< Back Committee approves $55M tax break for United Center's 1901 Project as some voice concerns ABC 7 Chicago Sarah Schulte May 11, 2026 https://abc7chicago.com/post/united-center-chicago-news-city-council-committee-approves-55m-tax-break-1901-project-voice-concerns/19082713/ Some nearby residents and United Center hospitality union workers voiced their opposition to the tax incentive at a city council committee on Monday, and some alderpersons expressed concerns over minority contracts. "Why was not a Latino owned company selected?" said 30th Ward Ald. Ruth Cruz. "As much as my Latino colleagues here are advocating for their businesses, I'm going to same thing for ours," said 11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee. Previous Next

< Back Anti-Gentrification Ordinance Could Be Expanded To More Of The Northwest Side And Made Permanent Block Club Chicago Ariel Parrella-Aureli Jul 17, 2024 https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/17/anti-gentrification-ordinance-could-be-expanded-to-more-of-the-northwest-side-and-made-permanent/ Previous Next

< Back Chicagoland neighbors pull together to grapple with Halloween ICE fears and SNAP cuts Chicago Tribune Tess Kenny Oct 31, 2025 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/halloween-chicago-immigration-snap-benefits/ With Halloween tunes like the “Monster Mash” and “Ghostbusters” joining the crinkle of candy wrappers around her, Aguilera took part in Monday night’s event to try to give families “a little piece of normalcy,” the Portage Park resident said. She was one of about three dozen people who spent the evening packing treats to go at the event organized by the office of Ald. Ruth Cruz, 30th. Last week, Cruz’s office put out a call for candy donations across her ward. As of Thursday, her office had amassed about 11,000 goodie bags of candy, Cruz said in a call with the Tribune. The office planned to distribute the bags to students at school dismissals across the Northwest Side on Thursday and Friday afternoon. Previous Next

< Back Aldermen pass 2026 spending plan including debt sale over opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson Chicago Tribune Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan Dec 19, 2025 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/19/aldermen-pass-2026-spending-plan-including-debt-sale-over-mayor-brandon-johnsons-opposition/ Previous Next

< Back Nominee to lead Chicago animal control draws critics and defenders ahead of confirmation vote Chicago Tribune Jerry Wu Mar 10, 2026 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/10/chicago-animal-control-susan-cappello/?share=6n1actaipwswtaw6bgoa Previous Next

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Honorary Street Designations Alderwoman Cruz may propose four honorary street designations per calendar year. Read below for more information about this program. Honorary street designations are available for organizations or individuals who have made a significant contribution to the City, state, nation, or world. New honorary streets: Cannot honor a living individual (nominees must be deceased). Can be no longer than two blocks in length. Cannot be placed where there is already an honorary street designation. Remain in place for five years (but can be renewed by the alderperson for an additional five years. To nominate an individual or organization, please send a brief summary of the proposed honoree and their contributions along with the proposed location to Jason Liechty, 30th Ward Director of Policy and Zoning, at Jason.Liechty@cityofchicago.org . Visit the unofficial Honorary Chicago website for even more information about honorary streets in Chicago!

30th Ward Zoning Process The 30th Ward Office has established the following process for reviewing projects requesting zoning map amendments and similar changes: Applicant submits Zoning Intake Form - Part 1. Meeting with Alderwoman and/or staff. Applicants submit Zoning Intake Form - Part 2. Project is reviewed by the 30th Ward Community Zoning Committee (CZC) meeting. CZC issues recommendation to Alderwoman. If project is judged to be significant or controversial enough, public meeting will be scheduled. If not, then neighborhood will be flyered and feedback requested from residents. Feedback indicating controversy will trigger a public meeting (#5). Alderwoman makes decision on project.

30th Ward Maps Clicking on a map will open it in a new window. Residential Parking Zones Honorary Street Signs since 2023 Community Areas Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and Special Service Areas (SSA

< Back Re:SET Music Festival Is In 2 Weeks — And The Park District Won’t Say If The Shows Will Actually Happen Block Club Chicago Alex V. Hernandez Jun 8, 2023 https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/08/reset-music-festival-is-in-2-weeks-and-the-park-district-still-wont-say-if-the-shows-will-actually-happen/ Previous Next

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< Back Where Does Your Alderperson Stand On ICE? We Checked All 50 Block Club Chicago Grace Del Vecchio, Jerrel Floyd and Sophia Kalakailo, City Bureau Dec 17, 2025 https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/17/where-does-your-alderperson-stand-on-ice-we-checked-all-50/ Previous Next