East Village

West Town community area · Wards 1 and 36

Daniel La Spata1st Ward · 75% of East Village

Gilbert Villegas36th Ward · 25% of East Village

Stories

East Village · Wicker Park

Chicago City contractors must disclose immigration enforcement work starting in 2027

The City Council voted 50-0 on Sept. 23 to make City contractors file public affidavits listing any immigration enforcement contracts since 2003.

Oct 16, 2026

East Village · Lincoln Square

Chicago makes Smart Streets bus and bike lane camera enforcement permanent and citywide

The City Council voted Oct. 14 to turn the Smart Streets camera pilot, due to expire Dec. 21, into a permanent program that will expand across Chicago by 2028.

Oct 16, 2026