48th Ward Blog

Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development projects, Press Releases from our office, Ward Night recaps, and Construction information, among other topics. Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.

For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.

Audrey Champelli 10/2/24 Audrey Champelli 10/2/24

2nd Annual 48th Ward Halloween Decoration Contest

Submit photos to our decoration contest by October 28!

Nicole Granacki 10/1/24 Nicole Granacki 10/1/24

Alderperson Mary Ann Smith Way - Honorary Street Sign Approved

Ald. Mary Ann Smith will be honored with an honorary street sign at the 5400 block of N Wayne

48th Ward Development 9/26/24 48th Ward Development 9/26/24

CMAA APEX Accelerator Grand Opening

A new center to support business owners in multiple language has opened at CMAA.

Audrey Champelli 9/25/24 Audrey Champelli 9/25/24

September 2024 Small Business Spotlight

Read about Kopi Cafe, Sfera Sicilian Street Food, and The Edge Theater.

Audrey Champelli 9/18/24 Audrey Champelli 9/18/24

Pride Crosswalk Coming to Clark and Farragut

The rainbow crosswalk will be located next to Women and Children First.

Nicole Granacki 9/17/24 Nicole Granacki 9/17/24

Park 517 Offically Renamed “Interfaith Park”

Read about the decision to rename park 517.

Audrey Champelli 9/10/24 Audrey Champelli 9/10/24

Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Join the Argyle community for a celebration of the full harvest moon.

Audrey Champelli 9/6/24 Audrey Champelli 9/6/24

48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024

Donation dates/instructions, book sale dates, and volunteer info

Audrey Champelli 8/30/24 Audrey Champelli 8/30/24

August 2024 Small Business Spotlight

Read about Rad Pop! Vintage Emporium and their Edgewater 20-Minute walkable vintage map.

Kelly B 8/1/24 Kelly B 8/1/24

Filming Notice: Aug 4-12, 2024

Berger Park filming will depict fictional emergency scenes.

Audrey Champelli 7/31/24 Audrey Champelli 7/31/24

July 2024 Small Business Spotlight

Read about Eli Tea Bar, Kie-Gol-Lanee, and Chicago Mosaic School

Nicole Granacki 7/30/24 Nicole Granacki 7/30/24

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Celebrating Centro Romero’s 40th Anniversary

Read the resolution celebrating Centro Romero.

48th Ward Development 7/29/24 48th Ward Development 7/29/24

Edgewater SSA 26 Seeking Bike Rack and Mural Locations

Request a bike rack or mural for your business.

Angel Rubi Navarijo 7/26/24 Angel Rubi Navarijo 7/26/24

Meet the New 24th and 20th District Commanders

Meeting Commanders Alison Christian and Beth Giltmier

Audrey Champelli 6/20/24 Audrey Champelli 6/20/24

Night Out in the 48th Ward Parks - 2024

Find summer events in 48th ward parks.

Audrey Champelli 6/12/24 Audrey Champelli 6/12/24

Happy Pride Month 2024!

Celebrate Pride 2024 in the 48th Ward.

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth 6/5/24 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth 6/5/24

Congrats 48th Ward Graduates!

Congrats on another year of hard work - enjoy your summer vacation!

Audrey Champelli 6/5/24 Audrey Champelli 6/5/24

Senn High School Ceremony to Honor William Friedkin

Join us for a celebration of Senn Arts

Audrey Champelli 5/30/24 Audrey Champelli 5/30/24

May 2024 Small Business Spotlight

Read about La Unica Food Mart, Uvae, and Redtwist Theatre.

Audrey Champelli 5/16/24 Audrey Champelli 5/16/24

CLEAR Exotic Animal Rescue and Rehab

Learn what to do if you see an exotic animal