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.
Green Initiatives: Our Commitment to Sustainability and Environmental Justice
Read about our environmental projects and initiatives.
Senn High School Pedestrian Safety Investments
Our office has secured $1.4 million in funding for pedestrian safety improvements at Senn High School.
Vision Zero: Eliminating Traffic Fatalities in the 48th Ward
The 48th Ward was one of 15 with zero traffic fatalities in 2025.
Full Restoration of the Department of the Environment
Environmental inspection and permitting has been transferred from CDPH to DOE
Celebrating Three Years in Office!
Together we make the 48th Ward great.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Help is available. Access local mental health resources.
SNAP & Food Security
Access food assistance or lend a hand.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter of Support for Fair Compensation of CPS Lunchworkers
Fair compensation is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
48th Ward Beat Meeting 2026
Find an upcoming beat meeting near you
48th Ward Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
See a map of 48th Ward APS.
48th Ward 2026 Street Sweeping Schedule
View the current 48th ward street sweeping map and schedule.
Flooding Prevention & Resources
Prepare for Spring storm conditions
2026 Participatory Budgeting Info Session Recap
View the slide deck and meeting recording.
Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on HHS Vaccine Update
CDPH remains committed to evidence-based practices.
ICE on Notice Executive Order
Chicago is the first city to create infrastructure to investigate and refer federal agents for criminal prosecution.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Ordinance to Give COPA Power to Investigate Welcoming City Ordinance Violations
Learn more about the ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors the Community Power Over Policing Ordinance
Read the proposed referendum.
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.
ICE Accountability
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth’s statement in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.