48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development information, Press Releases from our office, and Ward Night recaps, among other things.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
1353 W Devon: Zoning Change Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will not support the zoning change from B3-2 to B2-3.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Supporting SB 1693
SB 1693 calls for the creation of an elected Board of Trustees for the City Colleges of Chicago.
Development Update: 907 W Argyle
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth has been involved in the negotiations to preserve deep affordability at the San Miguel Apartments.
Leni’s Door-to-Door Business Tour!
Leni’s on a tour of our 48th ward businesses!
Six New Businesses Coming to Bryn Mawr
Hamburger Mary’s is one of six new Bryn Mawr Businesses.
These 48th Ward Businesses are Participating in Vintage Store Day
May 17 is the first ever National Vintage Store Day
Celebrating Two Years in Office!
Celebrating two years of service and collaboration.
Vivent Health+TPAN Opens New Chicago HIV Health Center Amid Threats of Severe Federal Budget Cuts to HIV Care
The new clinic opened amidst uncertaintly about the future of federal HIV funding.
Ward Night Recap: May 13, 2025
Overview of our May 13 ward night
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling for a Nationwide Search for New CTA President
Read the full letter.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Asking School Board to Stand by Resolution Calling for CPS CEO to Hold Educator License
Read the full letter.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Passes Green Social Housing Initiative
Chicago now has the largest revolving loan fund for new housing in the country.
1454 W Victoria: Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will support the zoning change request for 1454 W Victoria.
Zoning Feedback Opportunity: 5259 N Clark
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 5259 N Clark
Ridge Closure and Detour Route - Summer 2025
Commuters can expect Ridge closures through August
Celebrating Older Adults Month
In 2025, we’re flipping the script on aging.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month 2025
Learn more about Jewish American Heritage this May
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month 2025
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage this May.
2025 Spring Construction
construction projects scheduled for spring 2025
Participatory Budgeting 2025 Results!
See the list of winning projects for PB 2025