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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th Ward Alderwoman

Welcome to the website of the 48th ward's alderwoman, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth.

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Service Requests

Got a service request? We’re here to help! Check our Services page for commonly requested ward and city services.

For non-emergency city services, access 311 by dialing 3-1-1, going to 311.Chicago.gov, or using the CHI 311 app (Apple store or Google Play) on your mobile device.

Submit Neighborhood Services requests to the 48th ward office here or via the button below.

Ward Project Requests

In the 48th ward, we use Participatory Budgeting to empower our community members to determine how to spend allocated menu funds for ward infrastructure improvements. Project ideas are generated and voted on by you:

  • Have an idea for a special project? Use this form to share it with our office.

  • Is there a repair that you think needs special attention? Use this form to share it with us.

The latest from our Instagram account…

View fullsize Join us for an overview of 2025 City Budget with Geoffrey Cubbage from the Better Government Association (BGA). This meeting will be a chance to learn about the budget process and ask questions about this year's hearings and proposals. Visit our blog
View fullsize Stop by our office at 1129 W Bryn Mawr to pick up free neighborhood watch signs to hang on your street or in your alley. See our office hours on our website (link in bio).
View fullsize On November 6, Uptown United and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce held their annual fundraiser Casino Uptown at the Aragon Ballroom. Lots of neighbors came out to enjoy food, drag shows, and classic casino games including some of the 48th ward team! Co
View fullsize Make an appointment to get your flu and COVID vaccines!The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides flu and COVID vaccines for all Chicago residents ages 6 months and older. The 48th ward office is partnering with CDPH and Ismaili CIVIC to
View fullsize On Friday, November 8th we gathered with neighbors and faith leaders to dedicate Park 517 “Interfaith Park.” The park honors the late Rabbi Herman Schaalman, and his wife, Lotte, who were well-known in the community for their work fosteri
View fullsize November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of indigenous populations and recognize their long history on this land where we spend our lives. The 48th ward office akcnowledges the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Ka
View fullsize On Thursday, November 14, my colleagues and I convened a special meeting and voted unanimously against Mayor Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax levy. 48th Ward neighbors have been hit hard this year with property assessments, and I&rs
View fullsize As of today, Nov. 15, we are no longer active on X (formerly Twitter). You can continue to find us on social media here and on on Facebook. To contact us, reach out via phone (773-784-5277), email (info@the48thward.org), or visit us at the office (
View fullsize Congratulations to McCutcheon STEAM Elementary School on the grand opening of your Curiosity Classroom funded by the Chicago Children's Museum and on another successful community resource fair!
View fullsize We've got a PB 2025 community engagment meeting coming up with the Edgewater Beach Neighborhood Assocation and the Edgewater Tenants Association! Join us to share your ideas for infrastructure projects to be voted on by the community. 📅 TOMORROW -

We acknowledge the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Potawatomi, and Myaamia nations
on whose land we live and work. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.