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School-Based Vision Program to Give 30,000 CPS Students Free Vision Exams and Glasses

Program Is a Direct Result of The Mayor’s Budget Commitment Today Mayor Emanuel was joined by Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner…

Mayor announces $1 Billion in Reduced Parking Meter Charges, Free Sundays and Pay-By-Cell

Dispute Agreement Between the City of Chicago and Chicago Parking Meters Results in Big Win for City and its Residents; $20 Million Per…

City of Chicago to Launch Bike Share System

“Chicago Blue” Colored Bikes to Debut Later This Spring The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that it will launch the city’s…

New Campaign to Expand Affordable Internet Options for More than 1 Million Chicagoans

Chicago To Serve as Pilot City in National “EveryoneOn” Campaign That Will Build on City’s Track Record of Bridging the Digital Divide Mayor…

$18 Million In Savings from Grid Garbage Transition

Efficient Grid System Now Implemented Citywide Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced the City of Chicago will roll out the final phase of the…

Registration Now Open for One Summer Chicago 2013

Mayor Emanuel and County Board President Preckwinkle Announce an Increase in Summer Opportunities for Chicago’s Youth; 18,000 Summer Jobs and 190,000 Activities to…

New Early Learning Program Opportunities for Students Across the City

Over 2,300 More Children Will Have Access to New, High-Quality Early Learning Program Opportunities Thanks to Reforms Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that…

Coeur Selects Chicago as Global Headquarters

Coeur to Move HQ to Chicago; Bringing 100 Jobs to the Downtown Area; Company Will Add 60 Positions in the Coming Year Mayor’s…

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From the CDC: Vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available to protect against some vectorborne diseases such as yellow fever and malaria; however, travelers still should be advised to…

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Commissioner Gainer’s Summer Fellowship Program

School-Based Vision Program to Give 30,000 CPS Students Free Vision Exams and Glasses

ALERT: Multiple Coyote Sightings

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City Council Meetings Overview

In this section we have provided links to the Legislative Information Center...…

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Green Tech U Seminars & Events

Schedule of Seminars & Events The Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Green Tech U Program has been developed in response to the increasing demand for educational opportunities regarding…

eco-Andersonville

eco-Andersonville is an environmental initiative that promotes and encourages environmental, economic, and social sustainability to enhance the unique urban character and local commercial vitality of Andersonville.…

40th Ward Traffic Circle Beautification

While neighborhood traffic circles have proven to be quite successful in making residential streets safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the foliage that was originally planted can at…

Chicago Green Office Challenge

A part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the Green Office Challenge is designed to help Chicago businesses and employees improve sustainability in the workplace and beyond.  Join the…

Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program

Here are some great resources from the Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program: Thank you for participating in Chicago’s Sustainable Backyards Program, an educational and incentive program that highlights the…

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Protection against mosquitoes & ticks

Protection against mosquitoes & ticks

From the CDC: Vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available to protect against some vectorborne diseases such…

ALERT: Multiple Coyote Sightings

ALERT: Woman assaulted, robbed in broad daylight

Bike Safety & Education

ALERT: 809 Area Code Scam

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released on January 31, 2011, emphasize three major goals for Americans: Balance…

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Park Families Wellness & Troops for Fitness

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Night Out in the Parks

Night Out in the Parks

Fun, Active, Engaging Activities Coming to Neighborhood Parks This Summer Night Out in the Parks brings…

Summer Day Camps & Programs

Chicago Park District Special Event Permits

Chicago River Day

Chicago Parks Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

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Theater on the Lake

Theater on the Lake

2013 Schedule June 12 – 16 The New Colony The Bear Suitof Happinessby Evan Linder Directed…

Artopia Chicago

pH Comedy Theater

Grant Park Music Festival

Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra

2013 Chicago Festival and Event Line-Up