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.
Park 517 Offically Renamed “Interfaith Park”
Read about the decision to rename park 517.
Banned Books Week 2024
Celebrate banned books week with the Chicago Public Library.
Ward Night Recap: September 16, 2024
Notes from our September 16 ward night meeting
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate with Chicago libraries, parks, and schools.
Attend a City Council Meeting
How to attend/view meetings and give public comment
Voting is Open for Participatory Budgeting 2024
Vote for 2024 projects online or in person!
Construction Updates: September 11, 2024
DLSD resurfacing, Winthrop & Kenmore bike lane improvements, RPM
Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Join the Argyle community for a celebration of the full harvest moon.
“I CARRY NARCAN” Buttons and Narcan Available at the 48th Ward Office
Stop by our office to pick up Narcan and "I CARRY NARCAN" buttons at no cost.
48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024
Donation dates/instructions, book sale dates, and volunteer info
Construction Updates: September 4, 2024
Clark Streetscape, DLSD, Berwyn Greenway, Resurfacing, and more
Development Feedback Opportunity: 6240-50 N Broadway
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 6240-50 N Broadway
DuSable Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing Phase II
Impacts and closures scheduled for DLSD resurfacing Phase II
August 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Rad Pop! Vintage Emporium and their Edgewater 20-Minute walkable vintage map.
Construction Updates: August 28, 2024
DLSD resurfacing, Berwyn greenway, parks improvments, RPM
Construction Updates: August 21, 2024
Berwyn Greenway, Make Way for People, Alleys, Hollywood, and more!
Ward Night Recap: August 15, 2024
Notes from our August 15 ward night meeting
Coming Soon: Berwyn Neighborhood Greenway
The Berwyn Greenway till connect the North Shore Channel Trail to the Lakefront Trail.
Infrastructure Town Hall
Read about major 48th ward infrastructure projects.
Construction Updates: August 14, 2024
Margate Park, Hollywood, Kenmore, Alleys, RPM, and more!