Chicago public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 29, 2025, with a primary focus on voting on the 2026 Revenue Ordinance (02025-0021094) and technical corrections to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. The agenda also includes several transfers of funds within ward expense accounts for 2025. The meeting follows standard procedural order, including public comment and committee reports.

• Vote on ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14A and 14X (2026 Revenue Ordinance, 02025-0021094)
• Technical corrections to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance passed December 20, 2025
• Transfer of funds within 4th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (02025-0021847)
• Transfer of funds within 6th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (SO02025-0021897)
• Transfer of funds within 9th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (SO2025-0021884)

• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within 28th Ward Aldermanic Expense Accounts or Wage Allow — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 15th Ward Wage Allowance to Aldermanic Expense Accoun — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 37th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expens — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 9th Ward Wage Allowance to Aldermanic Expense Account — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 6th Ward Wage Allowance to Aldermanic Expense Account — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 4th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Congratulations extended to Sergey Polonsky on 102nd birthday — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Congratulations extended to Young T. Kim on 103rd birthday — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider a series of technical corrections to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, which was passed by the City Council on December 20, 2025. The agenda also includes two separate fund transfers within ward expense accounts for 2025. No other substantive items are listed.

• Technical corrections to 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Fund transfer within 15th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (02025-0021918)
• Fund transfer within 28th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (SO2025-0021843)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted a series of technical corrections to the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, which was originally passed by the City Council on December 20, 2025. The committee also approved fund transfers within the 15th and 28th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for 2025. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Adopted technical corrections to 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Approved fund transfer within 15th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (02025-0021918)
• Approved fund transfer within 28th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (SO2025-0021843)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider a single item: a new amendment to the Municipal Code covering Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14A, and 14X, described as the 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance. This is a direct introduction from the Office of Budget and Management, meaning it is being proposed for consideration. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance amending Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14X

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations, including proposed corrections and revisions. The agenda also includes a Municipal Code Management Ordinance affecting multiple city departments, and several ward-level fund transfers for 2025.

• FY2026 Budget Recommendations and proposed corrections
• 2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance (Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17)
• Fund transfers within 4th, 6th, 9th, 28th, and 37th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for 2025

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted five resolutions transferring funds within Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for 2025. The transfers cover Wards 4, 6, 9, 15, 17, 28, and 37. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved fund transfer within 4th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (02025-0021847)
• Approved fund transfer within 6th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (SO2025-0021897)
• Approved fund transfer within 9th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (SO2025-0021884)
• Approved fund transfer within 15th, 17th, and 28th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts (SO2025-0021843)
• Approved fund transfer within 37th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (SO2025-0021764)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including the annual appropriation ordinance, a real estate tax levy, and the issuance of general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes numerous fund transfers within aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets, as well as a grant agreement for the Chicago Police Department. Most items were previously passed in committee and are expected to be voted on as a group.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Levy (SO2025-0021095)
• 2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance (O2025-0021097)
• Adoption of the annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026
• Grant agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support Chicago Police Department (O2025-0020484)
• 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative (SO2025-0021719)

• Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Levy — 38-10 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powe — 29-20 (+0P/1A)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations — 30-18 (+0P/2A)
• Corrections and revisions to 2026 Budget Recommendations and text portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance — 30-19 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider corrections and revisions to the 2026 Budget Recommendations, the full Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations, and a municipal code ordinance affecting department structures. It will also approve the monthly Rule 45 report for November 2025 and several aldermanic expense account fund transfers. The agenda is substantive, with budget and code items for decision.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for November 2025
• Corrections and revisions to 2026 Budget Recommendations
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations
• 2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance (Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17)
• Fund transfers for Ward 4, 28, and 37 Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider several major fiscal items, including the Fiscal Year 2026 tax levy, general obligation bond issuances, and the annual appropriation ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from standing committees, introductions of new legislative proposals, and routine procedural matters. Most substantive items were previously passed in committee and are expected to be voted on as a group.

• Fiscal Year 2026 real estate tax levy ordinance (SO2025-0021095)
• 2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance (O2025-0021097)
• Refunding bonds ordinance for general obligation and sales tax revenue bonds (O2025-0021096)
• 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative (SO2025-0021719)
• Adoption of the annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026

• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Education (Contingencies to Personnel — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on License and Consumer Protection for Pe — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Legislative Reference Bureau Expense Allowance Acco — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Education (Contractual Services to Per — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 39th Ward Wage Allowance to Aldermanic Expense Accoun — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on License and Consumer Protection for Pe — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Committees and Rules (Personnel Servic — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Housing and Real Estate (Personnel Ser — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Chicago City Council's regular meeting on December 18, 2025. It outlines the standard order of business, including public comment, resolutions, committee reports, and introduction of new ordinances. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific items to be considered listed in committee reports, such as a police department grant agreement.

• Grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support Chicago Police Department (passed in committee, item O2025-0020484)
• Public comment period for items on the agenda
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Introduction of new ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Omnibus roll call vote on remaining items

• Grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support Chicago Police Department — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support Chicago Police Department — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance, along with several related budget and municipal code measures. The agenda also includes approval of the November 2025 Rule 45 report and numerous fund transfers within aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets.

• Adoption of the annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026
• 2026 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance (technical and scrivener's corrections)
• 2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance (department powers and functions)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with CTA and Cook County for Motor Fuel Tax allocation for 2026
• Multiple fund transfers within ward wage allowance accounts (e.g., 1st, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 33rd, 34th, 36th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 46th Wards)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and related budget measures, including technical corrections, a management ordinance, and Motor Fuel Tax allocations. It also approved numerous fund transfers for aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets. All items were adopted and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Adopted 2026 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance (SO2025-0021036)
• Adopted 2026 Budget Recommendations corrections (SO2025-0021101)
• Adopted 2026 Appropriation Ordinance (O2025-0020516)
• Adopted 2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance (SO2025-0021100)
• Adopted Motor Fuel Tax fund expenditure for 2026 (O2025-0021031)
• Adopted CTA/Cook County MFT intergovernmental agreement (O2025-0021015)
• Adopted Salary Resolution for classified positions (R2025-0021098)
• Approved 18 ward and committee fund transfers for 2025

City Council

This is the agenda for the Chicago City Council's regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items like roll call, public comment, and approval of the previous meeting's journal. No specific legislative proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed in this document; substantive items would be detailed in committee agendas referenced separately.

• Public comment period for items on the agenda
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Introduction of new ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Approval of the Journal of Proceedings from the last meeting
• Setting the date for the next regular meeting

City Council

This is the agenda for the Chicago City Council's regular meeting on December 16, 2025. It outlines the standard order of business, including roll call, public comment, reports from committees, and introduction of new legislation. No specific substantive items are listed in this agenda; it is primarily procedural boilerplate.

• Public comment period for agenda items
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Introduction of ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Approval of the Journal of Proceedings
• Omnibus roll call vote on remaining items

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is considering several major financial ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026, including a revenue ordinance, a property tax levy, and bond authorizations. These items are direct introductions, meaning they are being formally proposed for consideration. The committee will also review an alternative revenue ordinance introduced by Alderman Matthew O'Shea and others.

• 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance (amends Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14X)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Levy (real estate taxes)
• 2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance
• Refunding bonds for outstanding general obligation and sales tax revenue bonds
• 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative (introduced by Alderman O'Shea)

The Committee on Finance passed four items on December 16, 2025, including the FY2026 real estate tax levy, two bond ordinances for general obligation and refunding bonds, and a substitute revenue ordinance amending multiple titles of the Municipal Code. All items were approved and will be submitted to the City Council on December 18, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved FY2026 real estate tax levy ordinance (SO2025-0021095)
• Approved 2026-2027 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance (O2025-0021097)
• Approved refunding bond ordinance for GO and sales tax revenue bonds (O2025-0021096)
• Approved 2026 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance Alternative (SO2025-0021719)

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider one item: a grant of goods agreement with the Commercial Club Foundation to support the Chicago Police Department. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of Rule 45, public commentary, and adjournment. Public comment will be taken on the item before any vote.

• Grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support Chicago Police Department (O2025-0020484)

The Committee on Police and Fire passed a grant of goods agreement with the Commercial Club Foundation to support the Chicago Police Department. The item was approved in committee on December 11, 2025.

• Approved grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation for CPD support

City Council

This is the agenda for the Chicago City Council regular meeting on December 10, 2025. It outlines the standard order of business, including roll call, public comment, reports, and introduction of legislation. No specific items, ordinances, or contracts are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Public comment period for agenda items
• Introduction of new ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Consideration of the Agreed (Consent) Calendar
• Approval of the Journal of Proceedings

• Congratulations extended to Gloria Clarke on 93rd birthday — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3914 N Western Ave - Permit No. 101075406 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2251 N Lincoln Ave - Permit No. 101074992 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 17-G at 6925-6939 N Sheridan Rd and 1151-1163 W Morse Ave - App No. 22942T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 9-H at 1801 W Byron St - App No. 22926T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-G at 4641 N Ashland Ave - App No. 22884 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 13-H at 4943-4947 N Damen Ave - App No. 22917T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-L at 5161-5223 W Lawrence Ave, 4750-4760 N Laramie Ave, 4753-4761 N Laramie Ave and 4 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards passed an ordinance (O2025-0020513) as substituted to allow additional dwelling units in specified areas and prohibit permits for new conversion units and coach homes within RS districts. The committee also advanced numerous aldermanic map amendments and map amendments, including several passed as revised, and re-referred a measure on cannabinoid hemp products. A landmark designation for the Central YMCA Headquarters was referred.

• Passed as substituted: ADU ordinance O2025-0020513
• Re-referred: cannabinoid hemp product sales ban (O2025-0021040)
• Referred: landmark designation for Central YMCA (O2025-0020890)
• Passed as revised: Planned Development No. 131 amendment (22442)
• Passed as revised: Lawndale Christian rec center PD (22882)
• Passed as revised: 29-story residential building at 1200 W Carroll (22762)
• Passed as revised: DePaul athletic facility PD amendment (22892)
• Passed as revised: Jefferson Park Residences PD amendment (22894)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider two Special Service Area (SSA) items: the annual budget for SSA No. 3 (63rd Street) and the scope of services, budget, and management agreement for SSA No. 59-2022 (59th Street). The agenda also includes approval of the November 2025 Rule 45 Monthly Report. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Approval of November 2025 Rule 45 Monthly Report
• Scope of annual budget for Special Service Area No. 3 63rd Street (Wards 13, 14, 15, 16, 23)
• Scope of services, budget and management agreement for Special Service Area No. 59-2022 59th Street (Wards 14, 15, 16)

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed two items on December 9, 2025, forwarding them to the full City Council. Both items concern Special Service Area (SSA) budgets and agreements, sponsored by Mayor Johnson and various aldermen. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Passed SO2025-0020631, annual budget for Special Service Area No. 3 (63rd Street), covering Wards 13, 14, 15, 16, 23
• Passed SO2025-0020648, scope of services, budget, and management agreement for Special Service Area No. 59-2022 (59th Street), covering Wards 14, 15, 16

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 10-28 to establish full-year and partial-year outdoor dining street permit options in the 49th Ward. The agenda also includes numerous ordinances to exempt specific properties from barrier requirements for alley ingress/egress, and several honorary street designations. Most items are routine approvals.

• Amendment of Municipal Code 10-28 for outdoor dining permits in 49th Ward (SO2025-0019944)
• Honorary designations: John Hancock Way, George Wendt Way, Paul Reynolds Way, Francisco Frank De Leon Way, Tony Santiago Way, Alhajj Jamal Suhweil Way
• Barrier exemptions for properties including 2424 W North Ave, 1620 S Michigan Ave, 2130 S Michigan Ave (Google Fiber), 640 N Wells St (SP Plus)
• Approval of Rule 45 report from October 8, 2025 meeting

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved a Rule 45 report from its October 8, 2025 meeting, and advanced an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 10-28 to create full-year and partial-year outdoor dining street permit options in the 49th Ward. The committee also approved dozens of ordinances exempting various businesses and properties from barrier requirements for alley ingress/egress, and designated several honorary street names. All items were approved without recorded opposition.

• Approved Rule 45 report for October 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code 10-28 for outdoor dining permits in 49th Ward
• Approved barrier exemption for West Town Auto Repair at 2424 W North Ave
• Approved honorary designation 'Honorary John Hancock Way' on E Delaware St
• Approved barrier exemption for 1620 S Michigan Ave Condo Association
• Approved barrier exemption for 2235 S Michigan Ave Parking LLC
• Approved barrier exemption for Google Fiber Inc at 2130 S Michigan Ave
• Approved barrier exemption for Top Wash LLC at 2701 S Wabash Ave

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations, the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, and related municipal code amendments. The agenda also includes approval of the November 2025 Rule 45 report and several fund transfers for aldermanic expense accounts and committees.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations (O2025-0020516)
• Text Portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Year 2026 (O2025-0021101)
• 2026 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance (O2025-0021036)
• 2026 Municipal Code Management Ordinance (O2025-0021100)
• Motor Fuel Tax fund allocation for 2026, including intergovernmental agreement with CTA and Cook County (O2025-0021031, O2025-0021015)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several items, including three proposed settlement orders totaling over $18 million in lawsuits against the city, and multiple ordinances authorizing TIF funds for park and school improvements. The committee will also review the November 2025 Rule 45 report and other routine matters.

• Settlement of $15,376,742.37 in Robert Smith Jr. v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $1,962,000 in Santiago and Fitzgibbons cases
• Settlement of $1,000,000 in Shanae Flowers James v. City of Chicago
• TIF allocation of $2,750,000 for Mather Park improvements
• TIF allocations totaling $400,000 for Langston Hughes and Garvey Elementary Schools

The Committee on Finance approved all items on its December 4, 2025 agenda, including four TIF-funded intergovernmental agreements for park and school improvements, an Enterprise Zone boundary amendment, fee waivers for the Board of Education, two settlement orders, small claims payments, and two Tag Day permits. All items were passed without recorded opposition.

• Approved $2,750,000 TIF allocation for Mather Park improvements (40th Ward)
• Approved $2,000,000 TIF allocation for Jackie Robinson Park improvements (21st Ward)
• Approved $200,000 TIF allocation for Langston Hughes Elementary School improvements (21st Ward)
• Approved $200,000 TIF allocation for Marcus Moziah Garvey Elementary School improvements (21st Ward)
• Approved ordinance amending Enterprise Zone 2 boundaries
• Approved fee waivers for Chicago Board of Education buildings with annual reporting
• Approved $1,000,000 settlement in Shanae Flowers James v. City (Ald. Sposato recused)
• Approved $15,376,742.37 settlement in Robert Smith Jr. v. City

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider several property transactions, including a major ordinance to dissolve the Chicago Community Land Trust and fold it into the Department of Housing. Also on the agenda are amendments to a migrant shelter property acquisition, lease renewals, and multiple sales of city-owned lots. The previously scheduled hearing on the 5-Year Homelessness Plan has been postponed.

• Dissolution of Chicago Community Land Trust (a.k.a. Chicago Housing Trust) and formation as bureau within Department of Housing (O2025-0018827)
• Amendment to ordinance for migrant shelter at 11414 S Halsted St (O2025-0019668)
• Sale of city-owned property at 515 E Bowen Ave to Landex Holding Company LLC for $90,000 (O2025-0020975)
• Sale of city-owned property at 4018 S Ellis Ave to 4020 S Ellis Condominium Association for $65,000 (O2025-0020974)
• Land swap and sale of four lots near 5520 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Lake Park Associates, Inc. (O2025-0020526)

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved several property transactions and a major ordinance change. The most consequential action was passing a substitute ordinance to dissolve the Chicago Community Land Trust and allow its formation as a bureau within the Department of Housing. The committee also approved multiple property sales, lease renewals, and a land swap, while holding one item in committee and postponing a hearing on the 5-Year Homelessness Plan.

• Approved monthly Rule 45 report (Nov 13, 2025)
• Passed ordinance amendment for migrant shelter property at 11414 S Halsted St
• Passed substitute ordinance dissolving Chicago Community Land Trust (City-Wide)
• Passed lease renewal with L.F.L. Properties for 4310 W North Ave
• Passed lease renewal with 4615 Homer LLC for 4615 W Homer St
• Held in committee: Columbia Yacht Club right-of-entry agreement
• Passed sale of 515 E Bowen Ave to Landex Holding Company LLC for $90,000
• Passed sale of 4018 S Ellis Ave to 4020 S Ellis Condo Assoc. for $65,000

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider several municipal code amendments, including a pilot program allowing residents to submit recorded evidence of parking offenses, and new regulations for effective parking near Midway Airport with vehicle impoundment for violations. The agenda also includes numerous direct introductions for disabled parking signs, stop signs, parking meters, and parking restrictions across various wards.

• Amendment to add Section 9-108-025 establishing a public enforcement pilot program for residents to submit recorded evidence of covered parking offenses (SO2024-0010993)
• Amendment to add Section 9-68-035 regulating effective parking in residential areas around Midway International Airport and allowing impounding of violating vehicles (O2025-0021016)
• Amendment to Section 9-64-050 to authorize disabled permit parking signs in certain zoning districts (O2025-0019980)
• Multiple all-way stop sign installations at intersections including South Harper Avenue and East Hyde Park Boulevard, and South Morgan Street and West 103rd Place
• Parking meter installations and relocations, including on South Wabash Street and West Fulton Market Street

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed a large number of traffic and parking ordinances, including all-way stop signs at 13 intersections, parking meter changes, and over 200 disabled parking permit designations. All items were approved as recommended or per sponsoring aldermen, with no denials or tabling.

• Approved all-way stop signs at 13 intersections (e.g., South Harper Ave & East Hyde Park Blvd)
• Approved parking meter changes in Wards 3, 12, 27, 47, 50
• Approved municipal code amendment for disabled parking signs in certain zoning districts
• Approved over 200 disabled parking permit designations
• Approved 5 repeals of disabled parking permits
• Approved residential permit parking zones and amendments in multiple wards
• Approved parking restrictions and tow zones in various wards
• Approved weight limitations on several streets

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will review and vote on several municipal code amendments, including proposals to restrict or prohibit hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales in certain areas, and to adjust the number of allowed liquor and package goods licenses on various streets across the city. The committee will also approve the October and November 2025 Rule 45 Reports and consider a one-time exception to the Wrigley Field night game ordinance for a Cubs game on July 17, 2026.

• Proposal to prohibit sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products at all licensed locations except cannabis businesses (O2025-0021018)
• Proposal to prohibit sale of cannabinoid hemp products in Vincennes Corridor Residential Area (O2025-0021076)
• Allow additional package goods licenses on portions of E Huron St and N Lake Shore Dr (O2025-0020642)
• Disallow additional liquor and package goods licenses on portions of E 47th St (O2025-0020324)
• One-time exception to Wrigley Field night game ordinance for Cubs game on July 17, 2026 (O2025-0020303)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection approved all items on its agenda, including a municipal code amendment to prohibit the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products except by licensed cannabis businesses, and a separate amendment banning such sales in the Vincennes Corridor Residential Area. The committee also passed several changes to liquor and package goods license regulations, allowing or disallowing additional licenses on specific street segments, and approved a one-time exception for a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2026. All items were recommended to pass and passed by the committee.

• Approved amendment to prohibit sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products except by cannabis business establishments (passed)
• Approved amendment to prohibit sale of cannabinoid hemp products in Vincennes Corridor Residential Area (passed)
• Approved allowing additional package goods licenses on portions of E Huron St and N Lake Shore Dr (passed)
• Approved disallowing additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portions of E 47th St (passed)
• Approved disallowing additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portions of S Central Ave (passed)
• Approved allowing additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portions of S McDowell Ave, W Diversey Ave/N Parkside Ave, W Fullerton Ave, and N Elston Ave (passed)
• Approved allowing additional package goods licenses on portions of N LaSalle St and W Haddock Pl (passed)
• Approved one-time exception to Wrigley Field Night Game Ordinance for Cubs game on July 17, 2026 (passed)

• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding cannabinoid hemp product defini — 10-6 (+0P/2A)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding a public hearing on a proposed boundary change for Chicago's Enterprise Zone 2. The amendment would add a large area described by a detailed legal boundary. The hearing will address benefits to residents and businesses. No vote will be taken at this hearing.

• Public hearing on Enterprise Zone 2 boundary amendment
• Proposed boundary includes areas along Western, Ashland, Pershing, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
• Hearing scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Academy for Global Citizenship, 4942 W. 44th Street
• No vote will be taken at the hearing

Joint Committee: Public Safety; Police and Fire

The Joint Committee on Police and Fire and the Committee on Public Safety will meet to consider two items: approval of the October 2024 Rule 45 Report and the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Approval of October 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Office of Inspector General: Annual Public Safety Report

City Council

This is the agenda for the Chicago City Council regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, outlining the order of business including call to order, roll call, public comment, committee reports, and introduction of new legislation. No specific substantive items are listed in the agenda text itself; actual items for consideration are referenced via committee agendas and reports posted on the City Council Calendar.

• Public comment period for agenda items
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Introduction of new ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Agreed (consent) calendar for non-controversial items
• Omnibus roll call vote on remaining items

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider several items related to the City of Chicago's 2026 budget. The agenda includes amendments to the Municipal Code for technical corrections, proposed corrections to the 2025 budget, adoption of the annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026, a management ordinance, and allocation of Motor Fuel Tax funds. The committee will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with the CTA and Cook County for Motor Fuel Tax allocation and a salary resolution.

• Adoption of the annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026
• Amendment of Municipal Code for technical and scriveners' corrections (2026 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance)
• Proposed corrections and revisions to the 2025 Budget Recommendations
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Chicago Transit Authority and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax
• Expenditure of portion of Motor Fuel Tax funds allocated to the City of Chicago for 2026

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider several fiscal measures for Fiscal Year 2026, including a revenue ordinance that adjusts taxes, fines, and fees, and a real estate tax levy. The committee will also discuss authorizing new general obligation bonds for capital projects and refunding existing bonds. These items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the full City Council.

• 2026 Revenue Ordinance amending titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, and 14X of the Municipal Code
• Fiscal Year 2026 real estate tax levy authorization
• Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects
• Refunding of outstanding general obligation and sales tax revenue bonds

The Committee on Finance voted on the 2026 Revenue Ordinance, which would have amended multiple titles of the Municipal Code related to taxes, fines, and fees. The ordinance failed to pass in committee on November 17, 2025. President Pro Tempore Nugent participated in the vote as an ex-officio member under Rule 36.

• 2026 Revenue Ordinance (O2025-0021094) failed to pass in committee

City Council

The Chicago City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and committee reports, but the most significant item is a public hearing on the proposed 2026 City of Chicago budget (R2025-0020445). The council will also consider resolutions, ordinances, and other legislative matters introduced by alderpersons.

• Public hearing on 2026 City of Chicago budget (R2025-0020445)
• Consideration of resolutions and acknowledgments
• Reports from standing and special committees
• Introduction of new ordinances and resolutions by alderpersons
• Approval of the Journal of Proceedings

• Congratulations extended to Estelle M. Jones on 80th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Louise Carter on 70th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Danella Windham on 75th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Blanca Campos on 75th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Georgia Brahos on 70th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Dale Cambric on 65th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Ollie Graves on 90th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)
• Congratulations extended to Steve Asaro on 94th birthday — 44-0 (+0P/6A)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is meeting to approve the sale of multiple city-owned properties under the ChiBlockBuilder platform. The agenda includes five separate sales totaling about $3.15 million, with the largest being a 12-lot package on the West Side. All items are market-rate sales to private buyers.

• Sale of 12 lots on W Warren Blvd and W Madison St to RE Holdings Group LLC for $2,482,620
• Sale of property at 1317 E 71st St to E-Z Tree Recycling, Inc. for $86,000
• Sale of property at 4840 S St. Lawrence Ave to Jaroslaw Madry for $120,000
• Sale of property at 714 E 44th St to Steps Inc. Consulting for $116,000
• Sale of property at 4028 S Ellis Ave to Chicago Crane Commercial LLC for $345,000

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved five property sales under the ChiBlockBuilder platform, totaling about $3.15 million. All sales passed, with one passed as substitute. The properties are located in the 4th, 5th, and 27th wards.

• Approved sale of 12 lots on W Warren Blvd and W Madison St to RE Holdings Group LLC for $2,482,620 (27th Ward)
• Approved sale at 1317 E 71st St to E-Z Tree Recycling, Inc. for $86,000 (5th Ward)
• Approved sale at 4840 S St. Lawrence Ave to Jaroslaw Madry for $120,000, as substitute (4th Ward)
• Approved sale at 714 E 44th St to Steps Inc. Consulting for $116,000 (4th Ward)
• Approved sale at 4028 S Ellis Ave to Chicago Crane Commercial LLC for $345,000 (4th Ward)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released the schedule for its FY26 budget hearings, running from October 21 to November 13, 2025. The hearings will cover all city departments, including public safety, infrastructure, social services, and economic development. This agenda is procedural, outlining the dates and times for each department's budget review.

• October 21: Budget and Finance hearing with Office of Budget and Management, Department of Finance, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• October 22-23: Infrastructure hearings covering Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Technology and Innovation, Aviation, Water Management, Fleet and Facility Management, Buildings
• October 29: Oversight hearing with Inspector General, Procurement Services, Environment
• October 30: Social Services hearing with Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Family and Support Services, Public Health, Human Relations
• November 4: Economic Development hearing with Business Affairs, Planning and Development, Housing, Cultural Affairs, Public Library

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding a series of FY26 budget hearings from October 21 to November 13, covering all major city departments. The hearings are organized by theme, including infrastructure, social services, public safety, and economic development. This agenda lists the schedule and participating departments; no specific budget amounts or decisions are included.

• Hearings for Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, and Technology on Oct 22
• Public Safety hearings for Police (Nov 5) and Fire, OEMC (Nov 6)
• Social Services hearings including Public Health and Family Support on Oct 30
• Economic Development hearings including Planning and Housing on Nov 4
• Independent offices hearing on Nov 13 including Board of Elections and Animal Care

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for October 2025 and to consider a redevelopment agreement providing Neighborhood Opportunity Fund assistance for a mixed-use development on South Prairie Avenue. The agenda also includes multiple fund transfers within aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets for 2025.

• Redevelopment agreement with 5050 Prairie LLC for NOF assistance at 5036-5044 and 5046 South Prairie Avenue (3rd Ward)
• Fund transfers in 10th, 12th, 13th, 43rd, 44th, and 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts
• Fund transfers within Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards and Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted a redevelopment agreement with 5050 Prairie LLC for mixed-use development at 5036-5044 and 5046 South Prairie Avenue, including Neighborhood Opportunity Fund assistance. It also approved eight separate fund transfers within various ward wage allowance/aldermanic expense accounts and two committee accounts for 2025. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved redevelopment agreement with 5050 Prairie LLC for NOF assistance at 5036-5044 and 5046 S. Prairie Ave
• Approved fund transfer within 10th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Approved fund transfer within 12th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Approved fund transfer within 13th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Approved fund transfer within 43rd Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Approved fund transfer within 44th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account
• Approved fund transfer within Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
• Approved fund transfer within 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account and Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding a subject matter hearing to discuss the City of Chicago's Report on Financial and Strategic Reform Options, published October 16, 2025, with the Office of Budget Management and EY. No votes will be taken; the hearing is for discussion only. Written public comment is accepted until November 6, 2025.

• Hearing on Report on Financial and Strategic Reform Options (Oct 16, 2025)
• Presentation by Office of Budget Management and EY
• No votes scheduled
• Public comment deadline: November 6, 2025

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider a large batch of Special Service Area (SSA) items, including scopes of services, budgets, management agreements, and tax levies for numerous districts across Chicago. It will also vote on several property tax incentive requests. The committee will recess to a later hearing on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, where no votes will be taken.

• Approval of October 2025 Rule 45 Monthly Report
• SSA budgets and management agreements for 50+ districts, including Belmont/Central, Howard Street, Old Town, and others
• Establishment of SSA No. 17-2025 Central Lakeview and tax levy for 2026
• Term extension and boundary expansion for SSA No. 27 Lakeview with 2026 tax levy
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for 4000 S Racine Ave; Class L incentives for 135 S LaSalle St and 1032 W Fulton Market

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed 48 items related to Special Service Areas (SSAs), including scopes of services, budgets, and management agreements, as well as two SSA establishment/extension ordinances. Additionally, three tax incentive resolutions were approved. A subject matter hearing on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan was held with no votes taken. Two SSA items were deferred.

• Approved SSA No. 2 Belmont/Central scope and budget (SO2025-0020393)
• Approved SSA No. 19 Howard Street scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020399)
• Approved SSA No. 48 Old Town scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020404)
• Approved SSA No. 47 Cottage Grove scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020408)
• Approved SSA No. 20 South Western Avenue scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020411)
• Approved SSA No. 8 Greater Lakeview East scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020415)
• Approved SSA No. 45 103rd Street-Halsted scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020416)
• Approved SSA No. 43 Devon Avenue scope, budget, and management agreement (O2025-0020417)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will vote on several items, including three lawsuit settlements totaling $18.25 million, an ordinance to issue $14 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Martha Washington Apartments renovation, and multiple TIF-funded park improvement agreements. It will also discuss a resolution on commercial property tax appeals in a subject matter hearing where no votes are taken.

• Settlement of $17,000,000 in Maysonet v. Guevara, et al.
• Settlement of $750,000 in Onasanya v. City of Chicago and Bolden
• Settlement of $500,000 in Rivera and Francisco v. City of Chicago
• Tax-exempt bonds up to $14,000,000 for Martha Washington Apartments at 2324 W. Irving Park Rd.
• TIF funds up to $12,000,000 for Ogden Park improvements at 6500 S. Racine Ave.

The Committee on Finance approved all 17 items on its November 10, 2025 agenda, including a $14 million tax-exempt bond for the Martha Washington Apartments, several TIF-funded park improvements, a TIF loan for a hotel, and three lawsuit settlements totaling $18.25 million. All items were passed without recorded opposition.

• Approved $14M tax-exempt bond for Martha Washington Apartments renovation (O2025-0020496)
• Approved $500K CubFund allocation for Kelly Park improvements (O2025-0020490)
• Approved $7M TIF allocation for Chase Park improvements (O2025-0020487)
• Approved $12M TIF allocation for Ogden Park improvements (SO2025-0020492)
• Approved $11.85M TIF allocation for Humboldt Park improvements (O2025-0020489)
• Approved $2.86M TIF loan for Pullman Hotel Group LLC (O2025-0020480)
• Approved settlements totaling $18.25M in three lawsuits (Or2025-0020785, -0020786, -0020787)
• Approved Tag Day permits for Planned Parenthood and Worldwide Wildlife Foundation (F2025-0020791, -0020792)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to receive testimony from Ernst & Young regarding their report titled 'City of Chicago, Financial and Strategic Reform Options.' The agenda includes public comment and the hearing itself, with no other substantive items listed.

• Hearing to receive testimony from Ernst & Young on the report 'City of Chicago, Financial and Strategic Reform Options'

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will meet to approve the July and September 2025 Rule 45 Reports and discuss a resolution calling for the creation of a Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women. The meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM in City Hall Room 201A.

• Approval of July and September 2025 Rule 45 Reports
• Resolution R2025-0019950: Call for creation of Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women

The Committee on Public Safety approved the July and September 2025 Rule 45 Reports and recommended passage of a resolution calling for the creation of a Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women. The resolution now moves to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved July and September 2025 Rule 45 Reports
• Recommended do pass: Resolution R2025-0019950 calling for a Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting the amended FY26 budget hearing schedule, which runs from October 21 to November 14. The hearings will cover all city departments, with specific days allocated to infrastructure, social services, public safety, and other areas. This is a procedural agenda item outlining the schedule for departmental budget reviews.

• Budget hearings scheduled October 21–November 14, 2025
• Infrastructure hearings cover Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Aviation, Water Management, and Buildings
• Public Safety hearings include Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Social Services hearings include Public Health and Family and Support Services
• November 11 reserved as Veterans Day holiday, no hearings

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released its amended schedule of public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, running from October 21 to November 14, 2025. The hearings will cover all city departments, with specific days dedicated to infrastructure, public safety, social services, and other areas. This is a procedural agenda that outlines the hearing dates and department assignments, not a decision-making meeting.

• Hearings begin October 21 with Budget and Finance departments (Office of Budget and Management, Department of Finance, Office of the CFO)
• Infrastructure hearings on October 22-23 cover Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Technology, Aviation, Water Management, Fleet and Facility Management, and Buildings
• Public Safety hearings on November 5-6 include Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Administration
• No hearings on October 28 and November 11 (Veterans Day holiday)
• November 14 reserved for make-up hearings

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding a series of budget hearings for fiscal year 2026 from October 21 to November 14. The agenda lists the schedule of department presentations, covering areas such as infrastructure, social services, public safety, and economic development. No specific budget amounts or decisions are included in this agenda.

• Hearings for Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, and Technology and Innovation on Oct 22
• Hearings for Chicago Police Department on Nov 5 and Fire Department on Nov 6
• Hearings for Department of Housing and Planning and Development on Nov 4
• No hearings on Oct 28 and Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
• Reserved half-day on Nov 14 for make-up hearings

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is meeting to consider a text amendment on environmental cumulative impacts, several landmark designations, fee waivers for landmarked buildings, and numerous map amendments for rezoning across Chicago wards. The agenda includes both new business and previously deferred items, with public comment limited to three minutes per person.

• Text amendment O2025-0016697: Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, amending Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 and Title 17 regarding environmental impacts on disadvantaged areas.
• Landmark designations: Fred C. Beeson House No. 4 (5830 W Midway Park) and Bankers Building (105 W Adams St).
• Fee waivers: 310 W Concord Place and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
• Large signs over 100 feet: permits for PLS Check Cashers, BandWith Music, Raising Cane's, TopstepTrader, JRTC Holdings, and others.
• Map amendments: multiple rezonings including 95th Street corridor (Wards 6, 8, 21), 1738-1740 W Division St, 4624 S Ellis Ave, and 136 N Kedzie Ave (affordable housing).

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on November 3, 2025, and referred numerous ordinances for zoning map amendments, landmark designations, and fee waivers. All items were referred, with no final approvals or denials recorded. One item, document #O2025-0020110 (PD No. 306 amendment), was noted as 'PASS AS REVISED'.

• Referred landmark designation for Fred C. Beeson House No. 4 (O2025-0019665)
• Referred landmark designation for Bankers Building (O2025-0020463)
• Referred fee waiver for 310 W Concord Place (Or2025-0020288)
• Referred fee waiver for Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Or2025-0020320)
• Referred 8 aldermanic map amendments (A-9052, A-9063, A-9064, A-9070, A-9071, A-9018)
• Referred 20+ map amendments (e.g., 22910, 22903, 21170T1, 22879-T1, 22897-T1, 22877-T1, 22906-T1, 22895-T1, 22908-T1, 22909-T1, 22905-T1, 22898, 22896-T1, 22907-T1, 22845-T1, 22911-T1, 22902, 22888, 22885, 22838)
• Passed as revised: PD No. 306 amendment to add financial institutions with walk-up ATM (O2025-0020110)
• Referred large sign permits (e.g., Or2025-0020504, Or2025-0020505, Or2025-0020474, Or2025-0020517, Or2025-0020226, Or2025-0020292, Or2025-0020508, Or2025-0020511)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has scheduled a series of public hearings from October 21 to November 14, 2025, to review the proposed FY26 budget. Each hearing focuses on specific city departments, including infrastructure, social services, public safety, and independent offices. The schedule includes two no-hearing days (October 28 and November 11, the latter being Veterans Day) and a half-day on November 14 reserved for make-up hearings.

• Hearings for Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, and Technology on Oct 22
• Hearings for Chicago Police Department on Nov 5 and Fire Department on Nov 6
• Hearings for Department of Housing and Planning and Development on Nov 4
• Hearings for Department of Public Health and Family and Support Services on Oct 30
• Reserved half-day on Nov 14 for make-up hearings

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has scheduled a series of public hearings on the FY26 budget from October 21 through November 14. These hearings will cover all city departments, with specific days dedicated to infrastructure, public safety, social services, and other areas. The agenda lists the schedule and the departments appearing each day, but does not include specific budget amounts or proposals.

• Hearings on infrastructure include Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Aviation, Water Management, and Buildings
• Public safety hearings cover Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Social services hearings include Family and Support Services and Public Health
• Economic development hearings include Planning and Development and Housing
• November 14 reserved for make-up hearings

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has scheduled a series of public hearings from October 21 to November 14 to review the proposed FY26 budget. Each hearing focuses on specific city departments, covering areas such as infrastructure, public safety, social services, and economic development. The schedule includes two days with no hearings and a half-day reserved for make-up sessions.

• Hearings for Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, and Technology and Innovation on Oct 22
• Hearings for Department of Aviation, Water Management, Fleet and Facility Management, and Buildings on Oct 23
• Hearings for Chicago Police Department on Nov 5 and Fire Department on Nov 6
• Hearings for Department of Housing and Planning and Development on Nov 4
• No hearings on Oct 28 and Nov 11 (Veterans Day)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting its amended schedule for FY26 budget hearings, running from October 21 to November 14. The hearings will cover city departments in themed days, including infrastructure, social services, public safety, and economic development. This is a procedural agenda item establishing the hearing calendar.

• Hearings begin October 21 with Budget and Finance departments
• Infrastructure hearings on October 22-23 for Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Aviation, Water Management, and more
• Public Safety hearings on November 5-6 for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• November 11 has no hearings due to Veterans Day holiday
• November 14 reserved for make-up hearings

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting the schedule for FY26 budget hearings, which will run from October 21 to November 14. The hearings will cover all city departments, with specific days allocated to groups such as infrastructure, public safety, and social services. No budget hearings are scheduled on October 28 and November 11 (Veterans Day).

• Hearings begin October 21 with Budget and Finance departments
• Infrastructure hearings on October 22-23 cover Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Aviation, Water Management, and more
• Public Safety hearings on November 5-6 include Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• November 14 reserved for make-up hearings
• No hearings on October 28 and November 11

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to receive Mayor Johnson's FY2026 budget address and consider a resolution setting procedural steps for the budget's passage, including a public hearing. The resolution would make the budget available for public inspection by October 20 and schedule a public hearing for November 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Mayor Johnson's FY26 Budget Address
• Resolution setting FY2026 budget public hearing for Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
• Budget document to be available for public inspection by Oct. 20
• Public comment period on agenda items

• Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 — 45-2 (+0P/3A)
• Call on Illinois Congressional delegation to investigate every instance of potential misconduct by United States Departm — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1124 W Washington Blvd - Permit No. 101069002 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1124 W Grand Ave - Permit No. 101072346 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1123 W Grand Ave - Permit No. 101072347 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1117 W Grand Ave - Permit No. 101072073 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1011 S Delano Court E - Permit No. 101068134 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1011 S Delano Court E - Permit No. 101068056 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is considering four proposed settlement orders totaling over $16 million in lawsuits against the City, including a $7.5 million settlement involving police officers and an $8 million settlement in a wrongful death case. The agenda also includes several ordinances authorizing tax increment financing (TIF) funds for park improvements, a capital funding agreement with Amtrak for Chicago Union Station, and multiple housing-related financial measures, including bond issuances and a redevelopment agreement.

• Settlement of $8,000,000 in Estate of Leonardo Guerrero v. City of Chicago, Dakota Ibrahim and Joseph Schultz (Case No. 2023 L 006466)
• Settlement of $7,500,000 in Estate of Adelbert Wilson and Yvonne Lee-Wilson v. City of Chicago, Officer Wayne Ozmina, Officer Jonathan Kukielka, and Hertz Corporation (Case No. 22 L 3091)
• Capital Funding Agreement with Amtrak for Chicago Union Station improvements at 225 S. Canal Street, TIF funding up to $1,750,000 (PE/NEPA) and $2,900,000 (Construction)
• TIF funds for River Park (5100 N. Francisco Ave.) up to $200,000, Ronan Park (3000 W. Argyle) up to $2,850,000, and Homan Square Park (3517 W. Arthington St.) up to $600,000
• Financial assistance to Homan Square Apartments Phase IV Holder, LP for Homan Square Phase IV project, up to $20,000,000 in bonds and $10,000,000 in TIF

The Committee on Finance approved 18 items, including nine settlement orders totaling over $44 million, with the largest being $18.5 million in a police misconduct case. It also approved TIF funding for park improvements, housing bonds, and a redevelopment agreement. Two resolutions were re-referred to joint committees.

• Approved $18.5M settlement in Benitez v. Bogucki (Or2025-0020284)
• Approved $8M settlement in Blackmon v. City (Or2025-0020282)
• Approved $8M settlement in Tanguma v. City (Or2025-0020277)
• Approved $7.5M settlement in Lee v. City (Or2025-0020275)
• Approved $2.85M TIF for Ronan Park improvements (O2025-0019923)
• Approved $20M in bonds and $10M TIF for Homan Square Phase IV (SO2025-0019900)
• Approved $13.24M TIF for redevelopment at 1539 N. Pulaski (O2025-0019913)
• Re-referred pension re-amortization resolution to joint committee (R2025-0019796)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for September 2025 and to consider several financial items, including an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and a redevelopment agreement. The agenda also includes multiple transfers of funds within aldermanic expense accounts for various wards. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for September 2025
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925
• Redevelopment Agreement with Carole Robertson Center for Learning for improvements at 2929 West 19th Street (24th Ward)
• Transfer of funds within 1st, 3rd, 11th, 15th, 21st, 33rd, 48th, and 49th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for Year 2025

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted a package of items, including an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925 and a redevelopment agreement with the Carole Robertson Center for Learning for neighborhood opportunity funds at 2929 West 19th Street in the 24th Ward. Additionally, the committee approved nine transfers of funds within various ward wage allowance/aldermanic expense accounts for 2025. All items were passed and are to be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Carole Robertson Center for Learning for improvements at 2929 West 19th Street (24th Ward)
• Approved fund transfer within 1st Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025
• Approved fund transfer within 3rd Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025
• Approved fund transfer within 11th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025
• Approved fund transfer within 15th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025
• Approved fund transfer within 21st Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025
• Approved fund transfers within 33rd, 48th, and 49th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for 2025

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights will meet to approve the September 2025 Rule 45 Report and consider three resolutions. These resolutions address federal immigration enforcement conduct, including calls for investigations and condemnation of practices endangering children, as well as a resolution opposing military presence in Chicago and supporting immigrant communities.

• Approval of September 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Resolution R2025-0019961: Call on Illinois Congressional delegation to investigate DHS and deputized agents misconduct in Chicago
• Resolution R2025-0019952: Condemnation of ICE practices endangering children; urging reporting and federal/state action
• Resolution R2025-0019181: Support for immigrant communities, racial justice, constitutional freedoms; opposition to military presence in Chicago

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights approved its September 2025 Rule 45 Report and passed three resolutions. Two resolutions were passed as substituted, including one opposing military presence in Chicago and another condemning ICE practices that endanger children. A third resolution calling for federal investigation of DHS misconduct was also passed.

• Approved September 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Passed SR2025-0019181 as substituted (support immigrant communities, oppose military presence)
• Passed SR2025-0019952 as substituted (condemn ICE practices endangering children)
• Passed R2025-0019961 (call for federal investigation of DHS misconduct)

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will consider three items: transferring a concession lease from URW Airports LLC to ASUR US Commercial Airports LLC, and two intergovernmental agreements with noise compatibility commissions for Midway and O'Hare airports. The committee will also approve prior meeting reports.

• Transfer of concession redevelopment and management lease from URW Airports LLC to ASUR US Commercial Airports LLC (O2025-0019971)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Midway Noise Compatibility Commission for noise programs at Midway (O2025-0020016)
• Intergovernmental agreement with O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission for noise projects at O'Hare and TRACON boundary (O2025-0020017)

The Committee on Aviation approved four items, including the transfer of a concession redevelopment and management lease from URW Airports LLC to ASUR US Commercial Airports LLC, and intergovernmental agreements with noise compatibility commissions for Midway and O'Hare airports. All items were approved and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Approved transfer of concession lease from URW Airports LLC to ASUR US Commercial Airports LLC (O2025-0019971)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Midway Noise Compatibility Commission (O2025-0020016)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (O2025-0020017)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will consider a large agenda including appointments to city commissions, text amendments to zoning rules, landmark designations for two properties, and numerous aldermanic map amendments that would rezone specific parcels across the city. The committee will also take up a list of previously deferred map amendments, primarily affecting the 46th, 47th, and 48th wards. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person for all items.

• Appointments: Alicia Blakely to Commission on Chicago Landmarks; Nakisha Hobbs and Pasquale Gianni to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Landmark designations: New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church (1400 N Laramie Ave) and Erie Street Row (161 E Erie St)
• Text amendment to allow building height increases in B-3 and C-3 districts if project meets Affordable Requirements Ordinance
• Large sign permits for over 30 locations, including 2101 S State St, 1357 N Elston Ave, 333 N Green St, 4305 W Madison St, and 830 N Michigan Ave
• Aldermanic map amendments: multiple rezonings in 3rd, 4th, 9th, 12th, 13th, and 17th wards, plus previously deferred items in 46th-48th wards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on October 14, 2025, and referred numerous items to the full City Council. These included appointments to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and Zoning Board of Appeals, text amendments to the zoning code, landmark designations for two churches, and a large number of aldermanic map amendments and zoning map amendments across multiple wards. No final decisions were made; all items were referred for further consideration.

• Referred appointment of Alicia Blakely to Commission on Chicago Landmarks
• Referred appointment of Nakisha Hobbs to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Referred appointment of Pasquale Gianni to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Referred text amendment to correct zoning boundary lines (O2025-0019918)
• Referred text amendment allowing height increases in B-3/C-3 districts with ARO (O2025-0019672)
• Referred landmark designation for New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church (O2025-0019626)
• Referred landmark designation for Erie Street Row (O2025-0019121)
• Referred 20+ aldermanic map amendments and 40+ zoning map amendments

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider approving five settlement orders totaling over $26 million, including two large police misconduct cases, and will review the September 2025 Rule 45 report. The committee will also discuss resolutions on pension debt refinancing and police settlement budgeting, and act on small claims payments.

• $8,000,000 settlement in Blackmon v. City of Chicago
• $18,500,000 settlement in Benitez v. Bogucki
• $400,000 settlement in Lyons v. City of Chicago
• Resolution on pension debt re-amortization (R2025-0019796)
• Resolution on settlement budget methods and police misconduct trends (R2025-0019957)

The Committee on Finance approved 18 items, including nine settlement orders totaling over $44 million, a $75 million mortgage certificate program, and multiple TIF-funded park and housing projects. All items were approved and passed to the City Council.

• Approved $18.5M settlement in Benitez v. Bogucki (Or2025-0020284)
• Approved $8M settlement in Blackmon v. City (Or2025-0020282)
• Approved $8M settlement in Tanguma v. City (Or2025-0020277)
• Approved $7.5M settlement in Lee v. City (Or2025-0020275)
• Approved $75M Qualified Mortgage Certificate Program (O2025-0019894)
• Approved $20M TIF and bond assistance for Homan Square Phase IV (SO2025-0019900)
• Approved $2.85M TIF for Ronan Park improvements (O2025-0019923)
• Approved $1.75M TIF for Chicago Union Station improvements (O2025-0019925)

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will consider the mayor's appointment of Angela J. Green as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, along with two resolutions and a subject matter hearing on animal welfare. The agenda also includes public commentary and approval of the September 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Appointment of Angela J. Green as Commissioner of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (A2025-0019856)
• Resolution supporting U.S. Congress and President Biden on American Center for Cures legislation (R2024-0011007)
• Call for hearings on strengthening animal welfare services and community engagement (R2025-0018677)
• Subject matter hearing with Chicago Animal Care and Control on animal welfare
• Approval of Rule 45 Report from September 2025

The Committee on Health and Human Relations met on October 9, 2025, and approved the appointment of Angela J. Green as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. It also passed a call for hearings on strengthening animal welfare services and community engagement, but voted not to pass a resolution supporting federal American Center for Cures legislation. A subject matter hearing on animal care was held with no vote taken.

• Approved appointment of Angela J. Green as Commissioner of Family and Support Services
• Passed call for hearings on animal welfare services and community engagement
• Rejected expression of support for federal American Center for Cures legislation

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider a new chapter on video gaming terminal licensing, several liquor and package goods license changes, and other items. It will also vote on a reappointment and a resolution about alcohol server training.

• New Chapter 4-155 for video gaming terminal licensing (SO2025-0018802)
• Reappointment of Laura Parry to License Appeal Commission (A2025-0019891)
• Resolution calling for 'angel shot' training expansion (R2025-0017091)
• Dog-friendly retail food establishment regulations (O2025-0019308)
• Multiple liquor and package goods license changes on streets like W Chicago Ave, S Cottage Grove Ave, N Clark St

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection passed 18 items, including 16 ordinances adjusting liquor or packaged goods license quotas on specific streets, one resolution urging the National Restaurant Association to expand Angel Shot training, and the reappointment of Laura Parry to the License Appeal Commission. Four items were held in committee, including a video gaming terminal ordinance and two ordinances to disallow additional licenses on Chicago Avenue.

• Reappointed Laura Parry to License Appeal Commission
• Passed resolution urging National Restaurant Association to expand Angel Shot training
• Passed 16 ordinances lifting license quotas on specific streets (e.g., Cottage Grove Ave, 87th St, 18th St, Armitage Ave, Chicago Ave, Diversey Ave, Elizabeth St, Belmont Ave, Elston Ave, Nagle Ave, Rush/Oak Sts, Sheffield Ave, Clark St)
• Held ordinance on video gaming terminal licensing (SO2025-0018802)
• Held ordinance on dog-friendly retail food establishments (O2025-0019308)
• Held two ordinances to disallow additional licenses on Chicago Avenue (O2025-0020003, O2025-0020001)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider 20 appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, plus 8 SSA scope of services, budget, and management agreements. It will also review three property tax incentive proposals and a water leak relief pilot program ordinance. The meeting is largely administrative, focusing on SSA governance and tax incentives.

• 20 SSA commission appointments/reappointments (e.g., Lakeview East, Greektown, Uptown, Old Town)
• 8 SSA budget and management agreements (e.g., North Halsted, Edgewater, Chinatown)
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for 4435 S Western Blvd
• Class 7(c) tax incentive for 1840 E 71 St
• Class 7(d) tax incentive for 5713 W Chicago Ave

The committee passed 20 appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area commissions, approved scope of services, budgets, and management agreements for 8 SSAs, and supported three property tax incentive requests. Two SSA appointments were deferred, and a substitute was adopted for a leak relief pilot program directive.

• Approved 20 SSA commission appointments/reappointments
• Approved SSA budgets and agreements for Nos. 18, 23, 26, 34, 35-2015, 62, 73, 79
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 4435 S Western Blvd
• Supported Class 7(c) tax incentive for 1840 E 71 St
• Supported Class 7(d) tax incentive for 5713 W Chicago Ave
• Deferred appointments of Ivy Speck and Jennifer Dedes to SSA 17
• Adopted substitute for leak relief pilot program directive

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider a mayoral appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority and numerous ordinances. Most items are routine: exemptions from alley barrier requirements for specific properties and honorary street designations. The committee will also review several proposed subdivisions and street vacations/openings.

• Appointment of Oswaldo Alvarez to the Regional Transportation Authority, term expiring July 1, 2027
• Alley barrier exemptions for properties including 2934-2938 W Fullerton, 4713-4715 S Indiana, 2538-2548 S Wabash, and others
• Honorary street designations including 'OLD NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB' on S Shields St, 'BISHOP RD EDWARD GOODWIN SR. WAY' on W 68th St, and 'CLARK "GABE" WILLIAMS STREET' on S Ingleside Ave
• Proposed subdivisions in Wards 21, 29, and 32
• Proposed vacation of streets near N Rockwell St and proposed openings in Wards 21 and 35

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved the Rule 45 report from its September 23, 2025 meeting and recommended the appointment of Oswaldo Alvarez to the Regional Transportation Authority. It also approved numerous ordinances exempting properties from alley barrier requirements and designating honorary street names across multiple wards. All items were approved as listed; no votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Rule 45 report for September 23, 2025 meeting
• Recommended appointment of Oswaldo Alvarez to Regional Transportation Authority (term to July 1, 2027)
• Approved alley barrier exemptions for 20+ properties (e.g., J2 Hollander, Briana Hicks, Hydra Vault, etc.)
• Approved honorary street designations (e.g., Old Neighborhood Italian American Club, Bishop Rd Edward Goodwin Sr. Way, etc.)
• Approved proposed subdivisions (West Pullman Industrial, NNN REIT, Wabash Riverfront)
• Approved street openings (South Ada Street, North Milwaukee Avenue/Logan Blvd)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a hearing on the Chicago Department of Transportation's 2024 Crash Report, with no votes on that topic. The agenda also includes numerous direct introductions and recommended items for parking restrictions, disabled parking permits, speed limits, stop signs, and other traffic regulations across various wards.

• Hearing on CDOT 2024 Crash Report (no votes)
• Repeal and extend No Parking Tow Zone on South Archer Avenue from State Street to Western Avenue
• Speed limit 30 mph on South Archer Avenue from West 47th Street to South Homan Avenue
• All-way stop at North Clark Street and West Argyle Avenue
• Repeal parking meters on South Archer Avenue between Kedzie and Albany/Troy

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed a large number of routine traffic and parking ordinances, including new disabled parking zones, residential permit parking zones, and traffic control changes. All items were approved without recorded opposition. No substantive policy debates or major projects were discussed.

• Approved disabled parking zones at 2210 W Shakespeare Ave and 2573 W Lyndale St
• Approved all-way stop at W 72nd St & S Millard Ave
• Approved school street closure on N Morgan St (3:00-3:30pm Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 2:00-2:30pm Wed)
• Approved no parking except Zipcar zone on E 131st St
• Approved no parking except Metra police zone on S Clinton St
• Approved 30 mph speed limit on S Archer Ave from W 47th St to S Homan Ave
• Approved all-way stop at N Clark St & W Argyle Ave
• Approved repeal of parking meters on S Archer Ave from S Kedzie Ave to S Albany Ave

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider a monthly report and multiple property transactions, including affordable housing designations, leases for city fleet parking, and sales of city-owned lots under the ChiBlockBuilder program. The agenda includes over 20 items, mostly sales of vacant lots at prices ranging from $1 to over $400,000. A previously scheduled hearing on the 5-Year Homelessness Plan has been postponed.

• Designation of 1840-1866 N Marcey St as Low Affordability Community
• Lease with Millennium Parking Garages LLC for EV fleet parking and charging
• Sale of 5 lots at 4640-4652 S Vincennes Ave and 454-458 E 47 St to Revere Properties for $1.00/lot
• Sale of 10 lots under ChiBlockBuilder with prices from $780 to $8,286
• Redevelopment agreement with JRD LLC for 3 lots at 4327 S Ellis Ave, 4320 S Greenwood Ave, 4347 S Berkeley Ave for $110,358

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the monthly Rule 45 report and passed all introduced items, including designating a property as a Low Affordability Community, executing an affordable housing covenant, and approving several leases and property sales. All sales under the ChiBlockBuilder platform were approved, with prices ranging from $1.00 per lot to market-rate amounts. A previously scheduled hearing on the 5 Year Homelessness Plan was postponed.

• Approved monthly Rule 45 report (with minor correction)
• Designated 1840-1866 N Marcey St as Low Affordability Community (passed)
• Approved affordable housing covenant for 1810 W Jackson Blvd (passed as substitute)
• Approved lease with Millennium Parking Garages for EV fleet parking/charging (passed)
• Approved lease with Chicago Board of Education for parking lot at 3500-3508 S Wallace St (passed)
• Approved lease renewal with 4150 Partnership for 4150 W 55 St (passed)
• Approved sale of 5 lots to Revere Properties Development for $1.00/lot (passed)
• Approved sale of 10 lots under ChiBlockBuilder, prices from $780 to $8,286 (passed)

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development is meeting to review its monthly Rule 45 report and consider two matters: a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2, and a resolution calling on Open Kitchens Inc. to respect the results of a July 25, 2025 election. The agenda includes roll call, quorum, and attendance items.

• Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (O2025-0019993)
• Resolution calling on Open Kitchens Inc. to respect July 25, 2025 election results (R2025-0019771)
• Approval of September 2025 Rule 45 Report

The committee approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2, by voice vote. A resolution calling on Open Kitchens Inc. to respect the results of a July 25, 2025 election was held in committee, meaning no action was taken.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 (voice vote)
• Held resolution on Open Kitchens Inc. election results

Joint Committee: Pedestrian & Traffic Safety; Transportation & Public Way

The Joint Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety and Transportation and Public Way is considering an amendment to the Municipal Code that would direct the Commissioner of Transportation to implement the Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program and extend the program's working group until December 31, 2026. This is a decision on a proposed ordinance, not a final vote.

• Amendment to Municipal Code Titles 2 and 10 to implement Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program
• Extension of program working group end date to December 31, 2026

Joint Committee: Pedestrian & Traffic Safety; Transportation & Public Way

The joint committees are considering an amendment to the Municipal Code that would direct the Commissioner of Transportation to implement the Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program and extend the program's working group until December 31, 2026. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2 and 10 to implement Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program
• Extension of program working group end date to December 31, 2026

The joint committee considered an amendment to Municipal Code Titles 2 and 10 that would have directed the Commissioner of Transportation to implement the Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program and extended the program working group's end date to December 31, 2026. The amendment did not pass, so no action was taken on the pilot program or the working group extension.

• Amendment to implement Plow the Sidewalk Pilot Program did not pass

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will consider approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report and receive presentations on the Inspector General's quarterly report and an audit of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Mental Health Equity Initiative. No votes will be taken on the subject matter hearings. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Inspector General Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2025 (released July 15, 2025)
• Audit of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Mental Health Equity Initiative (released August 12, 2025)

Committee on Workforce Development: Subcommittee on Youth Employment

The Subcommittee on Youth Employment will hold a subject matter hearing on the citywide strategy for youth employment. No votes will be taken. Written public comment is accepted until September 29, 2025.

• Subject matter hearing on citywide youth employment strategy

Joint Committee: Public Safety; Police and Fire

The Joint Committee on Police and Fire and the Committee on Public Safety will meet to consider the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, and no other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Office of Inspector General: Annual Public Safety Report

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider the Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment ordinance (O2023-0004210), which was approved by the Committee on Workforce Development. The council will vote on this measure, which aims to protect outdoor workers from heat-related health risks.

• Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment ordinance (O2023-0004210) approved by committee, now before full council

• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5035 N Broadway — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5035 N Broadway — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3827 N Broadway — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 51 E Ohio St - Permit No. 101070947 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6420 W Fullerton Ave - Permit No. 101072631 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6420 W Fullerton Ave - Permit No. 101072629 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6420 W Fullerton Ave — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2554 N Narragansett Ave - Permit No. 101071616 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules will consider several appointments and resolutions, including the appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of the 27th Ward, amendments to committee chairmanships and the Vice Mayor position, and a change in the Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. The agenda also includes approval of the April 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Report.

• Appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of the 27th Ward
• Resolution amending standing committee chairmen, vice-chairmen, and members for 2023-2027 term
• Resolution amending the Vice Mayor of the City Council for 2023-2027 term
• Resolution removing Leevater Purnell and adding Lincoln Hayes as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
• Approval of April 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Report

The Committee on Committees and Rules approved the appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of the 27th Ward, adopted resolutions amending standing committee leadership and the Sergeant-at-Arms roster, and held a resolution on the Vice Mayor in committee. The April 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Report was also approved.

• Approved appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as 27th Ward Alderperson
• Adopted resolution amending standing committee chairmen, vice-chairmen, and members
• Adopted resolution removing Leevater Purnell and adding Lincoln Hayes as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
• Held in committee resolution amending Vice Mayor designation
• Approved April 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Report

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is considering several property sales and program changes. Key items include selling 12 city-owned lots for $1 each to build single-family homes, selling a former motel for use as a shelter, and dissolving the Chicago Community Land Trust. The committee will also vote on the monthly Rule 45 report and several aldermanic introductions.

• Sale of 12 lots at E 46th St and S Evans Ave to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC for $1.00/lot for single-family homes
• Sale of former Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Ave to Cornerstone Community Outreach for non-congregate shelter
• Dissolution of Chicago Community Land Trust and formation as bureau within Department of Housing
• Sale of 5056 W Washington Blvd to The Catholic Bishop of Chicago for $38,084.00 for landscaped parking lot
• Sale of 6710 S Rhodes Ave to Urban Market Exchange LLC for $6,250.00 with open space restriction

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved several property sales and program changes, including selling 12 city-owned lots for $1 each to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC for single-family home construction, and selling the former Diplomat Motel to Cornerstone Community Outreach for use as a non-congregate shelter. It also passed a measure to dissolve the Chicago Community Land Trust and create a bureau within the Department of Housing, but held that item in committee. Other actions included designating a property as a Low Affordability Community, establishing a housing pilot program for Jackson Park, and approving multiple property sales for various purposes.

• Approved sale of 12 lots at $1/lot to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC for single-family homes (PASSED)
• Approved sale of former Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Ave to Cornerstone Community Outreach for shelter (PASSED)
• Held in committee amendment to dissolve Chicago Community Land Trust and create bureau (HELD IN COMMITTEE)
• Approved designation of 6756-6758 S Chappel Ave as Low Affordability Community (PASSED)
• Approved as substitute establishment of Jackson Park Housing Pilot Program (PASSED AS SUBSTITUTE)
• Held in committee Accountable Housing and Anti-Discrimination Waitlist Act (HELD IN COMMITTEE)
• Approved as substitute sale of 3901 S Halsted St to Illinois DOT for highway project (PASSED AS SUBSTITUTE)
• Approved sale of 5056 W Washington Blvd to Catholic Bishop of Chicago for $38,084 (PASSED)

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will meet to approve the July 2025 Rule 45 report and discuss two resolutions: one calling for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services and programming, and another issuing a formal apology from the City Council to Black citizens for historical injustices of slavery. Public commentary will be heard first.

• Approve Rule 45 Report from July 2025
• Resolution R2025-0017551: call for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services and programming
• Resolution R2025-0015728: formal apology to Black citizens for historical injustices of slavery

The Committee on Health and Human Relations met on September 24, 2025, and voted to recommend approval of two items: a call for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services and programming in Chicago, and a formal apology from the City Council to Black citizens for historical injustices of slavery. A subject matter hearing related to the gender-based violence item was held, but no vote was taken on it.

• Approved call for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services (R2025-0017551)
• Approved formal apology to Black citizens for historical slavery injustices (R2025-0015728)
• Held subject matter hearing on gender-based violence; no vote taken

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider appointments to Special Service Area commissions, amended SSA budgets, public hearings on creating or enlarging SSAs with new service taxes, and Class 6(b) and 7(b) tax incentives for specific properties. It will also discuss a call for hearings on the projected impacts of $830 million in general obligation bonds.

• Reappointment of Claudia P. Rodriguez and appointment of Hugo Avila to SSA No. 25, Little Village Commission
• Appointment of Rosa Haraf to SSA No. 34, Uptown Commission
• Appointment of Pamela Flowers-Thomas to SSA No. 81, 87th Street Business Corridor Commission
• Amended 2025 budget and service provider agreement for SSA No. 47, Cottage Grove
• Public hearings on SSA No. 17 (new), SSA No. 27 (enlargement, .25% tax), SSA No. 72 (1.75% tax)

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed several items on September 23, 2025, including reappointments and appointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, an amended budget for SSA No. 47, and public hearings for SSA changes. It also supported tax incentives for properties at 1400 W 46th St and 1210 W 59th St. One item, a Class 6(b) tax incentive for 501 N Sacramento Blvd, was held in committee.

• Reappointed Claudia P. Rodriguez to SSA No. 25 Little Village Commission
• Appointed Hugo Avila to SSA No. 25 Little Village Commission
• Appointed Rosa Haraf to SSA No. 34 Uptown Commission
• Appointed Pamela Flowers-Thomas to SSA No. 81 87th Street Business Corridor Commission
• Amended 2025 budget and service provider agreement for SSA No. 47 Cottage Grove
• Held public hearing to terminate SSA 17 and create SSA 17-2025 (15-year term)
• Held public hearing for enlargement of SSA No. 27 with .25% annual service tax
• Held public hearing on SSA No. 72 for 1.75% annual service tax and levy extension

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is meeting to consider a municipal code amendment requiring personal flotation devices on recreational vessels, along with numerous ordinances to exempt specific properties from alley barrier requirements and to designate honorary street names. The agenda is mostly routine approvals of local transportation-related items.

• Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 10-40 to require personal flotation devices on recreational vessels
• Alley barrier exemptions for parking facilities at 121 E 115th St, 936 W 31st St, 1420 N Elston Ave, 2706 W Van Buren St, 1619 N Neva Ave, 3653-3655 N Cicero Ave, 2237 W Roscoe St, 5744 W Irving Park Rd, 226 W Hubbard St, 939 W Irving Park Rd, 3407 N Ashland Ave
• Honorary street designations: 'The Purple Heart Trail Fallen Soldier Corner' at 3200 E 91st St, 'Agnes F. Bednarkiewick Way' on S Hermitage Ave, 'Roberto Carlos Velasco Jr. Way' on S Francisco Ave, 'Honorary Roy Diez Way' on N Harding Ave, 'Honorary Charles E. Larson Avenue' on N Keeler Ave, 'Herbert "Nuts on Clark" Kenney Way' on Clark St
• Approval of Rule 45 report from July 9 and July 30, 2025 meetings

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved a Rule 45 report for its July 9 and July 30, 2025 meetings, and advanced multiple ordinances. These include honorary street designations (e.g., 'The Purple Heart Trail Fallen Soldier Corner' at 3200 East 91st Street) and exemptions from barrier requirements for alley ingress/egress at various parking facilities (e.g., Chicago Systems and Signals at 121 East 115th Street). All items were approved as listed.

• Approved Rule 45 report for July 9 and July 30, 2025 meetings
• Approved honorary designation 'The Purple Heart Trail Fallen Soldier Corner' at 3200 East 91st Street
• Approved barrier exemption for Chicago Systems and Signals at 121 East 115th Street
• Approved barrier exemption for New Smart Center, LLC at 936 West 31st Street
• Approved honorary designation 'Agnes F. Bednarkiewick Way' on South Hermitage Avenue from West 37th to West 38th Street
• Approved honorary designation 'Roberto Carlos Velasco Jr. Way' on South Francisco Avenue from West 42nd to West 44th Street
• Approved barrier exemption for Elston Materials at 1420 North Elston Avenue
• Approved barrier exemption for TRG Van Buren at 2706 West Van Buren Street

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is considering a wide range of zoning changes, including a major planned development amendment for a multi-phased mixed-use project with a 22,000-seat stadium near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street. The agenda also includes numerous map amendments, text amendments, and large sign permits. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Amendment to Planned Development No. 1434 for a 22,000-seat stadium and mixed-use development at 101-213 W Roosevelt Rd (O2025-0018863)
• Text amendment to regulate Last Mile Warehouses and eCommerce Fulfilment Centers (O2025-0018778)
• Text amendment requiring special use permits for sports/recreation in Planned Manufacturing District 8A (O2025-0018390)
• Map amendment for warehouse/distribution facility with 912,880 sq ft, 923 parking spaces, 92 loading docks at 7600 S Kostner Ave (O2025-0018864)
• Large sign permits for locations including 2424 S Halsted St, 1514 W 33rd St, and 5231 S Pulaski Rd

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved several zoning map amendments and text amendments, including a major planned development for a 22,000-seat stadium near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street, and a rezoning for a hotel and residential project on Stony Island Avenue. It also passed a text amendment exempting public and civic uses from dynamic image sign criteria. Many other proposed rezonings were referred or passed as revised, with no votes recorded in the minutes.

• Passed as substituted: text amendment exempting public and civic uses from dynamic image sign criteria (O2024-0010959)
• Passed as revised: Planned Development No. 1434 amendment for 22,000-seat stadium and mixed-use development (22813)
• Passed as revised: Rezoning to Business Planned Development for 26-story hotel at 6402-20 S Stony Island Ave (22704)
• Passed as revised: Rezoning to Residential Business Planned Development for 51 residential units and 125-room hotel at 5301-5325 S State St (22761)
• Passed as revised: Rezoning to Residential Business Planned Development for 214 residential units at 55 E Washington St (22692)
• Passed as amended: Rezoning at 9045-9067 S Green St to B2-2 Neighborhood Mixed Use District (A-9034)
• Re-referred to Committee on Housing and Real Estate: Affordable Housing Covenant for 1810 W Jackson Blvd (O2025-0018769)

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development is meeting to consider routine procedural matters, including roll call, quorum, and approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report. The only substantive item is a proposed ordinance on heat illness prevention in outdoor places of employment, which will be discussed.

• Approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report
• O2023-0004210 Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment

The Committee on Workforce Development approved the Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment ordinance (O2023-0004210) as substituted, by a roll call vote. The measure now moves to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment ordinance as substituted (roll call vote)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hear a report from an interagency working group on redesigning speed limit enforcement, with no votes taken on that topic. The agenda also includes numerous direct introductions and recommended items covering disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zones, parking restrictions, stop signs, speed limits, one-way streets, and parking meters across various wards.

• Report on speed limit enforcement redesign (SR2024-0010992) - hearing only, no vote
• 17 new disabled parking permit zones and 2 repeals
• 5 amendments to residential permit parking zones
• Multiple 20 mph speed limit designations on streets like North Milwaukee Avenue, North Clark Street, and others
• New parking meters on North Armour Street and in the North Clark Street area

The Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety passed a large batch of routine traffic and parking ordinances, including numerous disabled parking permits, new stop signs, speed limits, and parking restrictions. All items were approved as recommended by city departments or sponsored by aldermen, with no substantive debate or denials recorded.

• Approved 100+ disabled parking permit prohibitions across wards
• Approved multiple all-way stop signs, e.g., at E 133rd St & S Green Bay Ave
• Approved 20 mph speed limits on several streets, including N Clark St from W Montrose to W Wilson
• Approved one-way street designations, e.g., W Grace St from N Greenview to N Southport
• Approved new parking meters on N Armour St and in Ward 46
• Approved residential permit parking zone changes in wards 22, 23, 28, 47
• Approved parking restrictions, including no parking tow zones in multiple wards
• Approved repeal of some disabled parking permits and parking restrictions

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will vote on several items, including affirming Chicago's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and calling for federal support of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, amending the municipal code to prohibit restrictions on residential composting, and calling for hearings on delays in lead service line notifications. The committee will also approve the July 2025 Rule 45 Report. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with three minutes per speaker.

• SR2025-0018772: Affirmation of commitment to Paris Climate Agreement and call for federal support of Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
• SO2025-0018160: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-28-715 prohibiting restrictions on residential composting
• R2025-0018715: Call for hearings on delays by Department of Water Management in notifying residents affected by lead service lines
• Approval of July 2025 Rule 45 Report

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy passed three items on September 22, 2025: an affirmation of commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement goals and a call for federal support of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty; an amendment to Municipal Code Section 7-28-715 to prohibit restrictions on residential composting; and a call for hearings on delays by the Department of Water Management in notifying residents about lead service lines. All three items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council on September 25, 2025.

• Passed affirmation of Paris Climate Agreement goals and call for federal support of Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
• Passed amendment to Municipal Code Section 7-28-715 prohibiting restrictions on residential composting
• Passed call for hearings on DWM delays in notifying residents about lead service lines

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding FY2026 mid-year budget hearings from September 9 through 18, 2025, in City Council Chambers. The agenda lists department presentations by theme, with public comment allowed only at the start of each hearing. This is a procedural notice for the hearings, not a decision-making agenda.

• Public comment at beginning of each hearing date
• Sept 16: Infrastructure departments (Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Buildings, Fleet and Facility Management)
• Sept 17: Community Safety departments (Police, Family and Support Services, Public Health)
• Sept 18: Independent Agencies, Law and Technology (Technology & Innovation, Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Law)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for July 2025, which tracks city spending. They will also consider an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, a redevelopment agreement for neighborhood improvements, and a fund transfer for the 2nd Ward aldermanic expense account.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for July 2025
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925
• Redevelopment Agreement with R.A.G.E. Uplifting Project LLC for improvements at 1210 West 59th Street in the 16th Ward
• Transfer of funds within 2nd Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted three items: an amendment to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Year 2025 within Fund 925, a redevelopment agreement with R.A.G.E. Uplifting Project LLC for neighborhood opportunity funds at 1210 West 59th Street in the 16th Ward, and a transfer of funds within the 2nd Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925
• Approved redevelopment agreement with R.A.G.E. Uplifting Project LLC for improvements at 1210 West 59th Street
• Approved transfer of funds within 2nd Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is hosting FY2026 mid-year budget hearings from September 9 through 18, 2025, in the City Council Chambers. The agenda lists department appearances by topic, with public comment available only at the start of each hearing. This is a procedural notice; no specific budget decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Sept 16: Infrastructure hearing — Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Buildings, Fleet and Facility Management
• Sept 17: Community Safety hearing — Police, Family and Support Services, Public Health
• Sept 18: Independent Agencies, Law and Technology — Technology & Innovation, Inspector General, Police Accountability, Law
• Public comment at beginning of each hearing date only

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection is meeting to consider several municipal code amendments, including a new chapter on video gaming terminal licensing and two changes to allow additional package goods licenses on specific streets. The committee will also approve the July and August 2025 Rule 45 Reports. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• O2025-0018802: New Municipal Code Chapter 4-155 on licensing and regulation of video gaming terminals
• O2025-0018450: Allow additional package goods licenses on portions of W Diversey Ave (30th Ward)
• O2025-0018759: Allow additional package goods licenses on portions of W Howard St (49th Ward)
• Approval of July and August 2025 Rule 45 Reports

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection approved several items, including a new chapter on video gaming terminal licensing and two amendments allowing additional package goods licenses on specific street portions. The July and August 2025 Rule 45 reports were also approved. All items were recommended to pass and passed by the committee.

• Approved July 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Approved August 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 4-155 for video gaming terminal licensing (O2025-0018802)
• Approved amendment to allow additional package goods licenses on W Diversey Ave (O2025-0018450)
• Approved amendment to allow additional package goods licenses on W Howard St (O2025-0018759)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is hosting FY2026 mid-year budget hearings from September 9-18, 2025. This meeting is part of the hearings, focusing on infrastructure departments. Public comment is allowed only at the start of each hearing.

• Hearings on Department of Transportation, Streets and Sanitation, Buildings, and Fleet and Facility Management
• Public comment period at beginning of each hearing
• Hearings held in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development will consider two reappointments to the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 and hold a quarterly subject matter hearing on Chicago Public Schools. The agenda also includes approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Reappointment of Darlene Oliver Hightower to Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 508
• Reappointment of Oscar Sanchez to Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 508
• Quarterly subject matter hearing on Chicago Public Schools
• Approval of July 2025 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider approving monthly Rule 45 reports, several lawsuit settlements, and multiple Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance ordinances for development projects. It will also discuss a proposed Senior Bill of Rights ordinance and a resolution for a pension hearing, but no votes will be taken on those items.

• Settlement of $90,000,000 in In Re: former Sgt. Ronald Watts case
• Settlement of $350,000 in Vincent Miller v. Danny Mei and the City of Chicago
• TIF assistance up to $98,000,000 for Field Building at 135 S. LaSalle Street
• TIF assistance up to $67,500,000 for Clark Adams Building at 105 W. Adams Street
• TIF assistance up to $5,000,000 for After School Matters Teen Center at 1065 N. Orleans Street

The Committee on Finance approved multiple TIF redevelopment agreements, including a $98 million package for the Field Building at 135 S. LaSalle Street and a $67.5 million package for the Clark Adams Building. It also approved four settlement orders, including a $90 million settlement related to former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and various routine reports and permits. A proposed Senior Bill of Rights ordinance was re-referred to other committees.

• Approved TIF redevelopment agreement for After School Matters, Inc. up to $5,000,000 (O2025-0018758)
• Approved TIF redevelopment agreement for Steep Theatre Company up to $3,868,535 (O2025-0018748)
• Approved TIF redevelopment agreement for 105 Adams Development LLC up to $67,500,000 (SO2025-0018754)
• Approved TIF assistance for Field Building Revitalization Partners, LLC up to $98,000,000 (SO2025-0018762)
• Approved settlement orders totaling $90,825,000 across four cases, including $90,000,000 in In Re: former Sgt. Ronald Watts
• Approved July and August 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Reports
• Approved payment of various small claims against the City
• Denied payment of various small claims against the City

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is meeting to review its monthly Rule 45 report and hold a subject matter hearing on the City's recent efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities, as well as federal immigration activity trends in Chicago. The agenda includes roll call, quorum, and attendance items, with the hearing as the main substantive item.

• Subject Matter Hearing on City and Committee efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities
• Discussion of federal immigration activity trends in Chicago
• Approval of the August 2025 Rule 45 Report

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a subject matter hearing on September 12, 2025, to discuss federal immigration enforcement trends in Chicago and other cities where there has been escalation. No votes were taken, and no formal decisions were made.

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released the schedule for the FY26 mid-year budget hearings, which will take place over the week of September 9-11, 2025. The hearings will cover various city departments, including finance, public safety, and economic development, with specific times and locations for each session.

• Hearing on Finance and Administration departments on September 9 at 10:00 AM
• Hearing on Public Safety departments on September 10 at 9:30 AM
• Hearing on Economic Development departments on September 11 at 9:30 AM
• Departments include Office of Budget & Management, Chicago Fire Department, and Department of Housing

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has scheduled its FY26 mid-year budget hearings for the week of September 9-11, 2025. The hearings will cover departments in three clusters: finance and administration, public safety, and economic development. This agenda only lists the hearing schedule and does not include specific budget items or proposals.

• Hearings on September 9 cover Finance and Administration departments (Budget, Finance, CFO, HR, Procurement)
• September 10 hearings cover Public Safety (Fire, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management)
• September 11 hearings cover Economic Development (Business Affairs, Planning & Development, Housing, Cultural Affairs)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding the first week of its FY26 mid-year budget hearings. This meeting covers the Finance and Administration cluster, including the Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, Office of Chief Financial Officer, Department of Human Resources, and Department of Procurement. The hearings are scheduled for September 9-11, 2025.

• Hearing on Office of Budget & Management
• Hearing on Department of Finance
• Hearing on Office of Chief Financial Officer
• Hearing on Department of Human Resources
• Hearing on Department of Procurement

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire will hold a meeting on September 5, 2025, to consider the appointment of Era Patterson as Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration and to hear a quarterly report from COPA for Q2 2025. The agenda includes roll call, public commentary, and a Rule 45 report. Public comment will be allowed on each item before any vote.

• Appointment of Era Patterson as Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration
• Hearing on COPA's Quarterly Report – Q2 2025

The Committee on Police and Fire voted to approve the appointment of Era Patterson as Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration. The motion passed in committee on September 5, 2025.

• Approved appointment of Era Patterson as Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a meeting to consider three resolutions: one calling for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services, one proposing a formal apology for slavery, and one expressing support for federal cures legislation. The agenda also includes public commentary and approval of the July 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Public commentary period
• Approve Rule 45 Report from July 2025
• Resolution R2025-0017551: hearing on gender-based violence prevention services
• Resolution R2025-0015728: formal apology for historical injustices of slavery
• Resolution R2024-0011007: support for American Center for Cures legislation

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider three items: assigning community benefit funds for public safety improvements near the casino, amending the trespassing ordinance to expand definitions and increase fines, and calling for hearings on an alternative response model for parking violations.

• Assignment of Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association for public safety improvements near casino location
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-4-050 expanding trespassing definition and establishing cumulative fines from $100 to $1,000
• Call for hearings on alternative response model for parking violations

The Committee on Public Safety recommended passage of a measure assigning or reimbursing Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association for public safety improvements around the casino location. No votes were taken on the police department's IMR-11 status report or on a call for hearings on an alternative response model for parking violations.

• Recommended do pass O2025-0018805: Assignment or reimbursement of Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association for public safety improvements near casino (no vote tally recorded)
• No vote taken on IMR-11 Status Report review
• No vote taken on R2025-0014883: Call for hearings on alternative response model for parking violations

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a subject matter hearing on the 2-1-1 helpline and the effects of reduced federal funding on local social services, with no vote taken. The committee will also vote on two resolutions: one calling on Congress to set an end date for the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board, and another urging President Biden to remove Cuba from the State Sponsored Terrorism list. Additionally, the committee will vote to approve items presented on July 22, including R2025-0017564 and SR2024-0014414, and will approve the Rule 45 Report from that date.

• Subject matter hearing on 2-1-1 and impacts of reduced federal funding on social services
• Vote on R2025-0017499: Call on Congress to establish end date for Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board
• Vote on R2024-0011018: Call on President Biden to remove Cuba from State Sponsored Terrorism list
• Vote to approve R2025-0017564 and SR2024-0014414 from July 22 meeting
• Approve Rule 45 Report from July 22, 2025

The Committee on Health and Human Relations met on July 31, 2025, and voted to recommend approval of four items: a call for hearings on public health education and federal grants, a call for hearings on HIV/AIDS grant funding, a resolution urging Congress to end the Puerto Rico oversight board, and a resolution urging the President to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. A subject matter hearing on 2-1-1 and reduced federal funding was held, but no vote was taken on it.

• Approved call for hearings on public health education and federal grants (R2025-0017564)
• Approved call for hearings on HIV/AIDS grant funding (SR2024-0014414)
• Approved resolution on Puerto Rico fiscal autonomy (R2025-0017499)
• Approved resolution on Cuba and State Sponsors of Terrorism (SR2024-0011018)
• Held subject matter hearing on 2-1-1 and reduced federal funding (no vote)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is meeting to discuss two items related to the Chicago Transit Authority. One resolution calls on the CTA Board to increase enforcement of the non-smoking ordinance and to install a new CTA president with public transit experience. The other is an amendment to the municipal code that would change the schedule for quarterly hearings with the CTA.

• Resolution calling on CTA Board to increase non-smoking ordinance enforcement and install a new CTA president with transit experience (R2025-0018153)
• Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-8-080 to delete sections 1B and 2 and specify dates for quarterly CTA hearings (SO2023-0004078)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way held a meeting on July 30, 2025, and considered a resolution calling on the Chicago Transit Authority Board to increase enforcement of the non-smoking ordinance and to install a new CTA president with public transit experience. The minutes record this item as submitted to the City Council on September 25, 2025, but do not specify whether it was approved, denied, or tabled.

• Resolution calling on CTA to enforce non-smoking ordinance and install experienced president — outcome not recorded

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on how federal administration policies affect students at City Colleges of Chicago and other post-secondary institutions, and how these institutions are responding. The committee will also consider approval of the April 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Subject matter hearing on federal policy impact on City Colleges of Chicago and other post-secondary institutions
• Discussion of institutional responses to federal policy challenges
• Approval of April 2025 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will review the Chicago Police Department's IMR-11 Status Report and consider an amendment to the Municipal Code that would expand the definition of trespassing and establish fines of $250 to $1,000 for convictions.

• Review of CPD IMR-11 Status Report
• O2025-0017561: Amendment to Municipal Code Section 8-4-050 expanding trespassing definition
• Proposed fines of $250 to $1,000 for trespassing convictions

The Committee on Public Safety reviewed the Chicago Police Department's IMR-11 Status Report without taking any votes. The committee recommended passage of a substitute ordinance (SO2025-0017561) that would amend the Municipal Code to clarify and strengthen the trespassing prohibition and establish enhanced fines of $250 to $1,000 for violations.

• Recommended do pass on SO2025-0017561, amending Section 8-4-050 to strengthen trespassing prohibition and set fines of $250-$1,000
• Reviewed CPD IMR-11 Status Report; no votes taken

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is holding a subject matter hearing to discuss recent city and committee efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities. The agenda also includes a call for examination of alleged violations of free speech and due process rights. No votes will be taken at this hearing.

• Subject matter hearing on immigrant and refugee support efforts
• Call for examination of alleged free speech and due process violations (R2025-0017562)

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a subject matter hearing on July 24, 2025, to discuss alleged violations of free speech and due process rights, and the City's efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities. No votes were taken, and no formal decisions were made.

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will consider approval of its June 2025 Rule 45 Report and vote on a call for a hearing on bird-friendly building design in Chicago. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting, limited to 30 minutes total.

• Approval of June 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Call for hearing on bird-friendly building design (R2024-0010861)

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy passed a subject matter hearing on bird-friendly building design in Chicago. The measure, R2024-0010861, was approved by the committee on July 23, 2025, and will be submitted to the City Council for consideration at its September 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Passed subject matter hearing on bird-friendly building design (R2024-0010861)

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a subject matter hearing where the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) presents its strategic plan, covering infant and maternal health (Family Connects), infectious disease, and respiratory virus/vaccination. The committee will also discuss CDPH's budget, threats to public health funding, HIV equity, and misinformation, in connection with two proposed hearings on public health education and HIV/AIDS grant funding. The agenda includes public commentary and approval of the May 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Hearing on city's plans for public health education and federal public health grants (R2025-0017564)
• Hearing on allocation of HIV/AIDS grant funding (R2024-0014414)
• CDPH strategic plan overview: infant/maternal health, Family Connects, infectious disease, respiratory virus, vaccination
• Discussion of CDPH budget, threats to public health funding, HIV equity, misinformation

The Committee on Health and Human Relations met on July 22, 2025, and voted to accept the matters before it, but no votes were taken on the items themselves, which were all held in committee. The committee also hosted a subject matter hearing where the Chicago Department of Public Health presented its strategic plan, covering areas such as infant and maternal health, infectious disease, budget, and HIV equity. No vote was taken on the hearing.

• Accepted items before the committee (held in committee)
• Held R2025-0017564, call for hearing on public health education and federal grants
• Held SR2024-0014414, call for hearing on HIV/AIDS grant funding (substituted, accepted in committee)
• No vote taken on subject matter hearing

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a subject matter hearing on the City's process for sidewalk repairs. No votes will be taken. Written public comment is accepted until July 18, 2025.

• Hearing on City's process for sidewalk repairs (R2025-0016034)

Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Revenue

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Revenue will hold a subject matter hearing to discuss revenue proposals submitted to the Council Office of Financial Analysis and research on the Video Gaming Terminal Tax. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 21st at 11:00 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Written public comment is accepted until 8:00 AM that day.

• Discussion of revenue proposals submitted to the Council Office of Financial Analysis
• Research on the Video Gaming Terminal Tax
• Public comment accepted via email until 8:00 AM on July 21st

City Council

The Chicago City Council will vote on several financial matters, including five lawsuit settlements totaling $35.6 million, a $2.4 million TIF for the Black Ensemble Theater, and a $20 million bond for Homan Square Apartments. The agenda also includes a mayoral veto of a curfew ordinance, appointments to city commissions, and various property sales and tax incentives.

• Settlement orders: $400,000 (Nalls-Bradley), $2.5M (Mendez), $3M (Aguilar), $12.7M (Wilson), $17M (Almodovar)
• TIF redevelopment agreement for Black Ensemble Studio Theater at 4440-4450 N. Clark St., up to $2,434,955
• Bond inducement for Homan Square Apartments Phase IV at 3607-3645 W. Polk St., up to $20,000,000
• TIF redevelopment agreement for Southbridge 1C Housing at 2311-15 S. State St., up to $11,870,154
• Mayoral veto of ordinance regarding authority to impose 'snap' curfews

• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Vossberg, Kerstin M. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for State Farm Ins. and Ofem, Kasi — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Rosengren, Steven C. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Pylarinos, Sonia — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for Progressive Ins. and Gonzalez, Daniel — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Poulakos, Nick J. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for Kapedani, Klaudio — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for State Farm Ins. and Hermosa, Javier — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will vote on the May 2025 Rule 45 Report, consider re-referring a proposal to require monthly FOIA reports to the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee, and discuss a new ordinance creating penalties for assault against public officials.

• Approval of May 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Re-referral of O2025-0018168: FOIA monthly reporting requirement
• New Section 8-4-078: assault against public officials

The Committee on Public Safety recommended passage of an ordinance creating a new Municipal Code section on assault against public officials, and recommended re-referring a proposal requiring monthly FOIA reports to a joint committee. Both recommendations will be submitted to the City Council.

• Recommended passage of O2025-0018154, creating Municipal Code Section 8-4-078 on assault against public officials
• Recommended re-referral of O2025-0018168 (monthly FOIA reports) to joint Committee on Police and Fire and Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will review a lengthy agenda of proposed zoning map amendments and text amendments. The committee will consider rezonings for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across multiple wards, as well as changes to citywide zoning rules on coach houses, parkway trees, and parking requirements. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person for all items.

• Text amendment to allow 100% reduction in minimum off-street parking for structures near CTA or Metra lines (O2025-0015577)
• Rezoning at 4100-08 W Belmont Ave for a 5-story building with 32 residential units and 22 parking spaces (No. 22779-T1)
• Rezoning at 2600-2610 N Clark St for a 5-story mixed-use building with 48 dwelling units (No. 22783-T1)
• Adopt-a-Landmark grant for Greenstone United Methodist Church at 11211 S St. Lawrence Ave (O2025-0018209)
• Map amendment at 2201 S State St from DX-5 to DR-5 district (A-9005)

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards passed several ordinances as substituted, including amendments to allow coach houses and conversion units, reduce parking requirements near transit, and exempt landmark buildings from minimum lot area. It also approved multiple aldermanic and map amendments, including a planned development for 2,451 dwelling units at 700 W Chicago Ave. Several items were passed as revised or substituted, while others were only referred without action.

• Passed as substituted: amendment allowing conversion units and coach houses (SO2024-0008918)
• Passed as substituted: amendment to reduce parking ratios up to 100% for structures near CTA/Metra lines (O2025-0015577)
• Passed as substituted: amendment authorizing Zoning Administrator to approve minimum lot area exemptions for landmark buildings (O2025-0018189)
• Passed as substituted: aldermanic map amendment for 1905 W 115th St from RS-3 to RS-2 (A-8992)
• Passed as revised: planned development amendment for Pilsen Gateway LLC allowing wine/spirits store and tavern (No. 22763)
• Passed as revised: rezoning for Throop Studio LLC to allow private event space (No. 22593-T1)
• Passed as revised: planned development for Harvest Homes II Apartments with 50 residential units and food hall (No. 22694)
• Passed as revised & substituted: planned development for 1840 N Marcey Ave with 609 residential units (No. 22225)

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development is reconvening to consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Public Safety Employees Union, Unit II, and to vote on a resolution supporting the Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center. The agenda also includes approval of the June 2025 Rule 45 Report, which was previously approved by voice vote.

• Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Public Safety Employees Union, Unit II (SEIU Local 73 and IBEW Local 21)
• Resolution R2025-0018013 expressing support for Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and continued federal funding
• Approval of June 2025 Rule 45 Report

The Committee on Workforce Development approved two items by voice vote of all members present: a resolution supporting the Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and continued federal funding for the Jobs Corps program, and an ordinance authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Public Safety Employees Union, Unit II (comprising SEIU Local 73 and IBEW Local 21). Both items were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution R2025-0018013 supporting Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and federal Jobs Corps funding (voice vote, all present)
• Approved ordinance O2025-0018728 authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Public Safety Employees Union, Unit II (voice vote, all present)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for June 2025, which is a routine procedural item. The agenda also includes two fund-related actions: an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, and a transfer of funds within the 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for June 2025
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925 (02025-0018150)
• Transfer of funds within 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025 (02025-0017876)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted two items: an amendment to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Year 2025 within Fund 925, and a transfer of funds within the 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025. Both were passed and will be submitted to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925 (SO2025-0018150)
• Approved transfer of funds within 47th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025 (SO2025-0017876)

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will vote on approving the June 2025 Rule 45 Report and consider an ordinance (SO2025-0015583) to amend Municipal Code Chapter 2-56, modifying the powers and duties of the Office of Inspector General. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Department of Human Resources on updates to the Ineligibility for Rehire policy, with no votes taken on that item. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of June 2025 Rule 45 Report
• SO2025-0015583: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 to modify powers and duties of Office of Inspector General
• Presentation on updates to Ineligibility for Rehire policy (no vote)

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight passed two items on July 14, 2025: the June 2025 Rule 45 Monthly Report and an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 modifying the Office of Inspector General's powers and duties, sponsored by Alderman Martin (47). The committee also held a subject matter hearing on the Department of Human Resources' draft policy on Ineligibility for Rehire, but no votes were taken on that item.

• Passed June 2025 Rule 45 Monthly Report
• Passed SO2025-0015583 amending Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 to modify OIG powers and duties

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider approving several legal settlements totaling $35.6 million, including a $17 million settlement in a case against former detective Reynaldo Guevara. The agenda also includes appointments, ordinances on sewer exemptions and lien assignments, TIF funding for a theater and housing projects, and a bond inducement for affordable housing. Several items are routine approvals of monthly reports and small claims payments.

• Settlement of $17,000,000 in Roberto Almodovar v. Reynaldo Guevara, et al.
• Settlement of $12,700,000 in Jackie Wilson v. Jon Burge, et al.
• TIF funds up to $2,434,955 for Black Ensemble Theater at 4440-4450 N. Clark Street
• Bond inducement up to $20,000,000 for Homan Square Apartments Phase IV
• TIF funds up to $11,870,154 for Southbridge 1C Housing at 2311-15 S. State Street

The Committee on Finance approved all items on its agenda except one ordinance that failed. Key approvals included a $11.87 million TIF redevelopment agreement for a housing project at 2311-15 S. State Street, a $20 million bond inducement for Homan Square Apartments Phase IV, and a $2.43 million TIF for Black Ensemble Theater improvements. The committee also approved five settlement orders totaling $35.6 million, including a $17 million settlement in a police misconduct case. An ordinance requiring council approval for certain bond issuances was voted down.

• Approved $11,870,154 TIF redevelopment agreement for Southbridge 1C Housing LLC at 2311-15 S. State Street
• Approved $20,000,000 bond inducement for Homan Square Apartments Phase IV
• Approved $2,434,955 TIF for Black Ensemble Theater improvements at 4440-4450 N. Clark Street
• Approved $400,000 settlement in Felicia Nalls-Bradley v. City of Chicago
• Approved $2,500,000 settlement in Gilbert Mendez v. City of Chicago
• Approved $3,000,000 settlement in Marley Aguilar v. Eric Duron, et al.
• Approved $12,700,000 settlement in Jackie Wilson v. Jon Burge, et al. (Ald. Conway recused)
• Denied ordinance requiring council approval for bond issuance (O2025-0015727)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will consider several items, including a report on police department findings, a proposed ordinance on assaults against public officials, and a measure to require monthly FOIA reporting. The agenda also includes approval of a routine report.

• Review of Chicago Police Department's IMR-11 Status Report
• O2025-0018154: New Municipal Code Section 8-4-078 on assault against public officials
• O2025-0018168: Amendment to Section 2-96-040 requiring monthly FOIA reports to Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee
• Approval of May 2025 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire will consider several appointments to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board, including a reappointment and three new members, plus an ordinance amendment affecting the board's composition. The committee will also consider one appointment to District Council 017. Public comment is allowed on each item before a vote.

• Reappointment of Annette Guzman as member and chair of Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Walter Schroeder to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Chenetra Washington to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Michael Davita to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 3-64-100 regarding Emergency Telephone System Board composition

The Committee on Police and Fire approved the reappointment of Annette Guzman as chair and member of the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board, along with the appointments of Walter Schroeder, Chenetra Washington, and Michael Davita as members. It also passed an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 3-64-100 regarding the board's composition, and approved the appointment of Luis Bermudez to District Council 017. All items passed in committee on July 10, 2025.

• Reappointed Annette Guzman as member and chair of Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointed Walter Schroeder as member of Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointed Chenetra Washington as member of Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointed Michael Davita as member of Emergency Telephone System Board
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Section 3-64-100 on Emergency Telephone System Board composition
• Appointed Luis Bermudez as member of District Council 017

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider several appointments to special service area commissions and support for property tax incentives. The agenda includes reappointments to the Greater Ravenswood Commission, new appointments to the 47th Street and Cottage Grove and Hyde Park Commissions, and proposed Class L and Class 8 tax incentives for specific properties. These are the main items of business at this meeting.

• Reappointment of Michael J. Parker to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Reappointment of Omotola F. Akinbiyi to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Reappointment of Andrea Mints Gilreath to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Appointment of Conei Coleman to 47th Street and Cottage Grove Commission (SSA No. 47)
• Support of Class L tax incentive for property at 900 W Lake St and 200 N Peoria St

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed several appointments and tax incentive measures on July 10, 2025. It approved the reappointment of three members to the Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31) and the appointment of new members to the 47th Street and Cottage Grove Commission (SSA No. 47) and Hyde Park Commission (SSA No. 61). The committee also passed a Class L tax incentive for properties at 900 W Lake St and 200 N Peoria St, and a Class 8 tax incentive for a property at 4000 W Diversey Ave.

• Reappointed Michael J. Parker to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Reappointed Omotola F. Akinbiyi to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Reappointed Andrea Mints Gilreath to Greater Ravenswood Commission (SSA No. 31)
• Appointed Conei Coleman to 47th Street and Cottage Grove Commission (SSA No. 47)
• Appointed Christy Casey to Hyde Park Commission (SSA No. 61)
• Passed Class L tax incentive for property at 900 W Lake St and 200 N Peoria St (as substitute)
• Passed Class 8 tax incentive for property at 4000 W Diversey Ave

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider several property sales and appointments. Key items include a redevelopment agreement for 12 lots under the City Lots for Working Families Program, a first amendment to that program, and multiple ChiBlockBuilder sales for residential and commercial development. The agenda also includes a hearing on algorithmic price fixing, with no vote to be taken.

• Sale of 12 lots to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC for $1.00/lot at E 46th St and S Evans Ave
• First amendment to City Lots for Working Families program changing lot size, value thresholds, and hiring requirements
• Sale of 8 lots to Missing Middle Chicago LLC for $1.00/lot for eight residential buildings
• Market-rate sales: 5831-5835 W Chicago Ave ($57,183), 5227-5229 S Cicero Ave ($142,000), 2019 W Washington Blvd ($146,250), 1400-1408 E 65th Pl ($265,500), 4336-4338 S Forrestville Ave ($126,541)
• Hearing on algorithmic price fixing impacts on housing (no vote)

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the monthly Rule 45 report and passed all seven appointments to the Residential Investment Corporation Board of Directors. It also passed several property sales and agreements, including a redevelopment agreement for 12 lots under the City Lots for Working Families Program, which was held in committee. A hearing on algorithmic price fixing was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved monthly Rule 45 report (June 11, 2025)
• Passed 7 appointments to Residential Investment Corporation Board (all passed)
• Passed second amendment to Right of Entry Use Agreement with Lincoln Park Zoological Society (item 8)
• Held in committee redevelopment agreement for 12 lots to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC (item 9)
• Passed as substitute first amendment to City Lots for Working Families program (item 10)
• Passed permanent easement acceptance from Union Pacific Railroad for pedestrian safety at N Nagle Ave (item 11)
• Passed transfer of remnant properties for Burley Ave Rd improvements (item 12)
• Passed as substitute transfer of remnant properties for Archer Ave Grade Separation Project (item 13)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider several ordinances, including calls on the CTA to enforce its non-smoking rule and to appoint a new president with transit experience. The agenda also includes numerous honorary street designations and alley barrier exemptions for specific properties.

• Call on CTA to increase non-smoking ordinance enforcement and install new president with transit experience (R2025-0018153)
• Honorary designation of 'RYAN HARRIS WAY' on West Marquette Road between South Lowe and South Normal Avenues (02025-0018051)
• Honorary designation of 'JAMIL JIMMY AYESH WAY' on 4500 South Hermitage Avenue (02025-0018162)
• Alley barrier exemption for 2076 N Western Avenue (02025-00181076)
• Alley barrier exemption for Kozy's Cyclery at 3255 North Milwaukee Avenue (02025-0017760)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved the Rule 45 report from its June 11, 2025 meeting and advanced several ordinances, including honorary street designations and alley barrier exemptions. No votes were recorded in the minutes; items were approved as part of the committee's report to the City Council.

• Approved Rule 45 report for June 11, 2025 meeting
• Approved honorary designation 'Ryan Harris Way' on West Marquette Road between South Lowe and South Normal Avenues
• Approved honorary designation 'Jamil Jimmy Ayesh Way' on 4500 South Hermitage Avenue
• Approved honorary designation 'Honorary Jerry Superman Kasper Way' on 3900 block of North Oketo Avenue
• Approved honorary designation 'Ronald Kaiser Way' on West 700-800 Brompton Avenue
• Approved alley barrier exemptions for 2076 N Western Ave, Augustino Gorges, Amy Kozy of Kozy's Cyclery, Rafas Detail Hand Carwash/RDS Auto Service, Ray's Final Detail, ZSD Oakdale, Trinorth Group, Urban Innovations
• Approved resolution calling on Regional Transportation Authority to create pilot program for safe transport of minors at public events in 29th ward

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call, quorum, and approval of the June 2025 Rule 45 Report. The only substantive item is an ordinance to spend Open Space Impact Fee funds on garden development at 2616 N Albany Ave.

• Approval of the June 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Ordinance O2025-0018158: expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for garden development at 2616 N Albany Ave

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved the June 2025 Rule 45 report and recommended passage of an ordinance to spend Open Space Impact Fee funds on garden development at 2616 N Albany Ave. Both items passed by the committee and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved June 2025 Rule 45 report (passed by committee)
• Recommended to pass O2025-0018158 for Open Space Impact Fee funds for garden at 2616 N Albany Ave (passed by committee)

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider seven municipal code amendments that adjust the number of allowed alcoholic liquor or package goods licenses on specific street segments in various wards. These changes would either permit additional licenses or, in one case, disallow them. The committee will also approve the June 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Allow additional liquor licenses on W 47th St (15th Ward)
• Allow additional liquor licenses on N Ogden Ave (27th Ward)
• Allow additional package goods licenses on W Madison St (34th Ward)
• Disallow additional package goods licenses on W North Ave (37th Ward)
• Allow additional liquor licenses on N Lincoln Ave (40th Ward) and W Diversey Ave/N Lincoln Ave (43rd Ward)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection approved the June 2025 Rule 45 Report and passed seven municipal code amendments adjusting alcoholic liquor and package goods license quotas on various Chicago streets. All items were recommended to pass and passed by the committee.

• Approved June 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Approved O2025-0018097 allowing additional liquor licenses on W 47th St
• Approved O2025-0017637 allowing additional liquor licenses on N Ogden Ave
• Approved O2025-0017821 allowing additional package goods licenses on W Madison St
• Approved O2025-0017833 disallowing additional package goods licenses on W North Ave
• Approved O2025-0018166 allowing additional liquor licenses on N Lincoln Ave
• Approved O2025-0018024 allowing additional package goods licenses on W Chicago Ave and N Clark St
• Approved O2025-0018058 allowing additional liquor licenses on W Diversey Ave and N Lincoln Ave

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a large number of items, mostly requests to prohibit parking at all times for disabled permit holders at specific addresses, along with a few traffic direction changes, stop sign installations, and parking regulation amendments. The agenda is largely routine and administrative, with no major policy decisions.

• Disabled parking prohibitions at over 100 addresses citywide
• Single direction change: West Deming Place from North Clark to North Lakeview, one way westerly
• Single direction change: West 40th Street from South Western to South Campbell, one way westerly
• All-way stop signs at five intersections including West Augusta and North Hermitage
• Municipal code amendment allowing parkway parking on West Grace Street (north side) from 1800 to 1848

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed numerous traffic warning signs, disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zones, and parking restrictions. All items were approved as recommended or per sponsoring aldermen, with no substantive debate or denials recorded.

• Approved all-way stop signs at West Augusta Ave & North Hermitage Ave, West Polk St & South Lavergne Ave, South Kedzie Ave & West 21st St, West 23rd St & South Marshall Blvd, North Oak Park Ave & West Wabansia Ave, and North Sacramento Ave & West Fargo Ave
• Approved one-way street designations: West 40th St from South Western Ave to South Campbell Ave (westerly) and West Deming Pl from North Clark St to North Lakeview Ave (westerly)
• Approved municipal code amendment allowing parking on parkway at West Grace St (north side) from 1800 to 1848
• Approved over 100 disabled parking permit restrictions at specific addresses
• Approved multiple residential permit parking zones and amendments, including new zones on South Elizabeth St and North Neenah Ave
• Approved various parking restrictions, including loading zones and tow zones, and repealed some existing restrictions
• Approved amendments to existing ordinances for parking restrictions and one-way street designations

Committee on Workforce Development

The Chicago City Council Committee on Workforce Development will meet to consider a resolution expressing support for the Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and continued federal funding for the Jobs Corps program. The committee will also approve the June 2025 Rule 45 Report. Public comment is accepted until July 5, 2025.

• Resolution R2025-0018013 supporting Paul Simon Jobs Corps Center and federal Jobs Corps funding
• Approval of June 2025 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is meeting to approve the March 2025 Rule 45 Report and hold a subject matter hearing on a police data request related to an event on June 4, 2025. The hearing will also cover the city's recent efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities and federal immigration activity trends in Chicago.

• Approval of the March 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Or2025-0017810: Request for CPD, OEMC, and Mayor's Office to provide all reporting data and communications on police presence at the BI Inc. building on June 4, 2025
• Subject matter hearing on immigrant and refugee support efforts and federal immigration trends

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights approved the March 2025 Rule 45 Report and passed a substituted resolution (SO2025-0017810) requiring the Chicago Police Department, Office of Emergency Management and Communications, and Mayor's Office to provide all reporting data and communications related to police presence at the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program BI Inc. Building on June 4, 2025. Both items were recommended to pass and passed by the committee.

• Approved March 2025 Rule 45 Report (passed by committee)
• Passed substituted resolution SO2025-0017810 on police data at ISAP building (passed as substituted)

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on how federal policies from the Trump administration affect students at City Colleges of Chicago and other post-secondary institutions, and how these institutions are responding. The committee will also consider approval of the April 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Subject matter hearing on federal policy impact on City Colleges and post-secondary students
• Approval of April 2025 Rule 45 Report

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a subject matter hearing on the use of police traffic stops in Chicago, examining their impact on traffic safety and reform efforts by the Police Department and the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Hearing on police traffic stops and their impact on traffic safety
• Discussion of reform efforts by the Police Department
• Discussion of reform efforts by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
• Public comment accepted until June 25, 2025

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding two subject matter hearings. The first examines the impact of federal policies from the Trump administration on students at City Colleges of Chicago and other post-secondary institutions, and their responses. The second discusses an elected Board of Trustees for City Colleges of Chicago.

• Hearing on impact of Trump administration federal policies on City Colleges students
• Hearing on elected Board of Trustees for City Colleges of Chicago

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting on June 18, 2025, to consider a range of items including approving lawsuit settlements, issuing airport revenue bonds, extending a vehicle violation debt relief program, and authorizing various housing and economic development agreements. The agenda includes reports from several committees with items that have already been passed in committee and are now up for final approval.

• Settlement orders totaling $24.75 million in four cases, including $14.75M for James Gibson v. City of Chicago
• Issuance of O'Hare and Midway airport senior lien revenue bonds
• Extension of the Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Ordinance of 2025
• TIF redevelopment agreement and lease renewal with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center at 1240 S. Damen Ave. (up to $2,009,205)
• Restructuring of loans to forgive principal for Argyle Neighborhood Development Corp. (San Miguel Apartments) and Leland Limited Partnership

• Handicapped Parking Permit No. 135770 — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 400 S Jefferson St -Permit No. 101068479 — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for Zimmer, Alexis J. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Wrobel, Lukasz — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Woo, Sophia — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle claim for Turelli, Robert R., Jr. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to vehicle - pothole claim for Toney, Michael R. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Damage to property claim for Thurman, Cierra T. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will consider a text amendment to allow up to 100% reduction in minimum off-street parking for structures near CTA or Metra lines, plus several landmark designations and fee waivers. The agenda also includes numerous map amendments for rezoning and development projects across the city, and one cannabis establishment application.

• Text amendment O2025-0015577 to allow 100% parking ratio reduction for parking structures near CTA/Metra lines
• Landmark designations for Morning Star Baptist Church (3993 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr) and Harris Trust and Savings Bank (111 W Monroe St)
• Fee waivers for landmarked Wicker Park Lutheran Church (1500 N Hoyne Ave) and Apollo's 2000 (2869-2881 W Cermak Rd)
• Map amendment 22761: 5301-5325 S State St to build 5-story mixed-use with 51 units and 6-story hotel with 125 rooms
• Map amendment 22770-T1: 3127-3139 N Halsted St to add 66 residential units in 5-story mixed-use building

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on June 17, 2025, and advanced several items. It recommended landmark designations for Morning Star Baptist Church, St. Adalbert Parish Complex, and Harris Trust and Savings Bank, and approved fee waivers for two landmarked buildings. The committee also forwarded numerous aldermanic map amendments and map amendments for zoning changes across the city, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use districts, as well as several large sign permits. All items are to be reported out on June 18, 2025.

• Recommended landmark designation for Morning Star Baptist Church (3993 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr)
• Recommended landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex (1622-1658 W 17th St)
• Recommended landmark designation for Harris Trust and Savings Bank (111 W Monroe St)
• Approved fee waiver for landmarked Wicker Park Lutheran Church (1500 N Hoyne Ave)
• Approved fee waiver for landmarked Apollo's 2000 (2869-2881 W Cermak Rd)
• Forwarded aldermanic map amendment A-8965 (2314-20 E 75th St) from B3-2 to B2-3
• Forwarded map amendment 22707-T1 for cannabis dispensary at 101-115 W Madison St
• Forwarded 13 large sign permits over 100 sq ft

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for May 2025 and to consider several items, including an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, a redevelopment agreement, a fee waiver ordinance change, and a fund transfer. These are the items on the agenda for discussion or decision.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for May 2025
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925 (02025-0017482)
• Redevelopment Agreement with Twisted Eggroll LLC for renovation at 657 East 75th Street, 6th Ward (02025-0017483)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 3-56-050 regarding waiver of fees (02025-0017548)
• Transfer of funds within 40th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2025 (02025-0017203)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted four items, including an amendment to the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, a redevelopment agreement with Twisted Eggroll LLC for neighborhood funds to renovate commercial property at 657 East 75th Street, an amendment to Municipal Code Section 3-56-050 regarding fee waivers, and a transfer of funds within the 40th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund 925 (SO2025-0017482)
• Approved Redevelopment Agreement with Twisted Eggroll LLC for renovation of commercial property at 657 East 75th Street (02025-0017483)
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Section 3-56-050 regarding waiver of fees (02025-0017548)
• Approved transfer of funds within 40th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2025 (02025-0017203)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider a monthly report, several lawsuit settlements, bond issuances for O'Hare and Midway airports, and various ordinances. Key items include approving four settlement orders totaling $24.75 million, authorizing airport revenue bonds, and extending a vehicle violation debt relief period. The agenda also includes TIF agreements, housing loan restructurings, and small claims payments.

• Settlement orders: Alcantara ($400,000), Carter ($2,100,000), Williams ($7,500,000), Gibson ($14,750,000)
• Ordinance to issue O'Hare and Midway airport senior lien revenue bonds
• Ordinance extending vehicle violation debt relief period
• TIF redevelopment agreement with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center at 1240 S. Damen Ave (up to $2,009,205)
• Redevelopment agreement with LeClaire Partners at 4809 W. 44th St and 4442 S. Cicero Ave (up to $9.5M multi-family, $5.5M TIF)

The Committee on Finance approved all 15 items on its agenda, including four settlement orders totaling $24.75 million, a $9.5 million TIF and multi-family assistance package for the LeClaire project, and an extension of the vehicle violation debt relief period. No votes were taken on a subject matter hearing about credit rating downgrades.

• Approved May 2025 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Approved ordinance amending voluntary charitable payroll deductions (SO2024-0014173)
• Approved extension of Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Ordinance (O2025-0017891)
• Approved TIF and lease agreement with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, $2,009,205 (SO2025-0016725)
• Approved expansion of Corridor Manager marketing program in Bronzeville (O2025-0017477)
• Approved 65th amendment to SomerCor 504 agreement for SBIF program (SO2025-0017540)
• Approved loan restructuring and forgiveness for Argyle Neighborhood Development Corp. (O2025-0017474)
• Approved loan restructuring and forgiveness for Leland Limited Partnership (O2025-0017475)

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will hold a subject matter hearing on Commonwealth Edison's (ComEd) summer preparedness, with no votes taken. The committee will also consider three appointments to the Shoreline Advisory Board. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a total of 30 minutes, and written comments are due by 1 p.m. on June 12, 2025.

• Appointment of Cyatharine Alias to Shoreline Advisory Board
• Appointment of William Schleizer to Shoreline Advisory Board
• Appointment of Joel Zavala to Shoreline Advisory Board
• Subject matter hearing on ComEd summer preparedness (no votes)

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy passed three appointments to the Shoreline Advisory Board: Cyatharine Alias, William Schleizer, and Joel Zavala. These will be submitted to the City Council for consideration on June 18, 2025. The committee also held a subject matter hearing on ComEd summer preparedness, during which no votes were taken.

• Approved appointment of Cyatharine Alias to Shoreline Advisory Board
• Approved appointment of William Schleizer to Shoreline Advisory Board
• Approved appointment of Joel Zavala to Shoreline Advisory Board

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a municipal code amendment designating portions of Chicago Avenue as a rush hour bus lane and adjusting no stopping/standing zones. The agenda also includes numerous direct introductions and recommendations for disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zones, speed limits, one-way streets, parking restrictions, stop signs, and parking meter changes. Most items are routine parking and traffic adjustments, with the bus lane amendment being the most significant policy change.

• Amendment to Municipal Code Title 9 designating portions of Chicago Avenue as rush hour bus lane and modifying no stopping/standing zones (O2025-0017552)
• Speed limit reductions to 20 mph on West Winnemac Avenue (two segments) and West Granville Avenue (O2025-0017799, O2025-0017802, O2025-0017660)
• New one-way street designations on North Long Avenue, West Granville Avenue, and West Winnemac Avenue (O2025-0017679, O2025-0017792, O2025-0017804, O2025-0017659)
• No truck parking tow zones on West 79th Street, West 79th Place, and South Oakley Street (O2025-0015072, O2025-0015075, O2025-0015410)
• Parking meter changes: repeal on South Cottage Grove Avenue, add on North Milwaukee Avenue, repeal on North Cicero Avenue (O2025-0017052, O2025-0016997)

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety met on June 12, 2025, and passed a large number of items, including municipal code amendments, traffic signs/signals, parking restrictions, parking meter changes, and numerous disabled parking permits. All items were passed as recommended by city departments or as direct introductions by aldermen, with some passed with override over department recommendations. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved amendment designating portions of Chicago Avenue as rush hour bus lane (SO2025-0017552)
• Approved one-way street designations on East 16th and 18th Streets (O2025-0017412)
• Approved stop signs at multiple intersections (O2025-0016349, O2025-0016352, O2024-0011704)
• Approved no truck parking on West 79th Street and South Oakley Street (SO2025-0015072, SO2025-0015075, SO2025-0015410)
• Approved parking meter repeals and additions (O2025-0017052, O2025-0016997)
• Approved over 100 disabled parking permit ordinances, including amendments and repeals
• Approved residential permit parking zone changes (O2025-0017672, O2025-0017673, O2025-0017764, O2025-0017662)
• Approved multiple all-way stop signs and speed limit reductions to 20 mph (O2024-0014106, O2024-0014107, O2024-0014108, O2025-0017421, O2025-0017799, O2025-0017802, O2025-0017660)

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development will meet to approve the May 13th Rule 45 Report, consider an ordinance authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 700, and discuss the Chicago Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance (O2023-0001748). Public comment is accepted via email until June 11th.

• Approval of May 13th Rule 45 Report
• Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 700
• Chicago Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance (O2023-0001748)

The Committee on Workforce Development approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 700 by voice vote of all members present. The Chicago Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance was held in committee, meaning no action was taken on it at this meeting.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 700 (voice vote, all present)
• Held Chicago Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance in committee

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider several items, including appointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, an amendment to an SSA service agreement, and support for property tax incentives. The agenda includes three SSA commission appointments, one SSA budget amendment, and three tax incentive proposals for specific properties. These are the main items up for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Appointment of Anthony Klok to SSA No. 8, Lakeview East Commission (Wards 44, 46)
• Reappointment of Elena Duran to SSA No. 25, Little Village Commission (Wards 22, 24, 25)
• Appointment of Shaun D. Harris to SSA No. 47, 47th Street and Cottage Grove Commission (Wards 4, 20)
• Amendment to 2025 Service Provider agreement and budget for SSA No. 34, Uptown
• Support of Class L tax incentive for property at 111 W Monroe Street; Class 6(b) tax incentives for 1300 N North Branch Street and 4300 W Roosevelt Road

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed several items on June 12, 2025, including appointments to Special Service Area commissions, an amendment to the Uptown SSA service agreement, and support for tax incentives. All items were passed unanimously and will be submitted to the City Council on June 18, 2025.

• Approved appointment of Anthony Klok to SSA No. 8, Lakeview East Commission
• Approved reappointment of Elena Duran to SSA No. 25, Little Village Commission
• Approved appointment of Shaun D. Harris to SSA No. 47, 47th Street and Cottage Grove Commission
• Approved amendment to 2025 Service Provider agreement and budget for SSA No. 34, Uptown
• Approved support of Class L tax incentive for property at 111 W Monroe Street
• Approved support of Class 6(b) tax incentive and redevelopment agreement with 1300 N North Branch LLC
• Approved support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 4300 W Roosevelt Road

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation is meeting to consider the appointment of five new members to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, quorum, attendance, and approval of the May 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Appointment of Billy Ocasio to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
• Appointment of Jan Feldman to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
• Appointment of Kimberly A. Bares to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
• Appointment of Caroline K. Ng to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
• Appointment of Jorge Perez to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation passed the May 2025 Rule 45 report and approved five appointments to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council. All items were recommended to pass and passed by the committee.

• Approved May 2025 Rule 45 report
• Approved appointment of Billy Ocasio to advisory council
• Approved appointment of Jan Feldman to advisory council
• Approved appointment of Kimberly A. Bares to advisory council
• Approved appointment of Caroline K. Ng to advisory council
• Approved appointment of Jorge Perez to advisory council

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider several ordinances, including a pilot program for safe pick-up/drop-off of minors at public events, amendments to parking lot surface requirements, fines for dumping on public ways, automated school bus enforcement, and police notification for impoundments. It will also vote on numerous alley barrier exemptions and honorary street designations.

• Pilot program for safe pick-up/drop-off for minors at public events in 29th ward (Or2025-0016738)
• Amendment to require 4-inch compacted all-weather dustless base for off-street parking (17-10-1002)
• New fines for public way vehicle dumping (4-4-280, 11-4-1600)
• New automated school bus enforcement system (Title 9, Chapter 9-109)
• Honorary street designations: Rev. Dr. Leroy Sanders Way, Lawrence Calvin D'Antignac Way, Gilberto Villasenor Sr. and Ignacio Villasenor St, Lucia 'Lucy' Gutierrez Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved a Rule 45 report from May 14, 2025, and recommended re-referral of a parking lot surface amendment to the Zoning Committee. It also approved numerous ordinances exempting properties from alley barrier requirements and designating honorary street names.

• Approved Rule 45 report for May 14, 2025 meeting
• Recommended re-referral of parking lot surface amendment (17-10-1002) to Zoning Committee
• Approved barrier exemptions for Mollison World Elementary School, Metropolitan Family Services, La Locanda, and 15 other properties
• Approved honorary street designations: Rev. Dr. Leroy Sanders Way, Lawrence Calvin D'Antignac Way, Gilberto Villasenor Sr. and Ignacio Villasenor St, Lucia 'Lucy' Gutierrez Way

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is meeting to consider several land sales, lease amendments, and an appointment. Key items include selling city-owned lots at $1 each for affordable housing development, extending a lease for a dental clinic, and designating low-affordability communities. The agenda also includes approval of the monthly Rule 45 report and an appointment to the Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Board.

• Appointment of Kenneth Burnett to Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Board
• Designation of 1333 N Kingsbury St and 48th Ward as Low-Affordability Communities
• Lease extension with University of Illinois for dental clinic at 1713 S Ashland Ave
• Salt storage lease extension with Skyway Concession Company at 3154 E 95th St to 2027
• Sale of 13 lots on S Buffalo Ave to Claretian Associates for $1/lot under City Lots for Working Families

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved all items on the agenda, including several land sales for affordable housing development, two low-affordability community designations, and lease amendments. All votes were unanimous (PASSED) with no recorded opposition.

• Approved appointment of Kenneth Burnett to Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Board
• Designated 1333 N Kingsbury St as Low Affordability Community (27th Ward)
• Designated 48th Ward as Low-Affordability Community (passed as substitute)
• Approved lease extension with University of Illinois for dental clinic at 1713 S Ashland Ave
• Approved salt storage lease extension with Skyway Concession Company LLC to 2027
• Approved sale of 13 lots on S Buffalo Ave to Claretian Associates for $1/lot
• Approved sale of 8 lots on S Drake and S Trumbull Aves to Westside Community Group for $1/lot
• Approved sale of 8 lots on S Trumbull and S Homan Aves to Citizens Building a Better Community for $1/lot

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider several municipal code amendments affecting business licenses, including changes to restricted residential zones, pedicab impoundment, and alcohol and package goods licenses in specific areas. It will also hold a subject matter hearing on rideshare congestion fee overcharging, with no votes taken on that topic.

• Amendment to modify procedures for restricted residential zones and allow residents to petition for repeal (O2024-0008954)
• Amendment to allow police and Streets and Sanitation to impound pedicabs (O2025-0017191)
• Amendment to prohibit peddling on portions of N Milwaukee Ave (O2025-0017550)
• Amendment to disallow additional liquor and package goods licenses on portions of S/W Archer Ave (O2025-0017186)
• Subject matter hearing on congestion fee overcharging by rideshare companies

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection passed eight ordinances on June 11, 2025, covering pedicab impoundment, sidewalk cafes, peddling restrictions, cannabinoid hemp sales, and liquor/package goods license changes in several wards. A subject matter hearing on rideshare congestion fee overcharging was held with no vote. Two ordinances were held in committee.

• Passed substitute ordinance on pedicab impoundment (O2025-0017191)
• Passed substitute ordinance on public places of amusement and sidewalk cafes (O2024-0009665)
• Passed ordinance prohibiting peddling in portions of 1st Ward (O2025-0017550)
• Passed ordinance prohibiting sale of cannabinoid hemp products in O'Hare Residential Area (O2025-17556)
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional liquor and package goods licenses in portions of 13th Ward (O2025-0017186)
• Passed ordinance lifting license restrictions on 58th Street (O2025-0017404)
• Passed ordinance lifting license restrictions on Blue Island Avenue (O2025-0017557)
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional package goods licenses on Pulaski Road (O2025-0016976)

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight is meeting to approve the May 2025 Rule 45 Report and hold subject-matter hearings (no votes) on the Inspector General's 2025 audit plan and proposed amendments to Board of Ethics rules. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of May 2025 Rule 45 Report
• Inspector General Audit and Program Review Section 2025 Annual Plan (released Feb 19, 2025)
• Presentation on proposed amendments to Board of Ethics Rules and Regulations (released May 13, 2025)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a municipal code amendment designating portions of Chicago Avenue as a rush hour bus lane and modifying no stopping/standing zones. The agenda also includes numerous direct introductions and recommendations for disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zones, speed limits, one-way streets, and parking restrictions. Most items are routine parking and traffic orders, with a few notable changes like new 20 mph speed limits and one-way street designations.

• Amendment to designate portions of Chicago Avenue as rush hour bus lane (O2025-0017552)
• New 20 mph speed limits on West Winnemac Avenue (two segments) and West Granville Avenue (O2025-0017799, O2025-0017802, O2025-0017660)
• One-way street designations on North Long Avenue and West Granville Avenue (O2025-0017679, O2025-0017792, O2025-0017804, O2025-0017659)
• No truck parking tow zones on West 79th Street, West 79th Place, and South Oakley Street (O2025-0015072, O2025-0015075, O2025-0015410)
• Parking meter changes: repeal on South Cottage Grove Avenue, add on North Milwaukee Avenue, repeal on North Cicero Avenue (O2025-0017052, O2025-0016997)

Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Revenue

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Revenue will hold a subject matter hearing to discuss maintaining the Grocery Tax in Chicago, as well as revenues requiring state action, including the Sales Tax on Services, the Local Government Distributive Fund, and the Personal Property Replacement Tax. No vote will be taken. Written public comment is accepted until June 2nd.

• Discussion of maintaining the Grocery Tax in Chicago
• Discussion of Sales Tax on Services
• Discussion of Local Government Distributive Fund
• Discussion of Personal Property Replacement Tax
• Public comment accepted via email until June 2nd

The Subcommittee on Revenue held a subject matter hearing on June 3, 2025, to discuss maintaining the Grocery Tax in Chicago and revenues requiring state action, including the Sales Tax on Services, the Local Government Distributive Fund, and the Personal Property Replacement Tax. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No votes taken; discussion only on Grocery Tax and state-dependent revenues

Committee on Finance

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a subject matter hearing to discuss two resolutions: one on the impacts of recent credit rating agency downgrades, and another calling on Congress to preserve the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. No votes will be taken; written public comment is accepted until May 30, 2025.

• Resolution on impacts of credit rating agency downgrades (R2025-0014903)
• Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to preserve tax-exempt status of municipal bonds (R2025-0016013)
• Public comment accepted via email until May 30, 2025

The Committee on Finance approved all 15 items on its agenda, including four settlement orders totaling $24.75 million, a $9.5 million TIF and $5.5 million multi-family assistance for the LeClaire project, and an extension of the vehicle violation debt relief period. A subject matter hearing on credit rating downgrades was held with no votes taken.

• Approved $14.75M settlement in James Gibson v. City of Chicago (Or2025-0017897)
• Approved $7.5M settlement in Bernard Williams v. Kriston Kato (Or2025-0017896)
• Approved $2.1M settlement in William Carter v. Ronald Watts (Or2025-0017895)
• Approved $400K settlement in Rafael Alcantara v. City of Chicago (Or2025-0017894)
• Approved $9.5M TIF and $5.5M multi-family assistance for LeClaire project (SO2025-0017506)
• Approved $2,009,205 TIF agreement with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center (SO2025-0016725)
• Approved extension of vehicle violation debt relief period (O2025-0017891)
• Approved four settlement orders and small claims payments

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will consider an ordinance to permanently establish the Veteran-Owned Small Local Businesses Participation Goal Program, currently a pilot. The meeting also includes approval of Rule 45. Public comment is accepted until June 2, 2025.

• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-92-955 to permanently establish Veteran-Owned Small Local Businesses Participation Goal Program
• Approval of Rule 45

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity approved the January through May 2025 Rule 45 reports and passed an ordinance amendment to permanently establish the Veteran-Owned Small Local Businesses' Participation Goal Program. The ordinance, sponsored by Alderman Villegas, was passed by the committee on June 3, 2025.

• Approved January-May 2025 Rule 45 reports
• Passed ordinance SO2024-0014417 to permanently establish Veteran-Owned Small Local Businesses' Participation Goal Program

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will consider the appointment of Anuj K. Shah to the Chicago Board of Health and hold a subject matter hearing on the Chicago Department of Public Health's strategic plan and summer strategies. The agenda also includes public commentary and approval of the March 2025 Rule 45 Report.

• Appointment of Anuj K. Shah to the Chicago Board of Health (A2025-0016670)
• Subject matter hearing on CDPH strategic plan and summer strategies
• Approval of March 2025 Rule 45 Report

The Committee on Health and Human Relations voted to approve the mayoral appointment of Anuj K. Shah to the Board of Health. The committee also held a subject matter hearing on the Chicago Department of Public Health's strategic plan and summer strategies, but no vote was taken on that hearing. The committee recommends that the City Council approve the appointment.

• Approved appointment of Anuj K. Shah to Board of Health (vote not specified)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is holding a subject matter hearing to discuss the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance. No votes will be taken at this hearing. Written public comment is accepted until May 22, 2025.

• Discussion of Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance [Oo 2025+ 00 |lo64'T LARC]

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to vote on reports from several committees, including the Finance Committee's recommendation to approve five lawsuit settlements totaling $77.95 million, and the Aviation Committee's appointment of a new aviation commissioner. The agenda also includes numerous property sales, tax incentives, and license changes from other committees.

• Settlement of $15.5M in Chicago Parking Meters, LLC v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $20M each in John Galvan v. Switski and Arthur Almendarez v. Switski
• Appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation
• Class 6(b) tax incentives for properties at 2519 W Fulton St and 838 Patton Drive
• Sale of City-owned property at 946 E 75th St to Floating Museum for $937

• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 6359 W Grand Ave — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Appointment of Michael McMurray as Commissioner of Aviation — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 17-I at 6659 N Kedzie Ave - App No. 22727T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-H at 4726-4756 N Ravenswood Ave, 1801-1831 W Lawrence Ave and 4721-4759 N Wolcott Ave — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 13-M at 6200 W Higgins Ave - App No. 22723 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-I at 4226 N Milwaukee Ave - App No.22709 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 9-G at 1244 W Roscoe St - App No. 22714T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-G at 1118 W Fullerton Ave - App No. 22715T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will meet to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for April 2025 and consider an amendment to the Municipal Code regarding curfews for mass gatherings and custody procedures. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Approval of monthly Rule 45 report for April 2025
• Amendment of Municipal Code 8-16-021 and 8-16-022 regarding Declaration of Curfew for Mass Gatherings and Custody Procedure

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will consider a range of zoning changes, landmark designations, and large sign permits. Key items include a proposed 30-story residential building with 347 units, several residential rezonings, and a landmark designation for Wax Trax! Records. The agenda also includes numerous large sign permits and administrative adjustments.

• Proposed 30-story, 347-unit residential building at 215 N Racine Ave (O2025-0016791)
• Landmark designation for Wax Trax! at 2449 N Lincoln Ave (O2025-0016599)
• Text amendment to restrict window obstruction by signs to 25% (O2025-0016695)
• Rezoning for 40-unit residential development at 3301-05 W 55th St (O2025-0016789)
• Large sign permits for businesses including Raising Cane's, Extra Space, and AMC Theatres

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on May 20, 2025, and passed four ordinances as revised: a 23-story, 272-unit residential building at 1333 N Kingsbury Ave; a daycare use addition at 727 N Milwaukee Ave; 35 townhouses at 2235-49 W Oakdale Ave; and a medical service use addition at 4726-4756 N Ravenswood. All other items on the agenda were referred, with no additional votes taken.

• Passed as revised: 23-story, 272-unit residential building at 1333 N Kingsbury Ave (O2025-0014815)
• Passed as revised: daycare added as permitted use at 727 N Milwaukee Ave (O2025-0015282)
• Passed as revised: 35 townhouses at 2235-49 W Oakdale Ave (O2025-0014813)
• Passed as revised: medical service use added at 4726-4756 N Ravenswood (O2025-0016072)
• Referred: text amendment removing by-right permits for residential storage warehouses (O2025-0016754)
• Referred: landmark designation for WAX TRAX! at 2449 N Lincoln Ave (O2025-0016599)
• Referred: 40+ large sign permits over 100 sq ft across multiple wards
• Referred: 20+ aldermanic and map amendments for rezoning across the city

Committee on Aviation

The Chicago Committee on Aviation will meet to approve the Rule 45 Report for September 2024 and consider two items: the appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, and an ordinance amending concession agreements at O'Hare and Midway airports to approve transfers of interest involving three companies. Written public comment is accepted until May 19, 2025.

• Appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation
• Ordinance approving transfers of interest in concession agreements at O'Hare International Airport involving Vosges-North American ORD JV LLC
• Ordinance approving transfers of interest in concession agreements at Midway Airport involving Nuts on Clark-Midway Airport, Inc.
• Ordinance approving transfers of interest in concession agreements involving CAVU Experiences (AMER) LLC
• Approval of Rule 45 Report for September 2024

The Committee on Aviation approved the appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, along with an ordinance amending concession agreements at O'Hare International Airport to approve transfers of interest for three companies. The committee also approved the September 10, 2024 Rule 45 Report. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council on May 21, 2025.

• Approved September 10, 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Approved appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation
• Approved ordinance amending concession agreements at O'Hare International Airport for transfers of interest involving Vosges-North American ORD JV LLC, Nuts on Clark-Midway Airport, Inc., and CAVU Experiences (AMER) LLC

Committee on Budget and Government Operations