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48th WARD NEWS: JUNE 26, 2026
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ARGYLE NIGHT MARKET BEGINS JULY 2
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It's our favorite time of the year: Argyle Night Market begins next Thursday, July 2nd and runs through August 27th! Join us every Thursday night from 5-9pm at Argyle & Kenmore for good food, live music, and a diverse array of street vendors! Started in 2013 by Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that draws an average of 5,000 visitors each week and continues to grow in popularity. Part market, part street festival, this vibrant and award-winning event is located on Argyle, the city's first shared street.
The 48th Ward Office is bringing city services to you at six of the Argyle Night Markets! Drop by the 48th Ward table on the following dates to say hi to our team and access city resources on the go! Over the last three years, we have increased city services by 20% in part by attending over 150 community events. We look forward to seeing you on the following dates:
- July 9
- July 16
- July 23
- July 30
- August 6
- August 27
RSVP for each week's market for FREE to be eligible to win a prize package from local Argyle & Uptown businesses. The process will start again after each week's market, so you'll have a total of 9 chances to win this year. Read more about the market and RSVP here.
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Submit Requests and Stay Informed with 311 and ChiStreetWork
For non-emergency city service requests, file a 311 report online, through the app, or by dialing 3-1-1. You can also search for and follow along with local city projects at chistreetwork.chicago.gov.
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Kids Pride with Newstory Chicago
- When: Saturday, June 27 from 11am-3pm
- Where: 1307 W Granville
- Register online.
This Pride Month, Newstory Chicago is creating a space where our children feel safe to celebrate who they are! Join us for Kids Pride featuring games, arts & crafts, music, food, and more! Look for the 48th ward table to pick up your free "No Hate in 48" sign and submit city service requests.
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2026 Pride Parade Details
The Chicago Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 28 in Northalsted. While the parade does not travel through the 48th Ward, it may impact some of our local buses! Visit our blog to view the map and additional information.
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Hollywood-Ardmore Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup
- When: Sunday, June 28 from 9-11:30am
- Where: Osterman Beach House (5800 N DLSD)
- Register online.
Join the Friends of the Edgewater Library for a cleanup at Osterman Beach! Please arrive about 10 minutes early to check in and kindly bring gloves and a bucket for collecting trash. Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, wear comfy clothes and shoes! All ages are welcome.
Thanks to everyone who attended the cleanup at Foster Beach on May 17! The group of 23 volunteers removed 54.82 pounds of litter in just two hours including 499 cigarette butts, 346 pieces of scrap plastic, and 326 plastic bottle caps!
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Filming Notice: 1200 Block of Norwood
Hiffclanger Productions will be filming scenes for an independent feature, titled BLOCK PARTY at 1230-1256 W Norwood on the north side of the street. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in the area will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE from 7am-6pm, June 29 - July 3. The street will remain open to traffic.
Permits and traffic control, if required, are being coordinated by the Chicago Film Office and the Chicago Police Department. The project will not block driveways, loading zones, fire hydrants, bus stops or disabled parking zones.
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Edgewater Monday Market
- When: Monday, June 29 from 3-7pm
- Where: Broadway & Thorndale
- Learn more online.
Come by the Broadway Armory parking lot for Chicago’s ONLY Monday farmers market, featuring a diverse lineup of more than 40 vendors!
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Free Pride Signs
By popular demand, we have ordered more of the “No Hate in 48” signs! Pick up a free sign at any of these locations while supplies last.
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Mural Community Engagement Opportunity
In the previous two Participatory Budgeting cycles, 48th Ward neighbors voted to fund public art in the ward! Fill out this form to share your ideas for murals at the following locations: Margate DLSD Underpass, Thorndale / Granville / Bryn Mawr Utility Boxes, Lane Beach Seawall, 1475 W Gregroy, and 5750 N Sheridan. The deadline to fill out the form is Sunday, July 5 at 11:59pm.
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Community Budget Feedback Sessions
- When: Wednesday, July 1 from 5:30-7:30pm
- Where: Virtual
- Register online.
Chicago Public Schools invites you to attend a Community Feedback Session addressing the district's budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Each meeting will include an update from district leaders on the 2026-2027 school year budget as well as a roundtable discussion. Your input continues to be crucial as we work to strengthen our schools. Can't make the July 1 meeting? Join us on July 7 at Roosevelt High School.
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Schedule a Tour of Swift School!
Swift school invites prospective families to meet Principal Dr. Alhasoon and take a tour of the school! Swift's administration, teachers, and parent community celebrate the school's incredible diversity, with over 50 countries and 65 home languages represented. Swift is a selective enrollment school, so don't wait! Email malhasoon@cps.edu or call (773) 534-2695 to make an appointment!
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Always Andersonville: The Podcast
The 200th episode of Always Andersonville The Podcast brings together 48th Ward Alderperson Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 40th Ward Alderperson Andre Vasquez, and 47th Ward Alderperson Matt Martin for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping Andersonville and Chicago. Hosted by Dena Jo Pavlovic, the episode explores everything from neighborhood development, affordable housing, and small business support to city budgeting, public safety, and the future of independent business corridors. Listen to the full episode here.
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48th Ward Office Closed Friday, July 3
The 48th Ward office will be closed on Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. While we are away, please contact 311 for non-emergency requests. In the case of an emergency, contact 911. See the full list of City of Chicago holidays here. We also include these closures on our community calendar.
Garbage Collection Schedule
During the holidays, garbage collection schedules may shift by 24-48 hours. During weeks with city holidays, put your bins out 24 hours ahead of your scheduled pick up day to avoid delays.
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DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
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Emanuel / Fern Hill Community Meeting 3 - Recap
Thank you to the more than 150 neighbors who joined us on Zoom for the third community meeting about Emanuel Congregation's proposed planned development. The meeting consisted of a brief presentation and a Q&A. View the recorded presentation here for an overview of the 48th Ward's zoning and development processes, project context, and latest revisions to the project plan based on community feedback from the first two meetings. You can also view the meeting slides here:
Feedback for version 3 of the plan is open now through Friday, July 10 at 5pm. Access the feedback form on our website.
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Devil Dawgs Zoning Change Request Passes City Council
Devil Dawgs' zoning change request for 5255 N Clark passed City Council this month! The zoning change from B1-2 to B3-2 allows for a physical bar/counter with seating within the restaurant. B3-2 zoning currently exists in Andersonville on both the east and west sides of Clark.
This zoning change request went through our community engagement process in the early summer of last year and after reviewing all feedback, Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth approved this request. It was supported by East Andersonville Residents Council (EARC) and the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. This request was also reviewed by the 48th Ward Zoning Advisory Council. Note: Devil Dawgs previously had a joint venture with Bar Demijohn (a Heisler Hospitality cocktail establishment) for this zoning change request. The joint venture changed so that Devil Dawgs opened on its own at 5255 N Clark.
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Help Renew SSA #26 in Edgewater
Deadlines are approaching to renew SSA 26 in Edgewater. If SSA 26 expires, Edgewater's business districts will lose funding for sidewalk litter abatement, landscaping, streetscaping, holiday decor, sidewalk snow removal, neighborhood branding, public art, special events, and more! If you own property on Broadway, Bryn Mawr, Devon, or Granville in Edgewater (or know somebody who does) please contact the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce at info@edgewater.org to provide your signature in support of the SSA.
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1070 W Berwyn (Miss Ollie's Market) Community Development Grant
This week, Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth helped to secure a Community Development Grant of $205,556 for Miss Ollie’s Market at 1070 W Berwyn. This is part of our office’s efforts to support 48th Ward small businesses and revitalize Berwyn, which has struggled in recent years. Revitalization efforts along Berwyn include the new fully-accessible Berwyn CTA Red Line Station, over $3.8 million in support for Steep Theatre, the new Berwyn Greenway connecting the North Branch Trail to the Lakefront Trail, restoration of the beautiful 5252 N Broadway and conversion into new family-sized apartments, and 56 new homes at 1101 W Berwyn. We are looking forward to the ribbon cutting at Miss Ollie’s Market soon!
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Rodent Abatement Reminders
With the weather warming up, you may start to notice more rats in the parkways and alleys! Visit our blog for information about protecting your yard from rats and other rodents and reporting issues to the city!
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MWRD TARP System Updates
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has been working around the clock to capture billions of gallons of stormwater that have fallen across Cook County during recent storm events. Due to recent rain events, the MWRD Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) systems are holding nearly 9 billion gallons of stormwater, which is enough water to fill 13,600 Olympic-sized swimming pools! As of Monday, there have been no combined sewer overflows in Chicago.
Please note, street flooding can still occur even when there is plenty of room in TARP. If small neighborhood sewers don’t have the capacity to carry water to the MWRD’s intercepting sewers or TARP tunnels, they may back up. Often, water pooling temporarily in streets is by design, to slow the flow of water through the TARP system.
We can all play a part in supporting the city's TARP system and avoiding sewer overflows by simply reducing our water use on days when the sewer system is already strained. Sign up for Overflow Action Day alerts from MWRD for reminders to conserve water during heavy rainfall.
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DFSS Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they are experiencing a temporary loss or reduction in income that makes it difficult to pay rent. This program is intended to provide short-term support while promoting long-term housing stability. Visit the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) site to learn more and check your eligibility.
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Senn High School Pedestrian Safety Improvements On Schedule
The Senn High School Pedestrian Safety Improvements are on schedule. The $1.4 million investment will improve pedestrian safety for students, families, and residents near Senn High School. Read more on our blog.
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Elise Malary Plaza Construction Update
Construction is underway on Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza! Catalpa between Clark and Ashland is now closed to through traffic as planned. Pedestrian safety is being monitored at the Clark Street crosswalk, and barricades are in place. Please know that moving or altering construction traffic-control signs in Chicago is a violation of municipal code and subject to fines up to $500.
CDOT will continue to monitor the area and work with the contractor to maintain a safe pedestrian route. The contractor has also been instructed not to park vehicles on Clark Street to help minimize impacts to traffic and to maintain visibility. Pavement removal and earth excavation activities are planned on Catalpa within the project area starting next week. These operations are expected to have only minimal impacts on traffic on Clark and Ashland.
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Bryn Mawr / Sheridan Water Main Construction Update
Sheridan Project Status: Due to utility conflicts on Sheridan, the contractor demobilized last week from the site, and the design office is continuing to investigate solutions to the conflicts. We anticipate that DWM will complete revised plans in 6 to 8 weeks.
Bryn Mawr Project Status: Design plans have been completed for this portion of the project. The 48th ward office will provide an update once DWM has a revised project timeline.
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under-construction alley apron at Wayne & Berwyn
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3 Week Construction Outlook
The following 48th Ward construction projects are scheduled for the next three weeks, weather permitting
Bump Outs:
Alley Apron:
Curb & Gutter:
Sidewalk Repairs:
- 4910 N Sheridan
- 4920-4922 N Winthrop
- 4949 N Broadway
- 5255-5257 N Magnolia
- 5210-5220 N Glenwood
- 5334 N Wayne
See the construction schedule on our blog for more information.
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3 Week Grind Schedule
Concrete grinding work is scheduled for the following locations over the next two weeks, weather permitting.
Alley Resurfacing
- Argyle/Ainslie/Kenmore/Sheridan (July 1)
- Hollywood/Olive/Clark/Glenwood (July 1)
- Glenwood/Ridge/Hollywood (July 2)
- Glenlake/Thorndale/Kenmore/Sheridan (July 6)
- Hood/Glenlake/Clark/Greenview (July 6)
- Granville/Hood/Glenwood/Lakewood (July 6)
Street Resurfacing
- Glenwood: Balmoral to Berwyn (July 1)
- Glenwood: Bryn Mawr to Ridge (July 2)
- Glenwood: Rosedale to Ardmore (July 6)
See the construction schedule on our blog for more information.
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CHECK OUT THE 48th WARD CALENDAR
Never miss an event! See the calendar on our website for more exciting things happening in the ward. Fill out this form to have your own event listed.
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WHERE IN THE WARD IS LENI?
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Thank you to the neighbors who joined us at our Mural Visioning community engagement meeting this week! After a brief presentation, neighbors posted sticky notes on boards around the room to share their ideas for five mural sites: The Margate Park DLSD Underpass, Thorndale / Granville / Bryn Mawr Utility Boxes, Lane Beach Seawall, 1475 W Gregroy, and 5750 N Sheridan. If you weren't able to make it to the meeting, be sure to share your ideas through our online form! We can't wait to see these PB-winning public art projects come to fruition.
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Earlier this week, Leni joined Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin to discuss issues facing 48th Ward neighbors including access to healthcare, and to advocate for Congressional support against harmful Trump policies.
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The Philippine Independence Week Committee recognized Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth with their 2026 Most Outstanding Filipino American of Chicago Award. This award recognizes her outstanding achievement as a trailblazer in politics, and as a role model for youth who strive for a life in public service. The award recognizes her advocacy for initiatives that are beneficial for all people, especially those most marginalized.
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Leni celebrated Father’s Day with our seniors at the South-East Asia Center. She served lunch and talked to 48th ward residents about the issues most pressing to them including aging in place, affordable housing, and healthcare.
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This week, our 48th ward summer interns joined interns from the 46th ward and CTA to tour the Red and Purple Modernization project. The tour showcased challenges and innovations of the project while emphasizing the importance of public transit to Chicago.
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