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  Hey Chicago, let's compost! The City of Chicago is launching its first-ever citywide Food Scrap Drop-Off Program. All Chicago residents are welcome to drop off their household food scraps for composting at one of 15 locations across the city for free....

The Chicago Park District is currently hiring Seasonal Attendant positions. Applicants must be 18 years old. View duties, qualifications, and more in the full listing at ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Jobs.

This year the City of Chicago has thousands of opportunities available for young people ages 14-24, with opportunities in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Young people can apply at www.onesummerchicago.org up until the June 2nd deadline. The Summer Youth...

Suenos will be taking place Memorial Day Weekend from May 25th to May 26th in Grant Park. The venue will be open at noon each day and close shortly after 10:00 pm. Event specific information can be found on their festival page or on the QR code above. Grant Bark Park...

The scholarship is open to high school seniors entering an institution of higher learning and returning full-time students continuing their post-secondary education. The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. For more information go to chiul.org/scholarships...

DPD is accepting applications to purchase select City-owned vacant lots. View available lots and submit an application at Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder. Submission deadlines vary based on location. Questions? Email [email protected].

Alderman Dowell Joins UChicago, City Colleges, UChicago Medicine, Mayor Brandon Johnson for the Announcement of a Washington Park Medical Facility (Washington Park project deck community meeting 2.28.24) Alderman Dowell was proud to host a community meeting on...