PB in the 49th Ward

Alderman Joe Moore brought PB to the 49th Ward in 2009.  Learn more about the ward, upcoming events, and past cycles below.

Ward Overview

The 49th Ward is located in the northeast corner of the city of Chicago. The ward boundaries include Lake Michigan to the east, Ridge/Oakley/Western to the west, Devon to the south, and Howard and Juneway Terrace to the north. The ward is distinguished by several community assets including several miles of parks and beaches, Loyola University Chicago, the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, Emil Bach House, the community arts space the Mess Hall, and the Madonna della Strada Chapel. The 49th Ward was the first to adopt participatory budgeting in the United States, and residents there have undertaken the process since 2009.

Maps and Tables

Ward neighborhood map
Ward demographic maps
Ward data sheet

2017 PB Cycle

During the 2017 PB cycle, the 49th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events and 3 project expos. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 8 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from October 1 through October 14. 2,207 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.

Winning Projects
Street resurfacing and sidewalk and alley repair ($670,000)
Park benches ($40,000)
Extension of Pratt bike lane ($30,000)
New streetlights ($212,000)
Countdown crosswalk sign ($20,000)

Ballots
Sample ballot (English)
49th Ward Service Office
7356 N. Greenview Ave. 
Chicago, IL 60626
773.338.5796
​ward49@cityofchicago.org
www.ward49.org

Past Events

Past PB Voting Events
Sunday, October 1
8:30AM - 2:00 PM
St. Jerome’s Church - 1709 W. Lunt

Sunday, October 1
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Taste of Clark Street - 7064 N. Clark

Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 13
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (closed Sat. and Sun.)
7356 N. Greenview - 49th Ward Service Office

Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 13
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Sat. and Sun.)
1530 W. Morse - Northside Community Resources

Tuesday, October 3
3:30PM - 6:30PM
Howard Red Line Station (Howard St. entrance)

Wednesday, October 4
3:00PM - 6:00PM
6907 N. Clark - Rogers Park Library

Wednesday, October 4
3:00PM - 7:00PM
7356 N. Greenview - 49th Ward Shred-a-Thon @ 49th Ward Service Office

Thursday, October 5
3:30PM - 6:30PM
Morse Red Line Station (Morse & Lunt entrances)

Saturday, October 7
9:00AM - 2:00PM
7356 N. Greenview - Chicago Dept. of Public Health Free Flu Shots @ 49th Ward Service Office

Saturday, October 7
9:00AM - 3:00PM
1631 W. Jonquil - Expungement Summit @ Gale School

Sunday, October 8
8:30AM - 12:00PM
6559 N. Glenwood - St. Ignatius Church

Sunday, October 8
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Glenwood between Morse & Lunt - Glenwood Sunday Market

Wednesday, October 11
3:30PM - 6:30PM
Jarvis Red Line Station

Thursday, October 12
3:30PM - 6:30PM
Loyola Red Line Station (Sheridan entrance)

Saturday, October 14
9:00AM - 3:00PM
7212 N. Clark - Chicago Math and Science Academy