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...

Enroll in COPA People’s Academy, a free 6-week course in Chicago to learn about civilian oversight, investigations, and police accountability.

FEMA - Disaster AssistanceNeed some help after a disaster? We’re here to assist you with applying for FEMA disaster assistance and point you in the right direction for other resources to help you get back on your feet.

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...