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Mar 8
4 min

Changes to Chicago Police Department's Search Warrant Policy Public Comment Period Open

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent David O. Brown announced a series of draft changes to the...

Notices for Businesses from Streets & Sanitation (Click to Enlarge for info on business regulations)

Scott Waguespack

Mar 8
0 min

Notices for Businesses from Streets & Sanitation (Click to Enlarge for info on business regulations)

Scott Waguespack

Jan 25
0 min

Know Your Rights: Evitctions & Lockouts

Electric and Gas Disconnections Are Stopped Through April 2021

Scott Waguespack

Jan 19
0 min

Electric and Gas Disconnections Are Stopped Through April 2021

Reminder for Liquor Licensees and Restaurants

Scott Waguespack

Jul 17, 2020
1 min

Reminder for Liquor Licensees and Restaurants

Please be aware that the city is enforcing and inspecting businesses for adhering to social distancing rules. To read more about the...

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Plan to Return in Fall on Hybrid Model - TAKE the Parent SURVEY

Scott Waguespack

Jul 17, 2020
1 min

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Plan to Return in Fall on Hybrid Model - TAKE the Parent SURVEY

Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice Jackson announced plans for reopening schools in the fall. This is a "preliminary framework"

City Sticker Late Fee Waiver & Ticket Enforcement

Scott Waguespack

Jul 17, 2020
1 min

City Sticker Late Fee Waiver & Ticket Enforcement

In an effort to provide some relief for those who are unable to purchase or renew their stickers during this time, The Office of the City...

Scott Waguespack

Jul 17, 2020
1 min

Deal with Property Taxes Online

Homeowners and business people can avoid a trip downtown by taking care of their property taxes at cookcountytreasurer.com, including...

Scott Waguespack

Jul 10, 2020
1 min

No Permits for Block Parties

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that no block party permits will be issued through September 7...

Scott Waguespack

Jul 10, 2020
1 min

CDPH: Issues an Emergency Travel Order

At the end of last week, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Emergency Travel Order from states experiencing an...

Scott Waguespack

Jul 10, 2020
1 min

Ticketing Enforcement

Ticketing enforcement for city and zone stickers will resume on July 16. Please check to see if your city sticker is up to date...

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