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.
March 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Alamo Shoes, El Rincon de Fabio, and CirquesExperience
Vote in Upcoming Local School Council Elections
Learn when, where, and how to vote in upcoming LSC elections.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Statement of Support for MCA Workers United
Read the full statement of suppoert for the MCA workers union.
Broadway Armory Park to Return to Programming and Operations per Mayor’s Press Release
The City plans to decompress five park facility temporaray shelters and return them to programming.
Chicago Progressive Caucus Statement on Bring Chicago Home Referendum Results
Read the Progressive Caucus statement on Bring Chicago Home
February 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read more about Qideas, Little Vietnam, and School of Rock Andersonville
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.
Construction Updates: March 14, 2024
See the construction updates from the March 14, 2024 newsletter.
5920 N Ridge (The Mabel): Update from the Zoning Advisory Council
Read about the ZAC’s meeting with 5920 N Ridge Developers
One Summer Chicago Youth Employment Applications Open
The One Summer Chicago youth employment application portal is open.
Diaper and Toiletry Drive with 10th District Commissioner Bridget Gainer
Donate diapers and toiletries for new neighbors through April 1, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024
Read about the history of 48th Ward alderwomen.
SBIF Applications Open in April for the Lawrence/Broadway TIF District
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) applications open soon for the Lawrence/Broadway TIF district.
New People Spot on Devon
Enjoy new benches, seating, and landscaping at the People Spot on Devon.
Steering Wheel Locks Available at the 48th Ward Office
Pick up a steering wheel lock while supplies last.
Sign Up for the 48th Ward Youth Advisory Council
Our office is launching an advisory council for young people ages 14-22.
Drop Off Food Scraps in Edgewater
The Chicago Food Scrap Drop-Off Program has a new Edgewater site.
48th Ward Participatory Budgeting Update
Our first Participatory Budgeting meeting is scheduled for Feb 29. Join us!
5853 N Broadway (Bickerdike) Receives QAP Funding
The affordable housing development at 5853 N Broadway has secured funding.