48th Ward Blog
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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.
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.
Attend a City Council Meeting
How to attend/view meetings and give public comment
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.
2025 Chicago Budget Roundtables
Upcoming 2025 Budget Roundtables, including July 25 event at Truman College.
Paid Time Off Policy and Other Labor Updates in Effect as of July 1, 2024.
One Fair Wage, PTO Ordinance, and other labor law amendments will take effect next month.
BYO Containers for Takeaway Food and Drink
Read about HB 2086 which approves the use of reusable containers for takeaway.
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 Statement of Support for MCA Workers United
Read the full statement of suppoert for the MCA workers union.
Broadway Armory Park to Return to Programming and Operations per Mayor’s Press Release
The City plans to decompress five park facility temporaray shelters and return them to programming.
Chicago Progressive Caucus Statement on Bring Chicago Home Referendum Results
Read the Progressive Caucus statement on Bring Chicago Home
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to End the 60-Day Shelter Eviction Policy
Read the letter Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth signed.
Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
“Elise Malary Way” street sign will be installed at Clark & Catalpa.
Green New Deal for Chicago Public Schools Pledge
The GND4CPS is a plan to combat the climate crisis by investing in our schools.
Think Before You Hate
The Think Before You Hate campaign aims to teach people about the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.
Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (CABO) - Listen, Lead, Share
Read about the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance and our upcoming event
City Council Rejects Police Misconduct Arbitration
The Committee on Workforce Development voted 10-5 to reject police misconduct arbitration. The vote is one for transparency and accountability.
City Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution
This week, Chicago City Council voted 24-23 to pass the “Uniting for Peace” resolution.