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.

Ward Night Recap: February 19, 2025
Read a brief summary of our Feb. 19 ward night meeting.

48th Ward Green Council: February 2025 Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our February 6 Green Council meeting.

48th Ward Beat Meetings - 2025
See all 2025 beat meeting details for beats in the 48th ward.

Virtual Town Hall Recap: 2024 Year-in-Review
Watch the recording of our January 15, 2025 Town Hall

48th Ward Green Council: December Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our December 5 Green Council meeting.

48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
2025 Budget Briefing with the Better Govt. Association

48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
Join us for a Budget Briefing with the Better Government Association.

Ward Night Recap: November 4, 2024
Read a summary of our November 4, 2024 Ward Night meeting.

Native American Heritage Month 2024
Learn about and celebrate Native American Heritage in Chicago this month.

2024 Pumpkin Smash!
Attend or volunteer at this year’s pumpkin smash!

48th Ward Green Council: October Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our October 17 Green Council meeting.

48th Ward Fall Events!
Join us for fall community events!

Introducing the 48th Ward Fall Jam!
The 48th Ward Fall Jam is an event for youth, teens, and families.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Contact 1-877-863-6338 if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence.

The 48th Ward Halloween Parade is Back!
This year’s parade will begin at Bromann Park.

Ward Night Recap: October 2, 2024
Read a summary of our October 2 Ward Night Meeting.

Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2024
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us and the Chicago Public Library.

48th Ward Green Council: First Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our September 21 Green Council meeting.

Granville Traffic Safety Meeting - Oct. 15
Join us for a meeting about traffic calming on Granville.

Connecting Communities on Broadway - Oct. 7
Join us for a conversation about land use planning and zoning.