48th Ward Blog

Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development projects, Press Releases from our office, Ward Night recaps, and Construction information, among other topics. Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.

For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.

48th Ward Development 6/11/25 48th Ward Development 6/11/25

CONSTRUCTION: Granville Closure & Detour

Commuters can expect closures through September.

Audrey Champelli 6/4/25 Audrey Champelli 6/4/25

Preparing for a Safe and Productive Summer

Summer safety and engagement resources for youth.

Audrey Champelli 6/3/25 Audrey Champelli 6/3/25

Night Out in the 48th Ward Parks - 2025

48th ward summer parks events

Audrey Champelli 6/1/25 Audrey Champelli 6/1/25

Celebrating Pride Month 2025

Events and resources for Pride 2025

48th Ward Development 5/28/25 48th Ward Development 5/28/25

Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance

Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.

48th Ward Development 5/22/25 48th Ward Development 5/22/25

1353 W Devon: Zoning Change Decision

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will not support the zoning change from B3-2 to B2-3.

Audrey Champelli 5/21/25 Audrey Champelli 5/21/25

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.

48th Ward Development 5/21/25 48th Ward Development 5/21/25

Development Update: 907 W Argyle

Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth has been involved in the negotiations to preserve deep affordability at the San Miguel Apartments.

48th Ward Staff 5/20/25 48th Ward Staff 5/20/25

Leni’s Door-to-Door Business Tour!

Leni’s on a tour of our 48th ward businesses!

Audrey Champelli 5/20/25 Audrey Champelli 5/20/25

Six New Businesses Coming to Bryn Mawr

Hamburger Mary’s is one of six new Bryn Mawr Businesses.

Audrey Champelli 5/15/25 Audrey Champelli 5/15/25

These 48th Ward Businesses are Participating in Vintage Store Day

May 17 is the first ever National Vintage Store Day

Audrey Champelli 5/14/25 Audrey Champelli 5/14/25

Celebrating Two Years in Office!

Celebrating two years of service and collaboration.

Audrey Champelli 5/14/25 Audrey Champelli 5/14/25

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.

Audrey Champelli 5/13/25 Audrey Champelli 5/13/25

Ward Night Recap: May 13, 2025

Overview of our May 13 ward night

Audrey Champelli 5/12/25 Audrey Champelli 5/12/25

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling for a Nationwide Search for New CTA President

Read the full letter.

Audrey Champelli 5/9/25 Audrey Champelli 5/9/25

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Asking School Board to Stand by Resolution Calling for CPS CEO to Hold Educator License

Read the full letter.

48th Ward Staff 5/7/25 48th Ward Staff 5/7/25

Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Passes Green Social Housing Initiative

Chicago now has the largest revolving loan fund for new housing in the country.

48th Ward Development 5/7/25 48th Ward Development 5/7/25

1454 W Victoria: Zoning Change Request Decision

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will support the zoning change request for 1454 W Victoria.