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.
City Council Passes 2025 Budget
The council voted 27-23 in favor of the proposed budget.
Budget Update: December 11, 2024
Updates from the latest budget hearings and council meetings.
Construction Updates: December 11, 2024
811, RPM Road & Alley Closures
Vote 48 in the Reader Best of Chicago 2024 Poll!
Vote for your favorite 48th ward businesses and neighbors.
48th Ward Green Council: December Meeting Recap
Read a summary of our December 5 Green Council meeting.
Budget Update: December 5, 2024
Read about the most recent round of budget hearings.
Construction Updates: December 4, 2024
RPM Road & Alley Closures
5830 N Broadway: Zoning Change Request Decision
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth will support the zoning change request for 5830 N Broadway.
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
Extreme Cold Weather Resources
Resources for staying safe in extreme cold weather
48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
2025 Budget Briefing with the Better Govt. Association
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Demanding Immediate Cold Weather Emergency Actions for Chicago's Unhoused
Read the full letter and list of signatories
Demanding Justice and Protection for Domestic Violence Victims
Calling for the resignation of Judge Thomas Nowinski
Gallery: RPM Construction
see a collage of RPM construction photos
CTA Holiday Train and Bus in the 48th Ward
48th ward holiday fleet departure times
Smoke Alarms Available at the 48th Ward Office
pick one up while supplies last
ETNA/ETA Participatory Budgeting Meeting Recap
Read about our first community engagement meeting for PB 2025.
48th Ward Budget Briefing - Nov. 25, 2024
Join us for a Budget Briefing with the Better Government Association.
Addressing Homelessness in the 48th Ward: Our Commitment to Support and Safety
Our office responds to homelessness through consistent outreach, monthly cleanups, AMEs, and more.
Apply for the 2025 Zoning Advisory Council
Our 2025 ZAC application is open.