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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...

Backyard Compost Bin Give-Away Backyard composting is a rewarding, do-it-yourself way to reduce your household waste, and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is offering FREE backyard compost bins to help Chicago residents get started! DSS will provide up...

At the March 19, 2025 3rd Ward Town Hall meeting, Alderman Dowell welcomed 1st Police District Commander Harris, the development team of the 2500-2540 S. Wabash data center, and representatives of CDOT to discuss changes to the Cullerton and Calumet intersection....

Is your street having a Summer Block Party? You can apply for a FREE Jumping Jack, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events! The Jumping Jack program runs on Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 24th through Sunday, August 31st....

The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. All CABCF scholarships are annual awards amounting to $10,000, and available to students pursuing a four-year degree from an accredited...