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.
907 W Argyle (San Miguel Apartments) Ordinance Passes Committee
Preserving existing affordable housing is a priority for our office.
Development Update: 907 W Argyle
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth has been involved in the negotiations to preserve deep affordability at the San Miguel Apartments.
Leni’s Door-to-Door Business Tour!
Leni’s on a tour of our 48th ward businesses!
These 48th Ward Businesses are Participating in Vintage Store Day
May 17 is the first ever National Vintage Store Day
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.
February 2025 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Tesfa Cuisine, African Safari Imports, and Elegance Beauty Salon
Reader Best of Chicago 2024 - 48th Ward Winners
Congratulations to 48th ward winners!
Broadway Armory Open Gym Schedule
Teen and general open gym schedule
Tree Grid Update
Tree trimming crews will be in the ward every Thursday.
Edgewater Glen Receives Historic District Designation
Congratulations to all of the neighbors who worked tirelessly on this effort!
Welcome New School Board Members!
Welcome to our new School Board members in the 2nd and 4th Districts!
Vote 48 in the Reader Best of Chicago 2024 Poll!
Vote for your favorite 48th ward businesses and neighbors.
CTA Holiday Train and Bus in the 48th Ward
48th ward holiday fleet departure times
2024 Halloween Decoration Contest Winner!
Announcing the winner of this year’s decor contest!
2024 Pumpkin Smash!
Attend or volunteer at this year’s pumpkin smash!
October 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Loaves & Witches, Alchemy Arts, and Edgewater Psychic
Happy Principal Appreciation Week to Our 48th Ward Principals!
Thanks to our 48th Ward principals for all your hard work!
48th Ward Fall Events!
Join us for fall community events!
Proposal to Designate Edgewater Glen as a National Historic District
EGA will present their proposal in Springfield later this month.
Elected School Board Voter Information
Information on the upcoming school board elections.