City Council meeting, July 15, 2026

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The City Council met on July 15, 2026, heard ten public commenters (mainly on the Protecting Renters Ordinance, TIF funding for The 78 development and the Southeast Side quantum facility), and passed a resolution recognizing Disability Pride Month after members' remarks. The Council approved two Finance Committee redevelopment agreements for The 78 project in the Third Ward after debate: the public infrastructure agreement passed 47-1 and the river wall, podium and parking garage agreement passed 44-5. Members also approved the resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, with several members recorded as no, and confirmed Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Several proposed referendum questions were deferred and published, and the appointment of Christian Diaz to the Metra board passed 32-11. Following a substitute offered by Alderperson Anthony Beale, the Council set its next meeting for July 22 by a 26-20 vote.

Topics: The 78 development TIF, Disability Pride Month, U.S. Attorney resignation resolution, Public health commissioner appointment, Ballot referendum questions, Transit board appointments, Southeast Side quantum facility, Protecting Renters Ordinance, Housing land sales, Next meeting date

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