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Read Alderman Dowell’s Statement on the FY2025 City of Chicago Budget
After much deliberation, negotiation, and outreach to residents, yesterday I voted in favor of the FY2025 City of Chicago Budget, which now, thanks to my work and the efforts of like-minded colleagues, has NO property tax increase. Chicago faces increased fixed costs...
Emergency Demo of Former E2 Nightclub
Below please find a statement from Alderman Dowell alerting the community to the emergency demolition of the former E2 Nightclub at 2347 S. Michigan Ave. -- Emergency Demolition of Former E2 Nightclub It is my responsibility as Alderman of the 3rd Ward to prioritize...
Winter Weather Reminders
The Chicago Heat Ordinance requires temperatures in residential buildings to be at least 68°F from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and at least 66°F from 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. If that is not the case in your home, please call 311 immediately to schedule a heat inspection...
Ride with Santa this Season on the 2024 Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus!
Santa Claus will soon be back in Chicagoland and once again, he and his reindeer are letting the CTA do the driving! The CTA is excited to announce upcoming service schedule for the 2024 Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet. The brightly decorated train and bus will be carrying...
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Shop Local This Holiday Season
Holidays in Bronzeville, Eat. Shop. Explore. Culture lives in our boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and specialty shops in Bronzeville. Shop unique gifts for family and friends. Visit shoplocalbronzeville.com for more information and special holiday events....
Apply for LIHEAP or Share the Warmth Grant
Bill payment assistance is available this fall. You may be eligible for a LIHEAP or Share the Warmth Grant. If you are having financial difficulties, or know someone who is, there are options to help. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides...
Disaster Declaration for July 13-16th Storms
Disaster Declaration for July 13-16th Storms This past Friday, September 20th, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for Cook County (including the City of Chicago) due to the severe storms, tornados, and derecho damage from July 13-16, 2024. This declaration...
ShotSpotter Ends Despite Alderman Dowell’s Vote to Keep Technology
ShotSpotter Ends Despite Alderman Dowell's Vote to Keep Technology As of Monday, September 23rd, the City of Chicago's contract with ShotSpotter has been ended. This means that the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, owned by SoundThinking, is no longer active in...
Prairie District Apartments Gets City Council Approval
Prairie District Apartments, located at 1801 S. Wabash Ave. and 1800 S. Michigan Ave., has received City Council approval for development. The project at 1801 S. Wabash Ave. consists of a gut rehab of six-story single room occupancy elevator building that upon...