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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 The Department of Water Management (DWM) begun work on the west side of Bryn Mawr between Broadway and Winthrop last week. CTA is taking over with street/sewer Reconstruction, and station utility connection work in the same area as part of the RPM pr
View fullsize For the very first time, 48th ward neighbors voted to let us know how we should spend $1 million of our infrastructure budget. Thanks to everyone who cast a 2024 Participatory Budgeting ballot! We received a total of 817 votes and the winning project
View fullsize Join us for our October Green Council meeting this Thursday (October 17)! ⠀ ⠀ 📆 Thursday, October 17 from 6-7:30pm⠀ 📍 HYBRID: 48th Ward Office (1129 W Bryn Mawr) & Zoom⠀ 🔗RSVP at the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #Green48 #48thWard #Sustainability #TheG
View fullsize There's still plenty of time to RSVP to join us, the 40th ward, the 50th ward, and CDOT to discuss traffic calming along Granville. We'll be meeting from 6-7:30pm tomorrow (Oct. 15) at Misericordia (6300 N Ridge). Hope to see you there! RSVP through
View fullsize Reminder: The 48th ward office will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day tomorrow (Monday, October 14). While we are away, please contact 911 in the case of an emergency. For non-emergency requests, contact 311. The office will reopen o
View fullsize 🌟SEPTEMBER SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT🌟 Somewhere to Shop - @kopicafe Besides being a perfect spot for a patio lunch or breakfast in Andersonville, Kopi: A Traveler’s Cafe operates a boutique with one-of-a-kind gifts, art, clothing, jewelry, b
View fullsize 🌟SEPTEMBER SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT🌟⠀ ⠀ Something to Do - @edgetheaterchi ⠀ The Edge Theater is a rental venue with two performance stages and additional rehearsal spaces. An artistic home available for all, audiences visiting The Edge Theater can
View fullsize 🌟SEPTEMBER SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT🌟⠀ ⠀ Somewhere to Eat - @sferachicago ⠀ Sfera Sicilian Street Food began as a collaboration between Steven and Daniela. They took their memories of casual dining abroad—Daniela's summers in Sicily with her f
View fullsize Join us tomorrow at the Edgewater Branch Library for a Filipino American History Month celebration with Philippine Consul General Susana V. Paez! From 1-2pm, we'll be in the community room enjoying snacks from the Philippines and readings from guest
View fullsize Submissions are open for this year's Halloween decor contest! Whether you're stringing up outdoor lights and props or creating a spooky indoor display, we want to see your decorations! To enter, post pictures of your displays on Facebook, Instagram,

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.