ICYMI: Chicago's first public bathroom is coming to the Polish Triangle! blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/04/c...
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A new era for the Congress Theater starts now. blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/c...
Thanks to FOX 32 for having me on this morning to discuss food delivery robots in the 1st Ward. Based on feedback from our resident survey, there will be no expansion of sidewalk robot deliveries in the ward. Thanks to everyone who took the time to weigh in. www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-sf...
Complete Streets hearing flyer
Put simply, Complete Streets is an approach to designing and building our streets that considers everyone who uses them, regardless of age or ability. Join us next Monday to hear from CDOT on how Complete Streets elements are being used in Chicago. We’ll be in Room 201A in City Hall at 1:00 PM!
Ald. La Spata holds a microphone onstage at a Rapid Response Watch Training with several people in the audience
Last night we held a Rapid Response Training in the 1st Ward with PUñO. I’m so grateful to everyone who attended for their courage and solidarity, especially now.
Minneapolis Supply Drive flyer
Blue text of needed items on yellow background
Blue text of collection sites on yellow background
The Northwest Side Rapid Response Team is collecting supplies to deliver to our friends in Minneapolis later this week. If you're able to donate, please drop items off at one of the collection sites listed below by 1:00 PM this Wednesday (1/28!).
Flyer for CCPSA Special Meeting on Jan. 8 at 6:30 pm at Thalia Hall
I have so many feelings over the death of Renee Good: grief for her loved ones, anger at ICE, anxiety for those doing rapid response. If you need to sit with that, I understand. If you want to take action, attend tonight’s CCPSA meeting and help hold CPD accountable for cooperating with ICE.
Two things can be true at the same time.
Hey Steven and Michael, this crash was the result of a medical emergency suffered by one of the drivers. Sadly, the individual did pass but not due to the crash. Injuries caused by the crash were considered minor.
Pedestrians and bikers on Milwaukee Avenue with a white zero text overlay
Kicking off 2026 with some fantastic news: there were zero traffic fatalities in the 1st Ward last year. When we invest in traffic calming infrastructure, we save lives.
The 1st Ward Office will be closed from Dec. 24 - Jan. 2. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, January 5. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
On Friday, La Herencia Apartments at the former Humboldt Park United Methodist Church broke ground, marking the first time a church has been converted to 100% affordable housing in Chicago. Congratulations, LUCHA! chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
I appreciate ABC7 taking the time to hear from Chicagoans with mobility disabilities on the danger presented by snow-covered sidewalks. We know exactly how to fix this. The only thing missing is the political will. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
Holiday gift drive flyer
Wrapping mixer flyer
Join the 1st Ward's 2025 Holiday Gift Drive and help spread some cheer to local families experiencing hardships this holiday season. Learn more at the1stward.com/events/2025-holiday-drive.
If you can't donate, your time is just as valuable! Join us on 12/13 from 12-4 PM for our Wrapping Mixer.
Images of Ald. Daniel La Spata on Chicago Tonight with text overlaid
Images of Ald. Daniel La Spata on Chicago Tonight with text overlaid
The Committee on Finance vote made it clear that we have a lot of work to do before we can pass a budget, but I’m committed to working towards a responsible, transparent budget that supports safe, stable neighborhoods for all Chicagoans.
As they stand, I would have been 'no' votes on the bond and management ordinances as they fail to achieve the transparency and responsibility demanded by 1st Ward residents. I remain committed to doing the hard work of crafting the budget you deserve over the coming weeks. (5/5)
The Revenue Ordinance failed and all other votes have been indefinitely delayed, proving that we have much work to do in developing a stable and responsible budget that has the political support to pass. (4/5)
I was thinking of those who recognize the necessity of a TIF surplus in maintaining our school budgets, the importance of continuing our holistic investments in community safety, and the fairness in asking corporations in Chicago to pay incrementally more for the safety we all benefit from. (3/5)
As the first name called in any roll call I don't have the benefit of watching how the chips fall; my vote is always a vote of conscience.
That said, in reviewing your emails, texts, survey responses, and comments at the recent budget town hall, I voted yes on the Revenue Ordinance. (2/5)
🧵 Today in the Committee on Finance, the 2026 Revenue Ordinance (i.e. how we fund our government in 2026) was called for a vote. I, and many of my colleagues, believed that the vote should have been delayed but that motion failed on an 18-18 split vote. (1/5)
At today’s City Council meeting, I introduced ordinances tied to the budget and an ordinance requiring any company contracting with the city to disclose any past or current work with ICE/CBP. Any company that contributes to the harm of our communities does not deserve our business.
Graphic reading “Ald. Daniel La Sparta’s 2026 Budget Priorities” with a smiling Ald La Spata
Graphic on positive policy proposals available in the 2026 Budget Recommendations
Areas of concern for Ald. La Spata in the 2026 Budget Recommendations
Additional priorities for the 2026 budget
🚨 New blog alert! Review my updated budget priorities, informed by resident feedback, at www.the1stward.com/budget-blog-17
Quote: “In this moment, particularly of information confusion—knowledge confusion—librarians are the opposite of AI-slop. Librarians curate space, they teach you how to learn, how to be curious, to think. That is what we need in this particular day.”
I had the pleasure of joining WBEZ yesterday morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the library in next year’s budget. Listen to the full segment: linktr.ee/aldlaspata
I'll be on In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow morning to discuss the proposed cuts to the Chicago Public Library's budget. Tune in to WBEZ at 9:00 a.m.!
Yesterday, I said I wouldn't vote for a budget that didn't restore the Chicago Public Library's budget and I meant it. Fund the libraries. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/l...
Halloween themed flyer for Meet Me On Milwaukee
Just a few more days until the final Meet Me On Milwaukee and this one is going to be spooOOooOky 👻Heads up, this month we'll be shutting down a bit earlier at 4 PM to make sure we reopen the street safely as the sun sets a bit earlier.
Hope to see you out there!
Breakdown of budget for CPD Mounted Unit by position
Funding for different programs such as gender based violence services
The Mayor’s proposed budget allocates more money from the Corporate Fund to CPD’s mounted unit ($2.8M) than gender based violence ($0). This is deeply concerning to me.
🗣️ 1st Ward business owners: Stop by our office (1958 N. Milwaukee) and pick up your sign designating your business as an ICE-Free Zone. Find more resources at the1stward.com/ice.
We’re closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday!
Park 399 is officially open! This project was voted on by 1st Ward residents and partially funded with menu dollars.
