. Other major announcements/events include office closures for Juneteenth (June 19) and several community events, including the Annual Summer Roll (June 18) and Cravings on Clark (June 26).
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.
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 Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) sent a special alert about a shooting on the 600 block of W Belden Ave reported around 4:00am on June 7, 2026. The victim, a 39-year-old woman, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and remains in critical condition; Knudsen’s office says it is coordinating with Chicago Police Department detectives and has arranged additional patrols, urging tips via Area 3 detectives.
The newsletter does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted June Pride programming and promoted ward updates including the ADU ordinance now in effect and an interactive 43rd Ward residential parking zone map; the newsletter also announced increased lakefront beach safety actions from the 18th and 19th CPD districts. For transportation, Knudsen urged Mayor Johnson and CDOT to prioritize reopening closed river bridges (especially the Cortland Bridge) and to provide alternative congestion plans for closures over 30 days.
Other major items include new CHI 311 and e-scooter/e-bike guidance, Recycle Coach and other public-service resources, and community events such as Lincoln Park Greek Fest (this weekend), Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Showcase (June 6), Annual Summer Roll (June 18), Pitch In @ Oz Park (June 14, July 12, Aug. 2 & 23), and Old Town Art Fair (June 13–14).
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) announced support for legislation with Sen. Sara Feigenholtz to require locational approval for large utility projects, focusing on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey Parkway, and also backed Francis W. Parker School’s expansion plan with a Community Benefits Agreement. The newsletter also highlights that Chicago’s ADU ordinance is now in effect and calls on CDOT to prioritize bridge-closure communication/traffic mitigation for long-term river bridge shutdowns (including Cortland Bridge).
Other major updates include Knudsen serving as commencement speaker for Lincoln Park High School’s Class of 2026, supporting an America250 resolution, and announcing community events plus the reopening of Beaumont’s of Lincoln Park.
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) announced formal support for the proposed Francis W. Parker School expansion, stating it is contingent on City Council zoning committee approval. He highlights March community input and a negotiated plan that includes a $2 million affordable housing commitment tied to Parker properties, $500,000 in unrestricted support to Lincoln Park High School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary, DarkSky-certified athletic field lighting with limited operating hours, and a traffic pick-up/drop-off plan plus enforcement if it’s not followed.
Other major items include the planned “Plan of Operation & Community Benefits Agreement” that Parker will be legally bound to and references to office hours/ward updates and ongoing community engagement.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted City Council action approving landmark protections for the Roger Brown home/studio and two DePaul buildings (Byrne Hall and Cortelyou Commons), as well as approval of a citywide affordable housing pilot program with an online renter database. The newsletter also notes ongoing 43rd Ward involvement in the Francis W. Parker school expansion/field lighting proposal (including publishing 620 feedback responses) and continued pressure over ComEd’s proposed 1111 W. Diversey Parkway substation zoning classification and permit review. Other updates include Memorial Day office/garbage schedule notices and community events such as North Pond Restaurant’s “Seedlings” giveaway and Lincoln Park High School’s Class of 2026 graduation.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted public-safety policy updates, including the Chicago CARE Program expanding to all 22 police districts and a June 3 follow-up committee hearing on replacing the city’s gunshot detection technology after a hearing this week failed to provide timelines or proposal evaluation details. The newsletter also recaps 43rd Ward feedback on the Francis W. Parker School expansion/field lighting proposal (618 responses total; residents prioritized concerns about traffic/parking, light pollution, and housing impacts) and describes ongoing pressure for more transparency around ComEd’s proposed 1111 W. Diversey substation, including an administrative hold request on demolition permits.
Other updates include the ordinance taking effect legalizing ADUs (supported by Lawson) and upcoming community events such as the Mayfest on Armitage, the Block Heroes Oz Park Cleaning (May 17), and Lincoln Park Earth Day cleanup follow-ups.
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) focused on policy and zoning-related issues affecting the ward, including urging action on bridge-closure traffic impacts, pushing for a written zoning interpretation for ComEd’s proposed substation classification, and supporting an ADU legalization ordinance now in effect (as of April 1). He also discussed introducing legislation to strengthen Chicago’s ethics code for emerging prediction markets and advocated for state revenue measures to support Chicago’s long-term fiscal stability. Other updates/events include community cleanups and Earth Day activities on May 9, the start of work on the Lincoln Gardens and Meadows project, and notices about upcoming public programs and other local announcements.
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) introduced ordinances to strengthen Chicago’s ethics code—prohibiting city employees from using inside information to trade on prediction market apps—and to expand parking access for faith communities by allowing use of underused lots during off-hours. He also supported the city’s ADU legalization ordinance (in effect as of April 1), and he continues pushing CDOT and the Mayor’s office for clearer bridge-closure traffic plans amid ongoing river bridge shutdowns.
Other updates include a May 14 meeting with MWRD on Chicago’s sewer system and street flooding, spring Block Heroes clean-ups (including May 17 at Oz Park), and community events such as Lunch Heroes at CHA senior homes and Earth Day on May 9; the newsletter also shares condolences on the passing of longtime Lincoln Park community leader Allan Mellis.
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reports that last week at City Council he introduced an ordinance to reduce zoning red tape by allowing faith communities to rent unused off-hours parking spaces, and the amended draft will go to the Committee on Zoning (chaired by Ald. Gil Villegas). He also says Chicago’s ADU ordinance is now in effect (88 applications in the first two days), and his office is pressing for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey. The newsletter also highlights his push with other aldermen to prioritize reopening long-term river bridge closures and provides local updates including the return of the Lincoln Park Farmers Market (45th season) and the unveiling of the LaSalle Street Underpass mural “Day into Night.”
Alderperson Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) says he introduced an ordinance to streamline zoning for faith communities to rent unused residential-zoned parking spaces off-hours, and he also notes City Council confirmations including Ald. Gil Villegas as Chair of the Committee on Zoning. The newsletter also highlights continued major land-use and housing work, including the ADU ordinance now in effect (with 88 applications in the first two days) and ongoing pressure for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey, plus advocacy to require traffic plans for long bridge closures (especially the Cortland Bridge). Other updates include the Jonquil Park renovation starting, Earth Day observances, and multiple business openings in the ward (including PopUp Bagels at 2321 N. Lincoln Ave).
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) highlighted city and ward housing policy updates, including the April 1 ADU ordinance now in effect and his office’s push for a zoning review of a proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey. The newsletter also notes weekly community-public safety updates (CPD compstat/CAPS info) and ward service initiatives like new Recycle Coach app guidance, plus an April 12 shredding/e-waste/prescription drug take-back event at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Other major items include city amnesty for vehicle stickers, Chicago Public Schools student IDs functioning as library cards, and upcoming Sheffield Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting on April 14.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) addressed the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey, noting resident concerns about its size and location near schools and a CTA station, and stating he and other officials requested a written zoning interpretation from the City’s Zoning Administrator to determine whether it should be treated as a “major utility” requiring a heightened process under zoning/connected communities policy. In addition to that zoning request, Knudsen invited residents to tonight’s 43rd Ward Streets and Sanitation “Meet & Greet” with Ward Superintendent John focused on sanitation services like trash/recycling, street sweeping, snow response, and rodents.
Other announcements included general office contact information and 43rd Ward office hours (including Saturday hours).
On April 3, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced upcoming community meetings to discuss the proposed 30‑unit affordable housing project at 754 W Belden and the expansion of Francis W. Parker School, both of which involve zoning and development considerations. He also highlighted the city’s new ADU ordinance now in effect, and urged Mayor Johnson and CDOT to prioritize traffic plans for the ongoing Cortland Bridge closures. Additionally, the alderman launched a fundraiser to support the Lincoln Park Farmers Market’s relocation and celebrated the opening of Schneider’s Bakery on Halsted and Willow.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen (43rd Ward) reminded residents to attend a community meeting tonight, March 31, 6:00–8:00pm, hosted by his office about a proposed amendment to Francis W. Parker School’s Planned Development. The newsletter also notes that the full presentation deck from the meeting will be included in this week’s newsletter and invites residents to send feedback and questions via [email protected].