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.
2025 Street & Alley Resurfacing
View a map of 2025 scheduled resurfacing projects.
Public Safety Update: 6000 Block of Kenmore (March, 2025)
Read about our recent work to reduce violence on the 6000 Block of N Kenmore
Meet the Bryn Mawr Alliance
Bryn Mawr Alliance Mission, Vision, and Bios
We’re Hiring! Summer Events Internship Description
We’re hiring a 2025 Summer Events Intern. Learn more.
Construction Updates: March 6, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Ward Night Recap: March 4, 2025
Read a brief summary of our March 4 ward night meeting.
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
Learn with CPL, CPD, and CPS and celebrate Aurie Pennick!
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
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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