City

Chicago Tax Assistance Center

Tax preparation assistance available; Earned Income Tax Credit info…

Press Release: ChicagoShovels.org Launch

From snowplow tracking to shovel sharing…

2012 Parking Meter Rate Change Info

City Sidewalk Snow Removal Reminder

Residential Truck Permit Requirements

Cook County Tax Changes for 2012

City Cracks Down on Dog Registration

Ward

Detailed new 40th Ward map, with boundaries

Overview of the ward with legible street names and clear boundary outline…

40th Ward 29th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show

Feb. 19 noon to 3pm: Come enjoy fashion and support community…

(KACS) Begins their Canned Food Drive

Canine Social Club, A New Neighbor

Mayor

Task Force on Ethics Reform launches website

Contribute Ideas and Give Feedback on How Best to Improve Ethics Rules Governing City Government…

Recycling Costs Reduced by $1 Million in First Quarter of Competition

Cooperation between labor unions and City government increases efficiency of blue cart program…

New CTA Rail Cars

The Arts

Community Arts Assistance Program 2012

Now through Jan 30 Individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations should apply…

Chicago’s Museums in the Parks

Public Transportation

CTA Modernization “Open Houses”

Information about the CTA's Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project…

Temporary Bus Reroutes

Find Your Way with RTA

CTA Reductions in Bus Service

Improvements
Schreiber Park Gets A New Playground

Schreiber Park Gets A New Playground

Located at 1552 W. Schreiber, the 1.1-acre park has received a new playground and water spray park…

New Playground and Water Park at Mather

New Playground and Water Park at Mather

Mather Park will be getting a new ADA playground and interactive water park in the Spring of 2012…

Pigeon Netting Now Complete

Pigeon Netting Now Complete

In an effort to reduce the nuisance that pigeons bring to the neighborhood, pigeon netting has been installed…

New Edgewater Public Library

New Edgewater Public Library

The Edgewater Library construction is moving right along with new fencing being installed around the demolition site this…

Urban Green

Glenwood Indoor Winter Market

Sundays 9am - 2pm at the Glenwood Bar…

Green Tech U Winter/Spring 2012 Workshops and Seminars

Events posted for now through April…

Holiday String Light Recycling

Ends Jan. 31: drop off old strings of lights at one of four locations throughout…

Support Peterson Garden

Green City Market: Now Indoors

Water Conservation Tips

Health News

3 Easy Steps to Fight the Flu

Chicago Dept of Public Health recommends everyone over 6 months to get flu vaccination…

ALERT: Vaccines Are Safe and Effective

Vaccines prevent disease and save lives. Vaccines available today are safe and effective.…

Parks

Get out and skate in Chicago’s Parks!

Park District invites you to lace up your skates and take a spin at one of…

Park District Special Event Permit Process

$35 permit required for 50+ people, amplified sound, tents, food & beverage sales…

Safety & Prevention

Coldest Part of Winter Precautions

Check on family, friends, neighbors, especially the elderly and ill…

EveryBlock Chicago

Digital chatter-filled community posting boards, area statistics and news…

Organizations

One Good Deed Chicago, Volunteering Portal

Renew and strengthen our city - together…

North Side Community FCU Small Business Loans

North Side provides micro loans of up to $15,000 for start-up and up …