Recent News
City Council-Led FY26 Budget Passes 30-18
On December 20th, I was proud to stand with my fellow aldermen to pass a City Council-led FY26 City of Chicago Budget by a vote of 30-18. This budget is the result of countless hours of negotiations, planning, and consultation among City Council members representing...
Alderman Dowell’s Position on the FY26 Budget Process and Proposals Being Discussed
Dear 3rd Ward Resident, I would like to take this opportunity to clearly share my position on the City’s budget process and the proposals currently under discussion. Despite recent misleading claims and inflammatory social media and television attacks, my commitment...
18th St. Bike Lane Update
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been working citywide to install protected bike lanes as part of a broader safety initiative. This includes the existing bike lanes on 18th St. in the 3rd Ward. This strategy is meant to create a more connected...
43rd St. Water Main and Lead Pipe Replacement Project
Aldermen Dowell (3rd) and Robinson (4th) welcomed the Department of Water Management to a community meeting to explain the water main and lead pipe replacement project on 43rd St. between Cottage Grove Ave. and Prairie Ave. A copy of this presentation can be found...
CDPH Immunization Clinics
CDPH Immunization clinics provide vaccines for children 0 through 18 years of age whose parents or guardians are unable to pay. Currently, we serve uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid (Title XIX) insured and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP; also known as Title...
September 9, 2025 “The 78” Chicago Fire Soccer Stadium Update Town Hall
Thank you to the hundreds of residents who attended Alderman Dowell's September 9th Town Hall meeting which featured an update on the proposed Chicago Fire Soccer Stadium at "The 78." At the meeting, representatives of Related Midwest and the Chicago Fire gave a...
Alderman Dowell Comments on Chicago Fire Stadium at “The 78” in Crain’s
As City Council members prepare to vote on Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto's plan to build a $650 million soccer stadium in the South Loop, many nearby residents are giving it a thumbs-up — with a few caveats. An online survey of 653 South Loop residents conducted...
Hyde Park and Lake Townships Property Tax Assessment Appeal Deadlines
Properties in the City of Chicago are not being reassessed this year. However, if an individual property undergoes significant changes related to division work, permit applications, or other special applications, then it may be reassessed. Under this circumstance, the...
City Launches New Free Recycle Coach App
The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) introduced the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing hyper-local waste and recycling information directly to city residents. The new mobile and smartphone app, available at no cost to the City via a partnership with...
July 25, 2025 Bronzeville/Washington Park/Fuller Park Town Hall Recap
Thank you to all the presenters and guests who attended this informative meeting to discuss exciting new housing and commercial developments in the Bronzeville and Washington Park communities. The video from the June 25, 2025 Town Hall Meeting is now up and ready to...