48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Speed Enforcement Revenue Ordinance
The ordinance reserves speed camera revenue for traffic safety initatives.
Vote 48 in the Reader Best of Chicago 2025 Poll!
Vote for your favorite 48th ward businesses and orgs!
What is the Community Safety Fund?
Community Safety Fund FAQs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Resolution Honoring Rapid Response Volunteers
The resolution honors rapid response volunteers defending their neighbors from ICE
Cut the Tape for Small Businesses Initiative
Read more about the 9 Cut the Tape goals.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution for Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women
Save the date for the next task force meeting: February 4, 2026
Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources & Support
Know your rights, access resources, and find local support.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Call on US to pass Medicare for All Act of 2025
Read the full resolution.
Bryn Mawr Historic District Updates
Read about our work to revitalize the Bryn Mawr business corridor.
Backyard Composting Tips for Fall and Winter
Keep your compost healthy during the colder months
2025 Holiday Events
2025 Holiday events in the ward.
Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on CDC Website Changes
There is no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism.
Meal Kit Donation Drive
Meal Kit Recipes and Donation Information
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Affordable Housing Update
What we’re doing to protect our neighbors in SROs
RECAP: 2026 Budget Town Hall
Access the meeting slides and recording.
Bryn Mawr Survey Reflects Optimism for Future
Key Takeaways from the BMA’s Community Survey
OPEN LETTER FROM ILLINOIS OFFICIALS CONDEMNING FEDERAL CHARGES AGAINST THE BROADVIEW SIX
Read the letter in full.
Bringing Neighborhood Services to You!
Since May, the 48th Ward team has tabled at 30+ events
Fern Hill Presents Development Concepts for 5959 N Sheridan
Fern Hill Consultants presented the conceptual design on October 20
2026 Budget Statement: October 16, 2025
An overview of the 2026 proposed budget