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.
Timeline Theatre Company Granted $14 Million in TIF Funds for New Theater and Community Space
TimeLine Theatre Company is moving to 5033-5035 N Broadway.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and Chicago Public Library Honor Filipino Heritage Month with Renowned Chicago Chefs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will co-host this Filipino Heritage Month kick-off event.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to Address Gaps in Extreme Weather Plan
Read the letter requesting better safety resources for unhoused neighbors in extreme weather.
Park 517 Offical Renamed “Interfaith Park”
Read about the decision to rename park 517.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Celebrating Centro Romero’s 40th Anniversary
Read the resolution celebrating Centro Romero.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors “Stop Hate Littering” Ordinance
Read information about the “Stop Hate Littering” ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Additional Dwelling Unit Expansion Ordinance
Read about the proposed expansion to the 2020 ADU Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Guaranteed Income Advisory Group and Taskforce on Innovation and Technology
Read more about the two city-wide initiatives
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter in Support of Safe and Equitable Transportation for all CPS Students.
Read the recent letter to the Chicago Board of Education which was signed by 27 alders.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to End the 60-Day Shelter Eviction Policy
Read the letter Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth signed.
48th Ward First Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to host first-of-its-kind Lunar New Year luncheon
Edgewater Synagogue Hosts Solidarity Shabbat Event to Welcome New Arrivals
Emanuel Congregation to host Solidarity Shabbat event to demonstrate support for new arrivals currently residing at the Broadway Armory Shelter
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges EPA to Strengthen Lead Service Line Rule
While there’s a lot to praise for the proposal, there are a few key components that need to be addressed in order to strengthen the rule
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Chi v. Hate Ordinance
Read information about hate incidents; what they are and how to report them.
Community Engagement Process to Activate New Spaces Under New Red Line Tracks Begins
Removal of century-old embankment wall between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations has created unique opportunity to activate new, open space for residents
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Calls on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Nearly 400 Leaders Across the U.S. to Urge EPA to Speed Up Timeline for Proposed Carbon Standard
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Ald. Lee, and County Commissioner Morita, Host First Joint City And County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Lee, and Morita have all made history as first Asian American women elected to their respective offices