48th Ward Blog
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Ridge Closures & Detours - Local Traffic
Commuters can expect Ridge closures through August
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.
2025 Annual Report on Homelessness
DFSS published the report on July 17.
Ward Night Recap: July 1, 2025
Read a recap of our July 1 conversation.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2025
Celebrate Disability Pride on the 35th anniversary of the ADA.
CONSTRUCTION: July Outlook
Construction projects scheduled for July 2025
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.