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.
![Night Out in the *48th Ward* Parks](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1718899571897-Z69WHSPYHHC6I307I3ZK/NightOutintheParks+%281%29.png)
Night Out in the *48th Ward* Parks
Find summer events in 48th ward parks.
![Senn High School Ceremony to Honor William Friedkin](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1717606844440-CH9RP3MHS9PFZXDK0ZX6/WilliamFriedkinSQUARE.png)
Senn High School Ceremony to Honor William Friedkin
Join us for a celebration of Senn Arts
![Virtual Town Hall Recap: May 15, 2024 - Mid-Year Review](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1715879193265-244M36NJU20S3K2NDDRZ/Virtual+Town+Hall+5_15_24+-+48th+Ward+Review+Jan-May+2024+%283%29.jpg)
Virtual Town Hall Recap: May 15, 2024 - Mid-Year Review
Watch the recording of our May 15, 2024 Town Hall
![Ward Night Recap: April 15, 2024 - Earth Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1713378682014-30OBCRRHP3KX0JIXI1JW/Virtual+Ward+Night+Apr.+15+2024+-+Earth+Day.jpg)
Ward Night Recap: April 15, 2024 - Earth Day
Watch the recording of our April 15, 2024 Ward Night.
![Photos from the Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1712159232283-KMG7IH1GB4XAP6ACIZVJ/elisemalary1.jpg)
Photos from the Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
Remembering Black trans activist Elise Malary with an Andersonville street sign
![Ward Night Recap: April 1, 2024 - City Council](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1713469926610-5MJINYOKFWINQIG24S0B/Virtual+Ward+Night+Apr.+1+2024+-+City+Council.jpg)
Ward Night Recap: April 1, 2024 - City Council
Watch the recording of our April 1, 2024 Ward Night.
![Event Recap: 48th Ward Small Business Roundtable](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1709847601493-C2PAZY9FO7E2MTOSH4DA/SB+Leni+Hands+up.jpg)
Event Recap: 48th Ward Small Business Roundtable
Read a summary of the March 5 Small Business Roundtable
![Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1709829928292-Z9NWQQDN9IUPOKM19B1J/elisemalary1.jpg)
Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
“Elise Malary Way” street sign will be installed at Clark & Catalpa.
![Ward Night Recap: March 1, 2023 - Property Tax Appeal Process](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1709752308342-7YNGTUT9GHHRJRSIWODB/Virtual+Ward+Night+Mar.+1+2024+-+Property+Tax+Appeal+.jpg)
Ward Night Recap: March 1, 2023 - Property Tax Appeal Process
Watch the recording of our March 1, 2024 Ward Night.
![48th Ward First Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1706903361160-0D601SL4R5YMEEVFA3DJ/48th_full_wht_bg_low_res.png)
48th Ward First Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to host first-of-its-kind Lunar New Year luncheon
![Edgewater Synagogue Hosts Solidarity Shabbat Event to Welcome New Arrivals](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1706903361160-0D601SL4R5YMEEVFA3DJ/48th_full_wht_bg_low_res.png)
Edgewater Synagogue Hosts Solidarity Shabbat Event to Welcome New Arrivals
Emanuel Congregation to host Solidarity Shabbat event to demonstrate support for new arrivals currently residing at the Broadway Armory Shelter
![Happy Lunar New Year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1708741625485-6BR1J99MBRWVH3F56AT2/lunar+new+year.png)
Happy Lunar New Year
A recap of some Lunar New Year celebrations this past weekend.
![Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1708754052658-SGCY0KQM8DNJY6V2VGED/argyle+LNR.jpg)
Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Asia on Argyle’s Lunar New Year celebration will be on Feb 17. Volunteers needed and road closures will be happening.
![Celebrating BHM with Public Departments and Organizations](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1708740139883-JSSK6KKBP5JDPXYXQQMJ/48th+ward+BHM.png)
Celebrating BHM with Public Departments and Organizations
BHM activities at our schools, libraries, and parks.
![Ward Night Recap: Feb. 1, 2024 - City Council Updates](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/e6f476f6-4d26-4ba5-93fc-a4cd8c0d666b/Feb+1+2024+Virtual+Ward+Night.png)
Ward Night Recap: Feb. 1, 2024 - City Council Updates
Watch the recording of our Feb 1, 2024 Ward Night.
![Ward Night Recap: Jan. 16, 2024 - LSC Elections](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1708750314890-TGJWHLNWXG19UB0O5MR6/jan+16+ward+night.jpg)
Ward Night Recap: Jan. 16, 2024 - LSC Elections
Watch the recording of our Jan 16, 2024 Ward Night about Local School Council elections.
![48th Ward & Nourishing Hope - Call for Volunteers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1706503747918-0VEE4TSGQWS2E6NFWLFS/nourishing_hope.png)
48th Ward & Nourishing Hope - Call for Volunteers
Volunteer to deliver food to folks in the community on Jan 20, 2024.
![Toy Drive Goals Exceeded](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/e2f55d33-07c5-4413-a2be-401141858b54/toy_drive.jpeg)
Toy Drive Goals Exceeded
Last month, over 440 Christmas gifts were donated and distributed to children in the 48th ward.
![2023 Year-in-Review Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/88302996-c26b-46a2-b25c-32076d876a6a/48th_ward_2023_year_in_review.png)
2023 Year-in-Review Town Hall
Watch our 2023 Year-in-Review Town Hall.