48th Ward Blog
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For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
2026 Budget Statement: October 16, 2025
An overview of the 2026 proposed budget
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Cosponsors Resolution in Support of Immigrant Communities, Racial Justice, and Constitutional Freedoms, and in Opposition to Authoritarian Military Occupation in Chicago
The resolution affirms the city’s intent to protect is immigrant and refugee residents.
Standing Together in Community and Solidarity: October 11, 2025
We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to fight with you.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Denouncing Violence Against Protestors and Detention in Broadview
Leni joined more than 45 other elected officials as a signee.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Advocating for Civillian-Led Parking Violation Response Model
Leni joined district councilors and other alders as a signee.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures
The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city’s sanctuary city measures.
2025 Annual Report on Homelessness
DFSS published the report on July 17.
Low Affordability Community (LAC) Ordinance
Leni is introducing an ordinance to designate the 48th ward as an LAC.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Supporting SB 1693
SB 1693 calls for the creation of an elected Board of Trustees for the City Colleges of Chicago.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Calling for a Nationwide Search for New CTA President
Read the full letter.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Signs Letter Asking School Board to Stand by Resolution Calling for CPS CEO to Hold Educator License
Read the full letter.
Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
Overview of the proposed Cumulative Impacts Ordinance
PRESS RELEASE: City Council Expected to Pass “Bob Newhart Way” Honorary Street Sign Ordinance.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth introduced the ordinance to celebrate Newhart’s legacy in Edgewater.
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
Learn with CPL, CPD, and CPS and celebrate Aurie Pennick!
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Votes Yes to Pass $830 Million Bond Ordinance
Information about the bond ordinance and an op-ed from Ald. Pat Dowell.
Broadway Land Use Framework Adopted by Chicago Plan Commission
The CPC adopted the framework during their Feb. 20 meeting
Introducing: Green Social Housing
A message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth about Green Social Housing
City of Chicago Website Now Available in 249 Languages
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City Council Update: Sanctuary City Status, Speed Limit, CTA Leadership
updates related to immigration, speed limits, and CTA Leadership
Protecting Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status
Chicago’s status as a Sanctuary City reflects our values of inclusion, safety, and opportunity for all.