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.
September 2024 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Kopi Cafe, Sfera Sicilian Street Food, and The Edge Theater.
Attend City Council to Pay Tribute to Alderperson Mary Ann Smith
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will pay tribute to Ald. Mary Ann Smith during the Oct. 9 City Council Meeting.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to Address Gaps in Extreme Weather Plan
Read the letter requesting better safety resources for unhoused neighbors in extreme weather.
48th Ward Green Council: First Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our September 21 Green Council meeting.
48th Ward Green Council: Shared Values
Values were discussed at the first meeting on Sept. 21.
6320 N Broadway (Bakeree Dispensary): Zoning Change Request Decision
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth has decided to support the zoning change request for 6320 N Broadway.
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