Recent News

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thank you to the hundreds of residents who attended Alderman Dowell's June 16th Town Hall meeting featuring Curt Bailey, President of Related Midwest, who presented a proposed development plan for "The 78", which includes a new, fully privately-financed soccer stadium...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the May 8, 2025 Town Hall meeting. This was a very informative meeting covering impactful developments within the 3rd Ward, including: Meet and greet with the new 2nd District Police Commander CDOT Complete Streets design for...