Commissioner Gainer’s Summer Fellowship Program
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer (10th District) is creating a summer fellowship program for college juniors/seniors or recent graduates to assist with community outreach and policy research. The Fellow will represent the Commissioner’s office at events, assisting with new media, research, writing, and policy development. About the Fellowship Program: This is a stipend position. This [...]
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 Dr. Bechara Choucair to announce the expansion of a school-based vision program in CPS starting next week thanks to a $1 million investment made directly from the FY 2013 City Budget. With [...]
ALERT: Multiple Coyote Sightings
Although coyote mating season officially ended in April, we are continuing to hear reports of coyote sightings, including near Loyola Beach, Berger Park and on the 5500 Block of California. Please note that small dogs and cats may sometimes look like prey, so in addition to keeping pets leashed, residents are urged never to leave them [...]
ALERT: Woman assaulted, robbed in broad daylight
from the Edgeville Buzz: “A woman was assaulted Thursday, May 2nd, around 2pm near the bus stop on the corner of Clark and Devon, according to multiple news sources and Chicago Police. The young woman was sitting at the stop when the suspect approached, sat next to her, then grabbed her by the throat and [...]
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 Year Over the Life of the Contract Will No Longer Be Billed to the City; Chicagoans Will Get Free Sundays in Neighborhoods, Convenient Pay-By-Cell Options Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that he, [...]
Year-Round City Vehicle Sticker ordinance approved
Year-Round City Vehicle Sticker ordinance approved in City Council Clerk Susana A. Mendoza begins transition to 2014 changes with motorist education campaign CHICAGO, IL (April 10, 2013) – The Chicago City Council today passed a sweeping ordinance to change the way the Office of Chicago City Clerk sells City Vehicle Stickers, marking the first major [...]
Bike Share Launch Team
Craigslist job posting: Cycling enthusiasts and future cyclists wanted for the launch of Chicago’s Bike Share Program. We are building a large assembly and implementation team consisting of environmentally-concious Chicagoans. This team will complete the final assembly and installation of the over 300 kiosks and 3000 bikes throughout the city. We encourage those with an [...]
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 bike share system – called “Divvy” – later this spring, with the goal of expanding to 4,000 bikes at 400 neighborhood locations over the next year. “Bike sharing is another large [...]
Chicago Bike Share Program
Bike sharing is an innovative new transportation system you can use without having to own your own bike. The Divvy fleet is made up of specially designed, heavy-duty, very durable bikes that found in a network of docking stations all over the City of Chicago. They are transit systems which allow users to control their [...]
StoryCorps @ your library – Share and Record Your Migration Story
Help us discover the place of migration in our city’s history and culture! Chicago Public Library has been selected by the American Library Association and StoryCorps to participate in a national pilot program called “StoryCorps @ your library.” Incorporating the One Book, One Chicago focus on how migration has shaped Chicago, CPL’s StoryCorps @ your [...]
Circuit Court of Cook County Implements Electronic Communication and Internet Device Ban at Criminal Courthouse at 26th and California
First courthouse in system-wide rolling implementation Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced that starting Monday, April 15, 2013, the court began the enforcement of the full ban on all electronic communications and Internet devices at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building at 26th and California. The ban, which was [...]
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 Rahm Emanuel today was joined by Zach Leverenz, the Chief Executive Officer of the national non-profit Connect 2 Compete, to announce that Chicago will be a pilot city in the national EveryoneOn [...]
Chicago Bike Program
Biking the streets of Chicago is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the city. Whether it’s commuting to work or enjoying the lakefront, the city’s website offers useful information to help you navigate through the city. Chicago Bike Program
$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 grid garbage collection system to approximately 90,000 households on Chicago’s far south and southwest sides beginning April 15, 2013. As a result of the complete transition, the city is saving more than [...]
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 Benefit and Keep Chicago Youth Safe and Learning This Summer Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have announced that more than 18,000 Chicago young adults ages 16 to [...]
