Four construction workers in safety vests and hard hats use jackhammers to repair a sidewalk in front of a classic red brick Chicago bungalow, with the city skyline visible in the distance.

Shared Cost Sidewalk Program

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. The 2026 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be open for applications on Monday, January 12th, 2026. We anticipate the...

COCOA and GO Toy Give away.

This christmas help bring light to a childs eyes with our Cocoa and Go Toy give away.
Flyer for COPA People’s Academy, a free 6-week course on civilian oversight of law enforcement in Chicago.

COPA’s People Academy

Enroll in COPA People’s Academy, a free 6-week course in Chicago to learn about civilian oversight, investigations, and police accountability.

FEMA – Disaster Assistance

FEMA - Disaster AssistanceNeed some help after a disaster? We’re here to assist you with applying for FEMA disaster assistance and point you in the right direction for other resources to help you get back on your feet.

Express Permit Program

The Express Permit Program provides a fast, web-based way for homeowners, businesses, and other building owners/tenants (and the contractors who work with them) to obtain building permits needed to repair or replace existing features of a building or undertake...

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