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The newsletter announces a History & HerStory conversation at St. James Community Church on February 15, featuring former U.S. Senators Carol Moseley Braun and Roland Burris. No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes are mentioned. The event is open to the public and aims to inspire community reflection and unity.

Earlier this week, Alderman William Hall hosted a community zoning meeting in the 6th Ward where residents discussed development and zoning decisions. The ward also celebrated 100 years of Black History Month with a ribbon‑cutting at the DuSable Black History Museum and announced upcoming events such as the Hearts & Harmony Love Luncheon, the 6th Ward Volunteer Summit, and various health and community programs. Additional resources include business office hours for zoning assistance, free blood‑pressure screenings, and grant application opportunities for local development.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward invites residents to celebrate Black History at the DuSable Museum on February 7, with a family‑friendly gathering and ribbon cutting at 9:30 AM. The event, hosted alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson and other community leaders, aims to honor 100 years of Black History Month and strengthen community ties.

Alderman William Hall invites residents to the 6th Ward Community Zoning Meeting tonight at 6 PM to vote on zoning matters, including two sober‑living facilities and gas station expansions. The meeting will be held at St. James Community Church, 8000 S. Michigan Avenue, and residents living between 71st–75th and 83rd–87th are eligible to vote. No other major announcements are included in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward invites residents to the Community Zoning Meeting on February 2nd at 6:00 PM (doors open 5:30 PM) at St. James Community Church, 8000 S. Michigan Avenue. The meeting will focus on zoning matters, including sober living facilities and proposed gas station developments. No other policy changes or events are announced in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward invites residents to a Community Zoning Meeting on February 2 to vote on several development proposals—including sober‑living facilities and gas‑station expansions—within the 71st‑75th and 83rd‑87th‑street voting districts. The meeting is the primary forum for residents to shape zoning decisions that affect housing and local development. No additional policy changes, budget items, or infrastructure projects are announced in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall invites 6th‑Ward residents to a Community Zoning Meeting on February 6 to review and vote on several zoning matters, including the Henry Sober Living for Women, Kathy’s Sober Living, and two gas‑station expansions. The meeting will determine whether these developments proceed, with voting limited to residents between 71st–75th and 83rd–87th streets. No other policy changes or budget decisions are announced in this newsletter.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward reports a water leak at 83rd Street and Wabash Avenue, with city crews assessing the situation and applying salt to mitigate icing. Residents may experience temporary low water pressure or brief service interruptions while the Department of Water Management and Streets & Sanitation work to resolve the issue, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward reports that a winter storm is affecting the Southeast Side of Chicago, with Department of Streets and Sanitation crews actively plowing and salting main and arterial streets, bus routes, and high‑traffic corridors—especially near schools, senior housing, and medical facilities. The 6th Ward Office will be closed tomorrow due to weather, and residents are urged to exercise caution, avoid parking on snow routes, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

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.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward reports no zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes in this issue. The newsletter highlights a community meeting with 300 residents, a 95th‑Street Corridor networking party, monthly produce giveaways, free Art Institute admission, police beat meetings, grant application deadlines, a STEM scholarship, and a pet adoption event.

Alderman William Hall invites residents to the 6th Ward Community‑Wide Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at St. James Community Church, where plans for the year ahead and the 6th Ward Forward Initiative will be discussed. The meeting will also feature the introduction of new 6th District Commander Andre Poston, who will speak directly with neighbors. No zoning, development, housing, transit, or budget actions are announced in this edition.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward invites residents to the first community meeting of 2026 on Jan. 12 at St. James Community Church, where plans for the year and the 6th Ward Forward Initiative will be discussed. The meeting will coincide with the launch of the City of Chicago Shared‑Cost Sidewalk Program, allowing 6th Ward property owners to apply for sidewalk repairs through a partnership with the city. No other policy changes, development approvals, or budget decisions were announced.

Alderman William Hall of the 6th Ward invites residents to a community‑wide meeting on January 12 at St. James Community Church to discuss the 2026 agenda and the 6th Ward Forward Initiative. The event includes a constituent hour at 4:30 PM followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM, offering a forum for residents to voice questions and ideas. For more information, contact the 6th Ward Office at 773‑241‑3100 or visit 8541 S. State Street.