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.
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
Broadway Armory Open Gym Schedule
Teen and general open gym schedule
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!
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.
CMAA APEX Accelerator Grand Opening
A new center to support business owners in multiple language has opened at CMAA.
September 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Kopi Cafe, Sfera Sicilian Street Food, and The Edge Theater.
Pride Crosswalk Coming to Clark and Farragut
The rainbow crosswalk will be located next to Women and Children First.
Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Join the Argyle community for a celebration of the full harvest moon.
48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024
Donation dates/instructions, book sale dates, and volunteer info
August 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Rad Pop! Vintage Emporium and their Edgewater 20-Minute walkable vintage map.
Filming Notice: Aug 4-12, 2024
Berger Park filming will depict fictional emergency scenes.
July 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Eli Tea Bar, Kie-Gol-Lanee, and Chicago Mosaic School