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Wards and alderpersons
- 1st Ward: Daniel La Spata
- 2nd Ward: Brian Hopkins
- 3rd Ward: Pat Dowell
- 4th Ward: Lamont J. Robinson
- 5th Ward: Desmon C. Yancy
- 6th Ward: William E. Hall
- 7th Ward: Gregory I. Mitchell
- 8th Ward: Michelle A. Harris
- 9th Ward: Anthony Beale
- 10th Ward: Peter Chico
- 11th Ward: Nicole T. Lee
- 12th Ward: Julia M. Ramirez
- 13th Ward: Marty Quinn
- 14th Ward: Jeylú B. Gutiérrez
- 15th Ward: Raymond A. Lopez
- 16th Ward: Stephanie D. Coleman
- 17th Ward: David H. Moore
- 18th Ward: Derrick G. Curtis
- 19th Ward: Matthew J. O'Shea
- 20th Ward: Jeanette B. Taylor
- 21st Ward: Ronnie L. Mosley
- 22nd Ward: Michael D. Rodriguez
- 23rd Ward: Silvana Tabares
- 24th Ward: Monique L. Scott
- 25th Ward: Byron Sigcho-López
- 26th Ward: Jessica L. Fuentes
- 27th Ward: Walter R. Burnett
- 28th Ward: Jason C. Ervin
- 29th Ward: Chris Taliaferro
- 30th Ward: Ruth Cruz
- 31st Ward: Felix Cardona Jr.
- 32nd Ward: Scott Waguespack
- 33rd Ward: Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez
- 34th Ward: William Conway
- 35th Ward: Anthony J. Quezada
- 36th Ward: Gilbert Villegas
- 37th Ward: Emma Mitts
- 38th Ward: Nicholas Sposato
- 39th Ward: Samantha Nugent
- 40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.
- 41st Ward: Anthony V. Napolitano
- 42nd Ward: Brendan Reilly
- 43rd Ward: Timothy R. Knudsen
- 44th Ward: Bennett R. Lawson
- 45th Ward: James M. Gardiner
- 46th Ward: Angela Clay
- 47th Ward: Matthew J. Martin
- 48th Ward: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
- 49th Ward: Maria E. Hadden
- 50th Ward: Debra L. Silverstein
Committees
- Aviation
- Budget and Government Operations
- Committees and Rules
- Contracting Oversight and Equity
- Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- Education and Child Development
- Environmental Protection and Energy
- Ethics and Government Oversight
- Finance
- Health and Human Relations
- Housing and Real Estate
- Immigrant and Refugee Rights
- License and Consumer Protection
- Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
- Police and Fire
- Public Safety
- Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- Transportation and Public Way
- Workforce Development
- Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Finance: Subcommittee on Revenue
- Workforce Development: Subcommittee on Youth Employment
Newly filed legislation
- Dec 8, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-24-065 regarding ability to pay pilot program (O2026-0029654)
- Dec 8, 2026: Executive Order No. 2026-7 (Senior Bill of Rights and Establishing the Mayor's Office on Aging) (F2026-0029547)
- Oct 21, 2026: Amendment of Regulations Governing Administration of Classification Plan and Employee Benefits for Classified Positions set forth in… (R2026-0029648)
- Oct 21, 2026: Time fixed for public hearing on 2027 Executive Budget (R2026-0029546)
- Oct 21, 2026: Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance) (O2026-0029650)
- Oct 21, 2026: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations (O2026-0029642)
- Oct 21, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4 and 8 regarding technical and scriveners' corrections (2027 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance) (O2026-0029649)
- Oct 21, 2026: Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Year 2027 (O2026-0029647)
- Oct 21, 2026: Expenditure of portion of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds allocated to City of Chicago for Year 2027 (O2026-0029646)
- Oct 21, 2026: Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Levy (O2026-0029645)
- Oct 21, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various… (O2026-0029644)
- Oct 21, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16 and 18 (2027 Revenue Ordinance) (O2026-0029643)
- Oct 14, 2026: Tribute to late Michael Keller Ditka (R2026-0029456)
- Oct 14, 2026: Submission of public question by referendum to 40th ward voters at February 23, 2027 election on whether Chicago should support moratorium… (R2026-0029440)
- Oct 14, 2026: Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago 30th Ward voters on February 23, 2027 election on support for adoption of ranked… (R2026-0029263)
- Oct 14, 2026: Time fixed for next City Council Meeting December 8, 2026 and December 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., Council Chamber (O2026-0029508)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer of funds from 49th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance Account for… (O2026-0029438)
- Oct 14, 2026: Designation of segments of W Diversey Pkwy right-of-way on Map No. 7-G as pedestrian street and amendment of Municipal Code Section… (O2026-0029431)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-17-0104-Y to include Animal Services, Sales and Grooming in Residential Support Services (O2026-0029476)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-165 by modifying requirements for businesses to enter into Debt Transaction with City of Chicago (O2026-0029465)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-055 establishing scoring criteria for 9% tax credits (O2026-0029453)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer of funds within Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights for Year 2026 (O2026-0029445)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying permitting requirements for single-room occupancy, temporary overnight shelters, and… (O2026-0029459)
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying permitting requirements for specified Residential Use Group Living subcategories in… (O2026-0029477)
- Oct 14, 2026: Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Pilsen Studios (O2026-0029482)
Latest divided votes
- Oct 14, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 10-8 regarding Charitable Solicitation on public way, Passed 47 yea, 2 nay
- Sep 29, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8 by adding new Section 2-8-036 regarding ordinance requirements for issuance of bonds and other indebtedness including approval by three-fifths affirmative vote of alderpersons for ordinances authorizing debt issuance, Passed 32 yea, 15 nay
- Sep 23, 2026: Redevelopment agreement with Foundry Park Properties KP7 LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of Foundry Park project at 31-acre site bounded by W Dickens Ave, North Branch of Chicago River and N Kingsbury St and N Southport Ave, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
- Jul 15, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-140 authorizing Commissioner of Housing to waive debts for certain buildings included in Department of Housing revitalization programs, Passed 48 yea, 1 nay
- Jul 15, 2026: Redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of parking facility related to The 78 project, Passed 44 yea, 5 nay
- Jul 15, 2026: Call on Andrew Boutros to resign as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois and Department of Justice to ensure full review of obligations in matters connected to Operation Midway Blitz, Broadview prosecutions, and other related proceedings, Adopted 46 yea, 3 nay
- Jul 15, 2026: Amended and restated redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of various public ways related to The 78 project, Passed 47 yea, 1 nay
- Jun 17, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation or use of sweepstakes machines, Failed to Pass 15 yea, 33 nay, 1 absent
- Jun 17, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding social media amusement tax, Passed 47 yea, 2 nay, 1 absent
- May 20, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
- May 20, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and establishment of The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy, Passed 42 yea, 8 nay
- May 20, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new Section 2-84-530 prohibiting members of Chicago Police Department from participating in any extremist activity, Passed 28 yea, 21 nay
- Apr 15, 2026: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 9-104 and 9-112 adding specifications for taximeter use and modifying rules on taxicab equipment requirements and inspections, license fees and new service fare rates, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
- Apr 15, 2026: Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of Chicago Torture Justice Memorial at 5520 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
- Apr 15, 2026: First amendment to lease agreement with 8700 Building LLC for property at 8650 S Commercial Ave, Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
Recent meetings
- City Council, Oct 21, 2026
- Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity, Oct 20, 2026
- Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Oct 15, 2026
- City Council, Oct 14, 2026
- Committee on Budget and Government Operations, Oct 13, 2026
- Committee on Finance, Oct 13, 2026
- Committee on Aviation, Oct 13, 2026
- Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, Oct 13, 2026
- Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, Oct 13, 2026
- Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Oct 9, 2026