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

2017 PB Cycle

Neighborhood Assemblies

Thursday, May 4
6:00 PM
St. John's Episcopal - 3857 N. Kostner

Saturday, May 6
11:00 AM
Jefferson Park Library - 5356 W. Lawrence

Monday, May 8
6:00 PM
Hitch Elementary - 5625 N. McVicker Ave.

Tuesday, May 9
6:00 PM
Eden United - 5051 W. Gunnison

Thursday, May 11
6:00 PM
Filament Theatre - 4041 N. Milwaukee
45th Ward Service Office
4754 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
773.286.4545
​ward45@cityofchicago.org
www.ward45.org
​www.PB45.org

2015-16 Cycle

In their fourth cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events and solicited 130 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 13 ballot items.  Voting took place May 2-7, 2016. 279 residents voted at 3 voting locations throughout the ward. 

Winning Projects
Street resurfacing
Curb and sidewalk repairs throughout ward
Viaduct lighting
Decorative trash cans throughout ward

Map of winning projects

Ballot and posters
Ballot (English)
Project posters