Homebuying Workshop
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesHave you always dreamed about buying a house, but never knew where to get started? Whether you’re just starting out or ready to close, this homebuying workshop presented by Chase Bank offers everything you need to know as you prepare to buy a home. Topics include: Understanding your costs up front, determining your price range, finding out how a […]
Afternoon Book Club: What Are You Reading?
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat have you been reading lately? Stop in to our afternoon book club and share your reads with others or even find some great new reads from others in the group. No specific title or genre is required- read and discuss whatever you like. Looking for a great read? Check out recommended read of the […]
CAPS Beat 1433/1434 Meeting
Bucktown Library 1701 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL, United StatesBeat community meetings are a key part of the CAPS strategy of partnerships and problem solving. These meetings, held on all 279 police beats in the City, provide a regular […]
Humboldt Park Advisory Council Meeting
Humboldt Park Field House 1440 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe purpose of the Advisory Council is to promote ways for the community to better utilize the Chicago Park District's programs and facilities at Humboldt Park. All meetings are public, and held on the fourth Thursday of every month (unless otherwise stated) at the Humboldt Park field house. *Dates subject to change. Check the council […]
Demystifying Census.gov
Promontory Point Classroom, The Polsky Exchange 1452 E 53rd , 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesNonprofit Utopia is happy to team up with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago to present Demystifying Census.gov, a hands-on, interactive workshop to help you better navigate the Census.govwebsite. Ileana Serrano, Data Dissemination Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, will be our guest presenter. Ileana will provide an overview of […]
DNA Extraction Lab for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesCrave the epic sense of discovery in forensic science? Join your peers in a fun, gross and informative workshop in which you'll either smash up fruit to extract its DNA or create a keepsake with your very own human DNA! Through hands-on activities and discussion, you’ll demystify the wonders of biology and genetic engineering. Open […]
Driven into Debt: How Parking Tickets and Fines and Fees Burden the Poor
John Marshall Law School l 304 S State Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesParking meters. City stickers. Winter parking bans. They are among the many bright-orange vehicle tickets issued to Chicago motorists that generate millions of dollars in desperately needed cash each year for the City of Chicago. But ticket enforcement is not created equal. Paying for tickets can be difficult, opening the door to more fees, spiraling […]
Books & Brews: The Hike
Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesJoin us at Roots Pizza for our monthly Books & Brews book discussion, a book club that meets at a bar/restaurant. This month we'll discuss The Hike by Drew Magary, a fantastical novel about a guy who takes a routine walk and finds himself on a trail that is totally surreal, scary and wholly original. Copies of […]
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation- Annual Feral Cat Shelter Building
Humboldt Park Field House 1440 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are finally proud to announce the date of our annual Feral cat shelter building event. It will be held on Saturday, Feb 2 inside of the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse from 9:00am until 1:00pm. We will build 100 feral cat shelters, 50 of the black & yellow tote housing and 50 of the thick Styrofoam […]
ChiTown Stand Up Workshop for Teens
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago is a city with so many untold stories, and 826CHI is here to help you tell yours! In this workshop, you'll take a journey through the city by looking at its art, people and culture to inspire your own truths about the city. This program series is part of a line-up of events for […]