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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th Ward Alderwoman

Welcome to the website of the 48th ward's alderwoman, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth.

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Service Requests

Got a service request? We’re here to help!

  • For non-emergency city services, dial 3-1-1, visit 311.Chicago.gov, or use the CHI 311 app (get it at Apple store or Google Play) on your phone to submit your request.

  • Submit Neighborhood Services requests to the 48th ward office here.

Ward Project Requests

In the 48th ward, we use Participatory Budgeting to empower our community members to determine how to spend allocated menu funds for ward infrastructure improvements. Project ideas are generated and voted on by you:

  • Have an idea for a special project? Use this form to share it with our office.

  • Is there a repair that you think needs special attention? Use this form to share it with us.

The latest from our Instagram account…

View fullsize Leni and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Conor Hart attended the 2024 Annual CMAA Gala: Voice & Vision. The event honored Visionary of the Year Award recipient Grace Hou-Ovnik (Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services) and Immigrant Succes
View fullsize Leni was delighted to attend the Edgewater Community Religious Association's (ECRA) Interfaith Model Passover Seder. The community event was an opportunity for folks to come together to partake in the rich symbolism and rituals of the Passover tradit
View fullsize Did you know that bus routes in the 48th ward are going to see increased and improved service? Bus routes #155, #36, and #81, which are in or near the 48th ward, are among 30 selected by CTA for improvements. Learn more on our blog [link in bio]. Re
View fullsize Thanks to everyone who came out to our Older Adults Resource Fair yesterday, both tablers and neighbors! Folks who stopped by picked up lots of educational materials and got connected with services and got to dance to some live music by local musicia
View fullsize Leni recently joined Uptown leaders at the premier of 77: A City of Neighborhoods at ⠀ CIBC Theatre. Visit choosechicago.com/the77/uptown to enjoy the beautiful short film!⠀ ⠀ [Pics: Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth posing for selfies with other 77 premier att
View fullsize Spring is here and it's important to be prepared for the weather! You can report water collecting in the street and tree emergencies to 311. Visit the 48th ward blog and subscribe to the newsletter to learn more. You can find both on our website www.
View fullsize Leni was honored to celebrate Ramadan at an iftar (breaking the fast) event with the Arab-American Business & Professional Association ( @abpail ) and other alders last week. Thank you for inviting us to share in this celebration. ⠀ ⠀ [Pics: Ald.
View fullsize Our Older Adults Resource Fair is just a few days away! Come by the Ismaili Jamatkhana (6259 N Broadway) between 11am and 2pm on Friday, April 19 to collect resources and info related to healthcare, technology, wellness, government, and more! Contact
View fullsize Last week, Leni attended the North Andersonville Business Roundtable with @avillechamber to learn more about the challenges facing local businesses and the supports that are still needed. Thanks for having us!⠀ ⠀ #48thWardSmallBusiness #thegreat48 #4
View fullsize Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 which is just around the corner! Join us tonight to hear from a representative from the Edgewater Environmental Coalition about sustainability work that’s being done in the ward and learn how you can get invo

We acknowledge the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Potawatomi, and Myaamia nations
on whose land we live and work. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.