48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
February 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read more about Qideas, Little Vietnam, and School of Rock Andersonville
Construction Updates: March 14, 2024
See the construction updates from the March 14, 2024 newsletter.
5920 N Ridge (The Mabel): Update from the Zoning Advisory Council
Read about the ZAC’s meeting with 5920 N Ridge Developers
SBIF Applications Open in April for the Lawrence/Broadway TIF District
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) applications open soon for the Lawrence/Broadway TIF district.
New People Spot on Devon
Enjoy new benches, seating, and landscaping at the People Spot on Devon.
48th Ward Participatory Budgeting Update
Our first Participatory Budgeting meeting is scheduled for Feb 29. Join us!
5853 N Broadway (Bickerdike) Receives QAP Funding
The affordable housing development at 5853 N Broadway has secured funding.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5221 N Broadway (sploot)
Give feedback on the development at 5221 N Broadway.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5920 N Ridge (The Mabel)
Give feedback on the development at 5920 N Ridge
Congratulations 48th Ward Reader Best of Chicago 2023 Winners
Check out out local Best of Chicago 2023 Winners
The Edgewater Satellite Senior Center is Open!
The Edgewater Senior Center at the Broadway Armory is open M-F from 8:30am-4:30pm.
PB Community Meeting on Feb 29 at CMAA
Join us on Feb 29, 2024 for a Participatory Budgeting (PB) meeting at CMAA (1016 W Argyle).
7th District Small Business Restoration Grant Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant has been extended to Feb 16!
Visit the Zoning and Development Page on the 48th Ward Website
Visit the Zoning and Development page on our website today!
Chicago Recovery Plan Grant Applications are Open
Chicago Recovery Plan applications are open! Deadline is Feb 9.
Chicago Recovery Grant Applications and Webinar
The Chicago DPD is accepting applications for Community Development Grants for more than $250,000 until February 16.
48th Ward Businesses in the Chicago Reader "Best of Chicago" Poll
Over a dozen 48th ward businesses are nominated, especially in the Buy Local category.
January 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read Chicagoland Games, Pete’s Pizza, and CircEsteem.
Development Systems Update
Check out our new Development intake form and learn about our Development process.
Join CTA in creating new spaces for the community!
Community invitation to imagine the re-use of more than one mile of open spaces in Uptown and Edgewater.