ALDERMAN NICOLE LEE IS GETTING THINGS DONE FOR THE 11th WARD. 

Since Alderman Nicole Lee took office, she has been a champion for safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and high-quality services for the 11th Ward. Her work so far has focused on rebuilding infrastructure and investing in our neighborhoods, which includes:

Revitalizing our Small Businesses 

Ald. Lee worked to secure an additional $2.1 million for the completion of the Ramova Theatre project which opened at the end of 2023. Since its opening, more than 500 live performances have taken place along with more than 300 community events. Additionally, the Ramova has been a catalyst for more new businesses opening in the area, including Electric Funeral, Bridgeport Records, Charis Listening Bar, Meze Market and Stussy’s, all while fueling traffic to generational businesses nearby.

Advocating for a New High School

As a longtime vocal advocate for the creation of the Near South High School, Ald. Lee has always been committed to bringing an open enrollment neighborhood high school that would serve five elementary schools in the 11th Ward. In the fall of 2025, Ald. Lee helped cut the ribbon to open Horizon Science Academy, a non-tuition, open-enrollment, STEM charter high school now located in the 11th Ward.

Increasing Transparency and Communication

Ald. Lee has worked to create a new, elevated standard for transparency and communication in the ward office, making it a place that is accessible to everyone. She implemented the process of recording and publishing community zoning change meetings for easy public access, and has been regularly publishing a weekly newsletter to keep constituents informed of any news or updates within the ward. You can sign up for that newsletter here. She has also begun maintaining Saturday office hours for extended availability for the community.