Timmy Knudsen

Alfred? The 43rd Ward alderman Timmy Knudsen announced two key meetings: a Commission on Chicago Landmarks hearing on the Roger Brown Home & Studio landmark designation and a community meeting on March 31 to discuss a proposed amendment to Francis W. Parker School’s planned development. He also highlighted policy updates, including new e‑scooter and e‑bike regulations and a request for CDOT to provide a traffic plan before any bridge closures, underscoring the ward’s focus on transportation and infrastructure. Other highlights include the launch of a residential parking zone map, a volunteer “Block Talk on Tap” series, and a reminder that Lincoln Park has been named a top U.S. park by USA TODAY.

Ald. Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced a community meeting on March 31 about the proposed amendment to Francis W. Parker School’s Planned Development, and highlighted City Council actions that expanded COPA’s investigative authority and paused future tipped‑wage increases. Other updates include the start of April street‑sweeping, a new residential parking‑zone map, and updated e‑scooter and e‑bike policies, while the ward celebrates a Lincoln Park Zoo rhino birth and a Lincoln Park nomination for USA TODAY’s best park. Residents are also invited to volunteer workshops, youth summer jobs, and community events such as the construction at 2600 North Clark and the Lincoln Park Zoo summer kickoff.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of Chicago’s 43rd Ward reminds residents that Election Day is March 17, 2026, and polls will be open until 7 p.m., with multiple precinct sites, the Lincoln Park Library, and a supersite at 137 S. State St. available for voting. The newsletter provides detailed instructions for in‑person voting, early voting, mail‑in ballots, and voter registration, along with contact information for the ward office and links to state and federal voting resources. No zoning, development, or budget updates are included; the focus is solely on voter information and election logistics.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced a CDOT‑co‑hosted meeting on March 13 to discuss a design‑phase proposal for traffic and pedestrian safety improvements—including a new cul‑de‑sac and bump‑outs—at the Lincoln/Schubert/Seminary intersection, and highlighted the groundbreaking of the 2600 N Clark Street development that will add affordable housing and retail to the ward. The alderman also shared updates on CDOT’s e‑scooter and e‑bike policy guidance, new parking enforcement options via 311, and reminded residents of upcoming Election Day voting opportunities, while celebrating the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and the opening of local businesses such as Daly’s Donuts.

On March 6, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced a community meeting on the proposed ComEd substation at 1111 W. Diversey, noting the project is still under review by the Illinois Commerce Commission and city departments. He also urged Mayor Johnson and CDOT to prioritize reopening the Cortland Bridge and to provide a detailed traffic plan, while announcing new CDOT guidance on e‑scooter and e‑bike use. Other updates included the start of street‑sweeping season, a new parking‑zone map, and the early‑voting schedule at Lincoln Park Library.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced that early voting has begun at the Lincoln Park Library and is available at all 50 ward early‑voting sites through March 16, with the same locations serving as vote centers on Election Day. The newsletter also provides detailed voting‑by‑mail instructions, ID requirements, and contact information for the ward office, emphasizing that residents can vote at any early‑voting site regardless of their precinct. Additional resources and links to voter registration, election results, and social media are included for residents seeking further information.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward highlighted the city’s recent credit downgrade and urged the mayor and CDOT to prioritize bridge closures and traffic mitigation, while also announcing new e‑bike and parking enforcement policies. He also noted the preliminary landmarking of DePaul’s Cortelyou Commons and Byrne Hall, and referenced the upcoming ComEd substation meeting and the city’s FY2026 budget shortfall. Additionally, the newsletter promoted early voting, the 43rd Ward Volunteer Corps pilot programs, and the Savor Lincoln Park food festival.

No zoning, housing, transit, or budget meetings or policy changes were announced. The 43rd Ward Office invites residents to a CPD Meet & Greet with Alderman Knudsen at the DePaul Arts and Letters Building at 5:30 PM tonight, where officers from the 18th and 19th Police Districts will discuss public safety and answer questions. The office continues to host regular public safety events and provides resources and office hours for community engagement.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward highlighted ongoing transit concerns, urging Mayor Johnson and CDOT to provide a detailed traffic plan before any bridge closures, and announced a Budget Accountability Coalition to enforce the 2026 City Budget’s revenue‑collection provisions. He also updated residents on new parking enforcement options via 311, revised e‑scooter and e‑bike rules, and reminded the community of a scheduled meeting to discuss ComEd’s 1111 W. Diversey substation plans. The newsletter celebrated Lincoln Park High School’s historic basketball run, honored the late Commander Paul R. Bauer, and recognized Ted Wrobleski’s 45‑year service to the neighborhood.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of Chicago’s 43rd Ward announced a new ordinance requiring the Department of Transportation to present a detailed traffic plan before any bridge is closed for more than 30 days, a measure that will go before City Council next week. He also highlighted updated CDOT guidance on e‑scooters and e‑bikes, new parking enforcement reporting options through 311, and a City Council hearing on the Mayor’s Office of Reentry’s first‑year report. The newsletter noted the office’s Presidents Day closure, upcoming community events, and tools such as the Chi Street Work Portal for residents to track street projects.

On February 9, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward announced the start of demolition at 2600 N Clark, clearing the site for a five‑story mixed‑use development that will add 48 apartments—including 10 regulated affordable units—ground‑floor retail, a widened sidewalk, and a new loading zone to improve traffic flow. The council is also moving forward with a rat birth‑control pilot resolution and updated e‑bike/e‑scooter policies, while the alderman’s letter to Mayor Johnson urges prioritization of bridge closures to ease transit congestion. Additional updates include early voting dates for the 2026 primary, new parking enforcement options via 311, and community event highlights in Lincoln Park.

On January 30, Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward held community meetings at Gold Coast and Lincoln Park and visited Lincoln Elementary for Career Day, while also advancing a measure to allow the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to review verified complaints under the Welcoming City Ordinance. He urged Mayor Johnson and CDOT to prioritize reopening the Cortland Bridge and other river bridges, and released updates on CDOT’s e‑scooter and e‑bike policy. The newsletter also highlighted Restaurant Week, the new Chi Street Work Portal, and the 311 parking enforcement options for residents.

Alderman Knudsen's newsletter stated that the City Council passed a hemp-regulation ordinance. The newsletter also provided tips on dealing with the extreme cold weather and discussed the Council's renewal of a compromise ordinance on snap curfews.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen of the 43rd Ward reports no new meetings, hearings, or policy changes this week. The city is issuing an Extreme Cold Watch through January 24, with the ward office closed Friday‑Saturday and more than 200 warming centers open, while residents are urged to stay indoors and use the OEMC app for alerts. The Department of Transportation and Business Affairs remind property owners to clear sidewalks and observe the overnight parking ban, and the city’s snow‑plow tracker and warming‑center list are available for residents’ safety.