48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Parks Programming Returns to Broadway Armory Park in Time for Summer; Capital Improvements in the Works
Chicago Park District programming returns to Broadway Armory Park on June 10th.
Sustainability Engagement Opportunities for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with us all month!
Ward Night Recap: April 15, 2024 - Earth Day
Watch the recording of our April 15, 2024 Ward Night.
Photos from the Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
Remembering Black trans activist Elise Malary with an Andersonville street sign
Pick Up Eclipse Glasses at the 48th Ward Office
Stop by for eye protection while supplies last.
Ward Night Recap: April 1, 2024 - City Council
Watch the recording of our April 1, 2024 Ward Night.
Vote in Upcoming Local School Council Elections
Learn when, where, and how to vote in upcoming LSC elections.
48th Ward 2024 Street Sweeping Schedule
View the 2024 48th ward street sweeping map and schedule.
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.
Diaper and Toiletry Drive with 10th District Commissioner Bridget Gainer
Donate diapers and toiletries for new neighbors through April 1, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024
Read about the history of 48th Ward alderwomen.
Event Recap: 48th Ward Small Business Roundtable
Read a summary of the March 5 Small Business Roundtable
Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
“Elise Malary Way” street sign will be installed at Clark & Catalpa.
Free Tax Preparation for Eligible Low-Income Chicagoans
Free tax preparation for eligible low-income Chicagoans
Early Voting Has Begun at Edgewater Library!
Vote TODAY through March 19 at the Edgewater Library!
Ward Night Recap: March 1, 2023 - Property Tax Appeal Process
Watch the recording of our March 1, 2024 Ward Night.
48th Ward First Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to host first-of-its-kind Lunar New Year luncheon
Edgewater Synagogue Hosts Solidarity Shabbat Event to Welcome New Arrivals
Emanuel Congregation to host Solidarity Shabbat event to demonstrate support for new arrivals currently residing at the Broadway Armory Shelter
Happy Lunar New Year
A recap of some Lunar New Year celebrations this past weekend.
Early Voting Has Begun Downtown!
Election Day is March 19 and you can vote right NOW downtown!