48th Ward Blog
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Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs on to Letter Requesting Stronger Environmental Justice Considerations in Procurement Process
The letter calls on Procurement Officer Roberts to enforce environmental provisions in city contracts
Message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Regarding Utility Mailers and CABO
Mailers were sent to constituents of alders who support the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance
Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2024
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us and the Chicago Public Library.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and Chicago Public Library Honor Filipino Heritage Month with Renowned Chicago Chefs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will co-host this Filipino Heritage Month kick-off event.
CMAA APEX Accelerator Grand Opening
A new center to support business owners in multiple language has opened at CMAA.
Construction Updates: September 25, 2024
Alley resurfacing, sidewalks, RPM Updates
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.