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.
Response To Public Safety Concerns at 6000-002 N Kenmore
Read about the steps our office is taking to respond as a community to acts of violence.
Plow the Sidewalks Pilot Program to Coming to Uptown!
Uptown is part of the North Side Pilot Zone for the Plow the Sidewalks program
Summer Food Security Resources
Learn about food security support you can access while school’s out.
Updates to Public Safety Alert System
We’ve updated our public safety alert system.
48th Ward Mission Statement and Values
Read the 48th ward office values and mission statement
COVID-19 Tests Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up COVID tests at 1129 W Bryn Mawr
48 Unhoused Neighbors were Housed via AMEs in the Last Year
Read about efforts to provide stable housing for unhoused neighbors
#NoHate48
A message from Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth about hate incidents in our community
Sustainability Engagement Opportunities for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with us all month!
Improved Bus Service in the 48th Ward
The #155, #36, and #81 are among bus routes that will see improved service.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter in Support of Safe and Equitable Transportation for all CPS Students.
Read the recent letter to the Chicago Board of Education which was signed by 27 alders.
Modernizing Ward Technology Leads to Higher Response Rate
Ward tech has led to a 15% increase in phone pick-ups, 20% increase in closed service requests.
Pick Up Eclipse Glasses at the 48th Ward Office
Stop by for eye protection while supplies last.
Measles Information
View the city’s latest guidance on Measles.
48th Ward 2024 Street Sweeping Schedule
View the 2024 48th ward street sweeping map and schedule.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to End the 60-Day Shelter Eviction Policy
Read the letter Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth signed.
CPS Safe Passage Program at Swift Elementary
Safe Passage workers will be posted along school routes.
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.
Steering Wheel Locks Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up a steering wheel lock while supplies last.