Recent News
October 28 2026 Town Hall Meeting
Alderman Pat Dowell hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on October 28, 2026 for community residents to discuss proposed neighborhood developments. A list of topics discussed along with copies of their presentations are included below: The Spin Den (4200 S. King Drive)...
Water Main/Lead Service Line Replacement Project for 45th Pl. from King Drive to Vincennes Ave.
Alderman Dowell hosted a community meeting with the Department of Water Management to alert residents and businesses about an upcoming water main/lead service line replacement project scheduled for 45th Pl. from King Drive to Vincennes Ave. To view a copy of the...
46th and Indiana Ave./Garfield and Michigan Ave. Transportation Infrastructure Community Meeting
Alderman Dowell hosted a virtual community meeting with the Chicago Department of Transportation on proposed traffic and pedestrian safety infrastructure improvements for the intersections of 46th St. and Indiana Ave., and Garfield Blvd. and Michigan Ave. A copy of...
June 20 2026 Town Hall Meeting Recap
Alderman Dowell hosted the Chicago Department of Transportation, the Chicago Department of Water Management, the City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, Scitopia, and the developers of Pershing Rd. and State St. at a very well attended Town Hall meeting...
Alderman Dowell’s Statement on Committee on Finance Passage of “The 78” Infrastructure TIF Ordinance
“I am proud to speak today (June 13, 2026 Committee on Finance meeting) in support of ‘The 78’ project and the complete renewal of a vacant plot of land that has sat fallow, undeveloped, and unused for more than 60 years. Today represents the next step in what has...
“The 78” TIF Discussion Town Hall – June 23, 2026
Alderman Dowell hosted a town hall meeting on June 23rd to further discuss the TIF request for "The 78" development. At the meeting, residents heard from representatives of the Chicago Fire who are building a new privately-financed soccer stadium on the site, Related...
Bronzeville Regional Senior Center Presentation
Alderman Dowell and the Public Building Commission of Chicago have hosted multiple community meetings where members of the public were given an opportunity to view a presentation on the planned Bronzeville Regional Senior Center (4711 S. Calumet Ave.) and provide...
Chicago Fire Groundbreaking
On March 3rd, Alderman Dowell joined Mayor Johnson, Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Related Midwest, members of the Chicago Fire organization, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Chicago Fire Stadium at The...
April is Amnesty Month
The Office of the City Clerk is bringing back City Sticker Amnesty Month. This means the City Clerk's office is waving City Sticker penalties to make it easier for Chicago drivers to come into compliance during the month of April. Visit one of the City Clerk or...
