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 […]
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 […]
Candidates Forum
Roots Handmade Pizza 1924 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesChicago's election for mayor, alderman and other city offices is Feb. 26. The first Monday in February will be a Candidates Forum upstairs at Roots Pizza, 1924 W. Chicago Ave. Candidates in ward and citywide races will give short statements, mingle and answer voter questions. The Feb. 4 event starts at 6:30pm. Sponsors are Chicago […]
CAPS Beat 1111 Meeting
Brian Piccolo School 1040 N Keeler Ave, 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 […]
1st Ward 1st Thursday
Spilt Milk 2758 W. Fullerton, Chicago, United StatesSocial gathering were you can meet your neighbors the Alderman Proco Joe Moreno all while having a great time. Get to know local issues or just enjoy a great establishment. […]
Know Your Candidates: 26th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum
Association House of Chicago 1116 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesLUCHA- First Time Homebuyer Group Education
Chicago Public Library - North Pulaski Branch 4300 W. North Ave, Chicago, ILHOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM Founded in 1982, LUCHA is both a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency as well as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). […]
CAPS Beat 1421 Meeting
Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy, 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 […]