Chicago, IL

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to distribute concession payments from Chicago Parking Meters, LLC to four city pension funds. This includes the allocation of a $75 million initial transfer fee and ongoing profit shares.

• Ordinance O2026-0029681 regarding allocation of Concession Payments to pension funds
• Distribution of a $75,000,000 Initial Transfer Fee to MEABF, PABF, FABF, and LABF
• Allocation of ongoing 'City Profit Share' (5% of Calculated Net Income) to pension funds
• Allocation of 'Future Transfer Fees' (2% of sales price) to pension funds
• Amendment to Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The November 4 meeting focuses on economic development and the arts.

• Department of Planning and Development budget hearing
• Department of Housing budget hearing
• Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events budget hearing
• Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection budget hearing

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the FY2027 fiscal year. The meetings involve reviews of various city departments categorized by infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and social services.

• Public Safety Day #2 hearings: Chicago Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Communication, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and Office of Public Safety Administration

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the FY2027 fiscal year. The sessions involve reviews of various city departments across infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and social services.

• Budget hearings for the Office of the City Clerk, Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Public Library on November 6
• Budget hearings for the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Public Health on October 28
• Budget hearings for the Chicago Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management and Communication on November 5
• Budget hearings for the Department of Transportation and Department of Water Management on October 29
• Budget hearings for the Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing on November 4

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The meetings involve reviews of various city departments, including public safety, infrastructure, and social services.

• Budget hearings for the Office of the City Treasurer, Department of Human Resources, and Department of Administrative Hearings
• Budget hearings for the Civilian Office for Police Accountability and Department of Procurement Services
• Budget hearing for the Board of Elections

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the FY2027 fiscal year. The meetings involve reviews of various city departments, independent bodies, and offices.

• Budget hearings for the Liquor Control Commission, Police Board, and Board of Ethics
• Budget hearings for the Office of the Inspector General and Department of Law
• Budget hearings for the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire will hold a subject matter hearing. The meeting focuses on a call for hearings regarding funding priorities for the Office of Victim Services versus emergency housing and legal aid programs.

• R2026-0026326: Call for hearing(s) on investing in Office of Victim Services vs. emergency housing and legal aid programs

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Committee on Finance

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Committee on Finance

City Council

City Council

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. Various city departments will appear before the committee to discuss their budgets across themed days.

• Infrastructure Day #2: Department of Streets & Sanitation, Department of Transportation, Department of Technology and Innovation, and Department of Water Management
• Economic Development & The Arts: Department of Planning and Development, Department of Housing, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
• Public Safety Day #2: Chicago Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Communication, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and Office of Public Safety Administration
• Social Services, Clerk & Libraries: Office of the City Clerk, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Department of Family and Support Services, Chicago Commission on Human Relations, and Chicago Public Library
• Procurement, HR, Oversight and Elections: Office of the City Treasurer, Department of Human Resources, Department of Administrative Hearings, Civilian Office for Police Accountability, Department of Procurement Services, and Board of Elections

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The meetings involve reviews of various city departments categorized by infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and social services.

• Budget hearings for Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Public Health
• Budget hearings for Department of Buildings, Aviation, Fleet and Facility Management, and Environment
• Budget hearings for Department of Streets & Sanitation, Transportation, Technology and Innovation, and Water Management
• Budget hearings for Department of Planning and Development, Housing, Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
• Budget hearings for Chicago Fire Department, OEMC, Animal Care and Control, and Public Safety Administration

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The schedule includes reviews of various city departments categorized by infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and social services.

• Budget hearings for Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department
• Budget hearings for Department of Transportation and Department of Water Management
• Budget hearings for Department of Housing and Department of Planning and Development
• Budget hearings for Chicago Public Library and Department of Family and Support Services
• Budget hearings for Office of the Inspector General and Department of Law

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The committee is conducting a series of budget hearings for the FY2027 budget. The schedule includes reviews of various city departments categorized by budget and finance, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, social services, and oversight.

• Budget hearings for the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department
• Budget hearings for the Department of Transportation and Department of Water Management
• Budget hearings for the Department of Housing and Department of Planning and Development
• Budget hearings for the Office of the Inspector General and Department of Law
• Budget hearings for the Chicago Public Library and Department of Family and Support Services

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will hold a subject matter hearing. Ernst & Young will provide updates on strategies implemented in FY2026 within the Office of Budget and Management and City Departments. No votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Subject matter hearing with Ernst & Young regarding FY2026 strategies

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive the 2027 Executive Budget and the Mayor's Budget Message. Members will consider a resolution to publish the budget and set a public hearing date. The meeting includes the introduction of several ordinances related to revenue, taxes, and bond issuance.

• Receipt of the Executive Budget for January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
• Resolution R2026-0029546 to publish the 2027 Executive Budget and set a public hearing
• Introduction of the 2027 Revenue Ordinance and 2027 Management Ordinance
• Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Levy Ordinance
• Ordinances for the issuance of general obligation bonds, series 2026

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will meet to consider a directive for the Chief Procurement Officer. The body is scheduled to take a vote on an ordinance regarding the procurement process.

• Ordinance 02026-0028837: Chief Procurement Officer directed to take necessary actions pertaining to procurement process

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity approved a report directing the Chief Procurement Officer to take necessary actions regarding the procurement process. The item is recommended for passage by the City Council on December 8, 2026.

• Approved direction for Chief Procurement Officer to take necessary procurement actions

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights will hold a subject matter hearing regarding the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability's oversight of Chicago Police Department interactions with federal immigration enforcement. The committee will also review Rule 45 reports from June and July 2026.

• Subject matter hearing on CCPSA oversight of CPD interaction with federal immigration enforcement
• Approval of June 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Approval of July 2026 Rule 45 Report

The Committee approved the Rule 45 reports for June and July 2026. A subject matter hearing was held regarding the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability's oversight of CPD interactions with federal immigration enforcement, but no votes were taken.

• Approved June and July 2026 Rule 45 Reports

City Council

The City Council will meet to review committee reports and vote on various ordinances. Key items include significant legal settlements, TIF funding for schools, and several redevelopment agreements.

• Proposed settlement order for 16 cases totaling $260,814,000
• TIF funds for Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School up to $1,150,000
• TIF funds for Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School up to $1,000,000
• Redevelopment Agreement for Altgeld Gardens Youth Center up to $7,300,000
• Multi-Family program and TIF funds for housing at 3415-3449 W. Jackson Blvd up to $22,500,000

• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 13-L at 4841 N Lipps Ave- App No. 23163 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 13-I at 2648-2658 W Lawrence Ave - App No. 23160T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 15-J at 3244-3250 W Bryn Mawr Ave - App No. 23176T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-K at 4301 W Montrose Ave - App No. 23168T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 5-K at 1745-1759 N Cicero Ave- App No. 23161T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 3-H at 1807-1809 W Augusta Blvd - App No. 23130T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-H at 1921 W Chicago Ave - App No. 23153T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 5-H at 1644 N Winchester Ave - App No. 23155T1 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will review two ordinances regarding concession lease and license agreements. These agreements concern services at O'Hare International Airport and TSA services at both O'Hare and Midway International Airports.

• Amended concession lease and license agreement with HFF HPH SK ORD T5 LLC for O'Hare International Airport
• Concession lease and license agreement with ALCLEAR LLC for TSA services at O'Hare and Midway International Airports

The Committee on Aviation met on October 13, 2026, and approved the July 14, 2026, Rule 45 Report. The committee also approved an amended ordinance sponsored by Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding a concession lease and license agreement with ALCLEAR LLC for TSA services at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport.

• Approved July 14, 2026, Rule 45 Report for the Committee on Aviation
• Approved amended ordinance O2026-0029003 for concession lease and license agreement with ALCLEAR LLC for TSA services at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight is meeting to vote on several board and council appointments. This includes members for the Board of Ethics and the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy.

• Reappointment of Ryan Cortazar to the Board of Ethics
• Appointment of Michael Schlesinger to the Board of Ethics
• Appointments of DuShaun Branch, Stevie Valles, Jane Ruby, and Ellison Radek to the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy
• Direct introductions for appointments of Stephen Thurston, Breanna Champion, Christian Taylor, Frank Lally, and Sophia Franco to the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight approved the appointment of two members to the Board of Ethics and seven members to the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy. One appointment to the Advisory Council was held in committee.

• Passed October 1, 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report (voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Ryan Cortazar to Board of Ethics (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Michael Schlesinger to Board of Ethics (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of DuShaun Branch to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Stevie Valles to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Jane Ruby to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Ellison Radek to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council (voice vote)
• Held appointment of Stephen Thurston to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council in committee

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will discuss establishing a Problem Landlord and Housing Court Coordination Task Force. The body is also reviewing numerous zoning map amendments for residential and commercial developments and permits for large signs.

• Establishment of Problem Landlord and Housing Court Coordination Task Force
• Repeal of historical landmark designation for Cortland Bridge
• Designation of Transit Oriented Development Streets for N Western Ave and N Ravenswood Ave
• Zoning change for 1140 N California Ave to allow a three story behavioral health center
• Zoning change for 3244-3250 W Bryn Mawr Ave for a mixed use building with 40 residential units

The committee reviewed a proposal to establish a Problem Landlord and Housing Court Coordination Task Force. The meeting included the review of numerous zoning map amendments for residential and commercial developments and the issuance of several large sign permits.

• Proposed establishment of Problem Landlord and Housing Court Coordination Task Force
• Proposed cannabis dispensary code amendment to allow medical cannabis modifications
• Proposed transit-oriented development street amendments for 40th and 47th Wards
• Proposed historical landmark fee waiver for 208 S LaSalle St
• Issued large sign permits for various locations including 1300 N Ashland and 901 E 95th St
• Reviewed zoning change for 1600-1760 W Chicago Ave to Community Shopping District
• Reviewed zoning change for 5300-5358 W 55th St for a 364-space parking lot
• Reviewed zoning change for 1140 N California Ave for a behavioral health center

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will review the appointment of two city officials. The body is also considering several amendments to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds between accounts.

• Appointment of Renee Hatcher as Corporation Counsel
• Appointment of JuanPablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facilities Management
• Fund transfers from Aldermanic Expense Accounts to Wage Allowance Accounts for the 4th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 40th, 43rd, and 44th Wards
• Fund transfers within the Committee on Workforce Development
• Fund transfers within the Committees on Housing and Real Estate, Health and Human Relations, and Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee approved the appointment of JuanPablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facilities Management. It also passed several amendments to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds between ward and committee accounts for 2026.

• Approved appointment of JuanPablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facilities Management
• Approved fund transfers from 4th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 40th, 43rd, and 44th Ward Aldermanic Expense Accounts to Wage Allowance Accounts
• Approved fund transfers within the Committee on Workforce Development
• Approved fund transfers within the Committee on Housing and Real Estate
• Approved fund transfers within the Committee on Health and Human Relations
• Approved fund transfers within the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy
• Approved Monthly Rule 45 Report for September 2026

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review funding and land conveyance for a residential housing project. The body will also consider an amendment to the Municipal Code regarding charitable solicitation.

• Proposed $11 million in Multi-Family program funds and $11.5 million in TIF for Harvest Homes Apartments, LLC at 3415-3449 W. Jackson Boulevard and 3414-3456 W. Fifth Avenue
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 10-8 regarding charitable solicitation on public way
• Report of legal verdicts, judgments, or settlements for September 2026

The Committee on Finance approved several ordinances for housing and school improvements, including funding for projects in the 3rd, 10th, 26th, 27th, and 28th Wards. The committee also authorized a large settlement order for 16 legal cases and updated rules for charitable solicitation on public ways.

• Approved up to $11M Multi-Family funds and $11.5M TIF for Harvest Homes Apartments
• Approved $7.3M HED funds for Altgeld Gardens Youth Center
• Approved up to $5M HED and $5M TIF for Filmore Linen Services
• Approved up to $5M HED loan and $10M HED grant for Hudson House
• Approved up to $1.15M TIF for Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
• Approved up to $1M TIF for Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 10-8 regarding charitable solicitation
• Approved $260,814,000 settlement order for 16 legal cases

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Chicago City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety meets October 9, 2026, to consider a range of traffic and parking matters. Agenda items include a feasibility study for a pedestrian-focused redesign around Palmer Square Park, an amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for the Divvy for Everyone bike sharing system, and changes to the Smart Streets Program area. The bulk of the agenda consists of routine parking measures, including many disabled parking permits, residential permit parking zone changes, stop signs, parking restrictions, and parking meters across various wards.

• Feasibility study for pedestrian-focused redesign of public ways around Palmer Square Park [Or2026-0028783]
• Amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for Divvy for Everyone bike sharing system [O2026-0028871]
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 revising area covered by Smart Streets Program [O2026-0028833]
• Residential Permit Parking Zone 4 amendment at 5201-5257 South Keating Avenue to All Days, All Times
• Parking meters added on South Springfield Avenue (West 26th Street to 2611 South Springfield Avenue) and North North Branch Street

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety approved a feasibility study for a pedestrian-focused redesign around Palmer Square Park. It also passed numerous updates to parking restrictions, disabled parking permits, and the installation of all-way stop signs across multiple wards.

• Directed feasibility study for pedestrian-focused redesign surrounding Palmer Square Park
• Approved Municipal Code amendment revising the Smart Streets Program area
• Passed multiple all-way stop sign installations in Wards 6, 14, 24, 29, 45, 28, 17, 19, 27, and 32
• Approved 5-ton weight limitations on North Kildare Avenue and North Keystone Avenue
• Passed numerous new disabled parking permits and repealed several existing ones
• Established several new Residential Permit Parking Zones across multiple wards
• Approved parking meter amendments on South Springfield Avenue and North North Branch Street
• Passed various no-parking tow zones and loading zones for public benefit

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider numerous appointments to Special Service Area commissions. The body is also reviewing 2027 budgets and management agreements for several Special Service Areas and proposing tax incentives for specific properties.

• Call for hearing on establishment of Business Improvement District (BID) No. 1 (The Magnificent Mile)
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1120 W Exchange Ave
• Class 6(b) tax incentive amendment for property at 1001 W 119th St
• Class 7(d) tax incentive for property at 5567 W North Ave
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Section 2-45-165 regarding revocation of property tax incentives

The Committee passed 19 appointments and reappointments to various Special Service Area (SSA) commissions. It also approved 2027 scope of services, budgets, and management agreements for 11 different SSAs and supported three tax incentives.

• Approved 19 appointments/reappointments to Special Service Area commissions
• Approved 2027 budget and service agreements for SSAs No. 2, 18, 19, 24, 27, 28-2014, 31, 43, 48, 54, and 79
• Called for hearing on establishment of Business Improvement District No. 1 (The Magnificent Mile)
• Called for public hearings on tax levy extensions/expansions for SSAs No. 22, 26, and 73
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 1120 W Exchange Ave
• Approved amendment for Class 6(b) tax incentive for 1001 W 119th St
• Supported Class 7(d) tax incentive for 5567 W North Ave
• Passed amendment to Municipal Code Section 2-45-165 regarding property tax incentive revocation criteria

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The committee will vote on four items: a ban on city departments and agencies procuring disposable food service containers made of polystyrene foam, an amendment to Municipal Code Titles 5 and 11 regarding the Utility Billing Relief Program, a call for city departments to prioritize heat mitigation and cooling centers, and a call on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the POWER Act, House Bill 5513. The meeting opens with public comment, limited to 30 minutes total with up to three minutes per speaker.

• SO2026-0025472: Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 adding Section 2-92-591 to prohibit city departments and agencies from procuring disposable food service containers made of polystyrene foam (vote)
• SO2023-0002972: Amendment to Municipal Code Titles 5 and 11 regarding the Utility Billing Relief Program (vote)
• R2026-0028725: Call on City of Chicago departments to prioritize heat mitigation, maintain and expand cooling centers, and install heat-resilient infrastructure (vote)
• R2026-0028728: Call on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the POWER Act, House Bill 5513 (vote)
• Public comment at the start of the meeting, up to three minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total; written comments accepted by email through Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The Committee passed an amendment prohibiting city departments from procuring disposable polystyrene foam food service containers. It also passed calls regarding heat mitigation infrastructure and the Illinois POWER Act.

• Passed prohibition of polystyrene foam food service containers in city procurement (SO2026-0025472)
• Passed call for heat mitigation, cooling centers, and heat-resilient infrastructure (R2026-0028725)
• Passed as amended call for Illinois General Assembly to pass POWER Act, House Bill 5513 (R2026-0028728)
• Held amendment regarding Utility Billing Relief Program in committee (SO2023-0002972)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will meet to review a rule report and a proposal regarding a task force. The body is considering the reinstatement of the Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force for a second phase of operations.

• Approval of the July 2026 Rule 45 Report
• R2026-0028875: Reinstatement of City of Chicago Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force

The Committee on Public Safety approved the July 2026 Rule 45 monthly report. Members also passed a substitute resolution to reinstate the City of Chicago Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force for its second phase of operations.

• Approved July 2026 Rule 45 monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved R2026-0028875 to reinstate Violence Against Women Task Force (voice vote)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30 am to consider mayoral appointments to the Chicago Housing Authority board and a series of city-owned property sales. Three appointments are proposed: Vernell Givens, Mary Gardner, and Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as CHA Commissioners, with terms expiring in 2031. The committee will also review the monthly Rule 45 report and multiple ordinances authorizing sales of city-owned land, most through the ChiBlockBuilder program, to various buyers for prices ranging from $2.00 to $315,315.00.

• Appointment of Vernell Givens as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (term expiring August 31, 2031)
• Appointment of Mary Gardner as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (term expiring August 31, 2031)
• Appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (term expiring July 7, 2031)
• Sale of 11414 S Halsted St to Far South CDC for $2.00 under Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Morgan Park Commons redevelopment (21st Ward)
• Sale of 2054 and 2058 W Warren Blvd to EGP Warren Apartments LLC for $315,315.00 under ChiBlockBuilder (27th Ward)

The Committee approved the sale of several City-owned properties to various buyers, including multiple ChiBlockBuilder transactions. Two appointments to the Chicago Housing Authority were passed as substitutes, while one appointment was held in committee.

• Approved appointment of Vernell Givens as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (Passed as substitute)
• Approved appointment of Mary Gardner as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority (Passed as substitute)
• Held appointment of Hipolito (Paul) Roldan as Commissioner of Chicago Housing Authority in committee
• Approved sale of 11414 S Halsted St to Far South CDC for $2.00
• Approved sale of 1335 S Springfield Ave to MKB Business Strategies LLC for $25,000.00
• Approved sale of properties at 2830 W Wilcox St, 2860 W Cermak Rd, 5016 S Christiana Ave, 7713 S Dobson St, and 5008-5018 S Throop St to various buyers
• Approved multiple ChiBlockBuilder market-rate sales including properties on W Warren Blvd, S Forrestville Ave, S Indiana Ave, S Giles Ave, E 67th Pl, and W West End Ave
• Approved Monthly Rule 45 Report for September 16, 2026

Joint Committee: Public Safety; Police and Fire

The Chicago City Council's Joint Committee on Police and Fire and Committee on Public Safety meet on October 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda lists a single item: the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the supplied agenda.

• Office of Inspector General: Annual Public Safety Report

The Joint Committee on Police and Fire and Public Safety held a subject matter hearing regarding the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report. No votes were taken during the meeting.

Committee on Workforce Development

The Chicago City Council Committee on Workforce Development meets Monday, October 7th, 2026 at 10:30AM in Room 201A at City Hall, 121 N LaSalle Street. The agenda lists routine procedural items (roll call, quorum, attendance), a monthly Rule 45 report, approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report, and one substantive matter: A2026-0029002, the appointment of Tiheta L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources. The agenda does not include the text of the Rule 45 reports or details about the appointment.

• A2026-0029002: Appointment of Tiheta L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources
• Approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report
• Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Roll call, quorum, and attendance

The Committee on Workforce Development met to review a single appointment. The committee approved the appointment of Tiheta L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources.

• Approved appointment of Tiheta L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources (voice vote)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will discuss a resolution regarding the Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility and review multiple requests for honorary street designations. The body is also considering various parking barrier exemptions and property subdivisions.

• Resolution R2026-0028877 calling for hearings on Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility site selection and environmental review
• Proposed vacation of public alleys for Chicago Sweet Connection Group, LLC and XRPR Portage Park, LLC in the 45th Ward
• Proposed vacation of area bounded by West Cortland Street, West Dickens Avenue, North Southport Avenue, and North Branch of the Chicago River
• Permit for South Chicago Property Management Company Ltd. for vehicle access to Burley Avenue Improvement Project
• Multiple ordinances for honorary street designations, including 'Mother Jones Plaza' and 'Honorary Mother of Democracy Begum Khaleda Zia Way'

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way called for hearings regarding the site selection and environmental review of a proposed Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility. The committee also processed numerous requests for honorary street designations, parking barrier exemptions, and property subdivisions.

• Called for hearings on Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility site selection and environmental review
• Approved Rule 45 report from September 9, 2026 meeting
• Issued permit to South Chicago Property Management Company Ltd. for vehicle access to Burley Avenue Improvement Project
• Proposed honorary designations for 21 different streets and plazas
• Proposed parking barrier exemptions for 18 different businesses
• Proposed resubdivisions for Blue Door, Onni Halsted Street Chicago, Foundry Park Properties, and 8B.L.U.E.S Etcetera
• Proposed vacations of public alleys for Foundry Park Properties, Chicago Sweet Connection Group, and XRPR Portage Park

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will discuss amendments to the Municipal Code regarding towing fees, peddling, and mobile food vending. The body is also reviewing requests to designate several precincts in the 15th and 31st Wards as Restricted Residential Zones to prohibit additional shared housing units. Additionally, the committee will consider various requests to allow or disallow liquor and package goods licenses on specific streets.

• Call for adoption of the Small Business Bill of Rights (R2026-0026043)
• Proposed Municipal Code amendments regarding towing obligations, prohibited acts, and fees
• Prohibiting mobile food vendors on portions of N Wells St, E Huron St, N Lake Shore Dr, W Chicago Ave, and W Division St
• Designation of multiple precincts in the 15th and 31st Wards as Restricted Residential Zones prohibiting additional shared housing units
• Liquor and package goods license amendments for various streets including S Cottage Grove Ave, W 22nd Pl, and W Montrose Ave

The Committee recommended passing several measures to prohibit additional shared housing units in the 15th and 31st Wards. It also recommended restrictions on mobile food vending and peddling in specific areas. Several liquor and package goods license amendments were recommended for pass, while a Small Business Bill of Rights was held in committee.

• Recommended prohibiting additional shared housing in 16th Precinct of 15th Ward and 1st-23rd Precincts of 31st Ward
• Recommended prohibiting mobile food vendors on portions of N Wells St, E Huron St, N Lake Shore Dr, W Chicago Ave, and W Division St
• Recommended prohibiting peddling in 2nd Ward and specified areas of 19th Ward
• Recommended disallowing additional liquor/package goods licenses on S Cottage Grove Ave, E 87th St, W Belmont Ave, N Laramie Ave, W Cicero Ave, W Fullerton Ave, and W Argyle St
• Recommended allowing additional liquor/package goods licenses on W 22nd Pl, W Roosevelt Rd, W Montrose Ave, W Lake St, N Desplaines St, N Milwaukee Ave, W Wrightwood Ave, and W Granville Ave
• Held Small Business Bill of Rights (R2026-0026043) in committee
• Held towing municipal code amendments (O2026-0023361) in committee
• Held package goods license amendment for W Washington Blvd (O2026-0029051) in committee

Committee on Finance

Committee on Finance

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber to consider a monthly Rule 45 report and a series of proposed orders and ordinances. The largest item is a proposed order authorizing the Corporation Counsel to settle 16 cases, all captioned against Guevara, for $260,814,000. The committee will also take up TIF and Housing and Economic Development funding agreements for school, business, and housing projects, plus small-claims payment orders.

• Proposed settlement order in 16 cases (Bouto, Flores, Hernandez, Lugo, Davila, Abrego, Martinez, Kelly, Gecht, Kwil, Rivera, Robinson, Ortiz, Williams, Kruger, McDowell v. Guevara) totaling $260,814,000
• TIF funds not to exceed $1,150,000 for improvements at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, 3444 W. Wabansia Avenue (26th Ward)
• TIF funds not to exceed $1,000,000 for improvements at Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School, 2022 W. Washington Boulevard (27th Ward)
• Substitute ordinance amending the 66th agreement with SomerCor 504, Inc. to increase Small Business Improvement Fund grant funds and amend program rules, covering 39 wards
• Redevelopment agreements: Altgeld Gardens Youth Center, 13122 S. Ellis Avenue, up to $7,300,000 HED (10th Ward); Filmore Linen Services, 920-922 S. Campbell Avenue, up to $5,000,000 HED and $5,000,000 TIF (28th Ward); Hudson House, 2222 S. Michigan Avenue, up to $5,000,000 HED City Loan and $10,000,000 HED City Grant (3rd Ward)

The Committee on Finance approved several redevelopment agreements, school improvement funding, and a $260,814,000 settlement for sixteen cases involving Guevara et al. The committee also authorized various housing project funds and amended municipal code regarding charitable solicitation. These items were approved during meetings held on October 5 and October 13, 2026.

• Approved $22.5M for Harvest Homes Apartments residential project
• Approved 66th amending agreement with SomerCor 504, Inc.
• Approved $7.3M for Altgeld Gardens Youth Center redevelopment
• Approved $10M for Filmore Linen Services project
• Approved $15M for Hudson House project
• Approved $2.15M for school improvements at Stowe and Suder schools
• Approved $260,814,000 settlement for sixteen legal cases
• Approved September 2026 Monthly Rule 45 Report

Committee on Finance

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Chicago City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight meets Oct. 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Room 201A at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report and two subject-matter hearings where no votes will be taken: the Office of Inspector General's Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2026 (released July 15, 2026) and a hearing on World Business Chicago's communications and advertising practices. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting, with each speaker limited to three minutes and the period capped at 30 minutes overall.

• Approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report for the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight
• Subject-matter hearing (no votes) on the Office of Inspector General Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2026, released July 15, 2026
• Subject-matter hearing (no votes) on World Business Chicago communications and advertising practices
• Public comment at the start of the meeting, three minutes per speaker, 30-minute overall limit

The Committee passed the September 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report. Two subject matter hearings were held, but no votes were taken during those sessions.

• Approved September 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report (voice vote)

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations meets Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 10:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street. The agenda lists public commentary, approval of the September 2026 Rule 45 Report, and a subject matter hearing on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program. The agenda does not include the text of the Rule 45 Report or any details of what will be presented at the CARE hearing. The meeting was noticed by Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33), Committee Chairperson.

• Subject matter hearing on the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program
• Approval of the Rule 45 Report from September 2026
• Public commentary period

Committee on Police and Fire

The Chicago City Council Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro, meets Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda lists a subject matter hearing with two items: the quarterly report from COPA (the Civilian Office of Police Accountability) and a proposed resolution, R2026-0026326, calling for hearings on whether to invest in the Office of Victim Services instead of increasing funds for emergency housing and legal aid programs. The agenda does not state what action, if any, will be taken on either item. Public comment is allowed on each agenda item before any vote, with up to three minutes per speaker per item.

• COPA Quarterly Report (Item 1)
• R2026-0026326: call for hearings on investing in the Office of Victim Services rather than increasing funds for emergency housing and legal aid programs (Item 2)
• Public comment on each agenda item, up to three minutes per person per item
• Subject matter hearing before the Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro