48th Ward Blog
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Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Votes Yes to Pass $830 Million Bond Ordinance
Information about the bond ordinance and an op-ed from Ald. Pat Dowell.
February 2025 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Tesfa Cuisine, African Safari Imports, and Elegance Beauty Salon
Public Safety Reminders for Sheridan Road
prevent robberies and carjackings.
48th Ward Public Safety Trends - February 2025
Violent crime in the 48th Ward is down 25.5% compared to the same period last year.
Broadway Land Use Framework Adopted by Chicago Plan Commission
The CPC adopted the framework during their Feb. 20 meeting
Construction Updates: February 20, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
6320 N Broadway (Bakeree Dispensary): Community Meeting for Special Use Permit
Bakeree is seeking a Special Use Permit to sell cannabis.
Ward Night Recap: February 19, 2025
Read a brief summary of our Feb. 19 ward night meeting.
Introducing: Green Social Housing
A message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth about Green Social Housing
City of Chicago Website Now Available in 249 Languages
Choose your preferred language with the “translate” widget.
Granville Traffic Safety: 2nd Meeting Recap
Read about our second Granville traffic safety meeting.
Connecting Communities on Broadway
Read information about the ongoing multi-ward project.
Construction Updates: February 11, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
CCPSA Approves New General Order G01-11
The order sets guidelins for how CPD engages with the community commission and district councils.
48th Ward Green Council: February 2025 Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our February 6 Green Council meeting.
Construction Updates: February 5, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Reader Best of Chicago 2024 - 48th Ward Winners
Congratulations to 48th ward winners!
48th Ward Beat Meetings - 2025
See all 2025 beat meeting details for beats in the 48th ward.
Ridge/Hollywood Sewer Main Replacement Project
Read about this $8 million investment in 48th ward infrastructure
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Celebrate with Chicago institutions, black-owned businesses, and community organizations.