# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2401 W. Congress LLC

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [28th Ward: Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28)

- Record number: **O2026-0029350**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Oct 8, 2026
- Introduction Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=57B97951-60C3-F111-AAAE-001DD80AA3CC)

## Timeline

- Oct 14, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [AA-2411 W Congress.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/971b4b76-aa00-4c71-8f65-a1a2e7115c5e.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- 4Corners, LLC: ZONING & SUBDIVISION APPROVALS FOR 2401 W. CONGRESS (5 filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; Liz Butler; matched by street address)
- 4Corners, LLC: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR 2401-07 W. CONGRESS (1 filing, Jul 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; Janet Stengle; matched by street address)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) | $1,250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) | $750 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | $750 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | $700 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) | $650 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | $400 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) | $400 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC); Janet Stengle (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |
| [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) | $150 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for 4Corners, LLC) |

## Related legislation

**More from Jason C. Ervin**

- [Time fixed for public hearing on 2027 Executive Budget](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0029546-time-fixed-public-hearing-2027-executive) (R2026-0029546, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Adopted)
- [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2026 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Chicago Department of Public Health, Department of Water…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028061-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2026-fund) (O2026-0028061, introduced Sep 9, 2026, Passed)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-166 establishing Chicago Public Infrastructure Trust](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027464-title-2-adding-new-chicago-public) (O2026-0027464, introduced Jul 22, 2026, Referred)

**More on Alley**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Pilsen Studios](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029482-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029482, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TNT Car Wash & Detailing, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029454-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029454, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2928 S Wentworth Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029374-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029374, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)

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