48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Construction Updates: April 10, 2024
resurfacing, pedestrian safety, and fiber optic installation
Improved Bus Service in the 48th Ward
The #155, #36, and #81 are among bus routes that will see improved service.
March 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Alamo Shoes, El Rincon de Fabio, and CirquesExperience
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.
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.