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.
Night Out in the *48th Ward* Parks - 2025
48th ward summer parks events
Celebrating Pride Month 2025
Events and resources for Pride 2025
Ward Night Recap: May 13, 2025
Overview of our May 13 ward night
Celebrating Older Adults Month
In 2025, we’re flipping the script on aging.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month 2025
Learn more about Jewish American Heritage this May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Help is available. Access local mental health resources.
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month 2025
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage this May.
Celebrate Earth Month 2025!
Attend earth day events and connect with local sustainability organizations.
Granville Traffic Safety - Overview of Project and Community Engagement Process
Review the plans and community engagement process for the Granville Traffic Safety project.
Ward Night Recap: March 4, 2025
Read a brief summary of our March 4 ward night meeting.
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
Learn with CPL, CPD, and CPS and celebrate Aurie Pennick!
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.
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Celebrate with Chicago institutions, black-owned businesses, and community organizations.
Virtual Town Hall Recap: 2024 Year-in-Review
Watch the recording of our January 15, 2025 Town Hall
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Margate Park
Turn your Christmas tree into free mulch!
Museum Pass Available at 48th Ward Office
Visit Chicago museums absolutely free!
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