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.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Contact 1-877-863-6338 if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence.
Elected School Board Voter Information
Information on the upcoming school board elections.
The 48th Ward Halloween Parade is Back!
This year’s parade will begin at Bromann Park.
Ward Night Recap: October 2, 2024
Read a summary of our October 2 Ward Night Meeting.
2nd Annual 48th Ward Halloween Decoration Contest
Submit photos to our decoration contest by October 28!
Alderperson Mary Ann Smith Way - Honorary Street Sign Approved
Ald. Mary Ann Smith will be honored with an honorary street sign at the 5400 block of N Wayne
Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2024
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us and the Chicago Public Library.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and Chicago Public Library Honor Filipino Heritage Month with Renowned Chicago Chefs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will co-host this Filipino Heritage Month kick-off event.
CMAA APEX Accelerator Grand Opening
A new center to support business owners in multiple language has opened at CMAA.
48th Ward Green Council: First Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our September 21 Green Council meeting.
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.
Join Us for the First 48th Ward Green Council Meeting
Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-12:30pm.
Banned Books Week 2024
Celebrate banned books week with the Chicago Public Library.
Ward Night Recap: September 16, 2024
Notes from our September 16 ward night meeting
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate with Chicago libraries, parks, and schools.
Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Join the Argyle community for a celebration of the full harvest moon.
48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024
Donation dates/instructions, book sale dates, and volunteer info
Ward Night Recap: August 15, 2024
Notes from our August 15 ward night meeting
Infrastructure Town Hall
Read about major 48th ward infrastructure projects.