On October 1 the Humboldt Park Advisory Council will hold a public meeting at the Fieldhouse to discuss a new business proposal for the Humboldt Park Boathouse. Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward also announced the city’s approval of ADU expansion and the Jackson Park Housing Pilot, and the Logan Square Boulevards District Extension Project is now in the zoning review process. Residents are reminded that the final call for Participatory Budgeting ideas is due September 30, the Chicago Residential Lighting Improvements Program will begin work on October 6, and community highlights include the Humboldt Park Little League trophy ceremony and Alma’s Way cultural event.
Alderman Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) announced that this week’s City Council will vote on expanding accessory dwelling units citywide, affirming residential composting, and approving last‑mile logistics facilities, and he is also working on a gender‑based‑violence hearing with Ald. Rossana Rodriguez‑Sanchez. A virtual zoning meeting is set for October 6 to review updated plans for 2240 N Milwaukee following the Greater Goethe Neighborhood Review, and the 1st Ward will host a Meet Me on Milwaukee event this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other events include a public‑safety commission meeting on September 25, an older‑adult safety presentation on September 26, and a Shakespeare Blood Oath performance at Eckhart Park on Saturday.
Alderman Byron Sigcho‑Lopez of the 25th Ward invites residents to a Community Zoning Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 22, 2025, to discuss a zoning amendment that would change the property at 1606 S Wolcott Ave from M2‑3 to B2‑5. The meeting will be held at Hoste (1857 W. 16th St.) from 6‑7:30 p.m., and residents can submit feedback via QR code or the 25th Ward website. No other policy changes or budget items were announced, though the TIF Review Committee was noted.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward will host a September 21 emergency‑response town hall on ICE and a September 24 town hall with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez on federal budget issues, while reviewing zoning‑change requests for several properties and backing the ADU ordinance and a $500,000 participatory‑budgeting allocation for 2026 infrastructure. The ward also highlighted the Cicero Avenue Land‑Use Study and upcoming 26th Ward Zoning Advisory Committee meetings, and it will vote YES on the citywide ADU ordinance. Other key events include the Alma’s Way community event, the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse “Explore Your City” day, and a series of youth and job‑training opportunities across the ward.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s 33rd Ward newsletter highlights several key meetings: the State of Transit Townhall on September 20, the CTA Budget Townhall on September 25, and an Emergency Response Townhall on September 21 focused on ICE‑related concerns. The ward also reports two zoning actions in progress— a Type 1 map amendment for 3240 W Lawrence Ave (B1‑2 to B2‑5) in community review and a supported amendment for 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy (C1‑1 to B2‑3). Additional announcements include Family Preparedness workshops, volunteer opportunities, and the ward’s ongoing immigration‑rights outreach.
On September 24, Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward will host the 19th District Council meeting to discuss a new parking‑enforcement pilot program that shifts 911 calls from police to civilian staff, a policy change aimed at freeing officers for other duties. The ward also celebrated the ribbon cutting of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s $645 million expansion—a major development approval—and announced ongoing infrastructure spending on CTA track work from Addison to Grace and Halsted Arterial resurfacing. Meanwhile, residents should note temporary street closures for the 47th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon, CTA construction, and the 336 W Wellington crane, and can look forward to Cubs postseason games, the 20th Annual Race to Wrigley 5K, and the neighborhood Oktoberfest festivities.
The 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announces a public Zoning Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to discuss a zoning amendment changing 2238‑40 W Coulter St. from RS‑3 to B2‑3. Residents are invited to attend at the Xilin Senior Center, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m., and to submit feedback via QR code or the ward’s zoning portal. The newsletter also notes a TIF Review Committee section and provides contact details for questions or accommodations.
Alderman La Spata of the 1st Ward reports that the city’s Mid‑Year Budget Hearings and a September 22 Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety hearing will address budget priorities and speed‑camera enforcement recommendations, while a virtual zoning meeting on Oct. 6 will review updated plans for 2240 N Milwaukee. He notes that the Committee on Finance approved a $90 million settlement of 176 police‑related suits, and the city is evaluating a tavern license application amid safety concerns. Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Meet Me On Milwaukee event, and the 1st Ward Office will share further details on the tavern and zoning matters as they arise.
No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced in this issue. The alderman highlighted upcoming community celebrations, including a Storytime and Mexican Flag Ceremony on Friday, a 5‑K run and 26th‑Street Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sunday, and a community gathering on Monday. He also urged residents to stay informed about increased ICE activity, provided rights‑information resources, and noted the TIF Review Committee.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward announced upcoming zoning and development discussions, including the 26th Ward Zoning intake and the updated proposal for 3300 W Pierce, and highlighted the Cicero Avenue Land Study open house and the Logan Square Boulevards District extension review. The newsletter also noted mid‑year budget committee meetings, CTA Budget Town Hall sessions, and a successful property‑tax appeal effort. In addition, community events such as free mobile mammograms, the Young Lords exhibit, and the upcoming Solidarity Day for the homeless were promoted.
On September 12, 2025, 33rd‑Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez announced the launch of the Participatory Budgeting process, inviting residents to submit ideas and volunteer for the committee, and highlighted upcoming zoning discussions for the 3240 W Lawrence Ave and 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy projects— the latter already supported. The ward also updated residents on a new grid‑based tree‑trimming schedule and the 2025 street‑sweeping timetable, while reminding tenants of the Gary Carlson building transition and offering Narcan distribution. Additional community events include the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Family Preparedness workshops, and the Cleveland Elementary Back‑to‑School Fair.
Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward will host a City Council hearing on September 25 to vote on an ordinance legalizing accessory dwelling units citywide, a key housing policy change, while the ward also participates in upcoming city budget town‑halls. Street‑safety work on Halsted Arterial—including temporary removal of rainbow crosswalks and planned repainting—along with CTA track work from Addison to Grace that will affect local transit access, are the main infrastructure updates. Other highlights include the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, a gun‑turn‑in event that collected 111 firearms, and community events such as block parties and The Barry Centennial Picnic.
Alderman Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) announced that the Mid‑Year Budget Hearings begin today and that the CTA will host three budget town halls in mid‑September to discuss transit funding and budget priorities. He also highlighted a virtual community meeting on October 6 to review updated zoning plans for an 80‑foot, 50‑unit mixed‑use redevelopment at 2240 N. Milwaukee, and noted concerns over the planned 2027 closure of the Cortland Ave Bridge and the need for alternative safe routes. Additional items include a public survey on EV charging infrastructure, a call for volunteers for the Meet Me On Milwaukee event, and community events at the West Town Library.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced the Participatory Budgeting Launch Party on September 11 at Roosevelt High School Library, inviting residents to help decide how the ward’s infrastructure funds will be spent. The ward also scheduled an Urban Flooding Community Meeting on September 10 with the NRC to discuss flood mitigation and a Neighborhood Night on September 8 to review local infrastructure projects. Additional highlights include a Family Preparedness Campaign with virtual workshops, a “Know Your Rights” immigration webinar, and community events such as the Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 14 and the End Hunger Games fundraiser on September 6.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward announced a public meeting on September 16 for the Cicero Avenue Land Study and invited input on the updated 3300 W. Pierce apartment proposal, part of the ward’s ongoing zoning review process. The ward also highlighted the proposed extension of the Boulevard Landmark District, a policy change aimed at preserving historic character, and noted the opening of five new businesses on Division Street as a development approval that supports local economic growth. Other highlights include a virtual “Know Your Rights” event for immigrants, a Fiesta Boricua celebration, and a free mobile mammogram screening in Humboldt Park.
On September 22 the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a hearing to review recommendations on speed‑camera enforcement, a key policy issue affecting safety and equity in the 1st Ward. Earlier this month Alderman La Spata hosted the first car‑free “Meet Me on Milwaukee” pedestrian pilot, a street‑safety redesign that drew community participation and highlighted the ward’s commitment to safer streets. The alderman also thanked residents for their input on the Equity in Enforcement Survey and announced a tree‑planting initiative to restore canopy across the ward.
Alderman Byron Sigcho‑Lopez of the 25th Ward announced that the Chicago Department of Transportation will begin the Complete Street Project on S. Kedzie Avenue on September 2, a 12‑week street‑safety redesign that will improve traffic and pedestrian conditions. The ward will also enforce rolling street closures from September 12‑16 for public‑safety reasons, and residents are invited to a free record‑expungement workshop on September 6. Additional community highlights include several 5‑K runs, Mexican Independence Day parades, and ongoing public‑safety updates.
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward announced a community meeting with the Department of Water Management to discuss the California Avenue Water Main & Lead Service Line Replacement Project, a major infrastructure spending decision slated to begin in late September. The ward also called for public input on the updated zoning proposal for a 26‑unit apartment complex at 3300 W Pierce, which includes 20 off‑site parking spaces, and announced a Cicero Avenue Land‑Use Study open house on September 16. In addition, the Community Safety Committee met to plan safety walks and rapid‑response training, and the ward celebrated Fiesta Boricua, new business openings on Division Street, and a new playground at Lowell Elementary.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reminds residents of the upcoming City Council meeting on September 25, 2025 and urges participation in public meetings on zoning and development posted on the ward’s social media and website. The newsletter also highlights the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance, providing a guide for tenants who want to purchase homes, and encourages residents to review the ordinance’s details. Other key announcements include a business mixer, the Workers Over Billionaires rally, new local businesses opening, and upcoming community events such as the Avondale Garden and Agriculture Fair and a Know Your Rights workshop.