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.
Participatory Budgeting 2025 Winners!
See the list of winning projects for PB 2025
Your Broadway Drawing Contest
What do you want Broadway to look like in 50 years!
Celebrate Earth Month 2025!
Attend earth day events and connect with local sustainability organizations.
Zoning Feedback Opportunity: 1454 W Victoria
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1454 W Victoria
Zoning Feedback Opportunity: 1353 W Devon
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1353 W Devon.
Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure Proposal (2025 Participatory Budgeting Referendum)
Review the 2017 Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Redesign, this year’s PB referendum.
Vote in Participatory Budgeting 2025
Vote for 2025 projects online or in person!
We’re Hiring! Summer Events Internship Description
Outdated listing for 2025 Summer Events Intern.
Granville Traffic Safety: 2nd Meeting Recap
Read about our second Granville traffic safety meeting.
48th Ward Green Council: February 2025 Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our February 6 Green Council meeting.
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Celebrate with Chicago institutions, black-owned businesses, and community organizations.
Connecting Communities on Broadway - Overview of Community Engagement Process and Project Framework
Community engagement overview and project details
Broadway Armory Open Gym Schedule
Teen and general open gym schedule
Senn Park Nature Play Space - Community Engagement
Submit ideas and feedback for the Senn Park Nature Play Space
Reaffirming Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status
Call 1-855-435-7693 for 24-hour support.
Welcome New School Board Members!
Welcome to our new School Board members in the 2nd and 4th Districts!
Volunteer for the 48th Ward Shovel Squad
Join the 48th Ward Shovel Squad to help neighbors who need their walk shoveled or sign up to have your walk shoveled.
Bryn Mawr Alliance Update: Mission, Subcommittees, & Engagement
Read the new Bryn Mawr Alliance Mission statement and join a subcommittee.
Connecting Communities on Broadway 2: Recap
See the proposed plans and share your feedback.
Budget Update: December 11, 2024
Updates from the latest budget hearings and council meetings.