48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Landmarking the Bryn Mawr Historic District
Read more about this historic preservation effort.
RECAP: Emanuel Congregation Redevelopment Meeting - Feb 26
Feedback for the initial proposal will be accepted through March 13.
1527 W Edgewater: Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth has approved the request for a zoning change from RS-3 to RM-4.5.
2026 Participatory Budgeting Info Session Recap
View the slide deck and meeting recording.
We’re Hiring! Communications Intern 2026
Application deadline - Thursday, March 5
We’re Hiring! Summer Events Intern 2026
Application deadline - Thursday, March 5
Ward Night Recap: February 17, 2026
Neighbors joined us to disucss affordable housing, parks, development, and more.
Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on HHS Vaccine Update
CDPH remains committed to evidence-based practices.
Front Desk Volunteer Opportunity
Application deadline - Thursday, February 26
Thorndale Commercial Corridor Updates
Our work to revitalize Thorndale
48th Ward Black-Owned Business Guide
Shop local at 48th Ward Black-owned businesses!
Celebrating Black History Month 2026
Join us in celebration and education.
ICE on Notice Executive Order
Chicago is the first city to create infrastructure to investigate and refer federal agents for criminal prosecution.
2025 Year-In-Review Town Hall - Recap
View the meeting recording and slide deck.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Ordinance to Give COPA Power to Investigate Welcoming City Ordinance Violations
Learn more about the ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors the Community Power Over Policing Ordinance
Read the proposed referendum.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5959, 5948, & 5965 N Sheridan
Emanuel Congregation and Fern Hill Company are requesting a zoning change from RS-1 and RM-5.5 to B3-5.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 1527 W Edgewater
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1527 W Edgewater
Extreme Cold Weather Resources
Resources for staying safe in extreme cold weather
City of Chicago Files Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Actions by Federal Immigration Agents
Read the full press release.