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Theater Returns to Theater on the Lake
2401 N Lake Shore Drive Various Times Theater, music, comedy and variety is now at the beautiful new Theater on the Lake. Here’s a quick rundown: Friday, January 19, 8:30 p.m. In Spite of Ourselves Wednesday, January 24, 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday (comedy/variety) Friday, February 2, 9:00 p.m. The O’My’s and Drama Duo Saturday, February 2, 5:00 p.m.…
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CACC announces Adopt a Dog Training Rebate
Chicago Animal Care and Control 2741 S. Western Ave. Now through February 18 CACC is excited to announce a new program to assist adopters and their dogs with a rebate of up to $100 for completing a training course. This initiative is sponsored by Pets and Vets USA. For more info, click here.
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Traffic Advisory for Women’s March on Chicago – Saturday, January 20th
Please be advised that on Saturday, January 20, 2018 the Women’s March on Chicago will be taking place. Street closures go into effect Friday night, and additional street closures implemented for the event on Saturday will impact downtown, Grant Park area. Location of Events: Rally: Grant Park, at Jackson and Columbus Main Entrance for the Rally: Congress Parkway and…
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Volunteers Needed for Chicago’s 2018 Homeless Count
The annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count provides the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) with a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. The data gathered serves as a basis for federal funding, for service and resource planning, and to raise public awareness about homelessness. Volunteer for the Chicago Point-in-Time Homeless Count Thursday, January 25th, 2018 8 pm to…
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MAYOR EMANUEL, CHICAGO POLICE WELCOME FIRST RECRUIT CLASS OF THE YEAR
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson today welcomed 114 new police recruits to the Department’s Training Academy, the first class of 2018 and another step in the city’s plan to grow CPD by nearly 1,000 officers. “Chicago’s greatest asset is our diversity, and with each class of recruits CPD reflects that…
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2018: Year of Creative Youth!
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the “Year of Creative Youth.” The $2 million investment by the City of Chicago will include a Creative Youth Festival across the Millennium Park Campus, performance opportunities for teens at city festivals and partner events, cultural grants, and events for youth arts…
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2017 Property Tax Exemption Renewal Applications Mailed
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios’ Office recently mailed nearly 300,000 Senior and Senior Freeze Exemption renewal applications for Tax Year 2017 to seniors who received the exemptions last year. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 7, and state law requires annual renewal in order to continue to receive exemption savings. The Senior Exemption application is part of a booklet…
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CTA: Extra Service for Lana Del Rey, The Killers concerts; Bulls, Blackhawks games – United Center
Rail: Green, Pink and Blue lines Bus: #19 United Center Express, #20 Madison and #50 Damen Concerts Lana Del Rey – Thurs.1/11 at 8 p.m. The Killers – Tues. 1/16 at 7:30 p.m. Games Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 1/12 at 7:30 p.m. Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Sat.…
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The 2018 Shared Sidewalk Program Opens on January 9th
The 2018 Shared Sidewalk Program Opens on January 9th The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is a voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation. The…
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City of Chicago Annual Tree Recyling Program
City of Chicago Announces Annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program Recycle your holiday tree and receive free mulch when available. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), in partnership with the Chicago Park District, announced that the City’s annual holiday tree recycling program will run from Saturday, January 6 through Saturday, January…
