Alderman Timmy Knudsen

🚨November 3rd — 2026 Guest Parking Passes will be available at the 43rd Ward Office🚨

✅ 2025 passes valid through Dec 31, 2025
🆕 2026 passes available Nov 3 — valid through 2026

⚠️ Reminder: The City Clerk’s Office does not issue refunds for unused 2025 sheets once new passes are released.

2501 N Clark is approved! This site will have 20 new mixed-income units and ground-floor retail.

Demand for housing, especially affordable housing, is rising. That’s why I'm pushing for responsible growth that delivers more housing, and revitalizes the Clark Street corridor.

Join us for a meeting with the Park West Neighborhood Association to discuss a proposed development at 607 W. Diversey, currently an inactive parking lot. The applicant wants to allow a mixed-use building with ground-floor retail & seven stories of residential units above.

National PrEP Awareness Day was last Friday. Please see my statement below for that day.

Join us tonight!

October 8th, 2025

The Chicago Marathon will making its way through the 43rd Ward this Sunday, showcasing the determination and spirit of runners from around the world.

For street closures, and other information about the race, please check out our special newsletter.

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Tomorrow!

Come shred your personal papers, documents, and recycle electronics safely with the help of R4 Services. This service is provided free of charge, but open to 018th District residents only.

Please see a joint statement I signed onto regarding my colleague Jessie Fuentes (Ward 26), and the abuse of power of ICE and other Federal agents in Chicago.

Wishing the 43rd Ward, and the whole city, a meaningful and blessed Yom Kippur.

City Council member proposes lifting Chicago's ban on dogs in restaurants Right now, Chicago restaurants are prohibited from serving patrons accompanied by dogs — either indoors or outdoors — unless that customer has a service dog. Ald. Timmy Knudsen's proposed ordinance wo...

Along with local 43rd Ward Businesses, I sat down with Fran Spielman at the Chicago Sun Times to chat about the ordinance. I hope you’ll take a few minutes and read the full article, which is linked below.

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Chicago is the third most popular city in the U.S. to be a dog owner, and I am proud to introduce the Dog-Friendly Business Ordinance to further align with this fact. When it comes down to it, this is a pro-business and pro-neighborhood ordinance.

Shana Tova, Chicago!

Join 18th District Commander Bielfeldt and the CAPS team for coffee and conversation on Thursday, September 18, at 10 am at Moody Church, located at 1635 N LaSalle Dr. If you have any questions, please contact the 18th District CAPS Office at 312-742-5778.

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Free on Thursday? Join the 18th District CAPS team and Commander Christopher Bielfeldt for coffee and conversation on Thursday, August 21, at 10:00 am at Park Community Church (1001 N Crosby St.)

The upcoming 19th District Council meeting focuses on protecting immigrant communities in the face of escalating federal enforcement. There'll be representatives from the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, along with Councilors from the 14th, 17th, 20th, & 24th Police Districts.

It's an honor to announce that the 1800 Block of Mohawk is officially now "Ella Jenkins Street" - in celebration and remembrance of the history making singer-songwriter that called the 43rd Ward her home, Ella Louise Jenkins.

Join the 43rd Ward Office tomorrow night, August 7th, at 5:30PM at the Goudy Playlot for our office's Public Safety Walk in the 18th District. These safety walks offer residents a chance to talk about issues surrounding public safety in our neighborhood. We hope to see you there!

Join us tonight at 6PM for our Rat Contraception Webinar with Streets and Sanitation, Chicago Bird Alliance, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Wisdom Works. If you cannot make it, we will record the webinar to share out. Hope to see you there!

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This past week in City Council, we recognized the retirement of DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno. After 39 years, he led DePaul to win 786 games & compete in 25 NCAA Tournaments. Few people have done as much for women’s basketball as him. Thank you, Coach!

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in effect through midnight on Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. for the Chicagoland area due to extreme heat and humidity. Residents can expect dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110˚.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tia Ewing at FOX32 to talk about the Rat Contraception Pilot Program in the 43rd Ward. Watch the full video here & at the link in my bio.

Trebes Park is officially open! Following a $1.9 Million renovation, we could not be more excited to announce its opening, and that there will be a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15th from 4-6 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Please join us this summer for our "Summer Safety Walk Sessions." Our safety walks are opportunities for neighbors to meet the officers serving them and discuss topics of concern surrounding public safety in the 43rd Ward, and citywide.

As another testament of his care for our community, Marty helped introduce me to the new 43rd Ward Superintendent, John. With years of experience and stellar recommendations, John is set to continue our Ward’s legacy of exceptional superintendents.

At the last meeting of the City Council, I passed a resolution in Marty’s honor, stating: “Marty Casey is the best Ward Superintendent in the City of Chicago.” While I may be biased, now that the resolution is passed by the full council, this statement is permanently in the Chicago record.

Marty is an invaluable and inimitable member of the 43rd Ward team. All who know him recognize that he is an incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, hardworking, and kind person. Marty’s legacy is seen in all corners of our beautiful community - which he has made a better place.