Chicago New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec 31st 2025

Chicago New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec 31st 2025

This year, Chicago will host a live broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” with a midnight countdown and free, public event along the Chicago River. Road closures will start on Monday, December 29, at 10:00 am on Franklin St from Lake St to Upper W Wacker Dr.Then, on Wednesday, December

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Poll Workers Needed for March 17th Primary

Poll Workers Needed for March 17th Primary

Serve as a Poll Worker for the March 17th, 2026 Primary The Chicago Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the Primary on March 17th, 2026, including bilingual election judges who speak Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog.To learn more and apply, please visit the Board of El

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“Name a Snowplow” Contest Now Open

“Name a Snowplow” Contest Now Open

Chicago residents are once again encouraged to create innovative snowplow names and submit them below by January 10, 2026. At the end of the contest, the Department of Streets and Sanitation will pick the top six names, and those names will represent one snowplow in each of the City’s six snow distr

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Holiday Tree Recycling:  January 3 – Jan 17

Holiday Tree Recycling: January 3 – Jan 17

Holiday Tree Recycling: Begins January 3-17. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, is hosting its annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program at 27 locations throughout the city. Chicago residents are welcome to drop off their natural holiday tre

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27th Ward Town Hall

27th Ward Town Hall

The 27th Ward Town Hall will take place on December 16th at 6 PM, hosted at Malcolm X College. This event will feature important discussions on Healthcare, Budget, and Traffic, topics that directly impact our residents and community partners.Joining the meeting is an insightful group of speakers, i

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Apollo Chorus of Chicago presents Händel’s Messiah

Apollo Chorus of Chicago presents Händel’s Messiah

Experience the power and beauty of the holiday season with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago as they present Händel’s Messiah on December 13th at Holy Name Cathedral (735 N State St). This timeless masterpiece will be brought to life by a 120-voice chorus and baroque orchestra. Get your tickets before th

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Free Smoke Alarms for 42nd Ward Residents

Stop by Alderman Reilly’s Office in City Hall, Room 200 at 121 N. LaSalle Street for a free smoke detector! Smoke detectors can be picked up from the 42nd Ward Office between 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday. To coordinate picking up a smoke alarm, please call (312) 744-3062 or send a note via email

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18th Police District Council Meeting – Dec 16th

18th Police District Council Meeting – Dec 16th

You are invited to attend the 18th District Council Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 pm at the 18th District Police Station, 1160 N. Larrabee Street.District Councilors will provide updates and CPD 18th District Commander Beifeldt (or his representative) will provide information on

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