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48th WARD NEWS: OCTOBER 9, 2026
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Margate Park Pumpkin Patch
- When: Saturday, October 24 from 10am-2pm
- Where: Margate Park (4921 N Marine)
- Register online.
Celebrate the season with us at the Margate Park Pumpkin Patch! We'll be out from 10am to 2pm with games, inflatables, face painting, photos, and more!
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48th Ward Halloween Parade
- When: Saturday, October 31 at 10am
- Where: 5400 N Broadway
- Sign up to volunteer.
Join us for our annual 48th Ward Halloween Parade! Show up in costume at 5400 N Broadway and walk with us east on Balmoral then south on Clark to end at Farragut for trick or treating and other Andersonville festivities! Want to help out as a parade marshall? Use the link above!
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Volunteer as Trick or Treat Crossing Guard
Our office is looking for volunteers to help trick-or-treaters cross the streets safely this Halloween! Visit the QR code above or this link to sign up.
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Senn-toberfest - Movie on the Lawn
- When: Friday, October 16 at 6pm
- Where: Senn Front Lawn (5900 N Glenwood)
- No RSVP required
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, dress up in your witchiest garb and join Senn for a screening of Hocus Pocus!
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Boo! at the Park
- When: Sunday, October 25 from 2-5pm
- Where: Park 599 (1623 W Edgewater)
- No RSVP required
Join West Edgewater Area Residents at Park 599 for a family-friendly Halloween event featuring a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, donuts & cider, games and more!
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October in Andersonville
Andersonville has a jam-packed schedule of Halloween and fall fun for the whole family! We're excited to celebrate with them at our parade on Halloween day, and you won't want to miss out on these events in the lead-up!
Read more on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce website.
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Halloween Karaoke at the Edgewater Senior Center
- When: Friday, October 30 at 12:30pm
- Where: Edgewater Senior Center (5917 N Broadway)
- No RSVP required
The Edgewater Senior Center knows how to party! Join your neighbors for karaoke and dancing and don't forget your costume!
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NE Levy Senior Center Halloween Party
- When: Wednesday, October 28 at 11:30am
- Where: NE Levy Senior Center (2019 W Lawrence)
- No RSVP required.
Can't make it to the Edgewater Senior Center Halloween Party? The NE Levy center's got you covered! They're hosting a special meal with music and dancing on the Wednesday before Halloween. Costumes encouraged!
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Edgewater Senior Center Day of the Dead Altar
The Edgewater Senior Center is putting together an altar to honor and commemorate those who have passed away. If you would like to participate, please bring in a picture of a relative, friend, pet, or someone who is meaningful to you.
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
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Shred & Electronics Recycling Event
- When: Friday, November 13 from 3-6pm
- Where: Ismaili Jamatkhana Parking Lot (6259 N Broadway)
- No RSVP required
We're thrilled to announce that, by popular demand, we are bringing another shred & electronics recycling event to the ward this year! Drop by with personal documents for shredding, small electronics for recycling, and prescription medications for safe disposal. Please keep the following details in mind as you prepare materials for the event:
- remove binder clips from paper materials
- shred only those pieces of paper with personal information and recycle the rest at home
- batteries are accepted
- liquid medications are not accepted
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Divvy Station Update
The 48th Ward is experiencing the fastest growth in Divvy ridership in the entire City of Chicago! Year to date, the 48th Ward has taken 109,615 Divvy rides, compared with 82,493 last year, a 33% increase! This would not have been possible without the addition of the new Divvy stations and the increase in safe street infrastructure.
New stations installed this year:
- Winthrop Ave & Sheridan Rd
- Winthrop Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave
- Glenwood Ave & Devon Ave
- Kenmore Ave & Catalpa Ave
- Glenwood Ave & Ardmore Ave (NEW)
- Clark St & Catalpa Ave (NEW)
Upcoming installations scheduled for October:
- Broadway & Glenlake Ave
- Lakefront Trail - North Trailhead
Future installations (timeline TBD):
- Clark St & Berwyn Ave (Increased Capacity)
- Winthrop Ave & Ardmore Ave
- Kenmore Ave & Granville Ave
- Foster Ave Beach
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Free Lime Helmets Available at the 48th Ward Office
Come by the 48th Ward office to pick up a free helmet while supplies last! Cycling/scootering is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, and no one should be riding without a helmet. Thank you to Lime for providing these for our neighbors.
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Rain Barrels
Did you know that the City of Chicago provides rain barrels for just $22.30 (or $11.15 for those 65+). You can order one directly from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). Rain barrels capture rain water for later use and can help prevent flooding and sewer overflows. We have a very limited supply of free rain barrels to give to neighbors for whom the cost is a burden.
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Reminders for Managing Fall Leaves
It's fall, and that's exactly what the leaves are doing! Here's how you can help keep our streets, curbs, and gutters clear.
- Remove leaves that fall into the street in front of your residence.
- Reuse leaves as mulch in your yard.
- Bag extra leaves and call 311 for yard waste pickup.
- DO NOT sweep or rake leaves into the street.
- Share these tips with your friends and neighbors.
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Chicago vs. Philly vs. LA Clean-Off
Every year, the Chicago Clean-Up Club partners with Philadelphia's Block-by-Block Community Clean-Up for a friendly competition to remove litter from our streets. This year, Los Angeles South Central Clean-Up wanted a piece of the action! The contest runs throughout the month of October, and as of week 1, Chicago is leading!
Join in by picking up litter by yourself or with a team and submitting photos to have your collection added to the city-wide tally. Learn more about how to get involved here.
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Andersonville Farmers Market Snap Match
There are still two weeks remaining in the Andersonville Farmers Market season and as of September, the market is matching up to $15 in Link/SNAP vouchers! Swipe your card at the official market booth and shop fresh, local produce. Read more about the Andersonville Farmers Market here.
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Youth Climate Action Fund Info Sessions
Through the Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund, the City of Chicago will award microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to youth-led climate projects that address local environmental challenges in their communities. Whether you're fighting for environmental justice, reducing waste, creating community gardens, educating your peers, developing a social media campaign, or helping your neighborhood prepare for extreme heat, your ideas will help make Chicago safer and more resilient. Visit the grant webpage to learn more and sign up for an info session.
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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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Participatory Budgeting Community Meeting - Berger Park
- When: Thursday, October 22 from 6:30-7:30pm
- Where: Berger Park Cultural Center (6205 N Sheridan)
- Register online.
Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend $1 million toward permanent infrastructure improvements in the ward. Join us for a community meeting to discuss ideas for the 2027 ballot.
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OneTru Career Fair - Fall 2026
- When: Monday, October 19 from 11am-2pm
- Where: Truman College (1145 W Wilson)
- Register online.
Join us at Truman College to connect directly with employers and explore career opportunities.
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Learn English with a Tutor
The Chinese Mutual Aid Association is offering free tutoring for Adult English and Citizenship learners. If you would like to sign up for tutoring or volunteer as a tutor, reach out to tutoring@chinesemutualaid.org.
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Goudy McTeacher's Night Fundraiser
- When: Thursday, October 15 from 4-7pm
- Where: McDonald's at 5130 N Sheridan
- No RSVP required.
Come by the McDonalds at Foster and Sheridan and order an apple pie to support Goudy Elementary. 100% of proceeds from apple pies sold on October 15 will directly benefit the school. When you see the Goudy teachers in the pie costumes, you'll know you're in the right place!
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Notice of Temporary Closure: North Area Service Center
The DFSS North Area Community Service Center will be temporarily closed due to construction. A staff member remains available by phone at 312-744-2580, and the Garfield Community Service Center (10 S Kedzie Avenue) and Trina Davila Community Service Center (4312 W North Avenue) remain open.
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Chicago's First LGBTQ+ Policy Plan
The Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs will hold two virtual public meetings for the very first LGBTQ+ policy plan for Chicago presented by Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Antonio King. There will be two opportunities to attend:
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Chicago.com is coming to Edgewater & Andersonville
Chicago.com is coming to Edgewater this month! We’re one of just five pilot communities in Chicago to get our own community space on the site. Brought to you by Chicago Public Media, the non-profit behind WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, edgewater.chicago.com is a free website and newsletter with a community component. People can post news and info, add events to the community calendar, and create neighborhood guides. Long-time Edgewater resident, Kathy Herwig, will be serving as the “steward” for the space. You can join the waitlist now at edgewater.chicago.com.
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Bezazian Book Sale Results
The Friends of the Bezazian Library Annual Book Sale was a big success, bringing in over $6,400 to support library resources and programming! Thanks to everyone who donated books at our office, to the volunteers at the event, and to the book sale committee for making this event possible.
Leftover books are on their way to several organizations, and there are still a few bags in the auditorium full of books for Little Free Libraries. Help keep books in circulation by grabbing one the next time you're at the branch and filling an LFL near you.
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Join us for Ward Night
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Ward Night on Tuesday, October 6. Neighbors discussed how we can support unhoused neighbors, keep parks clean, make streets safer, and manage rodents in alleys and yards. Read a full recap here. We aim to host these meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month as an opportunity for neighbors to come together in conversation with each other and with the alderwoman. Join us for the next one on October 20.
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48th Ward Office Closed Monday, October 12
The 48th Ward office will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' 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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Free Medicare Seminar
- When: Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30-7:30pm
- Where: 5700 N Lincoln & Virtual
- Join online.
Join the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) for a free Medicare info session to learn more about how to apply, important deadlines, and mistakes to avoid.
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20th District Community Conversation
- When: Tuesday, October 20 at 6pm
- Where: Philadelphia Church (5437 N Clark)
- Register online.
Each year in the fall, the Chicago Police Department hosts Community Conversations throughout the city. These conversations are an opportunity for Chicagoans to participate in the creation of their district’s strategic plan for the following calendar year. Join us at an upcoming conversation for the 20th District. The 20th District includes the 48th Ward south of Thorndale and the 24th District includes the 48th Ward north of Thorndale.
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24th District Community Conversation
- When: Wednesday, October 14 from 6-7:30pm
- Where: Warren Park (6601 N Western)
- Register online.
Each year in the fall, the Chicago Police Department hosts Community Conversations throughout the city. These conversations are an opportunity for Chicagoans to participate in the creation of their district’s strategic plan for the following calendar year. Join us at an upcoming conversation for the 24th District. The 20th District includes the 48th Ward south of Thorndale and the 24th District includes the 48th Ward north of Thorndale.
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Chicago Heat Ordinance Reminder
The Chicago Heat Ordinance mandates that landlords supply heat to any unit in which residents do not have individual control of the thermostat during cold weather months. From September 15 - June 1, the temperature inside a rental residence is required to be at least 68 degrees from 8:30am - 10:30pm and at least 66 degrees from 10:30pm - 8:30am. Landlords face fines of up to $1000 per day, per violation, for each day they do not supply adequate heat. If you are a renter and your landlord is not providing adequate heat, you may file a No Heat Complaint through 311. The Department of Buildings will inspect your home and will take action against delinquent owners. Learn more.
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DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
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1449 W Devon - Feedback Closing Soon
The applicant is requesting a zoning change at 1449 W Devon to build a 5-story, mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and 27 apartment units. The lot currently has a vacant, one-story commercial structure. Find more information here and give your feedback here. Feedback will close at 5pm on Friday, October 16.
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6341 N Broadway (Porkchop) Building Demolition Notice
6341 N Broadway, which previously housed the Porkchop restaurant and is owned by Loyola University, experienced a fire on August 30, 2025. After months of investigation by both the tenant's insurance company and Loyola's insurance, both declared the building a total loss. As a result, Loyola anticipates demolishing this building by the end of this year. Loyola will secure the lot. At this time, Loyola has no confirmed development plans for this site.
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Welcome Galactic Trading
Congrats to the team at Galactic Trading (1122 W Thorndale Ave) on their recent ribbon cutting! Galactic Trading offers an assortment of hobby and collection goods—including trading cards, gundam, and blind boxes—in addition to curated products from artists. You can also look forward to TCG tournaments for your favorite games! Join us in welcoming them to the neighborhood.
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Edgewater Candles Expansion
Have you heard the news? Edgewater Candles has expanded into the space immediately adjacent to their existing Bryn Mawr storefront (1050 W Bryn Mawr) to offer larger classes and workshops! Visit their website to see a schedule of upcoming events.
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Welcome New 48th Ward Businesses
Business is booming in the 48th Ward. Eight new businesses have opened in our neighborhood in recent months from restaurants to retail! Join us in welcoming:
- The Midnight Treasury (5517 N Clark St): LGBTQ+ owned candle and apothecary shop
- NLS Athletic (5950 N Magnolia): Fitness classes and personal training sessions
- Powell Pilates (1307 W Hollywood): Small-group reformer pilates classes
- The Best Little Pour House (5525 N Broadway): Dolly Parton pop-up bar at Pasteur
- Pasteur & Pho Panh (5525 N Broadway): Pasteur's new dual-business concept with old favorites and new Vietnamese noodle dishes
- Sally Beauty (5255 N Broadway): Beauty supply store for retail consumers and professionals
- La Cubanita (1511 W Devon): Restaurant offering Mexican and Cuban cuisine
- CosmoProf (5251 N Broadway): Cosmetic supply store for professionals and students
- Musicologie (1206 W Rosedale): Group music classes and private instrument lessons for learners of all ages
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Green Alley Construction: Bryn Mawr - Catalpa - Broadway - Winthrop
We are pleased to announce the start of construction on a green alley bounded by Bryn Mawr - Catalpa - Broadway - Winthrop. Green alleys are alleys reconstructed to improve stormwater drainage, reduce heat, and conserve energy using techniques like permeable pavers, underground water detention, and recycled materials. The anticipated start date is October 19.
Once started, construction is expected to take approximately six (6) weeks, weather permitting. Please note:
- Residential garbage will be curbside and we ask that all homeowners and business owners relocate cans to the front or side of the property.
- There will be no access to the alley for approximately six (6) weeks depending on weather conditions.
- Barricades will block all entrances to the alley.
- Homeowners and business owners are advised to relocate cars and seek alternative parking.
This project will be managed by the Public Building Commission of Chicago. For any questions, please contact the ward office at info@the48thward.org or 773-784-5277.
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Foster/Wayne Bump-Outs
The bump-outs at Foster and Wayne are currently under construction. This project was done in collaboration with the LBRC Block Club, and funded by the Aldermanic Menu Fund. Bump outs are designed to increase pedestrian safety, and are part of our commitment to Vision Zero, the goal of zero traffic fatalities in the City of Chicago.
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Paving/Grinding
The last major paving projects of 2026 are underway:
- Hood/Glenlake/Clark/Greenview (alley)
- Granville/Hood/Glenwood/Lakewood (alley)
Streets that were recently resurfaced will receive pavement markings and speed humps in the coming months.
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Lakefront Trail Pavement Markings
We have refreshed pavement markings on the Lakefront Trail at Berwyn! This is in addition to the new pavement markings in the Meadows that we announced recently.
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CTA Construction Activity Notices
Please review the following construction notices from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). To sign up for alerts near you, click here. Much of the work listed below is part of the CTA Under L activation project to open up community spaces under our new Red Line tracks! Read more about this project here.
ALLEY IMPACTS
October 12 - October 26
- Alley west of 5500 - 5554 N Winthrop, 1109 W Bryn Mawr
October 12 - November 2
- Alley west of 5200 - 5270 N Winthrop, 1114 W Foster, 1115 W Berwyn
- Alley east of 5239 - 5255 N Broadway
October 12 - November 6
- Alley west of 5300 - 5358 N Winthrop, 1111 W Balmoral
- Alley west of 5400 - 5456 N Winthrop, 1114 W Balmoral
October 12 - November 9
- Alley east of 4801 - 4853 N Broadway
- Alley east of 4901 - 4945 N Broadway, 1124 W Ainslie
- Alley east of 1125 - 1133 W Foster & 5125 - 5139 N Broadway
ALLEY CLOSURES
October 12 - October 26
- Alley east of 5619 - 5657 N Broadway, 1118 - 1144 W Bryn Mawr
October 12 - November 2
- Alley east of 5001 - 5069 N Broadway, 1135 W Winona, 1138 W Argyle
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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 Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ) for hosting us to celebrate their incredible work. AAAJ Chicago develops grassroots leaders to lead campaigns to achieve racial equity. Through their base-building program, they center experiences of those directly affected by issues in our community.
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Thanks to the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for having us at their Environmental Leadership dinner and awards ceremony. The event was a celebration of the decision-makers, advocates, and the organizations who champion some of the most ambitious environmental policies in the nation. Learn more about this year's winners here.
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