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.
Voting Information for the Nov 2024 Election
Information about voting in the upcoming 2024 election.
Granville Traffic Safety Meeting - Oct. 15
Join us for a meeting about traffic calming on Granville.
Connecting Communities on Broadway - Oct. 7
Join us for a conversation about land use planning and zoning.
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.
Construction Updates: September 18, 2024
Pride crosswalk, ongoing projects, sidewalk construction, and RPM closures
Join Us for the First 48th Ward Green Council Meeting
Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-12:30pm.
Pride Crosswalk Coming to Clark and Farragut
The rainbow crosswalk will be located next to Women and Children First.
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