CTA also offers additional service for Bulls game, WGCI Big Jam this weekend NOTE: All CTA bus and rail service will operate on a Sunday schedule on both Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1, when the New Year is a nationally observed holiday. The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to events around Chicago…

Prepay Your 2017 Taxes – Now you can prepay your Tax Year 2017 First Installment Cook County Property taxes online, in-person, by mail or at Chase Bank.  Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is now accepting prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail or in person, they will…

Earlier this week, Alderman Reilly was joined by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Mark Kelly and Chicago Loop Alliance President Mike Edwards for the dedication of Loop Da Loop, a new sculpture from artist John Adduci, commissioned for the 42nd Ward as part of DCASE’s 50 x 50 Neighborhood Arts Project.  The sculpture was installed at the…

          The temporary traffic control barriers that have been in place for Navy Pier Flyover construction on northbound Lake Shore Drive between the Chicago River and Illinois Street are slated for removal on Wednesday, December 27 between 11:00pm and 5:00am. During this time, northbound Lake Shore Drive’s two right lanes from the Chicago…

Earlier this week, internationally renowned artist and MacArthur Fellow Kerry James Marshall, unveiled his epic, large-scale mural on the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.). The 132-foot by 100-foot mural is the largest artwork he has ever designed or created, and can be seen on the building’s Garland Court façade, between Washington and Randolph…

As temperatures have dropped significantly this week, the City of Chicago is urging residents to be prepared as the cold takes hold and be aware of City-offered services and tips to stay safe this winter. Cold-Weather Tips Motorists should take extra precautions to winterize vehicles and have necessary supplies on-the-go. Keep in mind, disabled vehicles…

As you may know, Alderman Brian Hopkins and the River North Residents Association (RNRA)  hosted a public meeting in October to discuss a development proposal at the site of Holy Name’s parking lot, located at 1 E. Chicago Avenue. Over the course of the past month, Alderman Hopkin’s office facilitated meetings with neighborhood organizations and…

As the CTA finalizes its proposed 2018 budget, the Chicago Transit Authority is making more than $20 million in budget cuts and generating $3 million in increased ad and concession revenue to help maintain service levels in the coming year. To make a public comment or provide feedback on the proposed CTA 2018 Operations and…

Alderman Reilly is very pleased to announce the installation of 14 acorn lights along the south side of Montgomery Ward Park by the Riverwalk and the adjoining Larrabee Dog Park. These lights are dark sky compliant, meaning they minimize glare while reducing light trespass and skyglow. The installation of additional lighting was recommended by the…

Chicago’s annual Winter Overnight Parking Ban on critical arterial streets began Friday, December 1, 2017 and runs through April 1, 2018. There are 107 miles of city streets considered critical arterial streets, and the nightly ban is in effect between the hours of 3:00am and 7:00am regardless of the presence of snow. Violators of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban may face a $150 towing fee (minimum), a $60 ticket and a…