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.
Response To Public Safety Concerns at 6000-002 N Kenmore
Read about the steps our office is taking to respond as a community to acts of violence.
Night Out in the *48th Ward* Parks
Find summer events in 48th ward parks.
Celebrating Juneteenth 2024
Learn this history behind the Juneteenth holiday
6200 N Broadway: Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth has decided not to support the zoning change request for 6200 N Broadway.
Meet the 2023-24 Zoning Advisory Council
Meet the current members of the 48th Ward Zoning Advisory Council
Construction Updates: June 12, 2024
Street resurfacing on DSLD and Argyle
Plow the Sidewalks Pilot Program to Coming to Uptown!
Uptown is part of the North Side Pilot Zone for the Plow the Sidewalks program
Happy Pride Month 2024!
Celebrate Pride 2024 in the 48th Ward.
Congrats 48th Ward Graduates!
Congrats on another year of hard work - enjoy your summer vacation!
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Additional Dwelling Unit Expansion Ordinance
Read about the proposed expansion to the 2020 ADU Ordinance.
Construction Updates: June 5, 2024
Street resurfacing on DSLD and neighborhood roads
Senn High School Ceremony to Honor William Friedkin
Join us for a celebration of Senn Arts
Summer Food Security Resources
Learn about food security support you can access while school’s out.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 1068 W Berwyn
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1068 W Berwyn
Development Feedback Opportunity: 5830 N Broadway
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 5830 N Broadway
Construction Updates: May 30, 2024
Resurfacing, sidewalks, and alley aprons.
May 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about La Unica Food Mart, Uvae, and Redtwist Theatre.
Updates to Public Safety Alert System
We’ve updated our public safety alert system.
Construction Updates: May 22, 2024
resurfacing, sidewalks, alley aprons, curbs & gutters
CLEAR Exotic Animal Rescue and Rehab
Learn what to do if you see an exotic animal