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Hospitality Hires Chicago Event POSTPONED
Statement from Hospitality Hires Chicago (HHC):As you may know, workers at nearly thirty local hotels are on strike. Out of an abundance of caution, the Hospitality Hires Chicago partners have determined that postponing the September 19th hiring event at the Palmer House is in the best interest of all. We are committed to this event and…
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New Traffic Calming Improvements Coming to River North!
Alderman Reilly is very pleased to announce important safety improvements coming to River North. The Alderman had received reports of speeding cars and pedestrian safety concerns along Erie Street, between Kingsbury and Sedgwick. Upon receipt of these concerns, Alderman Reilly requested the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) complete a traffic survey of the area, and develop…
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Chicago Streetlight Modernization Program Reaches Major Milestone with 76,000 Lights Installed in Year One
The Chicago Smart Lighting Program (CSLP) is wrapping up its first year and has installed new lights in all of the city’s 50 wards. To date more than 76,000 new LED smart streetlight fixtures have been installed as part of the four-year modernization program, which is increasing the reliability and quality of Chicago’s streetlights. The modernization…
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Chicago Ranked as Nation’s Greenest City by Green Building Adoption Index
According to the 2018 National Green Building Adoption Index published by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University, Chicago is the national leader in energy efficient office buildings for the second year in a row. The city gained a nearly six point spread over second-place San Francisco, marking the largest spread ever recorded in the Index. According to…
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Meet Astro the Alderdog! Alderman’s Reilly’s Contribution to K9s for Cops
As a tribute to the important work the Chicago Police Department’s Canine Unit dogs perform every day, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation launched the Chicago K9s for Cops public art campaign. The campaign was conceived to memorialize our city’s heroes while supporting the families of police officers that have been killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. Life-size…
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September 2018: Upcoming Chicago Business Workshops
• Wednesday, September 12th at 3:00pm: Facebook Family of Apps Advertising Best Practices • Friday, September 14th at 9:30am: Como Empezar Un Negocio • Wednesday, September 19th at 3:00pm: Managing Social Media in the Workplace-Do’s & Don’ts The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City…
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2018 Senior Fest in Millennium Park – September 13
Senior Fest 2018 is set for Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Millennium Park. Tickets are FREE and available by visiting any one of the City’s 21 Senior Centers. For more information, call the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Area Agency on Aging at 312-744-4016. Source: Alderman Reilly…
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New Pickleball Courts Coming To Maggie Daley Park in September – Reopen on 9-12!
Alderman Reilly is pleased to announce upcoming improvements to the pickleball facilities at Maggie Daley Park! Pickleball is a popular paddle sport that combines the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, and is enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels. The 42nd Ward is home to hundreds of active pickleball players. Earlier this…
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18th District – Rideshare Safety Tips
To print a copy, click HERE. To see other Public Safety Rules/Hints/Tips, click HERE
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Friends of the Parks’ 2018 Parks Ball – Thursday September 20
David Solzman’s “Yin Yang” photo taken on the lagoon in Jackson Park is a fitting representation of the Friends of the Parks’ annual gala. Friends of the Parks’ 2018 Parks Ball Thursday, September 20 6pm – 9:30pm Friends of the Parks’ Park Ball 2018, “A Black and White Party for the ‘White City’,” will celebrate the 1893…