48th Ward Blog
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Construction Updates: July 17, 2024
Sidewalks, Residential Lighting, Alley Improvements, Street Resurfacing, Road Closures
1068 W Berwyn/5309 N Winthrop: Zoning Change Request Decision
Review the alderwoman’s decision on the zoning change request at 1068 W Berwyn/5309 N Winthrop.
Construction Updates: July 10, 2024
Completed Projects, Alley Improvements, Street Resurfacing, Road Closures
Redefine the Drive
Read the opinion piece from northside alders that was published in the Chicago Tribune.
Construction Updates: July 3, 2024
Sidewalk repairs, resurfacing, and alley updates
Construction Updates: June 26, 2024
Clark Street Streetscape Updates
Construction Updates: June 20, 2024
Wayne alley updates, Argyle resurfacing, DLSD resurfacing
6200 N Broadway: Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth has decided not to support the zoning change request for 6200 N Broadway.
Meet the 2023-24 Zoning Advisory Council
Meet the members of the 48th Ward Zoning Advisory Council for 2023-24
Construction Updates: June 12, 2024
Street resurfacing on DSLD and Argyle
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Additional Dwelling Unit Expansion Ordinance
Read about the proposed expansion to the 2020 ADU Ordinance.
Construction Updates: June 5, 2024
Street resurfacing on DSLD and neighborhood roads
Development Feedback Opportunity: 1068 W Berwyn
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1068 W Berwyn
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5830 N Broadway
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 5830 N Broadway
Construction Updates: May 30, 2024
Resurfacing, sidewalks, and alley aprons.
May 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about La Unica Food Mart, Uvae, and Redtwist Theatre.
Construction Updates: May 22, 2024
resurfacing, sidewalks, alley aprons, curbs & gutters
CLEAR Exotic Animal Rescue and Rehab
Learn what to do if you see an exotic animal
Construction Updates: May 16, 2024
resurfacing, sidewalks, alley aprons, curbs & gutters
Development Feedback Opportunity: 4920 N Sheridan
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 4920 N Sheridan