Chicago, IL

Committee on Finance

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber to consider a monthly Rule 45 report and a series of proposed orders and ordinances. The largest item is a proposed order authorizing the Corporation Counsel to settle 16 cases, all captioned against Guevara, for $260,814,000. The committee will also take up TIF and Housing and Economic Development funding agreements for school, business, and housing projects, plus small-claims payment orders.

• Proposed settlement order in 16 cases (Bouto, Flores, Hernandez, Lugo, Davila, Abrego, Martinez, Kelly, Gecht, Kwil, Rivera, Robinson, Ortiz, Williams, Kruger, McDowell v. Guevara) totaling $260,814,000
• TIF funds not to exceed $1,150,000 for improvements at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, 3444 W. Wabansia Avenue (26th Ward)
• TIF funds not to exceed $1,000,000 for improvements at Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School, 2022 W. Washington Boulevard (27th Ward)
• Substitute ordinance amending the 66th agreement with SomerCor 504, Inc. to increase Small Business Improvement Fund grant funds and amend program rules, covering 39 wards
• Redevelopment agreements: Altgeld Gardens Youth Center, 13122 S. Ellis Avenue, up to $7,300,000 HED (10th Ward); Filmore Linen Services, 920-922 S. Campbell Avenue, up to $5,000,000 HED and $5,000,000 TIF (28th Ward); Hudson House, 2222 S. Michigan Avenue, up to $5,000,000 HED City Loan and $10,000,000 HED City Grant (3rd Ward)

Committee on Finance

Committee on Finance

Committee on Workforce Development

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

Joint Committee: Public Safety; Police and Fire

The Chicago City Council's Joint Committee on Police and Fire and Committee on Public Safety meet on October 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda lists a single item: the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the supplied agenda.

• Office of Inspector General: Annual Public Safety Report

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Chicago City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meets October 9, 2026, to consider a range of traffic and parking matters. Agenda items include a feasibility study for a pedestrian-focused redesign around Palmer Square Park, an amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for the Divvy for Everyone bike sharing system, and changes to the Smart Streets Program area. The bulk of the agenda consists of routine parking measures, including many disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zone changes, stop signs, parking restrictions, and parking meters across various wards.

• Feasibility study for pedestrian-focused redesign of public ways around Palmer Square Park [Or2026-0028783]
• Amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for Divvy for Everyone bike sharing system [O2026-0028871]
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 revising area covered by Smart Streets Program [O2026-0028833]
• Residential Permit Parking Zone 4 amendment at 5201-5257 South Keating Avenue to All Days, All Times
• Parking meters added on South Springfield Avenue (West 26th Street to 2611 South Springfield Avenue) and North North Branch Street

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Aviation

Committee on Finance

City Council

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations meets Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 10:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street. The agenda lists public commentary, approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report, and a subject matter hearing on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program. The agenda does not include the text of the Rule 45 Report or any details of what will be presented at the CARE hearing. The meeting was noticed by Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33), Committee Chairperson.

• Subject matter hearing on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program
• Approval of the Rule 45 Report from September 2026
• Public commentary period

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Chicago City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight meets Oct. 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Room 201A at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report and two subject-matter hearings where no votes will be taken: the Office of Inspector General's Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2026 (released July 15, 2026) and a hearing on World Business Chicago's communications and advertising practices. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting, with each speaker limited to three minutes and the period capped at 30 minutes overall.

• Approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report for the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight
• Subject-matter hearing (no votes) on the Office of Inspector General Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2026, released July 15, 2026
• Subject-matter hearing (no votes) on World Business Chicago communications and advertising practices
• Public comment at the start of the meeting, three minutes per speaker, 30-minute overall limit

Committee on Police and Fire

The Chicago City Council Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro, meets Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda lists a subject matter hearing with two items: the quarterly report from COPA (the Civilian Office of Police Accountability) and a proposed resolution, R2026-0026326, calling for hearings on whether to invest in the Office of Victim Services instead of increasing funds for emergency housing and legal aid programs. The agenda does not state what action, if any, will be taken on either item. Public comment is allowed on each agenda item before any vote, with up to three minutes per speaker per item.

• COPA Quarterly Report (Item 1)
• R2026-0026326: call for hearings on investing in the Office of Victim Services rather than increasing funds for emergency housing and legal aid programs (Item 2)
• Public comment on each agenda item, up to three minutes per person per item
• Subject matter hearing before the Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

Committee on Education and Child Development

City Council

The Chicago City Council holds a regular meeting on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street. The agenda is largely the standard order of business: roll call, quorum, public comment, committee reports, introduction of new ordinances and resolutions, and approval of the Journal. Four alderpersons filed Rule 41 notices to call up previously deferred matters for a vote at this meeting. The agenda text does not describe the subject matter of those deferred items.

• Rule 41 notice by Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) and Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) to call for a vote on matter 02026-0025407, deferred at the September 25, 2026 meeting
• Rule 41 notice by Ald. Marty Quinn (13th Ward) to call for a vote on matter 02026-0026270, deferred at the September 23, 2026 meeting
• Rule 41 notice by Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) to call for a vote on matter 02026-0027202, deferred at the September 23, 2026 meeting
• Rule 41 notice by Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) to call for a vote on matter 02026-0026554, deferred at the September 23, 2026 meeting
• Standard agenda items include introduction of new ordinances on Municipal Code amendments, traffic regulations, zoning, and licensing, all automatically referred to committee without debate

• Authorization to approve ownership transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC membership interests to Stonepeak Partners LP — 46-3 (+0P/1A)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting on September 25, 2026. The primary item for consideration is a substitute ordinance regarding an ownership transfer under the Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement.

• Ordinance SO2026-0025407 regarding Chicago Metered Parking System ownership transfer

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is considering a substitute ordinance that would authorize the approval of an ownership transfer under the Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Substitute ordinance authorizing ownership transfer under the Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement (SO2026-0025407)

The Committee on Finance met on September 24, 2026 and passed one item: a substitute ordinance authorizing approval of an ownership transfer under the Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement (SO2026-0025407). The summary is to be submitted to the City Council at its meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026. The minutes do not record a vote tally, the parties involved in the transfer, or any dollar amount.

• Approved substitute ordinance authorizing an ownership transfer under the Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement (SO2026-0025407)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and development items, including major tax increment financing (TIF) agreements, housing fund allocations, and legal settlements. The agenda includes votes on redevelopment agreements for the Foundry Park mixed-use project and the Monroe Hotel conversion, as well as multiple TIF district amendments and housing development fund issuances. The meeting also covers routine items like committee reports, small claims payments, and charitable solicitation permits.

• Redevelopment agreement with Foundry Park Properties KP7 LLC for TIF assistance up to $201,589,396 for the Foundry Park mixed-use project (32nd Ward)
• Repayable term loan to 111 W. Monroe Hotel Landlord, LLC for up to $50,000,000 in TIF funds for office-to-hotel conversion at 111 W. Monroe Street (34th Ward)
• Multi-Family program funds for 5853 N. Broadway Avenue projects: $3,855,235 (4% project) and $5,967,690 (9% project) (48th Ward)
• Settlement orders totaling $20 million in four cases, including $7,750,000 for Arturo DeLeon-Reyes v. Reynaldo Guevara
• TIF funds up to $12,000,000 for ABLA Brooks Homes infrastructure and flood mitigation (28th Ward)

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will consider approval of Rule 45 reports for May through August 2026, and discuss two proposed ordinances: one directing city departments to encourage 3% Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation in city financing, and another adding an 'Immigration Enforcement' section to the municipal code. A subject matter hearing on establishing a Construction Workforce Equity Advisory Board will be held with no vote taken.

• Approval of Rule 45 reports for May, June, July, and August 2026
• O2026-0024839: Directing Planning and Development and Housing departments to encourage 3% Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation in city financing or discretionary approvals with MBE/WBE goals
• O2025-0021035: Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 adding Section 2-92-587, 'Immigration Enforcement'
• SO2025-0018753: Subject matter hearing on establishing the Chicago Construction Workforce Equity Advisory Board to monitor targeted population participation in covered projects

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity approved two items and held a subject matter hearing with no vote. It recommended passage of a resolution directing the Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing to encourage a 3 percent Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation goal in city financing or discretionary approvals that include MBE/WBE goals. It also recommended passage of a municipal code amendment adding Section 2-92-587, 'Immigration Enforcement Disclosure,' to require disclosure about companies working with or profiting from immigration enforcement services. A proposed amendment to establish a Chicago Construction Workforce Equity Advisory Board was discussed in a subject matter hearing, but no vote was taken.

• Approved Rule 45 report for May-August 2026
• Recommended pass: resolution directing DPD and DOH to encourage 3% Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation goal (Ald. Villegas)
• Recommended pass: amendment adding Section 2-92-587 'Immigration Enforcement Disclosure' (Ald. LaSpata)
• Subject matter hearing held on Chicago Construction Workforce Equity Advisory Board amendment - no vote taken

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider ordinances authorizing funding for multiple housing and development projects, including a large tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for the Foundry Park mixed-use development. The agenda includes several multi-family housing fund authorizations, TIF redevelopment plan amendments, and a charitable solicitation permit.

• Foundry Park TIF assistance up to $201,589,396 for a 31-acre site bounded by W. Dickens Avenue, North Branch of Chicago River, N. Kingsbury Street, and N. Southport Avenue
• Multi-family funds for 5853 N. Broadway Avenue (4% and 9% projects) totaling $9,822,925
• Multi-family funds and HED bonds for 1417 N. Talman Avenue/2620 W. Hirsch Street totaling $8,595,696 in Multi-Family funds and $35,690,464 in HED bonds
• TIF funds up to $12,000,000 for ABLA Brooks Homes infrastructure and flood mitigation at 1300-1400 W. 13th, 14th, and Hastings Streets
• HED funds up to $10,500,000 for Deeply Rooted Dance Center at 5339-5345 S. State Street

The Committee on Finance approved a long list of items, including amendments to several tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment plans and new TIF funding authorizations. The largest single item was up to $201,589,396 in TIF assistance for the Foundry Park mixed-use development in the 32nd Ward. The committee also approved settlement orders in four lawsuits, including $7,750,000 in the Arturo DeLeon-Reyes case and $6,000,000 each in two other cases, and advanced two mayoral appointments to the Chicago Development Fund Advisory Board. The minutes state the items were approved and passed in committee on September 14 and September 22, 2026, but do not record individual vote tallies.

• Approved Amendment No. 6 to the Central West TIF Redevelopment Project and Plan (O2026-0027271)
• Approved designating the Expanded Central West TIF Redevelopment Project Area (O2026-0027301)
• Approved TIF financing for the Expanded Central West TIF Redevelopment Project Area (O2026-0027300)
• Approved up to $201,589,396 in TIF for the Foundry Park mixed-use development, 32nd Ward (SO2026-0027166)
• Approved up to $50,000,000 in TIF for the Monroe Hotel office-to-hotel conversion at 111 W. Monroe Street (SO2026-0027146)
• Approved up to $12,000,000 in TIF for the ABLA Brooks Homes infrastructure and flood mitigation project (SO2026-0027235)
• Approved up to $10,500,000 in HED funds for the Deeply Rooted Dance Center at 5339-5345 S. State Street (O2026-0027239)
• Approved settlement orders: $225,000 (Lorenzo Williams), $6,000,000 (Matthew Jordan estate), $6,000,000 (Gabriel Solache), $7,750,000 (Arturo DeLeon-Reyes)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider a single substantive item: an intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to provide Chicago Police Department resources for a Voluntary Special Employment Program at CTA facilities. A vote is scheduled on this item, and public comment will be taken before the vote. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, public commentary, adjournment).

• Intergovernmental agreement with CTA for CPD Voluntary Special Employment Program at CTA facilities (O2026-0027318)
• Vote to be taken on the CTA agreement
• Public comment allowed on each agenda item before voting

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire held a meeting on September 22, 2026, and passed one item. The committee approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to provide Chicago Police Department resources for a Voluntary Special Employment Program at CTA facilities.

• Passed intergovernmental agreement with CTA for police resources at CTA facilities (O2026-0027318)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is meeting to consider a large slate of zoning map amendments, text amendments, landmark designations, fee waivers, and large sign permits. Items include rezoning requests across multiple wards, several landmark designations, and amendments to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person for all agenda items.

• Text amendment O2026-0026265 (Mayor Johnson) to amend Title 17 regarding parking requirements
• Landmark designation for Shop Building at Altgeld Gardens, 13100 S Ellis Ave (10th Ward)
• Landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District, 900-1100 blocks of W Bryn Mawr Ave (48th Ward)
• Map amendment A-9142 (5th Ward) rezoning large area around 71st St from RS3 to RT4
• Map amendment 23121 (27th Ward) to expand Planned Development No. 1578, reducing units from 478 to 430 and height from 478 ft to 285 ft

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is considering a series of ordinances involving housing development funding, tax increment financing (TIF) district amendments, and redevelopment agreements. Key items include multi-family housing loans for projects in the 48th and 26th wards, a large TIF assistance package for the Foundry Park development, and amendments to several TIF redevelopment plans. The committee will also consider a charitable solicitation permit for Amnesty International.

• Foundry Park TIF assistance: up to $201,589,396 for mixed-use development at W. Dickens Ave., North Branch of Chicago River, N. Kingsbury St., and N. Southport Ave.
• Multi-family funds for 5853 N. Broadway Ave.: $3,855,235 (4% project) and $5,967,690 (9% project), plus TIF and bonds.
• Multi-family funds for 1417 N. Talman Ave./2620 W. Hirsch St.: $6,769,454 (4% project) and $1,826,242 (9% project), plus HED bonds.
• TIF loan up to $50,000,000 for Monroe Hotel office-to-hotel conversion at 111 W. Monroe St.
• HED funds up to $10,500,000 for Deeply Rooted Dance Center at 5339-5345 S. State St.

Committee on Finance

Committee on Finance

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development is meeting to consider an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 that would add a new section establishing bid incentives for the Chicago Jobs Plan commitment. A substitute version of the ordinance, drafted by the sponsor, will be introduced at the meeting. The agenda otherwise consists of routine procedural items such as roll call, quorum, and attendance.

• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 adding new Section 2-92-4XX establishing bid incentives for Chicago Jobs Plan commitment
• Substitute ordinance SO2026-0027470 to be introduced by sponsor

The Committee on Workforce Development approved an amendment to the municipal code regarding bid incentives. The new section, 2-92-4, establishes requirements for the Chicago Jobs Plan commitment. This decision will be submitted to the City Council for further action.

• Approved amendment to municipal code section 2-92-4 (voice vote)

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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is considering two ordinance amendments. One would add rules for transit-oriented development (TOD) streets to the zoning code. The other would strengthen building standards and enforcement for residential buildings. Both items are under discussion, not final decisions.

• Amendment to add Section 17-3-0600 on transit-oriented development (TOD) streets
• Amendment to Chapter 5-12 empowering Department of Buildings to strengthen residential building standards and enforcement

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards voted to pass as substituted an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 5-12. The measure empowers the Department of Buildings to strengthen standards and enforcement mechanisms for residential buildings. The item is scheduled to be reported out on September 23, 2026.

• Passed as substituted ordinance O2026-0027202 amending Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 regarding residential building standards and enforcement

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider appointments to the Chicago Housing Authority board and approve several city-owned property sales and leases, including community garden leases and sales under the ChiBlockBuilder program. It will also review monthly Rule 45 reports and a multi-family housing fund issuance.

• Appointments of Ramona Westbrook, Hipolito Roldan, and John Bartlett as Chicago Housing Authority commissioners
• Lease with NeighborSpace for community garden at 5900-5910 N Lincoln Ave for $1/year, 10-year term
• Multi-family funds to The Regenerator LLC for housing at 6206 S Racine Ave
• Sale of four lots on W Jackson Blvd to TRUDelta LLC for $1 each under ChiBlockBuilder
• Sale of 2341 W Erie St to Walsh Apartments LLC for $1,500,000

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the appointment of two Chicago Housing Authority commissioners and an amendment to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. Members also authorized multiple property sales under the ChiBlockBuilder initiative and a community garden lease agreement.

• Appointed Ramona Westbrook as CHA Commissioner (Passed as substitute)
• Appointed John Bartlett as CHA Commissioner (Passed as substitute)
• Amended Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (Passed as substitute)
• Approved 10-year community garden lease at 5900-5910 N Lincoln Ave
• Approved financial assistance for 6206 S Racine Ave housing project
• Approved 10 property sales under ChiBlockBuilder initiative

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a municipal code amendment regarding bus terminal loading zones, receive a report on the Smart Streets Pilot Program (no vote), and act on numerous recommended traffic orders including stop signs, speed limits, and parking restrictions. The agenda also includes a large number of disabled parking permit requests, some with no department recommendation.

• Amendment to Municipal Code Section 9-48-050 on bus terminal loading/unloading zones [O2026-0027125]
• Report on Smart Streets Pilot Program (no vote) [SO2023-874]
• All-way stops at six intersections, including South Avenue J & East 115th Street and West 55th Street & South Washtenaw Avenue
• Speed limits: 20 mph on 2600-2900 South Prairie Avenue, 25 mph on East 111th Street from South Cottage Grove to South Doty Avenue
• Parking restriction amendment on North Avondale Avenue (east side) near West Ainslie Street

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Joint Committee: License and Consumer Protection; Workforce Development

This joint committee meeting is a subject matter hearing on SO2025-0018778, a proposed amendment to Municipal Code Titles 4 and 6 regarding regulation of Last Mile Warehouses and eCommerce Fulfillment Centers. No votes will be taken; the purpose is discussion only. Written public comment is accepted until September 14, 2026.

• Subject matter hearing on SO2025-0018778, amending Titles 4 and 6 of the Municipal Code
• Regulation of Last Mile Warehouses and eCommerce Fulfillment Centers
• No votes will be taken at this hearing
• Written public comment accepted until 1:00 PM on September 14, 2026

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Workforce Development held a joint subject matter hearing regarding ordinance SO2025-0018778. The meeting focused on amendments to Titles 4 and 6 concerning the regulation of Last Mile Warehouses and eCommerce Fulfillment Centers. No vote was taken during this session.

• Held hearing on warehouse and e-commerce regulations (no vote taken)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider several appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area (SSA) boards, amendments to SSA budgets and levies, a property tax incentive, and a municipal code change. The agenda includes a roll call and approval of the July 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report. Most items are routine administrative actions, but the code amendment could affect how property tax incentives are revoked.

• Appointment of Brian R. Narug to SSA No. 16 (Greektown/Halsted), Ward 34
• Reappointment of Lisa Orloff to SSA No. 79 (Lawrence/Elston/Pulaski), Wards 33, 39
• Appointment of Peter Coccaro to SSA No. 4 (95th Street), Ward 19
• Amendment of SSA No. 2 (Belmont/Central) service provider agreement with Portage Park Chamber of Commerce and 2026 tax levy and budget
• Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1120 W Exchange Ave, Ward 11

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development approved three appointments to Special Service Area (SSA) boards. One amendment regarding the service provider agreement and budget for SSA No. 2 was also passed. Two items involving tax incentives were deferred.

• Approved appointment of Brian R. Narug to SSA No. 16
• Approved reappointment of Lisa Orloff to SSA No. 79
• Approved appointment of Peter Coccaro to SSA No. 4
• Passed amendment for SSA No. 2 regarding service provider agreement and budget
• Deferred Class 6(b) tax incentive for 1120 W Exchange Ave
• Deferred Municipal Code amendment regarding property tax incentive revocation

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a municipal code amendment regarding bus terminal loading and unloading zones, hear a report on the Smart Streets Pilot Program (no votes), and vote on numerous direct introductions and recommended items, including disabled parking restrictions, residential permit parking zones, stop signs, speed limits, and other traffic regulations.

• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-48-050 regarding bus terminal loading and unloading zones [O2026-0027125]
• Report on the Smart Streets Pilot Program [SO2023-874] (no votes)
• Speed limitation of 20 mph on multiple streets in Ward 48 [O2026-0028254]
• Weight limitation of 5 tons on South Wolcott Avenue between West 47th and West 46th Streets [O2026-0028217]
• New Section 9-64-111 permitting Residential Permit Parking Zone 383 permits to park in CTA viaducts [O2026-0026413]

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed numerous recommendations for new traffic signs, speed limits, and all-way stops. The committee also approved several residential permit parking zone adjustments and a variety of disabled parking prohibitions and repeals.

• Approved new speed limits for South Prairie Avenue and East 111th Street
• Approved all-way stops at multiple intersections including South Avenue J and East 115th Street
• Passed municipal code amendment regarding bus terminal loading zones
• Approved new parking permissions for Residential Permit Parking Zone 383 in CTA viaducts
• Approved several residential permit parking zone expansions and buffer adjustments
• Passed numerous direct introductions to prohibit parking at all times for disabled permits
• Passed multiple repeals of existing disabled parking prohibitions
• Approved changes to parking meter removal and addition on North Rush Street

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider approving four lawsuit settlements totaling $20 million, including two cases involving former detective Reynaldo Guevara. The agenda also includes routine approval of monthly reports, small claims payments, charitable solicitation permits, and several appointments and ordinances.

• Settlement of $6,000,000 in Matthew Jordan v. City of Chicago (police officer Christopher Moore)
• Settlement of $6,000,000 in Gabriel Solache v. Reynaldo Guevara
• Settlement of $7,750,000 in Arturo DeLeon-Reyes v. Reynaldo Guevara
• Settlement of $225,000 in Lorenzo Williams v. City of Chicago
• Ordinance to require bond issuance requirements (O2026-0026270)

The Committee on Finance approved all items on its September 14, 2026 agenda, including multiple tax increment financing (TIF) and redevelopment agreements. The largest approval was a $201.6 million TIF assistance package for the Foundry Park mixed-use development. The committee also authorized several other TIF, bond, and multi-family housing fund allocations, as well as settlement orders and appointments.

• Approved $201,589,396 TIF for Foundry Park mixed-use development (SO2026-0027166)
• Approved $50,000,000 TIF loan for Monroe Hotel office-to-hotel conversion (SO2026-0027146)
• Approved $12,000,000 TIF for ABLA Brooks Homes infrastructure and flood mitigation (SO2026-0027235)
• Approved $10,500,000 HED funds for Deeply Rooted Dance Center (O2026-0027239)
• Approved $22,000,000 TIF and $19,500,000 bonds for 5853 N. Broadway 4% project (SO2026-0027190)
• Approved $6,769,454 Multi-Family funds for TCB Humboldt 4% project (O2026-0027180)
• Approved settlement orders totaling $20,975,000 in four cases
• Approved four Tag Day permits for charitable solicitation

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Chicago Committee on Transportation and Public Way meets to decide on renaming Lincoln Central Park to 'Deirdre's Garden' and to vote on 19 honorary street designations. The committee will also review 13 ordinances exempting businesses from alley access barrier requirements and two proposed property subdivisions.

• Rename Lincoln Central Park to 'Deirdre's Garden' (R2026-0027468)
• Honorary street designations: 'Deirdre's Garden', 'Honorary Chilli Pepper Way', 'Reverend Darcell Morris Way', 'Honorary American Legion Dorman-Dunn Post 547 Way', 'Sally Mary Geco Way', 'Honorary Apostle Walter Crockran Way', 'John Thanoukos Way', 'Judy McIntyre Way', 'Officer Andrew "Andy" Napolitano Way', 'Edna Johnson Way', 'Elizabeth Lily Grace Shambrook Way', 'Willie Green Way', 'David Allen Fritzche Way'
• Exemptions from alley access barriers for 13 businesses including VOLO HOLDINGS, LLC (1535-1541 N Bell St) and INTEGRITY CHICAGO AUTO REPAIR (1708 S Ashland Ave)
• Proposed subdivisions: Riverward Resubdivision (32nd Ward) and 4000 Marine Drive, LLC (46th Ward)
• Proposed street vacations: New Life Covenant SE (8th Ward) and S Burley Ave from E 130th St to E 126th St (10th Ward)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved the Rule 45 report from its July 8, 2026 meeting. It also approved a mayoral appointment to the Illinois International Port District Board, numerous honorary street designations, and several ordinances exempting properties from alley barrier requirements. All items were approved without recorded opposition.

• Approved Rule 45 report from July 8, 2026 meeting
• Approved appointment of Elbert D. Reniva to Illinois International Port District Board (term to July 20, 2029)
• Approved call to rename Lincoln Central Park to 'Deirdre's Garden'
• Approved honorary street designations (e.g., 'HONORARY CHILLI PEPPER WAY', 'HONORARY GRAHAM WALLER, JR. WAY', 'RAMON REYES VENEGAS WAY', 'REVEREND DARCELL MORRIS', 'HONORARY AMERICAN LEGION DORMAN-DUNN POST 547 WAY', 'HONORARY CHARLES E. LARSON AVENUE' amendment, 'SALLY MARY GECO WAY', 'HONORARY APOSTLE WALTER CROCKRAN WAY', 'JOHN THANOUKOS WAY', 'JUDY MCINTYRE WAY', 'OFFICER ANDREW "ANDY" NAPOLITANO WAY', 'EDNA JOHNSON WAY', 'ELIZABETH LILY GRACE SHAMBROOK WAY', 'WILLIE GREEN WAY', 'DAVID ALLEN FRITZCHE WAY')
• Approved alley barrier exemptions for multiple properties (e.g., VOLO HOLDINGS, LLC, INTEGRITY CHICAGO AUTO REPAIR EXPRESS, INC., TAPIA'S WHOLESALE, LLC, SAN JOSE AUTOMOTIVE CENTER, INC., SLATE AUTOMOTIVE, LLC, AMERICAN AUTO GROUP, INC., MANGAN BUILDERS, INC., JEFFERSON 315 S, LLC, PEREZ AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, 1948 W PETERSON, LLC, NORTHPARK VENTURES & SNS REALTY GROUP, SERVING PROPERTIES, LLC)
• Approved proposed subdivisions (RIVERWARD RESUBDIVISION, 4000 MARINE DRIVE, LLC)
• Approved proposed street/alley vacations (NEW LIFE COVENANT SE, S BURLEY AVE, 6200 HIGGINS, LLC)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will review monthly Rule 45 reports for June and July 2026. The agenda also includes a direct introduction of an amendment to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925 and fund transfers for the 31st and 27th Ward Aldermanic Expense Accounts.

• Approval of June and July 2026 Monthly Rule 45 Reports
• 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance amendment (Fund 925)
• Fund transfer for 31st Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Fund transfer for 27th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations approved its Monthly Rule 45 Reports for June and July 2026, along with an amendment to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Year 2026 within Fund 925. It also approved fund transfers within the 34th and 27th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for Year 2026. All items were approved as listed, with no vote tallies recorded in the minutes.

• Approved CBGO Monthly Rule 45 Report for June 2026
• Approved CBGO Monthly Rule 45 Report for July 2026
• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2026 amendment within Fund 925
• Approved transfer of funds within 34th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2026
• Approved transfer of funds within 27th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2026