Community
Name a city snowplow!
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The deadline to submit names is Jan 6 or earlier if the city receives 20,000 submissions. Fifty finalists will be selected, and residents will be able to vote for up to six names by Jan. 31.
Community
Attend free holiday musical, dinner on Monday
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Doors open the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dec. 12, and dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. The show will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Chicago
Several West Side businesses, groups get city grants
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The grants awarded to West Side nonprofits and businesses in the third and final round of 2022 funding ranged from $62,535 to $4 million. City officials selected from more than 600 applications citywide.
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Chicago’s overnight winter parking ban starts Thursday
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The ban is enforced on 107 miles of main streets throughout the city from 3 to 7 p.m. through April 1. Violators will face more than $200 in fines and fees.
2022 general election
Just a few days left to vote in the 2022 general election
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Early voting continues Sunday and Monday at more than 50 sites across the city, including locations in the 29th and 37th wards. On Tuesday – Election Day – polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Community
City seeks input from Austin residents
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Officials are seeking feedback on the “We Will Chicago” plan that marks the first time the city has revisited its comprehensive plan since the mid-1960s. Stop by Austin Town Hall Sept. 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. to complete a survey.
Community
Get a free tree from the city
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Chicago residents can request a free tree by calling 311 or going online. Trees can be planted on city-owned parkway in front of a homeowner’s property or in the front yard facing the street.
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West Sider ministers offer condolences, prayers for Highland Park victims
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Members of the Leaders Network traveled Friday to Highland Park to offer their support and prayers – and to renew their commitment for an assault weapons ban.
Chicago
Early voting for 2022 primary begins next week
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Early voting for the June 28th primary was supposed to begin May 19th, but the date was pushed back to accommodate recent changes to the ballot, including the removal of the city ward map referendum question.
Chicago
Teens, young adults can apply now for summer jobs
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Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.