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.
Foot Patrol Officers Returning to Argyle, Bryn Mawr, and Clark
Foot patrol officers are returning to 48th Ward commercial corridors
Winter Weather Parking Restrictions
As temperatures drop, keep an eye out for parking restrictions and road conditions.
48th Ward Businesses in the Chicago Reader "Best of Chicago" Poll
Over a dozen 48th ward businesses are nominated, especially in the Buy Local category.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Chi v. Hate Ordinance
Read information about hate incidents; what they are and how to report them.
January 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read Chicagoland Games, Pete’s Pizza, and CircEsteem.
Apply to Vote by Mail in the 2024 Primary Election
Chicago voters can apply now to vote by mail for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election.
Local School Council (LSC) Elections
Local School Council (LSC) elections are coming up — get involved!
Development Systems Update
Check out our new Development intake form and learn about our Development process.
Mental Health Crisis Response Resources from Thresholds
Thresholds offers mental health crisis intervention programs as an alternative to standard police intervention and psychiatric hospitalization.
2023 Year-in-Review Town Hall
Watch our 2023 Year-in-Review Town Hall.
Apply to serve on the CCPSA
The Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is seeking diverse voices for Commissioner positions.
Pick Up a 2024 Calendar at the 48th Ward Office
Stop by the office at 1129 W Bryn Mawr to grab one of these handy magnetic calendars, including city holidays.
Join CTA in creating new spaces for the community!
Community invitation to imagine the re-use of more than one mile of open spaces in Uptown and Edgewater.
CDOT Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Applications Due on Jan 8, 2024
CDOT's Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be open for applications on Monday, Jan 8, 2024 from 6am-10pm.
Community Engagement Process to Activate New Spaces Under New Red Line Tracks Begins
Removal of century-old embankment wall between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations has created unique opportunity to activate new, open space for residents
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Calls on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Nearly 400 Leaders Across the U.S. to Urge EPA to Speed Up Timeline for Proposed Carbon Standard
November 2023 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Edgewater Candles, First Sip Cafe, and Big Chicks.
October 2023 Small Business Spotlight
Read about DMApothecary, Jin Thai Cuisine, and Raven Theatre.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Ald. Lee, and County Commissioner Morita, Host First Joint City And County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Lee, and Morita have all made history as first Asian American women elected to their respective offices