Wabash between Washington and Monroe is now officially the Honorary Howard Frum Way! Everyone who knew Howard has a story about his generosity & kindness, and I am grateful to have been able to call him a friend.

Due to ongoing CDOT work to replace the Lake Street Bridge, Green & Pink Line service will be interrupted between the Clinton and Clark/Lake stations. This is scheduled from 4am on October 13th until 4am on October 26. For more details: www.transitchicago.com/lakebridge/

Looking forward to tomorrow, when I’ll join neighbors to unveil the street signs at the “Honorary Howard Frum Way” on Wabash. Howard ran Howard Frum Jewelers and left a lasting impact on Jewelers Row and beyond. ⏰ October 9, 2:30pm 📍 Wabash & Madison Hope to see you there!

In today's newsletter, read more about: 🏃 Chicago Marathon local impacts 🚮 City garbage/recycling collection updates 🚃 CTA service interruptions and more! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...

Thanks to @bettergov.bsky.social for hosting this morning’s engaging panel about the City’s budget process! It was a great opportunity to discuss the upcoming budget season and the importance of growing housing & jobs across Chicago.

Excited to see @chicagocta.bsky.social recreating this iconic sign as part of the improvements to the Racine Blue Line Station!

Block Club Chicago@blockclubchi.bsky.social · last wk.

The CTA has unveiled a 1950s neon-style sign at a revamped Blue Line stop. buff.ly/5Ifslf9

With 3 and 4 bedroom units, this project at 23 S. Sangamon will make it easier for families to find a home in the West Loop. I'm proud to have worked with developers to add additional community benefits, like public restrooms and storage for the park. blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/23/7...

70-Unit Condo Building Approved For Vacant Lot Near Mary Bartelme Park

The development will also add four public bathrooms to the area which will add to the infrastructure of Mary Bartelme Park, which currently has no bathrooms.

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In today's newsletter, read more about: 🗳 Downtown early voting locations 🚧 Upcoming Green and Pink Line service impacts 🚌 A dedicated bus lane on Michigan Avenue and more! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...

I'm proud to have supported the Bellwether, an office-to-residential conversion in the heart of the Loop that added 117 new homes & restored the building's iconic weather bell! 🔔 www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/w...

Once dormant, the Loop’s weather bell is aglow once again

The Rector Building in the Loop is being converted to a residential building, and as part of the project, the iconic weather bell on the corner of Clark and Monroe streets has been restored.

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Since 1966, the 100 Club of Illinois has provided training, financial assistance, and support to first responders and their families throughout Illinois. I’m proud to support their work as they celebrate 60 years of service to the brave Chicagoans who keep our communities safe.

In this week's newsletter, read updates from City Hall about: 🖥️ Data Center Oversight 🚗 Parking Meters 🏗️ 23 S. Sangamon and more: app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...

At yesterday’s Council meeting, I was proud to honor Donna Weems, who retired after leading the Renaissance Court Senior Center in the 34th Ward. Under Donna’s leadership, Renaissance Court grew into a place where seniors can gather, create, learn, & celebrate each other.

It’s disappointing that my colleagues are trying to bury this in committee, but I’m going to keep standing up for this commonsense path to tackle this problem immediately. We can’t risk delays while data centers keep building, polluting, & spiking utility bills.

Alderman Bill Conway@aldconway.bsky.social · 3w ago

Data centers spike utility bills, pollute our air, & drain our clean water. Mayor Johnson created a blue ribbon committee. I’m taking action with an ordinance to immediately require community oversight, add environmental enforcement, & ban some data centers altogether.

Data centers spike utility bills, pollute our air, & drain our clean water. Mayor Johnson created a blue ribbon committee. I’m taking action with an ordinance to immediately require community oversight, add environmental enforcement, & ban some data centers altogether.

G’Mar Chatima Tova to neighbors observing Yom Kippur. Wishing you an easy and meaningful fast.

ALS impacts thousands of Americans and their loved ones, including myself: my stepmother passed away from ALS a couple of years ago. I’m proud to support A Long Swim and Chicago River Swim as they raise awareness and funding for ALS research.

In today's newsletter, read more about: 🗳️ City Council updates 🛑 Traffic safety improvements 💵 LaSalle SBIF applications and more! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...

Florence Scala spent her life fighting to ensure that working class neighbors in Little Italy had a voice in its future. Yesterday, I proudly joined neighbors to unveil a plaque celebrating her legacy at her former home on Taylor St.

Since the Smart Streets Pilot Program launched, we’ve been able to improve traffic safety throughout the 34th Ward. It’s common sense to expand this successful program citywide. blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/15/a...

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳️ Did you know that 1 in 4 people either aren't registered to vote or aren't sure if they're registered? Verify your voter registration status & register on the @chicagoelection.bsky.social website today: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis...

Every dollar we have to put towards debt service is a dollar we can’t spend on police, parks, potholes, or other basic city services. I was proud to support Ald. Quinn’s ordinance requiring approval by 60% of Council to take on any new borrowing.

Join the Chicago Police Department on 9/26 from 11am-3pm for their annual Career & Resource Fair at 1300 W. Jackson! Stop by to learn about job & educational opportunities and connect with community resources. Register in advance: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Shanah Tovah to neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Wishing you a sweet & peaceful start to the year!  Chabad UIC & West Loop is hosting their annual Shofar in the Park event on Sunday, September 13th at 3:30pm at Mary Bartelme Park. RSVP here: www.chabaduic.com/templates/ar...

Shofar In the Park - Chabad UIC & West Loop

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Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who courageously ran toward danger, and the communities who united to help their fellow Americans in the aftermath of these attacks.

In today's newsletter, read about: 🚧 Mexican Independence Day Impacts 🇲🇽 El Grito Festival 🚃 @chicagocta.bsky.social Blue Line weekend impacts and more! app.indigov.com/pub/outreach...

Congrats to Tom Kotarac on being selected as the Chair of @nitachicago.bsky.social! When I took office and wanted to learn more about public transit, I sat down with Tom, who is an expert on transit & clearly cares about the system. He'll be a great leader of this unified transit agency.

talia soglin@taliasoglin.bsky.social · last mo.

The new NITA board just approved Civic Committee SVP/former RTA board member Tom Kotarac as their chair. Kotarac is also a member of the new CTA board and in the past worked for CMAP and on Capitol Hill. He needs State Senate confirmation

Today, we broke ground on the project at 1000 W. Jackson, which will bring 380 new homes & a grocery store to the West Loop! By working together, we can create good union jobs, add much-needed housing, & expand access to fresh food.

I was thrilled to join this morning’s grand opening of 79 W. Monroe, the first Loop Revitalization Initiative project to open its doors. This project brings 117 new homes, 41 of which are affordable, to the heart of downtown Chicago. @chicagodpd.bsky.social @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

Great to see so many new restaurants opening across the Loop, including Mariela, Prasino, & Café Pisolino here in the 34th Ward. Every new business brings investment, jobs, & reasons for people to come downtown. Congrats to all of these entrepreneurs betting on Chicago!

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · last mo.

Many Loop restaurants shut their doors during the pandemic. Now new ones are taking their place.

Happy Labor Day! I’m proud to stand with the hardworking Chicagoans who keep our city running and build on the progress of those who fought for workers’ rights.