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Precautions for the Coldest Part of Winter

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

Check out neighborhood info on EveryBlock Chicago

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

Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter

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CDC recommends steps to keep your home safe and warm during winter…

Safely Dispose of Expired Medications

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Help keep chemicals out of our water supply Drop-off sites throughout the city are open 24/7.…

Be Sure You’re Shoveling Snow Safely

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People tend to think of snow removal as just another household task, but it really involves a lot of bending and heavy lifting...…

Winter Safety Tips from Peoples Gas

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Be prepared: install carbon monoxide detectors and have appliances checked for hazards…

2011 Safe Children Recall and Shopping Guide

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With the gift-giving holidays upon us, now’s a good time to review Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan‘s 2011 Safe Children Recall and Shopping Guide which contains color photos and descriptions of hundreds of products recalled during 2011, including toys, furniture and clothes.…

10 Holiday Shopping Tips

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Check store policies before purchasing, Keep your receipts, Be aware of restocking fees…

ALERT: Police Impersonators

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Offenders have knocked on doors of residences, stating they were police officers or undercover…

Consumer Recalls

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City of Chicago BACP provides consumers with information about recalled merchandise …

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