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The Chicago Help Initiative – 2nd Annual “Miracle on Southport” Fundraiser
SECOND ANNUAL “MIRACLE ON SOUTHPORT” FUNDRAISER ON DEC. 14 AT MUSIC BOX THEATRE TO HELP FEED CHICAGOANS FACING HOMELESSNESS Chicago is a great city for family Christmas traditions. And if you like classic family movies and fun sing-alongs, then put the second annual “Miracle on Southport” on your list. On December 14th, The Chicago Help…
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CTA: Extra Service for Bulls, Blackhawks & Bears Games this Weekend
Source: Walter Burnett, Jr: 27th Ward Newsletter 12/1/17 CTA recommends allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes ahead of time. More information about purchasing fares is below. Event service United Center games and concerts Rail: Green, Pink and Blue lines Extra Bus: #19 United Center Express, #20 Madison and #50 Damen…
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Public Notice from the Chicago Police Department
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Insurance Open Enrollment Deadline: December 15, 2017
Source: Alderman Reilly Reports 11/3/17 Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 1.2 million Illinois residents, including 300,000 Chicagoans are now insured. However, this year’s Open Enrollment period is the shortest it has ever been – it starts on November 1, and you must sign up by December 15. Don’t miss your chance to get covered! 8…
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Giving Tuesday – November 28
#GivingTuesday is an annual global giving movement and the opportunity for our members to help others through the gift of your time, donations, goods, or your voice. As you consider your giving strategy, please consider our official RNRA charity partners and the RNRA itself. It is through your generous donations, membership voice, business sponsorship, and volunteer support…
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Small Business Saturday – November 25
#ShopSmall was established in 2010 to celebrate and support small businesses in local communities. Shop Small and share your support for the spots you call your own, whether it’s your salon, gym, or favorite neighborhood restaurant. Places like these keep our community strong and vibrant, potentially employing your friends, family, and neighbors. Visit our Sponsor…
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November 2017: Upcoming Chicago Business Workshops
Source: Alderman Brian Hopkins 2nd Ward Newsletter 11/20/17 Wednesday, November 29 at 3:00pm: The Essentials for Avoiding Employment Related Disputes The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop, call 312-744-2086. A full list of upcoming…
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Chicago’s Street Sweeping Season Extended to December 8
Source: Alderman Reilly Reports 11/22/17 The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) will be extending its annual street sweeping season to December 8, 2017. The Chicago street sweeping season typically ends each year on the Friday prior to Thanksgiving. The extended sweeping operations will allow crews to continue cleaning alleys, streets and catch basins until…
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Traffic Advisory for 2017 McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, November 23
Source: Alderman Reilly Report 11/22/17 The 84th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, from 8:00am to 11:00am, and will run along State Street from Congress Parkway to Randolph Street. The parade will be broadcast live locally and nationally on Chicago’s own WGN Channel 9 and WGN America.…
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CDOT Traffic Alert: LaSalle Street Bridge Testing Requires Intermittent Street Closures from 9:00am until Noon Today
Source: Alderman Reilly Reports 11/21/17 The LaSalle Street Bridge over Chicago River will require intermittent closures for testing. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be impacted this morning, Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00am – noon. To avoid delays waiting for the bridge to lower, motorists and pedestrians are urged to use the Clark Street Bridge to travel…