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.
Granville Traffic Safety: 2nd Meeting Recap
Read about our second Granville traffic safety meeting.
Reader Best of Chicago 2024 - 48th Ward Winners
Congratulations to 48th ward winners!
48th Ward Beat Meetings - 2025
See all 2025 beat meeting details for beats in the 48th ward.
We’re Hiring! Director of Development Job Listing
We’re hiring a Development Director. Learn more.
Pedestrian Safety Initiatives
Pedestrian and traffic safety are top prioties for our office.
Vote 48 in the Reader Best of Chicago 2024 Poll!
Vote for your favorite 48th ward businesses and neighbors.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution Calling for an Assessment of the Impact of the Impending Trump Administration on city resources.
Read more about the Dec. 1 Resolution
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Demanding Immediate Cold Weather Emergency Actions for Chicago's Unhoused
Read the full letter and list of signatories
Budget Update: November 14, 2024
about the unanimous vote against the proposed $300 million property tax levy.
Happy Principal Appreciation Week to Our 48th Ward Principals!
Thanks to our 48th Ward principals for all your hard work!
Timeline Theatre Company Granted $14 Million in TIF Funds for New Theater and Community Space
TimeLine Theatre Company is moving to 5033-5035 N Broadway.
Granville Traffic Safety: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent Granville Traffic Safety meeting
Proposal to Designate Edgewater Glen as a National Historic District
EGA will present their proposal in Springfield later this month.
Statement on CPS School Board Resignations
Statement from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and 40 other alders regarding recent school board resignations
Mayor’s Office: Chicago’s 911 Mental Health Response will No Longer Include Police
Mental health response teams will be staffed entirely by CDPH clinicians and experts.
Alderperson Mary Ann Smith Way - Honorary Street Sign Approved
Ald. Mary Ann Smith will be honored with an honorary street sign at the 5400 block of N Wayne
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and Chicago Public Library Honor Filipino Heritage Month with Renowned Chicago Chefs
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will co-host this Filipino Heritage Month kick-off event.
Attend City Council to Pay Tribute to Alderperson Mary Ann Smith
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth will pay tribute to Ald. Mary Ann Smith during the Oct. 9 City Council Meeting.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Urges Mayor to Address Gaps in Extreme Weather Plan
Read the letter requesting better safety resources for unhoused neighbors in extreme weather.
Congratulations to Angel Rubi Navarijo on his CCPSA Appointment!
Congratulations to our Director of Neighborhood Services, on his appointment to the CCPSA.