48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development information, Press Releases from our office, and Ward Night recaps, among other things.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Event Recap: 48th Ward Small Business Roundtable
Read a summary of the March 5 Small Business Roundtable
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5221 N Broadway (sploot)
Give feedback on the development at 5221 N Broadway.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5920 N Ridge (The Mabel)
Give feedback on the development at 5920 N Ridge
Congratulations 48th Ward Reader Best of Chicago 2023 Winners
Check out out local Best of Chicago 2023 Winners
Celebrating One Year of 211 Metro Chicago
Happy 1-year anniversary to 211.
Elise Malary Way Street Naming Ceremony
“Elise Malary Way” street sign will be installed at Clark & Catalpa.
Free Tax Preparation for Eligible Low-Income Chicagoans
Free tax preparation for eligible low-income Chicagoans
Green New Deal for Chicago Public Schools Pledge
The GND4CPS is a plan to combat the climate crisis by investing in our schools.
Early Voting Has Begun at Edgewater Library!
Vote TODAY through March 19 at the Edgewater Library!
Ward Night Recap: March 1, 2023 - Property Tax Appeal Process
Watch the recording of our March 1, 2024 Ward Night.
Hand Sanitizer Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up free hand sanitizer at the 48th ward office.
48th Ward First Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to host first-of-its-kind Lunar New Year luncheon
New Arrivals Mission: Work Permits, Resettlement, Getting Involved
Opportunities to help our new neighbors succeed here in the ward.
Think Before You Hate
The Think Before You Hate campaign aims to teach people about the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident.
Call for Spanish-Speaking Volunteers
Volunteer with Care for Real or Centro Romero.
Edgewater Synagogue Hosts Solidarity Shabbat Event to Welcome New Arrivals
Emanuel Congregation to host Solidarity Shabbat event to demonstrate support for new arrivals currently residing at the Broadway Armory Shelter
Nominate your Crossing Guard for Crossing Guard of the Year
Between now and April 15, nominate your favorite Crossing Guard.
Happy Lunar New Year
A recap of some Lunar New Year celebrations this past weekend.
Early Voting Has Begun Downtown!
Election Day is March 19 and you can vote right NOW downtown!
Narcan and Fentanyl Test Kits Available at the 48th Ward Office
Come to the 48th ward office to pick up free Narcan and Fentanyl test kits to enhance community safety.