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Mayor’s Office of Veteran’s Affairs Resource Guide
The Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs has released a resource guide to help veteran residents access services. To download the guide, please click here.
NASCAR Pre-Race Activity Starts June 10th
NASCAR Chicago Pre-Race Activity Starts June 10th As you know, the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race event is taking place next month on July 6th and 7th. Pre-race activity is set to begin on Monday, June 10th. Residents and visitors should be mindful of...
31st St. from Wentworth to LaSalle – Temporary Full Closure
31st St. from Wentworth to LaSalle - Temporary Full Closure 31st St. from Wentworth Ave. to LaSalle St. is fully closed between June 3, 2024 and June 30, 2024 for the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform bridge deck overlay work. Please plan accordingly....
Alderman Dowell Honored by Treasurer Frerichs for Women’s History Month
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs honored Alderman Pat Dowell during a March 2024 Women’s History Month event. A video from the award ceremony can be found here. In addition, Treasurer Frerich's office created individual videos of the awardees. Alderman...
Community Development Grants Applications are Open
The Department of Planning and Development is currently accepting Community Development Grant (CDG) applications for more than $250,000. CDGs support local commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing projects. Eligible costs include pre-development, new construction...
Bud Billiken Parade Applications Now Open
The Bud Billiken Parade is now accepting applications for Royal Court, scholarships, participants, volunteers and interns. Visit www.BudBillikenParade.org for complete parade info and to apply.
Green Homes Chicago
Green Homes Chicago will provide up to $50,000 in free energy upgrades to help low-income homeowners go electric. Upgrades may include new insulation, heat pump HVAC systems, and more. 1-4 unit owner-occupied properties (excluding condos or mixed0use properties) that...
DNC Alerts from the OEMC
Sign up to get alerts from the City of Chicago about the Democratic National Convention August 19-22nd
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend Info
Food Scrap Drop-Off Program
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....