48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Extreme Cold Weather Resources
Resources for staying safe in extreme cold weather
City of Chicago Files Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Actions by Federal Immigration Agents
Read the full press release.
SNAP & Food Security
Access food assistance or lend a hand.
Flooding Prevention & Resources
Prepare for Spring storm conditions
ICE Accountability
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth’s statement in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Timeline Theatre Sidewalk is Open to Pedestrians
Construction is 75% complete at Timeline’s Broadway location.
MPox Prevention Reminders
CDPH will continue to track mpox and provide vaccinations.
48th Ward 2026 Street Sweeping Schedule
View the current 48th ward street sweeping map and schedule.
Statement on the Federal Government’s Actions in Venezuela
What happens in Washington shows up in our neighborhoods.
CPD Will Now Provide In-person ASL and Tactile Interpretation
This service is provided through partnership with the Chicago Hearing Society.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling Congress to Halt and Reverse Nuclear Arms Race
The letter asks congresspeople to cosponsor H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
4943 N Kenmore (Northmere) SRO Update
The Northmere SRO has been vacated.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Speed Enforcement Revenue Ordinance
The ordinance reserves speed camera revenue for traffic safety initatives.
What is the Community Safety Fund?
Community Safety Fund FAQs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Honoring Rapid Response Volunteers
The resolution honors rapid response volunteers defending their neighbors from ICE
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution for Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women
Save the date for the next task force meeting: February 4, 2026
Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources & Support
Know your rights, access resources, and find local support.
Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on CDC Website Changes
There is no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism.
Meal Kit Donation Drive
Meal Kit Recipes and Donation Information
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Affordable Housing Update
What we’re doing to protect our neighbors in SROs