Category: Arts and Culture

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2023 Congressional Art Competition

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Via Rep. Schakowsky’s Office: The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District (IL-09). This competition is open to all high school students that reside in our District. The winners of each District’s competition will have their artwork displayed in […]

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From Congresswoman Delia Ramirez: Community Project Funding FY24 Applications Now Open!

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Congresswoman Delia Ramirez is excited to share that the U.S. House of Representatives is accepting requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget cycle. CPF allows each Congressional Member to submit requests to the House Appropriations Committee for up to 15 projects in their community which are then considered for funding […]

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Large Event Community Engagement Guidelines & Supplemental Information Form

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The Chicago Park District continues its Community Engagement Guidelines which were introduced in 2022 for the events with 10,000 attendees or more per day. The Guidelines (page 2) employ a community engagement plan to keep neighboring residences, businesses and other stakeholders abreast of planned event operations. As part of their community engagement, organizers are also […]

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Special Events Application Assistance- City Department focused & General Info Webinars

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The City of Chicago – Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will be conducting a series of webinars to help you get ready for the 2023 season for the Special Event Permitting Process.   DCASE staff will run through the online application process in English and Spanish: – General Permit Application Discussion (English)- Tuesday, […]

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River Park Spring Program Registration 2023

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Registration for spring classes at River Park will open Monday March 13, 2023. Online 9 am. Programs include Kiddie College, Preschool Music and Movement, Preschool Gym, Senior Pickleball, Bean bag toss, Youth – sports, includes track and field, soccer. Youth improv and acting classes. Programs dates Monday April 10 – June 9, 2023. See Chicago […]

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Aville Kids Activities Informational

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The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring together businesses, organizations, and partners to host an A’ville Kids’ Activities Informational where parents can learn about different after school programs, summer camp sign-ups, classes, and activities for kids in and around Andersonville. We have an incredible growing family demographic around Andersonville and we would love […]

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Chicago Waldorf School Looking for May Fair Vendors

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The Chicago Waldorf School May Fair is an annual celebration of spring filled with music, artisan vendors, local restaurants, and, of course, a dance around the May Pole! We’re looking for vendors to table at the fair on Saturday, May 13th. Do you have crafts, food, or wares to sell? We’d love for you to […]

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West Edgewater Green Park (Park No. 599) Officially A Chicago Park District Location

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The deed for Park No. 599 (Edgewater) with Chicago Park District as the new owner was recorded today. The Planning and Development team at the Park District is finalizing designs and drawings in order to bid the project out.

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Announcement of the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative

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In honor of Black History Month, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is collaborating with the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice to invite the public to provide feedback on people and places of memory that help define Black Chicago heritage. Please participate in this endeavor at the Black Chicago Heritage Initiative (BCHI) […]

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City Council Updates: February 1st, 2023 Session

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This week, the City Council paid tribute to former  IL House of Representatives Majority Leader Greg Harris for his 16 years serving the 13th District. Greg has been a personal mentor to me since I took office, and has been a truly historic champion for LGBTQ+ rights, Marriage Equality, and so much more. I invite our 40th Ward neighbors […]