48th Ward Blog
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Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Denouncing Violence Against Protestors and Detention in Broadview
Leni joined more than 45 other elected officials as a signee.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Advocating For Weiss Hospital to Remain Open
Leni is advocating to keep Weiss open to serve Uptown and surrounding communities
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Advocating for Civillian-Led Parking Violation Response Model
Leni joined district councilors and other alders as a signee.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Receives 100% IEC Scorecard Rating
IEC has named Leni a Green Champion
Standing Together in Community and Solidarity
Our committment to protecting our neighbors
CPD CTA-Focused Strategy
This month, CPD unveiled a new Public Transportation Section Strategic Decision Support Center (SDSC) focused solely on safety across the CTA.
211 Turns Two Years Old!
Review 48th ward and citywide statistics from 211’s first two years.
Loyola Move-In 2025: Parking Restrictions & Community Notice
Students will be moving in to on-campus housing August 16-23
Health Resources Near Weiss Memorial Hospital
Weiss Memorial Hospital has officially closed its doors.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures
The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city’s sanctuary city measures.
48th Ward Public Safety Trends: January - July 2025
Violent crim is down 22.7% from last year.
Improvements Coming to Uptown’s Sylvia Family Shelter
Sylvia Family Shelter is part of a $40 million capital improvement project.
2025 Annual Report on Homelessness
DFSS published the report on July 17.
Submit Non-Emergency Service Requests Through 311
311 is a valuable resource for city services
Heat Advisory Resources
Take care of yourself and others during excessive heat
Preparing for a Safe and Productive Summer
Summer safety and engagement resources for youth.
Vivent Health+TPAN Opens New Chicago HIV Health Center Amid Threats of Severe Federal Budget Cuts to HIV Care
The new clinic opened amidst uncertaintly about the future of federal HIV funding.
Celebrating Older Adults Month
In 2025, we’re flipping the script on aging.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Help is available. Access local mental health resources.
Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
Overview of the proposed Cumulative Impacts Ordinance