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.
Join the Bryn Mawr Alliance
Help us bring economic devlopment and investment to Bryn Mawr.
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.
48th Ward Welcomes New Arrivals
Thank you to the entire community for your invaluable support of the families staying at the Broadway Armory Shelter.
Sustainability Engagement Opportunities for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with us all month!
Vote in Upcoming Local School Council Elections
Learn when, where, and how to vote in upcoming LSC elections.
One Summer Chicago Youth Employment Applications Open
The One Summer Chicago youth employment application portal is open.
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.