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.
Visit 48th Ward Dry Bars this January
Choose Chicago’s Dry January List includes three 48th Ward Establishments.
Adopt-A-Landmark Grant Awarded to Chicago-landmarked Epworth Church
The church was awarded $235,000.
CPD Will Now Provide In-person ASL and Tactile Interpretation
This service is provided through partnership with the Chicago Hearing Society.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling Congress to Halt and Reverse Nuclear Arms Race
The letter asks congresspeople to cosponsor H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
4943 N Kenmore (Northmere) SRO Update
The Northmere SRO has been vacated.
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.