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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing

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The Chicago Department of Transportation, as part of the 2023 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program, will be resurfacing segments of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The limits of the work will be LaSalle Drive to Lawrence Avenue in the northbound direction and Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road in the southbound direction. Construction is scheduled to […]

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Passages Charter School Enrollment

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Now Enrolling! Passages Charter School is a public charter school currently serving scholars ages 15 months through 8th grade. Passages offers a tailored educational program focused on high academic standards and instruction based on students’ individual needs, with a special focus on the needs of immigrant and refugee students. www.passagescharterschool.com

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City Council and Committees- Week of 3/27/23

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Name Meeting Date Meeting Time Meeting Location Highlights Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight 3/31/2023 10:00 AM Chicago, IllinoisVirtual Meeting Agenda not yet available Meetings are subject to change daily, please check the City of Chicago City Clerk’s Meetings tab for updated information You can see a roundup of public meetings in the Chicago area […]

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Calling all Creatives- Artists, Crafters, Vendors

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Rent a Table at our school Celebracion De Arte Event on Wed. April 26 from 4-6pm! This is a Peirce Community Event that showcases student-made art. In addition, we will have student music and dance performances, a silent auction, and food. Along with arts and crafts activities for all ages we will also be holding […]

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Ecolution- A 40th Ward Youth Board Celebration of Earth!

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The 40th Ward Youth Board is having its first annual environmental and sustainability fest in the ward. Please join us! We will be giving away free tree saplings, native and milkweed seeds. We will also be raffling off rain barrels from the MWRD . There will be guest speakers and some live music from local […]

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Eastbound Lawrence Lane Closure Update

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On Thursday, March 24th an eastbound lane on Lawrence Avenue was closed to traffic. This closure was due to an emergency sewer repair being conducted by the Department of Water Management. This work was unrelated to the ongoing streetscape construction. Unfortunately, due to the emergency nature of the work the Department of Water Management was […]

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Chicago Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Driver Award Nomination Period Opens

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via Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection: Today, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), along with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), launched the nomination period for the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Driver Award. The award recognizes Chicago taxicab drivers who provide premier customer service to riders with disabilities. […]

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Job Seeker Registration is Open: Hospitality Hires 2023 (Palmer House Hilton)

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via Mayor’s Office: Please join us for Hospitality Hires Chicago 2023 (HHC2023). The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) and event sponsors are hosting this sixth annual event on Tuesday, April 18, at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago from 9 am to 3 pm. Sponsors include Choose Chicago, The Magnificent Mile Association, Illinois Restaurant […]

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Ward Nights are paused and will resume May 24, 2023

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Although Ward Night’s will be paused for the next several weeks, we are still very much accessible and here for you! Office hours: Office location: 5620 N Western Avenue Telephone: 773-654-1867 We can set up appointments with Alderperson Vasquez where appropriate. Ward Night details will be posted on our website when available. We look forward […]

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Take Action for Increased Legal Aid Funding- Witness Slips Needed!

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Via Illinois Equal Justice Foundation: The Office of the Attorney General’s budget is set to go before the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations – General Services Committee this Wednesday, March 22.  And we need your help! While last year’s increase in the Civil Legal Aid appropriation was a huge step forward, demand for legal […]

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