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.
2025 Budget Feedback Opportunities
Share your feedback on the 2025 budget before the upcoming hearings
48th Ward Green Council: October Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our October 17 Green Council meeting.
Timeline Theatre Company Granted $14 Million in TIF Funds for New Theater and Community Space
TimeLine Theatre Company is moving to 5033-5035 N Broadway.
Granville Traffic Safety: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent Granville Traffic Safety meeting
48th Ward Fall Events!
Join us for fall community events!
Introducing the 48th Ward Fall Jam!
The 48th Ward Fall Jam is an event for youth, teens, and families.
Proposal to Designate Edgewater Glen as a National Historic District
EGA will present their proposal in Springfield later this month.
Participatory Budgeting 2024 Results!
See which projects neighbors voted to fund.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Contact 1-877-863-6338 if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence.
Construction Updates: October 9, 2024
new bus stop benches, dog-friendly area improvements, Bryn Mawr westbound closure, other RPM closures
Elected School Board Voter Information
Information on the upcoming school board elections.
Connecting Communities on Broadway: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent open house and ways to share your feedback.
The 48th Ward Halloween Parade is Back!
This year’s parade will begin at Bromann Park.
Statement on CPS School Board Resignations
Statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and 40 other alders regarding recent school board resignations
Ward Night Recap: October 2, 2024
Read a summary of our October 2 Ward Night Meeting.
Mayor’s Office: Chicago’s 911 Mental Health Response will No Longer Include Police
Mental health response teams will be staffed entirely by CDPH clinicians and experts.
2nd Annual 48th Ward Halloween Decoration Contest
Submit photos to our decoration contest by October 28!
Construction Updates: October 2, 2024
Pride crosswalk, Bryn Mawr pavers, Dog-Friendly area, resurfacing projects, and RPM closures
Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area: Drainage & Paving Project
The Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area will be closed for improvements through late October
Alderperson Mary Ann Smith Way - Honorary Street Sign Approved
Ald. Mary Ann Smith will be honored with an honorary street sign at the 5400 block of N Wayne