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: Meeting Recap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/aca0ff46-645a-48e5-a96c-bfc2b147f611/Granville+Traffic+Safety+Meeting+SQUARE.jpg)
Granville Traffic Safety: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent Granville traffic safety meeting.
![Introducing the 48th Ward Fall Jam!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/2e8b34f2-7555-4273-a4f7-1eb6ed353b42/Fall+Jam+SQUARE.png)
Introducing the 48th Ward Fall Jam!
The 48th Ward Fall Jam is an event for youth, teens, and families.
![Elected School Board Voter Information](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/aa0358f3-0e08-4cda-91cb-8f4d364f166b/School+district+boundaries.png)
Elected School Board Voter Information
Information on the upcoming school board elections.
![Connecting Communities on Broadway: Meeting Recap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/47bb43a9-67d9-444d-9f3a-34cd6b048588/Broadway+Land+Use+SQUARE.jpg)
Connecting Communities on Broadway: Meeting Recap
Read about our recent open house and ways to share your feedback.
![2nd Annual 48th Ward Halloween Decoration Contest](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/83db9071-ce3b-4ca5-ae83-b917a455c266/halloween+contest.jpg)
2nd Annual 48th Ward Halloween Decoration Contest
Submit photos to our decoration contest by October 28!
![Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/6a8a3f72-38c7-400a-9da9-4c50a560ed50/Filipino+American+History+Month+%281%29.jpg)
Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2024
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us and the Chicago Public Library.
![48th Ward Green Council: First Meeting Recap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/b995c142-42e5-437f-b3be-7e159298085c/green+council.png)
48th Ward Green Council: First Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our September 21 Green Council meeting.
![48th Ward Green Council: Shared Values](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/c28d0dd4-f362-4970-bf93-f4e022e7cfbf/Green+Council+Values+%281%29.jpg)
48th Ward Green Council: Shared Values
Values were discussed at the first meeting on Sept. 21.
![Granville Traffic Safety Meeting - Oct. 15](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1cf11996-d5b8-44af-9597-d9075a177346/Granville+Traffic+Safety+Meeting+SQUARE.png)
Granville Traffic Safety Meeting - Oct. 15
Join us for a meeting about traffic calming on Granville.
![Connecting Communities on Broadway - Oct. 7](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/7bd1bf87-20f7-46d9-967f-d1990d4011ec/Broadway+Land+Use+SQUARE.png)
Connecting Communities on Broadway - Oct. 7
Join us for a conversation about land use planning and zoning.
![Join Us for the First 48th Ward Green Council Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/b995c142-42e5-437f-b3be-7e159298085c/green+council.png)
Join Us for the First 48th Ward Green Council Meeting
Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-12:30pm.
![Banned Books Week 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/c8bd7076-4e01-429d-a413-c351b1fa691d/Banned+Books+Week+2024+Header.png)
Banned Books Week 2024
Celebrate banned books week with the Chicago Public Library.
![Attend a City Council Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/b28db569-1d91-4e46-945f-ec6c16b099dd/Chicago_City_Council_Chambers.jpg)
Attend a City Council Meeting
How to attend/view meetings and give public comment
![Voting is Open for Participatory Budgeting 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/949fbbd3-2f49-4a91-9814-ed5978286abe/PB+Voting+%28halfpage%29.jpg)
Voting is Open for Participatory Budgeting 2024
Vote for this year's projects online or in person!
![Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1726085649591-RP90MV16UP94L2EXJ3UD/midautumnfest.jpg)
Join us for the Second Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Join the Argyle community for a celebration of the full harvest moon.
![48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1726086271434-Z6Z0GM2TI84PKU19HSSJ/Newsletter%2BPhoto%2BEditor.jpg)
48th Ward Library Book Sale Information - 2024
Donation dates/instructions, book sale dates, and volunteer info
![Infrastructure Town Hall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/340848a9-dc26-4c0f-899e-77411ab5ee61/Infrastructure+Town+Hall+-+August+14%2C+2024.jpg)
Infrastructure Town Hall
Read about major 48th ward infrastructure projects.
![Edgewater SSA 26 Seeking Bike Rack and Mural Locations](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/1b0368ff-8c39-46e1-afc1-d74dfe13dc44/Newsletter+Photo+Editor+%281%29.png)
Edgewater SSA 26 Seeking Bike Rack and Mural Locations
Request a bike rack or mural for your business.
![Submit Feedback on the Proposal to Rename Park 517 “Interfaith Park”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/6667ccd1-2753-42da-9f75-af1b20e78d29/park517.jpg)
Submit Feedback on the Proposal to Rename Park 517 “Interfaith Park”
The deadline to submit feedback is Saturday, August 24.
![Join the 48th Ward Green Council](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6440662e14e59b3037e72c3c/b995c142-42e5-437f-b3be-7e159298085c/green+council.png)
Join the 48th Ward Green Council
Learn more about the Green Council and how to sign up.