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.
Construction Updates: July 3, 2024
Sidewalk repairs, resurfacing, and alley updates
Welcome 48th Ward Summer Interns!
Meet our 2024 summer interns!
Ward Night Recap: July 1, 2024
Read a brief summary of our recent Ward Night meeting.
Join the 48th Ward Green Council
Learn more about the Green Council and how to sign up.
Construction Updates: June 26, 2024
Clark Street Streetscape Updates
MWRD Overflow Action Days
Learn how to reduce your water usage during storms
New Arrivals Mission Update
Updates on our efforts to support new arrivals.
Lakeview Township Reassessment and Property Tax Information
Learn how to appeal and save after property reassessment.
Safe48 Health & Safety Plan
Our plan focuses on coordination and collaboration across government agencies, community-based organizations, and neighbors.
BYO Containers for Takeaway Food and Drink
Read about HB 2086 which approves the use of reusable containers for takeaway.
Construction Updates: June 20, 2024
Wayne alley updates, Argyle resurfacing, DLSD resurfacing
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 - 2024
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 members of the 48th Ward Zoning Advisory Council for 2023-24
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!