48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Ridge Closures & Detours - Local Traffic
Latest Updates on Ridge Closures and Detours
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Receives 100% IEC Scorecard Rating
IEC has named Leni a Green Champion
Ward Night Recap: September 2, 2025
neighbors joined us to discuss safety, infrastructure, participatory budgeting, and more.
Standing Together in Community and Solidarity
Our committment to protecting our neighbors
Ward Night Recap: August 26, 2025
Neighbors joined us to discuss soning & development, infrastructure, and immigration resources
CPD CTA-Focused Strategy
This month, CPD unveiled a new Public Transportation Section Strategic Decision Support Center (SDSC) focused solely on safety across the CTA.
Bob Newhart Way - Honorary Street Naming Ceremony
Join us for the unveiling at Sheridan & Thorndale.
211 Turns Two Years Old!
Review 48th ward and citywide statistics from 211’s first two years.
Loyola Move-In 2025: Parking Restrictions & Community Notice
Students will be moving in to on-campus housing August 16-23
Leni’s Door-to-Door Business Tour!
Leni’s on a tour of our 48th ward businesses!
PRESS RELEASE: 48th WARD OFFICE DISTRIBUTES 600 FREE BACKPACKS TO STUDENTS.
The ward worked with local schools to give students free supplies for the 2025/2026 school year.
Health Resources Near Weiss Memorial Hospital
Weiss Memorial Hospital has officially closed its doors.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures
The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city’s sanctuary city measures.
Ward Night Recap: August 5, 2025
Neighbors joined us to discuss Granville and Ridge constrution, Broadway zoning, and Sheridan Development.
Open LSC Positions at Senn and Peirce
Apply for local school leadership
48th Ward Public Safety Trends: January - July 2025
Violent crim is down 22.7% from last year.
Improvements Coming to Uptown’s Sylvia Family Shelter
Sylvia Family Shelter is part of a $40 million capital improvement project.
Thanks to our Summer 2025 Interns
Thanks and good luck to our interns!
Six New Businesses Coming to Bryn Mawr
Hamburger Mary’s is one of six new Bryn Mawr Businesses.
Historic Bryn Mawr Avenue Business and Service Guide
The historic Bryn Mawr corridor is home to 70+ businesses.