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.
Edgewater SSA 26 Seeking Bike Rack and Mural Locations
Request a bike rack or mural for your business.
Submit Feedback on the Proposal to Rename Park 517 “Interfaith Park”
The deadline to submit feedback is Saturday, August 24.
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 current members of the 48th Ward Zoning Advisory Council
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.
Construction Updates: May 22, 2024
resurfacing, sidewalks, alley aprons, curbs & gutters
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