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

During the 2017 PB cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 16 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from October 16 through October 28. 723 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.

​Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($510,000)
Sidewalk repairs ($150,000)
Jefferson Park library facelift ($175,000)
Curb repairs ($150,000)

PB Ballot Items
View all 16 projects that appeared on the ballot in the 45th Ward here.  View an English Sample Ballot here and Spanish 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

2017 PB Cycle Past Events

Past PB In-Person Voting Locations
Monday, October 16 to Friday, October 20
9:00AM-5:00PM
45th Ward Office - 4754 N. Milwaukee

Friday, October 20
10:00AM-2:00PM
Jefferson Park Branch Library - 5363 W. Lawrence
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Sunday, October 22
9:00AM-1:00PM
GIPNA Farmers' Market - Independence Park - 3945 N. Springfield

Sunday, October 22
​9:30AM-1:30PM
Jefferson Park Sunday Market - Jefferson Memorial Park - 4822 N. Long

Monday, October 23 to Friday, October 27
9:00AM-5:00PM
45th Ward Office - 4754 N. Milwaukee

Saturday, October 28
10:00AM-3:00PM
Congregational Church of Jefferson Park - 5320 W. Giddings
Project Expo
Sunday, October 8
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Jefferson Sunday Market - 4822 N. Long