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St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Chicago Parade
Festivities for the Downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, will kick off at 9:30 am when the Chicago River is transformed to a bright shade of Emerald Green. The dyeing ceremony takes place at the intersection of Columbus Drive and the Chicago River. The best viewing locations this year are…
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Come out and Play! Spring Registration for Chicago Park District Programs Now Open
Online registration for spring park programming opens this week. The Park District works with residents to ensure that programming is affordable regardless of income level. In December, the Park District launched a redesign of the registration site, including a mobile friendly version. Learn more about the design changes here. Residents can register for programs online. Spring registration stared…
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Don’t forget to Vote – Tuesday, Feb. 24th
Important Election Reminder for Downtown Residents! Election Day is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 24th! Please don’t forget to participate in the Municipal Election tomorrow – Tuesday, February 24th, 2015. Make sure your vote counts! On Tuesday, February 24th, voters will cast ballots to ELECT a candidate for the following offices: Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer…
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Gilda’s Club Family Movie Night
Noogie Family Movie Night is this week! Come to the Wells Street Clubhouse on Thursday, Feb 26th at 5:30pm to enjoy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/1DkF89C
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CAPS & Court Advocacy UPDATE
Court Advocacy Needed in River North – Upcoming 2015 Hearings Alderman Reilly along with RNRA’s Public Safety and CAPS chairman, Bob DiFiglio has been working closely with the Chicago Police Department and City Law Department to address public safety and nuisance issues related to Nouveau Tavern in the River North neighborhood. The 18th Police District is seeking…
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Chicago Department of Transportation wants to hear from you!
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a month-long, city-wide survey to seek input from Chicagoans about what they appreciate about their streets and sidewalks and what improvements they would like to see. The survey is designed to help CDOT create guidelines for future improvements in the public right of way. CDOT is conducting the survey…
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Become an Election Judge for the 42nd Ward
Alderman Reilly is looking for qualified applicants to serve as Election Judges for the February 24 Municipal Election. Election Judges are assigned to polling places, and they are responsible for making sure that the polling place opens and closes on time, and that the election is run smoothly. This is a great way to get…
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Early Voting Ends Saturday, Feb. 22nd
Don’t Forget to Vote Early in the City Election! Avoid Long Lines and Cold Weather on Tuesday! Alderman Reilly strongly encourages you to “Vote Early” before this Saturday, to avoid long lines and cold temperatures on Election Day next Tuesday! Early Voting locations are open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm through Saturday, February 21,…
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Gilda’s Club 6th Annual Teen Essay Contest
Gilda’s Club Chicago Presents the 6th Annual “It’s Always Something” Teen Essay Contest! Open to high school students (grades 9-12) willing to share their experiences with cancer. We are looking for honest, detailed, personal essays by young writers who have a connection to cancer. Judges will be looking for an interesting and engaging narrative told…
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1 City, 1 Food Drive
Partner with the Chicago 18th District Police Department in being a part of the “1 City, 1 Food Drive” for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Items may be dropped in the barrel located in the 18th District main lobby, all hours, until December 14th Most Needed Items: Grain: Rice, Pasta, Cereal Protein: Bean, Peanut Butter, Canned…