# Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago 44th Ward voters on February 23, 2027 primary election on if Illinois Department of Transportation should conduct open and transparent public process to determine future of N DuSable Lake Shore Dr

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- Record number: **R2026-0028831**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Submitted Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=357688EB-6CB7-F111-AAAC-001DD80FDA55)

## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [w44 - r28831.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ba11cccb-03b3-409b-88fe-6a9dce0b1612.pdf) (Legislation)

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