HELP SET 48th Ward PRIORITIES! From the Office of 48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Complete The 2026 Community Survey It used to be that if you wanted your sidewalk repaired or tree trimmed in Chicago, you had to “know a guy” at City Hall. Now, services are just a click, phone call, or email away. Over the last three years, with your help, the 48th Ward office has increased City Services 20%. Now, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth wants to hear from you! Fill out this surve…
UPDATED October 9th The Chicago City Council is scheduled to take up the next full session on October 14, 2026. After the previous vote on September 29, 2026, was called off to avoid a gridlocked showdown, Alderman Gilbert Villegas and other city council members deferred both the PRO and FAIR ordinances specifically to target a planned October 14th meeting for further action. Aldermen from both sides are currently using this window to negotiate a potential compromise or merged bill. Whi…
UPDATED September 29th From the 48th Ward Office - Last week, the Department of Water Management (DWM) encountered more utility conflicts on Bryn Mawr, so they have demobilized from the site and are awaiting approval of revised plans. From DWM: Construction is currently on hold awaiting the resolution of a utility conflict. A revised plan has been sent to the Office of Underground Coordination and is awaiting approval prior to the project proceeding.... Thank you for your patience as …
Shared From Block Club Chicago The district includes Bryn Mawr Avenue from Broadway to Sheridan Road and famed residences like the Edgewater Beach Apartments. by Madison SavedraSeptember 23, 2026 EDGEWATER — The Bryn Mawr Historic District is officially a Chicago landmark. City Council approved the landmarking Wednesday, concluding a lengthy series of approvals needed in a process that started in the spring. The city’s Commission on Chicago Landmarks found that the hist…
UPDATED September 25th Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy Responds To Inquiries About Growing Presence Of Tents & Encampments And The Challenges They Present Throughout City Parks "Good Afternoon, Thank you for reaching out to share your concerns about the impact of tent encampments in our area. I apologize if this response has been delayed, but given the complexities of the laws that were cited in your messages, I wanted to do appropriate due diligence to properly address your…
