48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Granville Traffic Safety - Overview of Project and Community Engagement Process
Review the plans and community engagement process for the Granville Traffic Safety project.
2025 Street & Alley Resurfacing
View a map of 2025 scheduled resurfacing projects.
Meet the Bryn Mawr Alliance
Bryn Mawr Alliance Mission, Vision, and Bios
Construction Updates: March 6, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Votes Yes to Pass $830 Million Bond Ordinance
Information about the bond ordinance and an op-ed from Ald. Pat Dowell.
February 2025 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Tesfa Cuisine, African Safari Imports, and Elegance Beauty Salon
Broadway Land Use Framework Adopted by Chicago Plan Commission
The CPC adopted the framework during their Feb. 20 meeting
Construction Updates: February 20, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
6320 N Broadway (Bakeree Dispensary): Community Meeting for Special Use Permit
Bakeree is seeking a Special Use Permit to sell cannabis.
Introducing: Green Social Housing
A message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth about Green Social Housing
Granville Traffic Safety: 2nd Meeting Recap
Read about our second Granville traffic safety meeting.
Connecting Communities on Broadway
Read information about the ongoing multi-ward project.
Construction Updates: February 11, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Construction Updates: February 5, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Reader Best of Chicago 2024 - 48th Ward Winners
Congratulations to 48th ward winners!
Ridge/Hollywood Sewer Main Replacement Project
Read about this $8 million investment in 48th ward infrastructure
Connecting Communities on Broadway - Overview of Community Engagement Process and Project Framework
Community engagement overview and project details
Construction Updates: January 29, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM Road Closures
Senn Park Nature Play Space - Community Engagement
Submit ideas and feedback for the Senn Park Nature Play Space
Edgewater Glen Receives Historic District Designation
Congratulations to all of the neighbors who worked tirelessly on this effort!