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The newsletter from Alderman Dowell’s Office of the Third Ward focuses on several community events, including a homebuyer event with Treasurer Conyears-Ervin, a community conversation on data centers, and CFD Camp Courage. It also promotes additional outreach such as free baby gates and an Illinois Restaurant Association “Meet the Experts” event, and includes a Mother’s Day greeting from the Alderman and the 3rd Ward Public Service Office team.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward’s 3rd Ward e-news highlights community events including a Town Hall meeting on May 21 and a dog vaccine clinic on June 25, plus a 2nd District police alert about burglaries from vehicles in the area. Other announcements include International Compost Awareness Week (May 3–9) and information about the City of Chicago’s free Food Scrap Drop-Off composting program (expanded to 33 locations) and a Greater Bronzeville 5K Run/Walk/workforce solutions grant webinar.

Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) highlighted major spring construction-related public-way work and reminded residents about noise/permit/restoration rules, including how to report violations via 311. She also announced several ward-relevant infrastructure and street projects: CDOT King Dr. resurfacing (35th–55th) starting April 27 through July 31, Root St. resurfacing starting Aug. 1, and DWM sewer improvements on Pershing Rd. (Giles–Cottage Grove) starting in May with an estimated completion of Sept. 2026. Other major items included her May 21 (6:00 pm) town hall at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, updates on Southbridge development progress (Phase 1C groundbreaking and Phase 3A QAP selection), and reminders about South Loop event parking restrictions and upcoming community events (Job & Resource Fair recap, Clean and Green Day, and CAPS meetings).

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward announced Pershing Rd. sewer construction from Giles Ave. to Cottage Grove Ave., beginning in May. No other meetings, policy/ordinance changes, development approvals, budget decisions, long-term transit service changes, or street-safety initiatives were mentioned in the provided newsletter text.

Alderman’s office for Chicago’s Third Ward announced King Drive resurfacing from 35th to 55th starting Monday, April 27. No other zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/hearings, policy changes, approvals, or funding decisions were mentioned in this eBlast.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward announced upcoming/community items including King Drive street resurfacing from 35th to 55th, a GBCAC Partnership Breakfast, and a Park District Fuller Park community meeting. The newsletter also lists resources such as People’s Gas bill payment assistance and OEMC job training, with no specific zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings/ordinances mentioned in this edition.

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward e-News (3rd Ward) includes announcements for a 3rd Ward Job and Resource Fair, a 3rd Ward Shred-a-Thon, and Jumping Jack applications, along with a 2nd District police alert about robberies and prom donation/giveaway events. It also highlights Cook County’s Medicaid “Get Medicaid Facts” website/toolkit and lists a “Beat 215” meeting schedule, with no zoning, housing, transit, or budget hearings/ordinances mentioned in this issue.

Aldermanic Office of Chicago’s Third Ward newsletter mainly publicizes non-legislative community updates: the 2026 Chicago street sweeping schedules are live on We the Sweeple, and residents can sign up for free email reminders. It also promotes “The Other Side of Reentry” and several local events, including a plant/growth workshop with L1 Retail Shop and Raíces Plant Bodega, “Potting with a Purpose,” a “Dear Mama” pop-up shop, and a wealth/wealth awareness seminar.

Alderman Dowell’s Third Ward e-news primarily alerts residents to the Chicago Fire vs. Atlanta United FC match on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm at Soldier Field, noting there are no fireworks planned. It also promotes the UChicago Music Department symposium/festival “Critical Sounds” on the Arts Block (April 9–11), including events like a keynote and closing party with performances/DJs. Other announcements/events listed include free pet adoption opportunities and a “Property After Death” forum, plus general office contact information.

Alderman Dowell of the Third Ward announces a free tree giveaway and updates on the WIC grocery store at 416 E. 43rd St. Residents are reminded of the Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC soccer match on April 4 at Soldier Field, with no fireworks planned. The newsletter also highlights community events including senior pickleball at XS Tennis FAME Center, the Rhythm and Roots Fest, and the Black History Future Folk Symposium.

Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward announced the groundbreaking of the new Chicago Fire Stadium at The 78, a major development approval that will transform a long‑vacant property into a mixed‑use sports and entertainment hub, and highlighted the sale of 59 city‑owned vacant lots through the ChiBlockBuilder program, offering residents opportunities to purchase and redevelop land in the ward. The newsletter also noted the start of street‑sweeping operations on April 1, with temporary parking restrictions and a Sweeper Tracker, and the Woodson Elementary Playground Replacement project, a $900,000 TIF‑funded upgrade scheduled for summer 2026. Additional community events include a Job and Resource Fair on April 18, the Citywide Clean & Green day, CAPS meetings for neighborhood safety, while the alderman welcomed Dr. Macquline King as CPS Superintendent and introduced new 3rd Ward Superintendent Nicholas Napier.

Alderman Dowell of the Third Ward announces the 2026 Chicago White Sox fireworks and post‑game concert schedule, the Milestone Circles virtual mentoring program for women‑owned businesses, and a 2nd Police District community alert on vehicle burglaries. The newsletter also highlights City Clerk Amnesty Month and a special meeting with CPD Superintendent Snelling.

The Third Ward aldermanic office highlights the upcoming 2026 Citywide Earth Day Parks Clean‑Up on April 18, inviting residents to volunteer in litter pick‑up, leaf raking, and tree mulching. It also promotes the CPD Camera Registration Program, Blue Cart Recycling, and local job opportunities including EMT and mental health clinician positions, as well as the Olive‑Harvey Spring Career Fair. No zoning, development, or budget meetings were announced.

The Third Ward aldermanic office announced a series of community events, including a job and resource fair, a mobile Department of Motor Vehicles service, and free paper shredding. Additional initiatives include a prescription drug takeback program and electronic recycling. These events aim to provide convenient services and promote public safety within the 3rd Ward.

The Third Ward Aldermanic Office announces a range of youth and community programs, including Chicago Youth Works Summer Jobs, My Chi. My Future, and the Teen Bash. It highlights scholarship opportunities such as the CABCF scholarship program, the Tax Smart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, and the Provident Scholarship Fund, while also promoting Project Evolve’s Business Start Cohort and the Evolve Entrepreneurial Hub.

The Third Ward aldermanic office announces a major water main replacement along 43rd St. and Vernon Ave., with phased construction, water shutdowns, and lead service line replacement scheduled over 120 days. Residents will see temporary parking restrictions and one lane remaining open during work hours, with advance notice of shutdowns. The office also promotes the 3rd‑4th‑5th Ward Job and Resource Fair and updates on vote‑by‑mail postmark rule changes.

The Third Ward E‑News highlights a free eviction‑sealing clinic hosted by LCBH and DePaul University College of Law, with a registration deadline of March 30 2026. It also lists several community safety and employment events, including a police alert on strong‑armed robbery and fraud, a car‑seat inspection, a whole‑home electric presentation, a national veterans virtual career fair, and a South Chicago health‑care hiring event.

Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward highlighted several budget and infrastructure actions, including a $1.925 million traffic signal modernization program at key intersections and the start of a CTA 43rd‑Street Greenline station upgrade that will close an alley from March 5 to August 2026. The ward also secured a $2 million federal grant for the Bronzeville Regional Senior Center and received Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approval for remediation work at The 78, while Dowell co‑sponsored resolutions to have Cook County reimburse the city and CPS for delayed property‑tax proceeds and to enforce the 2026 budget package. Other announcements included early‑voting sites for the March 17 primary, a memorial resolution honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, and community‑policing CAPS meetings, with additional events such as the Shamrock Shuffle and South Loop parking restrictions noted for residents.

The Third Ward Aldermanic Office announces the 2026 Soldier Field event calendar, noting that Bears games are not yet scheduled and many events are pending. Early voting for the ward begins March 2 and runs through March 17, with multiple sites listed. The office also promotes free tax‑preparation assistance and reminds residents to follow parking restrictions.

There were no meetings, policy changes, development approvals, budget decisions, transit service changes, or street safety projects announced in this issue. The newsletter highlighted community events including the Aldermanic Black Caucus scholarships, the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt, Lollapalooza engagement meetings, a job fair, and an Illinois Tech vendor fair, as well as a 2nd District police alert and a business alert on burglaries. These items were listed by the Third Ward Aldermanic Office.