48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Congrats 48th Ward Graduates!
Congrats on another year of hard work - enjoy your summer vacation!
Senn High School Ceremony to Honor William Friedkin
Join us for a celebration of Senn Arts
Virtual Town Hall Recap: May 15, 2024 - Mid-Year Review
Watch the recording of our May 15, 2024 Town Hall
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month 2024
See what the 48th ward is doing to observe and celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month.
May Day’s Roots are in Chicago
Learn about how International Workers’ Day began in Chicago.
Pick up Brookfield Zoo Passes at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up a Brookfield Zoo pass while supplies last
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