Alderman David Moore is calling the 17th Ward to action — all year long. The 2026 Community Clean-Up Drive runs every 4th Saturday of the month. Pick up litter, clear vacant lots, plant flowers, and take pride in where you live. Scheduled dates:- April 25- May 23-…

No one in the 17th Ward goes hungry on the 2nd Saturday. New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church runs the Heart & Soul Food Pantry every second Saturday of the month — free and open to the community. Pastor Tim & Kelli Howard and the New Joy family are holding it…

A working smoke alarm cuts your risk of dying in a home fire in half. The American Red Cross and Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation are coming to the neighborhood to install FREE smoke alarms — no cost, no hassle. If you live in Auburn Gresham or West…

One Saturday. Your whole neighborhood. Chicago’s Annual Clean & Green Day of Service is April 18 — and it’s all hands on deck. Residents, school groups, and community organizations are coming together to clean and beautify blocks across the city. Show…

Ambition deserves funding. The City of Chicago’s Community Services Block Grant Scholarship is open — and it’s worth up to $5,000. Whether you’re headed to a university, trade school, or vocational program, this money is for YOU. Eligible if you:- Live in Chicago-…

Alderman David Moore’s Spring Quarterly Community Meeting is THIS Saturday — and the topic hits close to home: Protecting Your Assets. Join us and hear directly from: – Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk – Michael Frerichs, IL State Treasurer –…

Your future in healthcare deserves funding. This is your moment. Cook County Health and partners are opening doors with the Provident Scholarship Fund 2026. Built on the legacy of Daniel Hale Williams, this program invests in students who want to serve and strengthen…

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is bringing back the Jumping Jack. A free inflatable bounce house for your neighborhood. No cost. No catch. Just fun. The portal opens Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. Demand moves fast. First come, first served. Here is…

ICJIA has announced that applications are open for new Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant opportunities totaling $50 million for Illinois communities.

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. The 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be open for applications on Monday, January 12th, 2026. We anticipate the…