48th Ward Blog
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Timeline Theatre Sidewalk is Open to Pedestrians
Construction is 75% complete at Timeline’s Broadway location.
MPox Prevention Reminders
CDPH will continue to track mpox and provide vaccinations.
Statement on the Federal Government’s Actions in Venezuela
What happens in Washington shows up in our neighborhoods.
CPD Will Now Provide In-person ASL and Tactile Interpretation
This service is provided through partnership with the Chicago Hearing Society.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling Congress to Halt and Reverse Nuclear Arms Race
The letter asks congresspeople to cosponsor H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
4943 N Kenmore (Northmere) SRO Update
The Northmere SRO has been vacated.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Speed Enforcement Revenue Ordinance
The ordinance reserves speed camera revenue for traffic safety initatives.
What is the Community Safety Fund?
Community Safety Fund FAQs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Honoring Rapid Response Volunteers
The resolution honors rapid response volunteers defending their neighbors from ICE
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution for Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women
Save the date for the next task force meeting: February 4, 2026
Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources & Support
Know your rights, access resources, and find local support.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Call on US to pass Medicare for All Act of 2025
Read the full resolution.
Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on CDC Website Changes
There is no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism.
Meal Kit Donation Drive
Meal Kit Recipes and Donation Information
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Affordable Housing Update
What we’re doing to protect our neighbors in SROs
OPEN LETTER FROM ILLINOIS OFFICIALS CONDEMNING FEDERAL CHARGES AGAINST THE BROADVIEW SIX
Read the letter in full.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution in Support of Immigrant Communities, Racial Justice, and Constitutional Freedoms, and in Opposition to Authoritarian Military Occupation in Chicago
The resolution affirms the city’s intent to protect is immigrant and refugee residents.
Federal Occupation and Our Neighbor to Neighbor Network
We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to fight with you.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Denouncing Violence Against Protestors and Detention in Broadview
Leni joined more than 45 other elected officials as a signee.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Advocating For Weiss Hospital to Remain Open
Leni is advocating to keep Weiss open to serve Uptown and surrounding communities