Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) is seeking rider input for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s first regional budget, which will guide future CTA, Metra, and Pace investments; he also discussed the amended parking meter deal and infrastructure concerns. The newsletter notes Chicago’s projected $880 million budget shortfall and a possible push for corporate taxes. Waguespack called for a thorough, timely CPS Inspector General investigation into allegations involving school board candidate Hilario Dominguez, and announced upcoming police community conversations to help shape district plans.
Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward highlighted a rider survey to help shape the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s first regional budget and said he discussed the amended parking meter deal and infrastructure issues on a radio program. He also urged a thorough, prompt investigation into allegations against Chicago Board of Education president candidate Hilario Dominguez, and announced upcoming police community conversations to inform district strategic plans.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that Chicago City Council has passed the amended parking meter deal, including $75 million in asset transfer to the City and changes to meter use, with funds earmarked for pension obligations. He also highlights upcoming public meetings on Park District e-bike and e-scooter use (including the Bloomingdale Trail) and a Metra Clybourn improvements commuter survey event. Other announcements include the Bucktown 5K (with rolling street closures), October CAPS police meetings, Domestic Violence Awareness Month resources, and several community events/fundraisers (Holstein Park pumpkin patch, Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, and a 32nd Ward diaper drive).
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reminded residents about parking restrictions and multiple street closures for the Bucktown 5k race on Sunday, Oct. 4, with closures starting as early as 3:00 a.m. and parking restrictions beginning early in the morning through midday.
The newsletter also encourages residents to view the route and details online and to attend/cheer on the race and kids run; no zoning, housing, transit, or budget items were mentioned.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that City Council passed an amended Chicago parking meter deal after weeks of negotiations, including a $75 million asset transfer and 5% of future net income to help fund pension obligations, as well as meter changes reducing some City costs. He also notes upcoming meetings on park district e-bike/e-scooter use and Metra Clybourn improvements, and mentions the canceled domestic violence committee hearing due to insufficient attendance during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Other major items include local event and community announcements such as the Bucktown 5K this weekend (with rolling street closures), Holstein Park Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 3), CAPS meetings for multiple police districts in October, and reminders about street sweeping and free helmet availability from the office.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) announced parking restrictions and multiple street closures for the Bucktown 5K this Sunday, including start/end times on several streets from early morning until midday to allow runners to cross safely. No zoning, housing, transit, budget, or policy vote items were included in this newsletter; the main event was the race itself.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that Foundry Park’s TIF redevelopment agreement for its 31-acre housing and mixed-use project advanced and that the City Council Finance Committee passed (then deferred) the amended Chicago parking meter concession agreement for final passage Tuesday. He also references multiple upcoming meetings/town halls, including an in-person/virtual Park District town hall on new state rules for e-bikes and e-scooters on Park District trails (including the Bloomingdale Trail), and provides CAPS meeting dates for the 14th/19th police districts covering the ward.
Other major announcements include reminders about street-sweeping scheduling, early voting locations and dates for the Nov. 3 election, and weekend/fall events such as the Bloomingdale Trail run, Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, and St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, plus general office updates (e.g., a blood drive and neighborhood safety CAPS reminders).
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that the City Council passed the Foundry Park TIF deal to support infrastructure for the project, and the Finance Committee advanced the 3rd amended parking meter concession agreement, with final full-Council passage expected Tuesday. He also notes a pending Park District micromobility (e-bikes/e-scooters) town hall to discuss a new state law for bicycle paths/trails (including the Bloomingdale Trail) and upcoming CAPS meetings. Other major items include October CAPS/public safety updates, street-sweeping and the City’s street cleaning schedule, and an extensive calendar of neighborhood events and local announcements (e.g., Oktoberfest, Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, and the Bloomingdale Trail Run).
In the 32nd Ward, Alderman Scott Waguespack highlights a revised Chicago parking meter negotiation among city officials and Stonepeak, including major new terms and stating it must be approved by the City Council; Waguespack says the Finance Committee and full Council hearings will follow. The newsletter also notes City Council progress on rival renter/landlord ordinances (FAIR and PRO) and a Finance Committee change to require a supermajority (30 votes) for future City borrowing, alongside stricter ethics rules for candidates.
Other announcements include CTA “Frequent Network” service increases and route schedule changes affecting several routes in the ward, CAPS meetings in the 14th and 19th Police Districts, street sweeping reminders, and weekend traffic/closure alerts for events like Retro on Roscoe, Riot Fest, and the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, plus several local community events and fundraisers.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlights Illinois’s new e-bike and scooter laws (effective Jan. 1) and says he’s collecting constituent reports and sharing safety concerns with the Chicago Department of Transportation as enforcement rolls out. The newsletter also notes CAPS meetings in the 14th and 19th Police Districts, ongoing street cleaning next week in specific sections, and major weekend event alerts including Musky Fest street closures on Racine (and parts of Nelson) through September 13. Other announcements include the Bucktown Yard Sale, early registration for the Bloomingdale Trail Run (Sept. 26), and a diaper drive (“Share Our Spare”).
Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter (Sept. 4, 2026) mainly shares Labor Day logistics (no garbage/blue cart collection Sept. 7; office closure Sept. 7) and community updates, including extending Holstein Park’s pool hours through Sept. 20 and street-cleaning reminders. Other major announcements include upcoming CAPS meetings in the 14th/19th Police Districts, a Bucktown community cleanup (Sept. 5), Musky Fest street closures (Sept. 11–13), and Retro on Roscoe volunteer opportunities (Sept. 18–20), plus a Share Our Spare diaper drive through Sept. 20.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he notes upcoming street closures for the Bucktown Arts Fest and “Meet Me on Milwaukee,” shares CAPS and beat meeting crime concerns (including thefts from cars and shots-fired incidents in nearby beats), and provides the 2026 street cleaning schedule updates. Other major items include a diaper drive with Share Our Spare (through Sept. 20) and several neighborhood/community events (including Bucktown Arts Fest this weekend, Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend on Aug. 29, Retro on Roscoe volunteer sign-ups, and the Sept. 6 Bike the Drive fundraiser).
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) did not report any specific zoning, transit, budget hearing, or ordinance vote, but he highlighted ongoing housing development in the ward—breaking ground on the Lathrop Homes redevelopment (including hundreds of public/affordable units) and moving forward on Foundry Park (3,500 new housing units). He also discussed broader priorities like public safety and cost-of-living, and supported citywide election participation, including efforts to collect signatures to get on the February 27, 2027 municipal ballot. Other updates include mayoral election news (Mayor Johnson proposing bond refinancing to close an $85.1M budget gap) and November 3, 2026 General Election guidance, including support for Jessica Biggs for Chicago Board of Education President and ESRB candidates serving the 32nd Ward area.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlights transportation and zoning-related issues, including CDOT’s extended closure of the Cortland Street Bridge with the prospect of replacement and a call to remove its landmark status, plus an early-September City Council hearing pushing Bally’s to address financing plans. The newsletter also summarizes new Illinois state legislation governing e-bikes and e-scooters (potentially taking effect Jan. 1, 2027) and gives local reminders for school safety, street sweeping, and CAPS meetings in the 14th and 19th districts, along with neighborhood crime/theft updates.
Other announcements include a diaper drive with Share Our Spare through Sept. 20, a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Fortitude Gym (Aug. 29), and multiple upcoming community/downtown events such as Lakeview Taco Fest and CERT training registration for Fall 2026.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he flags a major ongoing zoning/development-and-transportation issue: the Cortland Street Bridge will remain closed longer than expected and CDOT says it requires a multi-year effort, while Waguespack is pushing to remove the bridge’s landmark status to enable replacement. He also notes City Council members are calling for an early-September hearing requiring Bally’s staff to explain how they will finish the casino amid financing problems, and summarizes new Illinois statewide e-bike/e-scooter legislation that would preempt many municipal rules (effective Jan. 1, 2027). Other major items include a 32nd Ward diaper drive with Share Our Spare (through Sept. 20), CAPS updates for the 14th and 19th districts, reminders on street sweeping schedules and school-area safety, and weekend events such as Lakeview Taco Fest and several major downtown concerts and festivals.
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) reports that their shredding and recycling event at Menards will continue until 2:00 p.m., offering document shredding and recycling for old electronics and pharmaceuticals. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, policy, or street-safety items are mentioned in this newsletter. Other announcement: event location is the Wrightwood entrance to Menards.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights a flood-relief rebate program signed into law for southwest-side households after the 2025 floods, with City Council budget coalition advocacy when FEMA funds were denied. He also promotes several ward events including the Aug. 21 annual shredding/electronics recycling event, a Share Our Spare diaper drive, and CAPS meetings, plus reminders about leashing dogs and the upcoming street-cleaning schedule. The newsletter also notes weekend citywide events like the Chicago Air and Water Show (Aug. 15–16) and a Bucktown Book Swap (Aug. 16).
Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) highlights the Aug. 8 reopening of Holstein Park Pool and reports on July legislative items including City TIF approval for the Foundry Park redevelopment, a direct-pay construction escrow order (via a third-party administrator), and other ordinances tied to TIF funding and parking/fine collection pilot policy. The newsletter also notes CAPS community meetings in August and a focus on neighborhood events (National Night Out, a Wells Fargo Roscoe Village ribbon cutting, and upcoming community workshops and festivals). Other major announcements include the Chicago Air and Water Show (Aug. 15–16) and street-sweeping and seasonal community-resource reminders.
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights City budget concerns after Chicago CFO Steven Mahr abruptly resigned and says the administration has not implemented revenue/work needed to address a reported $130 million FY26 budget gap, with an acting CFO (Brendan White) expected to manage the October budget kickoff. The newsletter also lists CPD CAPS meetings in the 14th and 19th districts and urges residents to attend National Night Out on August 4, plus includes city/ward operational items like street-sweeping and storm/recovery guidance.
Other major announcements/events include a Waters Edge senior luncheon and National Senior Citizens Day (Aug. 21), Camp Courage graduation for a 32nd Ward resident, upcoming National Farmers Market Week (markets in the ward), and Lakeview Taco Fest (Aug. 21–23).
In Alderman Scott Waguespack’s 32nd Ward newsletter, he highlights city budget and finance concerns after Chicago CFO Steven Mahr abruptly resigned and says the administration has delayed implementing the FY26 budget, with Acting CFO Brendan White expected to manage the budget launching in October. The newsletter also lists upcoming CAPS police meetings for multiple beats/districts and notes neighborhood public-safety updates, including recent thefts and residents’ concerns about car racing; no specific zoning/development/housing/transit approvals or ordinances are described. Other major announcements include National Night Out (Aug. 4), a Camp Courage graduation for ward resident Julia, street-sweeping and sewer-prevention reminders, storm-damage assessment guidance, and upcoming local events like Lakeview Taco Fest and an Aug. 29 Business Resource Expo.