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.
Celebrating Pride Month 2026
Events and resources for Pride 2026
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Ridge/Wayne/Hollywood
pedestrian-activated traffic lights are coming to Ridge.
Sheridan Resurfacing Meeting Recap
CDOT is resurfacing Sheridan between Montrose and Foster
Vision Zero: Eliminating Traffic Fatalities in the 48th Ward
The 48th Ward was one of 15 with zero traffic fatalities in 2025.
Development Feedback Opportunity: 4940-42 N Sheridan
4940-42 N Sheridan is seeking a zoning change from B3-2 to B2-3.
Honoring AANHPI Leaders at City Hall
To all of our honorees: thank you for your leadership, your compassion, and your commitment to Chicago.
Full Restoration of the Department of the Environment
Environmental inspection and permitting has been transferred from CDPH to DOE
1527 W Edgewater Passes City Council
City Council approved the request for a zoning change from RS-3 to RM-4.5
Ward Night Recap: May 19, 2026
Neighbors discussed bicycle safety, development, graffiti, and more.
Celebrating Three Years in Office!
Together we make the 48th Ward great.
48th Ward Tree Trimming Grid
Tree trimming crews will be in the ward every Thursday.
Forest Trees - Participatory Budgeting Update
New trees are coming to major streets throughout the ward.
Landmarking Bryn Mawr: May 7 CCL Meeting Recap
The CCL approved 2 demolition permits applications and preliminarily disapproved 1 demolition permit application.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Help is available. Access local mental health resources.
SNAP & Food Security
Access food assistance or lend a hand.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month 2026
Learn more about Jewish American Heritage this May
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter of Support for Fair Compensation of CPS Lunchworkers
Fair compensation is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
48th Ward Beat Meetings 2026
Find an upcoming beat meeting near you
Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance
Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.
48th Ward Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
See a map of 48th Ward APS.