Chicago, IL

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

Committee on Finance

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Committee on Finance

Committee on Finance

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

City Council

Committee on Health and Human Relations

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes routine procedural items, but several alderpersons have filed Rule 41 notices to call for votes on deferred resolutions, including referenda on recovering ICE-related costs, pension funding, and other ballot questions. The council will also consider reports from standing committees and new legislative proposals.

• Referendum on pursuing compensation from federal government for ICE operations costs (R2026-0026834)
• Referendum on making city pension contributions in first quarter to reduce debt (R2026-0025443)
• Referendum on creating permanent monument to Chicago's music and arts contributions (R2026-0025438)
• Referendum on establishing independent legal counsel for City Council (R2026-0025457)
• Referendum on 3% tax on income over $1,000,000 for property tax relief and education (R2025-0021177)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is meeting to consider the appointment of three individuals to the Chicago Housing Authority board. The appointments are for terms effective immediately and expiring July 7, 2031.

• Appointment of John Bartlett as CHA commissioner
• Appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as CHA commissioner
• Appointment of Ramona Westbrook as CHA commissioner

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is holding a subject matter hearing on three topics: the investigation process for DHS violations in Chicago and how DHS-related mayoral executive orders are being operationalized; Chicago Police Department enforcement of street vendor violations and related detainments and deportations; and the proposed sale of Chicago Parking Meters to Stonepeak Partners, including their financial interest in Omni Air International, which facilitates ICE deportation flights. The committee will also approve the June 2026 Rule 45 Report.

• Investigation process for DHS violations in Chicago
• Operationalization of DHS-related mayoral executive orders
• CPD enforcement of street vendor violations and related detainments/deportations
• Proposed sale of Chicago Parking Meters to Stonepeak Partners
• Stonepeak's financial interest in Omni Air International, facilitator of ICE deportation flights

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will hold a subject-matter hearing on the FY2026 mid-year budget, featuring the Office of Budget and Management, Chief Financial Officer, and Comptroller. No votes will be taken. Public comments are accepted at the start of the hearing, and written comments are due by July 15 at 9:00 AM.

• Mid-year budget financial overview hearing
• Public comments at hearing start
• Written comments accepted until July 15, 9:00 AM

City Council

The Subcommittee on Youth Employment is holding a subject matter hearing on teen trends. No votes will be taken at this meeting. Written public comment is accepted until June 22, 2026.

• Subject matter hearing on teen trends
• No votes will be taken
• Written public comment accepted until 5:00 P.M. on June 22, 2026

• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-J at 3615-3621 W 16th St — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-J at 3717 W 16th St, 1601 S Ridgeway Ave, 3733 W 16th St and 1601 S Hamlin Ave — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 12-I at 3003-3139 W 51st St — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 24-F at 33 W 95th St — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 26-E at 10701 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 26-E at 354 E 107th St — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 28-E at 11139 S Michigan Ave — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 28-E at 234 E 115th St — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved the Rule 45 report from its July 8 meeting and advanced an ordinance to establish an Electric Vehicle Curbside Charging Pilot Program. It also recommended nine appointments to regional transit boards, including METRA, PACE, and the Chicago Transit Board, with terms starting September 1, 2026. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Rule 45 report for July 8, 2026 meeting
• Advanced ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 9-64 to create EV Curbside Charging Pilot Program
• Recommended appointment of Christian Diaz to METRA Commuter Rail Board (term 2026-2031)
• Recommended appointment of Dee Atkins to Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board (term 2026-2031)
• Recommended appointment of Dennis Mondero to Northern Illinois Transit Authority and METRA Boards (term 2026-2029)
• Recommended appointment of Karen Tamley to PACE Board (term 2026-2029)
• Recommended appointment of Lester Barclay to Northern Illinois Transit Authority and Chicago Transit Boards (term 2026-2029)
• Recommended appointment of Michael Eaddy to Chicago Transit Board (term 2026-2029)

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations is meeting to consider the mayoral appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. The committee will also approve the Rule 45 Report from June 2026 and take public comment.

• Mayoral appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health
• Approval of the Rule 45 Report from June 2026
• Public comment period

The Committee on Health and Human Relations voted to recommend the mayoral appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. The recommendation will be submitted to the City Council for final approval at its July 15, 2026 meeting.

• Approved mayoral appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as CDPH Commissioner (do pass)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is considering an ordinance to rezone 1040 West Belmont Avenue from B3-2 to B3-3 Community Shopping District, with an administrative adjustment and variation, to allow construction of a new five-story mixed-use building. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 1040 West Belmont Avenue from B3-2 to B3-3 Community Shopping District
• Administrative adjustment and variation requested under zoning code sections 17-13-1003 and 17-13-1101
• Applicant and owner: Karkif Belmont LLC
• Purpose: new five-story mixed-use building

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards advanced several ordinances, including a re-referred measure to regulate Last Mile Warehouses and eCommerce Fulfillment Centers, a passed amendment permitting residential storage warehouses in Planned Manufacturing District No. 4B, and a passed amendment requiring special use approval for new gas stations with seven or more EV chargers. The committee also passed a landmark designation for the Chicago Daily News Building and approved numerous map amendments and large sign permits. Several items were passed as revised or substituted, while others were re-referred or tabled.

• Re-referred Last Mile Warehouse regulation ordinance (O2025-0018778) to Workforce Development
• Passed amendment permitting residential storage warehouses in PMD 4B (O2026-0026276)
• Passed amendment requiring special use approval for new gas stations with 7+ EV chargers (O2026-0025429)
• Approved landmark designation for Chicago Daily News Building, 2 N. Riverside Plaza (O2026-0026117)
• Approved fee waiver for landmarked property at 3351 S Giles Ave (Or2026-0026050)
• Passed as revised Planned Development No. 326 amendment (A-9103)
• Passed as revised Planned Development No. 1186 amendment for By the Hand Club for Kids (23071)
• Passed as revised Planned Development 456 amendment for Woodlawn Central LLC (22961)

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will consider lease agreements with Atlantic Aviation Corp. and Signature Flight Support LLC for the use and redevelopment of facilities at Chicago Midway International Airport. The committee will also approve the January 2026 Rule 45 Report. Public comment is accepted until July 10, 2026.

• Lease agreements with Atlantic Aviation Corp. and Signature Flight Support LLC for Midway Airport facilities
• Approval of the January 2026 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is meeting to consider the appointment of three individuals as commissioners of the Chicago Housing Authority. The agenda contains only these appointment items and no other substantive business.

• Appointment of John Bartlett as Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner
• Appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner
• Appointment of Ramona Westbrook as Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several financial matters, including a $9 million settlement for a lawsuit, approval of the June 2026 Rule 45 report, and various ordinances and orders. Key items include authorizing bonds for O'Hare Airport, approving a new auditor, and multiple tax increment financing (TIF) agreements, notably for The 78 project and affordable housing. The agenda also includes small claims payments, charitable solicitation permits, and a grant for the children's library.

• $9,000,000 settlement in Alberto Ochoa v. Jose Lopez, et al.
• TIF assistance up to $250,163,768 for The 78 project infrastructure
• TIF assistance up to $174,749,770 for The 78 public improvements
• Up to $15,000,000 in bonds and $5,500,000 in assistance for Levy House Apartments
• Approval of Baker Tilly US, LLP for financial statement audits

The Committee on Finance approved multiple ordinances, including two major TIF agreements for The 78 project totaling over $424 million, and a $9 million settlement. All items were approved without recorded opposition. A subject matter hearing on the Chicago Metered Parking System ownership transfer was held with no votes taken.

• Approved $250,163,768 TIF for The 78 river wall and infrastructure podium (SO2026-0026275)
• Approved $174,749,770 TIF for The 78 public infrastructure (SO2026-0026267)
• Approved $15M bond issuance and $5.5M financial assistance for Levy House Apartments (O2026-0026796)
• Approved $5,869,448 TIF for Villa Guadalupe senior housing rehabilitation (O2026-0026248)
• Approved $500,000 grant for Thomas Hughes Children's Library (O2026-0026244)
• Approved $9,000,000 settlement in Ochoa v. Lopez (Or2026-0026897); Alderman Conway recused
• Approved $1,066,675 TIF for Division Austin Bus Turnaround (O2026-0026246)
• Approved Baker Tilly US, LLP for city financial audits (F2026-0026840)

Committee on Finance

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy is meeting to approve its May 11, 2026 Rule 45 Report and to hold a subject matter hearing on the environmental and energy impacts of data centers in Chicago, as required by SO2024-0008201. No votes will be taken on the hearing item. Public comments will be accepted at the start of the meeting, limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Subject matter hearing on environmental and energy impacts of data centers (SO2024-0008201)
• Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments due by Friday, July 10, 2026

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy held a subject matter hearing on July 13, 2026, regarding the environmental and energy impacts of data centers in Chicago, as required by SO2024-0008201. No votes were taken during this hearing.

• Held subject matter hearing on data center environmental and energy impacts (no vote)

Committee on Finance

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules is meeting to consider approving monthly Rule 45 reports, correcting journal entries, and re-referring several finance-related ordinances. The bulk of the agenda consists of resolutions to place various public questions on upcoming election ballots, including topics like a millionaire surcharge, ICE compensation, property tax relief, and gunshot detection. The committee will also consider amendments to council rules and appointments.

• Re-referral of ordinance prohibiting City funds from being invested in certain instruments (O2025-0021049)
• Re-referral of ordinance requiring 30-day notice before investment policy changes (O2025-0021074)
• Referendum on 3% surcharge on income over $1 million for schools and safety (R2026-0026835)
• Referendum on recovering costs from federal ICE operations (R2026-0026834)
• Referendum on permanent Property Tax Relief Fund (R2026-0026836)

The Committee on Committees and Rules approved several referendum questions for the November 2026 general and February 2027 primary elections, covering topics such as festival space, gunshot detection, pension funding, and independent legal counsel. It also adopted a rule change requiring downloadable video recordings of meetings. Several items were re-referred to other committees, and one referendum was re-referred back to this committee.

• Approved April 2025 and September Monthly Rule 45 Reports
• Approved corrections to City Council Journal of Proceedings (3 items)
• Re-referred to Finance: prohibition on City funds in certain investments (O2025-0021049)
• Re-referred to Finance: call to resume U.S. Treasury investments (Or2025-0021075)
• Re-referred to Finance: 30-day notice for investment policy changes (O2025-0021074)
• Adopted rule change requiring downloadable video recordings (R2026-0023364)
• Adopted 8 referendum questions for November 2026 and February 2027 elections
• Adopted 26th Ward shared housing referendum as substituted (SR2025-0021045)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area (SSA) boards, an amendment to the Lincoln Square SSA budget and service provider agreement, a Class L tax incentive for a property at 2 N Riverside Plaza, and resolutions regarding tax incentive revocation and Taiwan trade support. The agenda is largely administrative, with most items being SSA board appointments.

• Appointment/reappointment of 13 SSA board members across various districts
• Amendment of SSA No. 21-2016 (Lincoln Square) 2026 budget and service provider agreement with Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
• Support of Class L tax incentive for property at 2 N Riverside Plaza (Ward 42)
• Resolution calling for hearings on revoking tax incentives when purpose not fulfilled
• Resolution expressing support for U.S. partnership with Taiwan and formalized Trade and Tourism Office

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development passed 13 appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area (SSA) boards, an amendment to SSA No. 21-2016 (Lincoln Square) regarding its 2026 budget and service provider agreement, and a resolution supporting a Class L tax incentive for property at 2 N Riverside Plaza. Two items were deferred: a call for hearings on revoking tax incentives and a resolution supporting U.S. partnership with Taiwan. All actions were passed by the committee on July 9, 2026.

• Approved appointment of Megan A. Radosevic to SSA No. 27 (West Lakeview)
• Approved appointment of Jeffrey A. Heider to SSA No. 23 (Clark Street/Lincoln Park)
• Approved reappointment of Emil C. Mahler to SSA No. 4 (95th Street)
• Approved appointments of Valerie A. Goodloe and Andrea L. Brookins to SSA No. 69 (95th & Ashland Avenue)
• Approved reappointments of Nicholas A. Yassan to SSA Nos. 60, 21-2016, and 79
• Approved reappointment of Jason Z. Caref to SSA No. 79
• Approved amendment to SSA No. 21-2016 (Lincoln Square) regarding 2026 budget and service provider agreement
• Approved support of Class L tax incentive for property at 2 N Riverside Plaza

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to approve the May and June 2026 Rule 45 Reports and to consider a resolution calling for the creation of a Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women. The resolution is sponsored by 23 aldermen. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of May and June 2026 Rule 45 Reports
• Resolution R2025-0019950 calling for creation of Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women (23 sponsors)

The Committee on Public Safety approved the May and June 2026 Rule 45 Reports. A subject matter hearing was held on a resolution calling for a Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women, but no votes were taken on it.

• Approved May 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Approved June 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Held hearing on R2025-0019950 (no vote taken)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider a resolution on sustainable parkways and numerous ordinances, including honorary street designations and alley barrier exemptions for businesses. The agenda is mostly routine approvals of honorary street names and alley access waivers, with one resolution calling for hearings on sustainable landscaping practices.

• Resolution calling for hearings on sustainable parkway landscaping practices
• Honorary street designations: Lucien Lagrange Way, Steven Roman Way, Mamie and E.L. Till Road, and others
• Alley barrier exemptions for 860 LLC, Bobak's Auto Repair, Gutter Girls Supply, and others
• Street openings/dedications by Chicago Housing Authority and GLP Capital
• Release of use restriction covenant for vacated alley by 29 Canal Development

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved the Rule 45 report from the June 10, 2026 meeting and advanced a resolution calling for hearings on sustainable parkways. It also approved numerous honorary street designations and exemptions from alley barrier requirements for various businesses, as well as several street vacations, dedications, and openings.

• Approved Rule 45 report from June 10, 2026 meeting
• Approved resolution for hearing on sustainable parkways (SR2025-0016566)
• Approved honorary street designations including 'HONORARY LUCIEN LAGRANGE WAY', 'STEVEN ROMAN WAY', 'MAMIE AND E.L. TILL ROAD', and others
• Approved alley barrier exemptions for 860 LLC, Bobak's Auto Repair, Gutter Girls Supply, and other businesses
• Approved opening of South Dearborn Avenue from West 24th to West 23rd Street (Chicago Housing Authority)
• Approved dedication of streets and alley in the 3rd Ward (Chicago Housing Authority)
• Approved release of use restriction covenant for vacated alley in the 11th Ward (29 Canal Development)
• Approved dedication of public way in the 27th Ward (GLP Capital) and opening/vacation in the 28th Ward (Hub 32)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will hold a subject matter hearing on the Flexible Housing Pool and consider numerous ordinances authorizing the sale or exchange of city-owned property, including a HUD foreclosure agreement in Bronzeville and the sale of a senior living facility. Most items are routine land dispositions under the ChiBlockBuilder program, with prices ranging from $495 to $215,000.

• HUD foreclosure agreement for Bronzeville parcels (Hearts United Phase II) with reconveyance to Ventus Quincy LLC for affordable housing
• Sale of Heritage Woods senior living facility at 2800-2822 W Fulton St to High Point Residence Chicago West Realty LLC
• Sale of 22 side yards via ChiBlockBuilder October 2025 round, prices from $495 to $7,793
• Sale of 11414 S Halsted St to Far South CDC for $2.00 for Morgan Park Commons (Phase 0)
• Property exchange with CTA: 18 city lots for 1 CTA parcel at 3925 W Cermak Rd

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved a series of city-owned property sales under the ChiBlockBuilder program, including 21 side-yard lots, several market-rate parcels, and four Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative bundles sold at $1 per lot. It also passed an agreement with HUD for foreclosure parcels in Bronzeville, the sale of the Heritage Woods senior living facility, and a property exchange with the CTA. A proposed ordinance on Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation plans was passed as a substitute. An informative presentation on the Flexible Housing Pool was heard with no vote taken.

• Approved monthly Rule 45 reports for June 10 and June 29, 2026
• Passed as substitute SO2025-0017573, adding LIHTC Qualified Allocation plan requirements to Municipal Code
• Passed O2026-0026247, HUD foreclosure/reconveyance agreement for Bronzeville affordable housing
• Passed as substitute SO2026-0026373, sale of Heritage Woods senior living facility to High Point Residence Chicago West Realty LLC
• Passed O2026-0026376, sale of 21 side-yard lots to individual buyers under ChiBlockBuilder
• Passed O2026-0026567, sale of 11414 S Halsted St to Far South CDC for $2.00
• Passed O2026-0026266, property exchange with CTA (18 city lots for 1 CTA parcel)
• Passed 4 Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative sales at $1.00/lot to various LLCs

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve its monthly Rule 45 report for June 2026 and to consider several budget-related items, including an appropriation amendment, a redevelopment agreement, a fund transfer, and a proposed ordinance. The agenda also includes an overview of budget data. Most items are routine administrative actions, with one ordinance proposing a hiring preference for families of fallen first responders.

• Approval of CBGO's Monthly Rule 45 Report for June 2026
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2026 amendment within Fund 925
• Redevelopment Agreement with Trudelta LLC for Neighborhood Opportunity Fund assistance for K Entrepreneurship Hub Project at 4400 West Madison Street (28th Ward)
• Transfer of funds within 30th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2026
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-74 to add Section 2-74-076 establishing hiring preference for children and spouses of Chicago first responders killed in line of duty

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations approved four items for submission to the City Council. These include an amendment to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, a redevelopment agreement with Trudelta LLC for the K Entrepreneurship Hub Project, a fund transfer within the 30th Ward, and a municipal code amendment establishing a hiring preference for children and spouses of Chicago first responders killed in the line of duty.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2026 amendment within Fund 925
• Approved Redevelopment Agreement with Trudelta LLC for NOF assistance for K Entrepreneurship Hub Project at 4400 West Madison Street
• Approved transfer of funds within 30th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2026
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-74 adding Section 2-74-076 for hiring preference for families of fallen first responders

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider six municipal code amendments that either allow or disallow additional package goods (and in one case, alcoholic liquor) licenses on specific street segments across Chicago. The committee will also approve the June 2026 Rule 45 Report. These are decisions, not just discussions.

• Approval of June 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Disallow additional package goods licenses on W Fullerton Ave (1st Ward)
• Disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on S Halsted St (6th Ward)
• Allow additional package goods licenses on S Ashland Ave (15th Ward) and W Lawrence Ave (33rd Ward)
• Disallow additional package goods licenses on W Chicago Ave and N Clark St (42nd Ward)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection approved the June 2026 Rule 45 Report and recommended passage of several municipal code amendments affecting package goods and liquor licenses. It held one amendment on W Fullerton Ave in committee. All other amendments were recommended to pass.

• Approved June 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Held in committee: amendment to disallow additional package goods licenses on W Fullerton Ave
• Recommended to pass: amendment to disallow additional liquor and package goods licenses on S Halsted St
• Recommended to pass: amendment to allow additional package goods licenses on S Ashland Ave
• Recommended to pass: amendment to allow additional package goods licenses on W Lawrence Ave (35.93)
• Recommended to pass: amendment to disallow additional package goods licenses on W Chicago Ave and N Clark St
• Recommended to pass: amendment to allow additional package goods licenses on W Lawrence Ave (45.65)

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will consider an ordinance amendment prohibiting the use or disclosure of confidential information for prediction markets or event contracts, and a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign. The committee will also hold a subject matter hearing (no votes) on election reform policy proposals with the Board of Election Commissioners, and approve the June 2026 Rule 45 Report. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of June 2026 Rule 45 Report
• SO2026-0025003: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-156-070 prohibiting use or disclosure of confidential information for prediction markets or event contracts
• R2026-0026273: Call on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign and DOJ to review obligations in Operation Midway Blitz and Broadview prosecutions
• Discussion of democracy and election reform policy proposals with Board of Election Commissioners (no votes taken)

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight passed three items by voice vote, including a ban on using confidential information for prediction markets, a call for the U.S. Attorney's resignation, and the June Rule 45 report. A subject matter hearing on democracy and election reform was held with no votes taken.

• Approved June 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Section 2-156-070 prohibiting use of confidential information for prediction markets (voice vote)
• Approved resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign (voice vote, Sposato sole nay)

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation will consider approval of the April 2026 Monthly Rule 45 report and vote on several ordinances. The main items are expenditures of Open Space Impact Fee funds for six park development projects across the city, plus a pilot program for a mobile food vendor stand. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Approval of April 2026 Monthly Rule 45 report
• O2026-0026340: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Chicago Farmworks at 409 N Albany Ave and 411-419 N Kedzie Ave
• O2026-0026341: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Montrose Metra Garden at 4350 N Ravenswood Ave
• O2026-0026343: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Goose Island Overlook at 1111 N Elston Ave
• O2026-0026346: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Garfield Park Community Orchards at 3001 W Fifth Ave

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved six ordinances allocating Open Space Impact Fee funds for park and plaza developments across Chicago, including Chicago Farmworks, Montrose Metra Garden, Goose Island Overlook, Garfield Park Community Orchards, CircEsteem Plaza, and Kimball and Wellington Plaza. It also passed an ordinance establishing the People Plaza Pilot Program and amending the municipal code for a mobile food vendor stand at 2400 W Gunnison St. A resolution supporting the Chicago Park District's designation of Northerly Island as 'Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island' was held in committee. The April 2026 Monthly Rule 45 Report was approved.

• Approved April 2026 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Passed O2026-0026340: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Chicago Farmworks at 409 N Albany Ave and 411-419 N Kedzie Ave
• Passed O2026-0026341: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Montrose Metra Garden at 4350 N Ravenswood Ave
• Passed O2026-0026343: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Goose Island Overlook at 1111 N Elston Ave
• Passed O2026-0026346: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Garfield Park Community Orchards at 3001 W Fifth Ave
• Passed O2026-0026347: Open Space Impact Fee funds for CircEsteem Plaza at 4730 N Sheridan Rd
• Passed O2026-0026348: Open Space Impact Fee funds for Kimball and Wellington Plaza at N Kimball Ave and W Wellington Ave
• Passed SO2026-0026272: People Plaza Pilot Program and mobile food vendor stand at 2400 W Gunnison St

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will review a June 2026 Rule 45 report and consider numerous direct introductions and department recommendations. These include new disabled parking zones, stop signs, speed limit reductions to 20 mph in several wards, and changes to parking restrictions and meters. The agenda is largely routine traffic and parking matters, with no major policy overhauls.

• Speed limit reductions to 20 mph on multiple streets in Ward 6, including South Harvard Avenue and West 66th Place
• New all-way stop signs at North Sacramento Avenue and West George Street, and West Ardmore Avenue and North Mobile Avenue
• Removal of parking meters on North Lincoln Avenue and West Catalpa Avenue in Ward 40
• Repeal of rush hour parking restriction on South Damen Avenue in Ward 25
• Numerous disabled parking permit additions and repeals across the city

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed a large batch of traffic and parking items, including two new all-way stop signs, several speed limit reductions to 20 mph, and numerous disabled parking permit designations and repeals. The committee also approved several residential permit parking zones and parking meter removals. All items passed as recommended or with override; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved all-way stop signs at N Sacramento Ave & W George St and W Ardmore Ave & N Mobile Ave
• Approved 20 mph speed limits on multiple streets in Wards 6 and 35
• Approved ~100 new disabled parking permit zones citywide
• Approved ~200 repeals of disabled parking permit zones citywide
• Approved 7 new residential permit parking zones in Wards 4, 21, 25, 29, 31, and 45
• Approved parking meter removals on N Lincoln Ave, W Catalpa Ave, and near W Diversey Ave
• Approved new disabled loading zones on W 94th St and N Malden St
• Approved 4 all-way/two-way stop signs via override in Wards 11, 14, 21, and 27

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is holding a quarterly subject matter hearing regarding the Chicago Transit Authority. The agenda includes an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-8-080 to delete sections 1B and 2 and specify dates for quarterly hearings. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8-080 regarding CTA quarterly hearing dates
• Hearing on Chicago Transit Authority matters
• No votes scheduled

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a subject matter hearing on overdose prevention services available in Chicago and strategies to reduce overdoses. The committee will also approve the Rule 45 Report from June 11, 2026, and take public comment.

• Subject matter hearing on overdose prevention services and reduction strategies
• Approval of Rule 45 Report from June 11, 2026
• Public comment period

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire will hold a meeting with roll call, agenda items, public commentary, and adjournment. The committee will consider the reappointment of Walter Schroeder to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board and receive the Q1-2026 quarterly report from COPA (Civilian Office of Police Accountability). Public comment is allowed on each item before a vote.

• Reappointment of Walter Schroeder to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board (Item 1)
• Q1-2026 COPA's Quarterly Report (Item 2)

The Committee on Police and Fire voted to pass the reappointment of Walter Schroeder as a member of the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board. The committee also held a subject matter hearing on COPA's Q1-2026 quarterly report, with no vote taken.

• Reappointment of Walter Schroeder to Emergency Telephone System Board passed in committee

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate held a subject matter hearing on a proposed Protecting Renter's Ordinance (PRO) that would update the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, codify the eviction counsel program, and reallocate powers within the Department of Housing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

• Heard proposed Protecting Renter's Ordinance (PRO) — no action taken

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will consider an ordinance approving lease agreements with Atlantic Aviation Corp and Signature Flight Support LLC for use and redevelopment of facilities at Chicago Midway International Airport. The agenda also includes approval of a Rule 45 Report from January 20, 2026. Written public comment is accepted until June 26, 2026.

• Ordinance O2026-0026369: lease agreements with Atlantic Aviation Corp and Signature Flight Support LLC
• Use and redevelopment of facilities at Chicago Midway International Airport
• Approval of Rule 45 Report from January 20, 2026