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.
Celebrating Two Years in Office!
Celebrating two years of service and collaboration.
Government Transparency Resources
Access open data and other transparency resources
We’re Hiring! Director of Planning & Infrastructure Job Listing
We’re hiring a Director of Planning & Infrastructure. Learn more.
We’re Hiring! Summer Events Internship Description
We’re hiring a 2025 Summer Events Intern. Learn more.
Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources & Support
Know your rights, access resources, and find local support.
Free 2025 Calendars Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up a magnetic calendar for 2025 with city holidays pre-highlighted!
Museum Pass Available at 48th Ward Office
Visit Chicago museums absolutely free!
48th Ward Office No Longer Using X
Our office will stop sharing information on x (formerly Twitter).
Safe 48 Health & Safety Update
Update on our recent work to make the 48th ward safer
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.
“I CARRY NARCAN” Buttons and Narcan Available at the 48th Ward Office
Stop by our office to pick up Narcan and "I CARRY NARCAN" buttons at no cost.
Welcome 48th Ward Summer Interns!
Meet our 2024 summer interns!
Safe48 Health & Safety Plan
Our plan focuses on coordination and collaboration across government agencies, community-based organizations, and neighbors.
Updates to Public Safety Alert System
We’ve updated our public safety alert system.
Celebrating One Year in Office!
Celebrate one year with us and check out our team mission statement and values
48th Ward Mission Statement and Values
Read the 48th ward office values and mission statement
COVID-19 Tests Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up COVID tests at 1129 W Bryn Mawr
Neighborhood Services Director Angel Rubi Navarijo Appointed to the CCPSA
Angel Rubi Navarijo is one of seven highly-qualified individuals appointed to the CCPSA
Pick up Brookfield Zoo Passes at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up a Brookfield Zoo pass while supplies last
Modernizing Ward Technology Leads to Higher Response Rate
Ward tech has led to a 15% increase in phone pick-ups, 20% increase in closed service requests.