New local laws and regulations coming into effect in 2021 will support workers and their families, increase access to affordable housing, provide relief to businesses, close an historic budget gap and help address public safety issues. Learn more about a range of changes by reading the release.
Read MoreThe Department of Finance has notified us that this year's last batch of pay-by-plate ticket machines will be installed this week. The following payboxes will be installed Tuesday/Wednesday and turned on Wednesday/Thursday.
Read MoreMayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), Department of Family and Support Services, Peoples Gas, other City departments and sister agencies today reminded residents about the City's available services during the winter months and provided residents with tips to stay safe during inclement weather and health emergencies during the winter season and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreYesterday, the Chicago City Council passed an important piece of legislation expanding regulatory relief for businesses that continue to be impacted by COVID-19. This ordinance extends a number of different measures that were implemented this year in order to support businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is reminding small businesses and communities that the application period for the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program will close at 5pm on Tuesday, December 15. Resources and more info are available online.
Read MorePlease join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed developments at 310 North Peoria Street & 311 North Sangamon Street.
Applications are still open for the second round of Chicago’s Performing Arts Venue Relief Program. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, December 3 at 5PM.
Read MoreIn light of our upcoming 30th anniversary, and in our continued efforts to serve a rapidly changing community, we're making some changes. And today, #GivingTuesday, the global holiday to celebrate non-profits, is when it all starts. We'd like you to join us in welcoming a new President and Vice President!
Read MorePlease join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 160 North Elizabeth Street.
Read MorePlease be advised that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the re-implementation of statewide Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigations. Measures going into statewide effect this Friday, November 20, at 12:01AM are listed inside. Tier 3 builds on the State's Resurgence Mitigation Plan first released in July to suppress the spread of the novel coronavirus and to ensure our hospitals do not become overrun.
Read MorePlease be advised that today Mayor Lightfoot announced the launch of a new citywide strategy to reverse the alarming rise in COVID -19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The “Protect Chicago” campaign uses targeted regulations, strong messaging, and a community-based outreach strategy to call on all residents to do what is necessary to flatten the curve.
Read MoreToday, the City of Chicago has begun accepting application for the $10 million Chicago Hospitality Grant Program. Announced by Mayor Lightfoot last week as part of an emergency hospitality relief package, this program will provide grants of $10,000 each to Chicago bars and restaurants that have been greatly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreToday, the City of Chicago has 52 polling stations open from 6AM-7PM: each of Chicago's 50 wards, the Loop Super Site (191 North Clark Street), and the United Center (1901 West Madison Street). Any Chicago voter can use any location, and you can register to vote — even today — by bringing two forms of identification with you.
Read MoreNote: these Frequently Asked Questions are based on City of Chicago Reopening Guidelines and the State of Illinois Mitigation Measures. They are subject to change.
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 11, the City of Chicago, beginning at 12:01 am on Friday, October 30, 2020. Region 11 has triggered additional mitigations due to a sustained increase in its positivity rate as well as a sustained increase in COVID-related hospitalizations for more than seven of the past ten days.
Read MoreThis morning, on Friday, October 23 at 6AM, new regulations for non-essential businesses went into effect to help manage a second wave of COVID-19 cases in the Chicago region. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is holding a webinar to provide an overview of these new regulations today at 2PM. You can register online at chicago.gov/businesseducation.
Read MoreMayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., and Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Commissioner Rosa Escareno to announce a retightening of COVID-19 restrictions in response to a recent, rapid rise in cases and hospitalizations over the past two weeks.
Read MorePlease join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 213-223 N Racine.
Read MorePlease join 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) for a virtual community meeting regarding the proposed development at 1330-1364 W Washington / 100-138 N Ada / 1349-1389 W Randolph.
Read MoreMayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) today announced that Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against COVID-19 to ease certain restrictions on businesses. Effective Thursday, October 1, new guidelines for businesses will come into effect.
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