District Council Meeting
Each District Council is made up of three people elected by residents of the police district in regular municipal elections every four years, though anyone can participate in District Council work, and the more people who participate, the more effective the District...
Voter Registration
Illinois offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Illinois by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election authority. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Law Center for Better Housing
Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) is the only non-profit law firm in the Chicago area that focuses solely on low and moderate income renters in the private housing market. LCBH provides free legal and supportive services to improve housing stability for lower...
Turn In a Gun
The Chicago Police Department conducts gun turn-ins at various locations throughout the City of Chicago. This is an opportunity for Chicagoans to turn in any unwanted guns they may have, no questions asked, in exchange for a $100 Visa gift card ($10 for replica guns)...
Shower Up with Sharp
The Cook County Sheriff's Housing Assistance Resource Program (SHARP) in partnership with ShowerUp Chicago and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) are offering free hot showers and personal care/hygiene products to the unhoused. Larry's Barber College...
Express Permit Program
The Express Permit Program provides a fast, web-based way for homeowners, businesses, and other building owners/tenants (and the contractors who work with them) to obtain building permits needed to repair or replace existing features of a building or undertake...
Chicago Meal Pack for 9/11 Day
IDHS-Serve Illinois invites you to do a good deed at the annual 9/11 Meal Packing event at Union Station. In Chicago, 1,500 volunteers will come together at the Great Hall in Union Station to pack 500,000 meals for people experiencing food insecurity in the local...
Property After Death Forum
Join Cook County Clerk Cedric Giles and Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry and Chicago Alderman David Moore and Clerk’s Office Staff for an informative discussion about Property After Death and how residents can avoid costly and time-consuming hurdles after their...
Auburn Gresham Apartments
Auburn Gresham Apartments is a newly built apartment community located in the heart of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood that encompasses a rich architectural history. Within close proximity to many parks, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation this...
Universoul Circus
UniverSoul Circus is described as 'Hip-Hop under the Big Top!' The show has jaw-dropping stunts, acrobats, fire breathers, and more!
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