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.
Timeline Theatre Company Granted $14 Million in TIF Funds for New Theater and Community Space
TimeLine Theatre Company is moving to 5033-5035 N Broadway.
Granville Traffic Safety: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent Granville traffic safety meeting.
Proposal to Designate Edgewater Glen as a National Historic District
EGA will present their proposal in Springfield later this month.
Participatory Budgeting 2024 Results!
See which projects neighbors voted to fund.
Construction Updates: October 9, 2024
new bus stop benches, dog-friendly area improvements, Bryn Mawr westbound closure, other RPM closures
Connecting Communities on Broadway: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent open house and ways to share your feedback.
Construction Updates: October 2, 2024
Pride crosswalk, Bryn Mawr pavers, Dog-Friendly area, resurfacing projects, and RPM closures
Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area: Drainage & Paving Project
The Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area will be closed for improvements through late October
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs on to Letter Requesting Stronger Environmental Justice Considerations in Procurement Process
The letter calls on Procurement Officer Roberts to enforce environmental provisions in city contracts
CMAA APEX Accelerator Grand Opening
A new center to support business owners in multiple language has opened at CMAA.
Construction Updates: September 25, 2024
Alley resurfacing, sidewalks, RPM Updates
6320 N Broadway (Bakeree Dispensary): Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth has decided to support the zoning change request for 6320 N Broadway.
Granville Traffic Safety Meeting - Oct. 15
Join us for a meeting about traffic calming on Granville.
Connecting Communities on Broadway - Oct. 7
Join us for a conversation about land use planning and zoning.
Construction Updates: September 18, 2024
Pride crosswalk, ongoing projects, sidewalk construction, and RPM closures
Pride Crosswalk Coming to Clark and Farragut
The rainbow crosswalk will be located next to Women and Children First.
Park 517 Offically Renamed “Interfaith Park”
Read about the decision to rename park 517.
Voting is Open for Participatory Budgeting 2024
Vote for this year's projects online or in person!
Construction Updates: September 11, 2024
DLSD resurfacing, Winthrop & Kenmore bike lane improvements, RPM
Construction Updates: September 4, 2024
Clark Streetscape, DLSD, Berwyn Greenway, Resurfacing, and more