48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Ward Night Recap: July 1, 2025
Read a recap of our July 1 conversation.
Submit Non-Emergency Service Requests Through 311
311 is a valuable resource for city services
Heat Advisory Resources
Take care of yourself and others during excessive heat
5255-5259 N Clark: Zoning Change Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will support the zoning change from B1-2 to B3-2.
Ward Night Recap: June 17, 2025
Topics discussed at our June 17 meeting
907 W Argyle (San Miguel Apartments) Ordinance Passes Committee
Preserving existing affordable housing is a priority for our office.
CONSTRUCTION: JUNE 2025 OUTLOOK
upcomding street/alley resurfacing, bumpouts, sidewalks reconstruction, etc
CONSTRUCTION: Granville Closure & Detour
Commuters can expect closures through September.
Preparing for a Safe and Productive Summer
Summer safety and engagement resources for youth.
Night Out in the *48th Ward* Parks - 2025
48th ward summer parks events
Celebrating Pride Month 2025
Events and resources for Pride 2025
Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance
Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.
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.