PB in the 45th Ward

Alderman John Arena brought PB to the 45th Ward in 2012.  Learn more about the ward, upcoming events, and past cycles below.

Ward Overview

The 45th Ward is located in the northwest corner of the City of Chicago. The ward encompasses several neighborhoods including: Portage Park, Gladstone Park, Mayfair, Edgebrook, Forest Glen, Independence Park, and Jefferson Park. The ward is one of the transportation hubs of Chicago with good access to the CTA Blue Line, Metra, numerous bus routes, and the Kennedy Expressway. The ward is distinguished by several community assets including the Portage Park neighborhood’s Six Corners shopping district, the Mayfair historic bungalow district, and forest preserves in the Forest Glen and Edgebrook neighborhoods.

Maps and Tables

Ward neighborhood map
Ward demographic maps
Ward data sheet

2018 PB Cycle

During the 2018 PB cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 17 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from October 1 through October 20. 761 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.

​Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($490,000)
Sidewalk repairs ($150,000)
Community garden startup ($15,000 per garden)
LED viaduct lighting ($240,000)
Dog park ($100,000)

PB Ballot Items
View all projects that appeared on the ballot in the 45th Ward here.  View a sample ballot here.



























When using graphics or data from this website, please cite UIC Great Cities Institute and PB Chicago.
45th Ward Service Office
4754 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
773.286.4545
​ward45@cityofchicago.org
www.ward45.org
​www.PB45.org

2018 PB Cycle Past Events

Past PB In-Person Voting Locations
October 1 to October 20
9:00AM-5:00PM
45th Ward Office - 4754 N. Milwaukee

October 14
9:00AM-1:00PM
Independence Park Farmers' Market - 3945 N. Springfield
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October 14 
9:30AM-1:30PM
Jefferson Park Sunday Market - Jefferson Memorial Park - 4822 N. Long

October 16
10:00AM-1:00PM
Copernicus Center - 5216 W. Lawrence

October 20
10:00AM-2:00PM
Jefferson Park Branch Library - 5363 W. Lawrence