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.
Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance
Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.
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.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling for a Nationwide Search for New CTA President
Read the full letter.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Asking School Board to Stand by Resolution Calling for CPS CEO to Hold Educator License
Read the full letter.
Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
Overview of the proposed Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
Learn with CPL, CPD, and CPS and celebrate Aurie Pennick!
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Votes Yes to Pass $830 Million Bond Ordinance
Information about the bond ordinance and an op-ed from Ald. Pat Dowell.
Broadway Land Use Framework Adopted by Chicago Plan Commission
The CPC adopted the framework during their Feb. 20 meeting
Introducing: Green Social Housing
A message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth about Green Social Housing
City Council Update: Sanctuary City Status, Speed Limit, CTA Leadership
updates related to immigration, speed limits, and CTA Leadership
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces 100% Renewable Energy Milestone for City of Chicago
All City-owned buildings are now 100% sourced by renewable energy.
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order to Establish Transfemicide Working Group
Leni: Celebrating our trans neighbors includes responding to the violence that disproportionately affects them.
City Council Passes 2025 Budget
The council voted 27-23 in favor of the proposed budget.
Budget Update: December 11, 2024
Updates from the latest budget hearings and council meetings.
Budget Update: December 5, 2024
Read about the most recent round of budget hearings.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution Calling for an Assessment of the Impact of the Impending Trump Administration on city resources.
Read more about the Dec. 1 Resolution
48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
2025 Budget Briefing with the Better Govt. Association
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Demanding Immediate Cold Weather Emergency Actions for Chicago's Unhoused
Read the full letter and list of signatories
48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
Join us for a Budget Briefing with the Better Government Association.
Budget Update: November 14, 2024
about the unanimous vote against the proposed $300 million property tax levy.