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.
Diaper and Toiletry Drive with 10th District Commissioner Bridget Gainer
Donate diapers and toiletries for new neighbors through April 1, 2024
48th Ward Pothole Watch
Our director of neighborhood services Angel Rubi Navarijo will be driving the ward to look for potholes, but we can always use an extra set of eyes! Here's how you can help.
Sign Up for the 48th Ward Youth Advisory Council
Our office is launching an advisory council for young people ages 14-22.
Drop Off Food Scraps in Edgewater
The Chicago Food Scrap Drop-Off Program has a new Edgewater site.
48th Ward Participatory Budgeting Update
Our first Participatory Budgeting meeting is scheduled for Feb 29. Join us!
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5221 N Broadway (sploot)
Give feedback on the development at 5221 N Broadway.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5920 N Ridge (The Mabel)
Give feedback on the development at 5920 N Ridge
Early Voting Has Begun at Edgewater Library!
Vote TODAY through March 19 at the Edgewater Library!
New Arrivals Mission: Work Permits, Resettlement, Getting Involved
Opportunities to help our new neighbors succeed here in the ward.
Call for Spanish-Speaking Volunteers
Volunteer with Care for Real or Centro Romero.
Nominate your Crossing Guard for Crossing Guard of the Year
Between now and April 15, nominate your favorite Crossing Guard.
Early Voting Has Begun Downtown!
Election Day is March 19 and you can vote right NOW downtown!
The Edgewater Satellite Senior Center is Open!
The Edgewater Senior Center at the Broadway Armory is open M-F from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Asia on Argyle’s Lunar New Year celebration will be on Feb 17. Volunteers needed and road closures will be happening.
Non-Profit Booth Available at Andersonville Midsommarfest
Free non-profit booth space is available for the upcoming Andersonville Midsommarfest; apply today!
PB Community Meeting on Feb 29 at CMAA
Join us on Feb 29, 2024 for a Participatory Budgeting (PB) meeting at CMAA (1016 W Argyle).
Apply to be a Student Election Judge
Calling all students! Join the Chicago Board of Elections and Mikva Challenge and become an election judge!
Share Your Ideas for the Future of Chicago Park District
The Park District is holding a series of town halls to gather your input on their next strategic plan.
Hayt Elementary Public Art RFP Deadline Extended
CPS is accepting proposals for a mosaic art installation on the exterior of Hayt School.
Volunteer for the Goudy Elementary Career Fair
Goudy Elementary is seeking volunteers to participate in their April Career Fair.