48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
Learn with CPL, CPD, and CPS and celebrate Aurie Pennick!

Ward Night Recap: February 19, 2025
Read a brief summary of our Feb. 19 ward night meeting.

48th Ward Green Council: February 2025 Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our February 6 Green Council meeting.

48th Ward Beat Meetings - 2025
See all 2025 beat meeting details for beats in the 48th ward.

Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Celebrate with Chicago institutions, black-owned businesses, and community organizations.

Broadway Armory Open Gym Schedule
Teen and general open gym schedule

Tree Grid Update
Tree trimming crews will be in the ward every Thursday.

Welcome New School Board Members!
Welcome to our new School Board members in the 2nd and 4th Districts!

Virtual Town Hall Recap: 2024 Year-in-Review
Watch the recording of our January 15, 2025 Town Hall

Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Margate Park
Turn your Christmas tree into free mulch!

Museum Pass Available at 48th Ward Office
Visit Chicago museums absolutely free!

48th Ward Green Council: December Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our December 5 Green Council meeting.

48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
2025 Budget Briefing with the Better Govt. Association

CTA Holiday Train and Bus in the 48th Ward
48th ward holiday fleet departure times

48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
Join us for a Budget Briefing with the Better Government Association.

2024 Halloween Decoration Contest Winner!
Announcing the winner of this year’s decor contest!

Ward Night Recap: November 4, 2024
Read a summary of our November 4, 2024 Ward Night meeting.

Native American Heritage Month 2024
Learn about and celebrate Native American Heritage in Chicago this month.

2024 Pumpkin Smash!
Attend or volunteer at this year’s pumpkin smash!

Happy Principal Appreciation Week to Our 48th Ward Principals!
Thanks to our 48th Ward principals for all your hard work!