ABC7 Blood Drive
2025-01-15 06:00 - 2025-01-16 21:00 UTC | IL

3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Chicago City Council Black Caucus Job Fair
2025-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Malcolm X College, 1900 W Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

3rd Ward March Town Hall Meeting
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | FAME Center, 1319 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Alderman Dowell will be hosting her next in-person Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the FAME Center (1319 S. State St.). Come and learn more about what is happening in our community! Be on the lookout for additional information from Alderman Dowell’s office on this meeting in the coming days…

Teen Opportunity Bash
2025-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
You are invited to the 2025 MyChiMyFuture Teen Opportunity Bash! This is a free event. Register now!

NASCAR Community Engagement Meeting
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
NASCAR will be hosting a community engagement meeting to share information about the upcoming Chicago Street Race Weekend. Representatives from NASCAR, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, and other will be present and respond to questions from the community. If you have additional questions, please email info@nascarchicago.com.

Near South Aldermanic Forum
2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace’s Place, 637 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
One Community Near South is hosting an Aldermanic Forum with 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell, 4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson, 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway, and 11th Ward Alderman Nicole Lee. Learn about how Aldermen work across ward lines to cohesively represent near south residents. Hear about the latest on summer events impacting the community.

Working with the Cook County Land Bank
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Discover Shine Bright Communit Center, 8650 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, 60619, United States
Looking for your next project? Join us at our Working with the Land Bank Seminar to learn more about how to acquire vacant and abandoned properties from the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

3rd Ward Resource Fair
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | 3rd Ward Public Service Office, 5046 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States

Spring Shred-a-Thon
2025-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | 3rd Ward Public Service Office, 5046 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Free professional document shredding services provided by Midway Moving and Storage will be at Alderman Dowell’s Public Service Office to assist residents with destroying and safely disposing of your old bills, medical records, bank statements, and other potentially compromising paper documents.
Please remember to remove all metal paper and binder clips, as well as any other non-paper material to ensure your documents are destroyed safely and effectively. Questions? Call 773-373-9273

South Lop Grant Park Events Public Safety Meeting
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Chicago Board of Trade, 353 S. Financial Pl., Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
South Loop Grant Park Events Public Safety Meeting. Commander David Harris will speak as well as Julie Giese with NASCAR Chicago.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Alderman Pat Dowell is hosting a virtual Town Hall meeting featuring:

Homebuilders on City-owned land at 42nd Pl., King Drive to Vincennes
Grocery Store Update for Pershing Rd. and State St.
Update on the Bronzeville Artists Residences
Resurfacing of Indiana Ave. from 31st ST. to 55th St.
2nd District Commander for an introduction to the community.

Questions and answers will be taken from attendees following the prepared presentations. To register for the meeting, please click here.

Chicago African Summit and Community Resource Fair
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center, 4859 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States

3rd, 4th, 5th Ward Blood Donor Day
2025-05-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Insight Hospital, 2526 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
3rd, 4th, and 5th Ward Blood Donor Day. We come together to save lives, but it can’t be done without you!

FREE Dog Vaccine Clinic
2025-06-12 10:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Ward Public Service Office, 5046 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Alderman Dowell is partnering with Chicago Animal Care and Control to offer a dog vaccine and microchip clinic. First 100 dogs only! Most vaccines are free, microchip services are $15 each, and all dogs must have a current dog license or purchase one at the clinic.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Update on Development Plans for "The 78"
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | IL

Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Bronzeville/Washington Park/Fuller Park
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Alderman Pat Dowell is hosting a virtual Town Hall meeting to inform the community about potential housing and commercial projects in the Bronzeville and Washington Park neighborhoods, including:

The adaptive Reuse of Corpus Christi Church and Rectory (4920 S. King Dr.)
Housing development for 42nd Place between King Drive and Vincennes Ave.
Housing developments on 45th St. and 46th St.
Hotel and residential development at 5301 S. State St.

7th Annual Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Historic Tour
2025-07-26 09:00 - 14:00 | 35th St. and State St., 3500 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 26 for the 7th Annual Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Historic Tour starting at 35th and State.
Join approximately 300 participants for an educational tour through Bronzeville, Bridgeport, and surrounding neighborhoods to hear stories from historians, Healing 1919 Justice Ambassadors, and community leaders. The tour highlights key race riot of 1919 areas as well as locations showcasing the resilience of the Black community, including the Chicago Defender, Chicago Bee, Ida B. Wells, and Victory Monument.
Organic Oneness is the proud fiscal sponsor and program partner for the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19) directed by Dr. Peter Cole and Dr. Franklin Cosey-Gay.

3rd Ward Back to School Fair
2025-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Ward Public Service Office, 5046 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Alderman Dowell is hosting her annual Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free school supplies, food, music and games for everyone to enjoy!

Taste of Bronzeville 2025
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | XS Tennis, 5336 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States

Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival
2025-08-16 10:00 - 22:00 | 5100 S. King Drive., 5100 S. King Drive., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States

Driving Change: Town Hall Is Going Virtual
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Auto Insurance Fairness & Transparency
South Side Town Hall: Wednesday, August 20th at 6 p.m.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recently launched Driving Change, a statewide advocacy campaign to hold insurance companies accountable for skyrocketing rate increases.
We understand that you are juggling a lot right now. That’s why we’ve decided to make it easier on Illinoisans to attend the August 20th town hall virtually, so that everyone can add their voice, from the comfort of their own home, about the importance fair and affordable auto rates. Right now, auto insurance rates are not being based on your driving record but instead on your zip code, age and credit score.
We want to hear from you. Join us for this virtual town hall on August 20th. Over the next several weeks, we will continue to host virtual town halls in different regions of the state to gather feedback from Illinoisans and offer residents the opportunity to share their story.
We need your help to spread the word! Please share this town hall with your neighbors, family and friends. RSVP for the zoom here.

City of Chicago Senior Fest
2025-08-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Chicago residents aged 60 and better-this day is for you! Join this fun filled celebration of Chicago’s vibrant senior community! Enjoy a picnic-style lunch, senior resource fair, dance pavilion, raffle prizes and more. Contact your local senior center or email seniorfest@cityofchicago.org for more information.

40th Annual Bike the Drive
2025-08-31 06:00 - 12:00 | Lake Shore Drive, Lake Shore Drive from Bryn Mawr to 57th St., Chicago, IL, United States

Property After Death and Property Fraud Prevention Forum
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | DuSable Black History Museum, 740 E. 56th St., Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Everyone needs to know how to protect their valuable assets earned over a lifetime of planning and hard work. Learn how to transfer your home, car, and bank account to your loved ones, how to protect your home from property fraud, and speak with licensed professionals on-site. Presented by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, in partnership with Alderman Pat Dowell. Register at cookcountyclerk.com/PAD100425.

3rd, 4th, and 5th Ward Job and Housing Resource Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center, 4859 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Join Alderpersons Pat Dowell, Lamont Robinson and Desmon Yancy for a very special Job and Housing Resource Fair! If you are looking for a job, to purchase a home or need landlord/tenant guidance, this event is for you.

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2025-10-12 06:00 - 16:00 | IL
Chicago Marathon – Sunday October 12th
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
No parking will be allowed on the Chicago Marathon course. Towing of vehicles on the course will begin at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Please refer to the bold line on the map (left) that indicates the course for reference. Vehicles that are not removed from the street by that time will be ticketed and towed to the nearest auto pound. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 312.744.4444.
Streets in your neighborhood may be closed to traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing to 4:00 p.m. as more than 53,000 participants pass through the area. A comprehensive list of street closures and their approximate reopening is available at
chicagomarathon.com/streetclosures. Access to other streets in your area not directly on the course may be affected during this time frame. The Chicago Marathon will work closely with the City of Chicago to reopen streets as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chicago Marathon by emailing
office@chicagomarathon.com or visit chicagomarathon.com for more information about the event.

3rd Ward Fall Shred-a-Thon
2025-10-15 11:00 - 15:00 | 3rd Ward Public Service Office, 5046 S. State St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Free professional document shredding services provided by Midway Moving and Storage will be at Alderman Dowell’s public service office to assist residents with destroying and safely disposing their old bills, medical records, bank statements, and other potentially sensitive paper documents. Please remember to remove all metal paper and binder clips, as well as any other non-paper material to ensure your documents are destroyed safely and effectively.

Citywide Clean and Green April 18th!
2026-04-18 | IL
Chicago’s 2026 Citywide Clean & Green Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. You and your neighbors can make an immediate difference in our community by volunteering your group. Clean and Greens are a great opportunity for residents, school groups, and community organizations to team up and beautify our neighborhood. The City will provide the brooms, rakes, shovels and bags needed for clean-up projects. Register by Monday, April 13th by calling 311 or going to 311.chicago.gov.

3rd, 4th, and 5th Ward Job and Resource Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center, 4859 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd), Lamont Robinson (4th), and Desmon Yancy (5th) are hosting a special Job and Resource Fair. Attendees at the fair will be able to speak directly with potential employers, and receive important housing, legal, and employment information, as well as government services, from participating resource partners.
Also at the event, Midway Moving and Storage will offer free document shredding services to residents, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand for prescription drug takeback and electronic recycling, and the Illinois Secretary of State will host a Mobile DMV!
Featured job and resource vendors include: People’s Gas, Chicago Police Department, Illinois Tollway, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Help at Home, the Chicago Housing Authority, Home Health Care, Lawyers Center for Better Housing, CIC, the Chicago Public Library, and many more.
