48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development information, Press Releases from our office, and Ward Night recaps, among other things.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
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.
City of Chicago 2025 Budget
Read the statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth.
2025 Budget Feedback Opportunities
Share your feedback on the 2025 budget before the upcoming hearings
Statement on CPS School Board Resignations
Statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and 40 other alders regarding recent school board resignations
Mayor’s Office: Chicago’s 911 Mental Health Response will No Longer Include Police
Mental health response teams will be staffed entirely by CDPH clinicians and experts.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs on to Letter Requesting Stronger Environmental Justice Considerations in Procurement Process
The letter calls on Procurement Officer Roberts to enforce environmental provisions in city contracts
Message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Regarding Utility Mailers and CABO
Mailers were sent to constituents of alders who support the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance
Attend City Council to Pay Tribute to Alderperson Mary Ann Smith
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will pay tribute to Ald. Mary Ann Smith during the Oct. 9 City Council Meeting.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to Address Gaps in Extreme Weather Plan
Read the letter requesting better safety resources for unhoused neighbors in extreme weather.
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.
Attend a City Council Meeting
How to attend/view meetings and give public comment
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Celebrating Centro Romero’s 40th Anniversary
Read the resolution celebrating Centro Romero.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors “Stop Hate Littering” Ordinance
Read information about the “Stop Hate Littering” ordinance.
Paid Time Off Policy and Other Labor Updates in Effect as of July 1, 2024.
One Fair Wage, PTO Ordinance, and other labor law amendments will take effect next month.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Additional Dwelling Unit Expansion Ordinance
Read about the proposed expansion to the 2020 ADU Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Guaranteed Income Advisory Group and Taskforce on Innovation and Technology
Read more about the two city-wide initiatives
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Statement of Support for MCA Workers United
Read the full statement of suppoert for the MCA workers union.
Broadway Armory Park to Return to Programming and Operations per Mayor’s Press Release
The City plans to decompress five park facility temporaray shelters and return them to programming.
Chicago Progressive Caucus Statement on Bring Chicago Home Referendum Results
Read the Progressive Caucus statement on Bring Chicago Home