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.
We’re Hiring! Director of Planning & Infrastructure Job Listing
We’re hiring a Director of Planning & Infrastructure. Learn more.
Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure Proposal (2025 Participatory Budgeting Referendum)
Review the 2017 Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Redesign, this year’s PB referendum.
Vote in Participatory Budgeting 2025
Vote for 2025 projects online or in person!
Granville Traffic Safety - Overview of Project and Community Engagement Process
Review the plans and community engagement process for the Granville Traffic Safety project.
PRESS RELEASE: City Council Expected to Pass “Bob Newhart Way” Honorary Street Sign Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth introduced the ordinance to celebrate Newhart’s legacy in Edgewater.
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.