Chi Block Builder

Chicago’s neighborhoods grow stronger when you do. The City’s Block Builder program lets you transform vacant City-owned lots into something better—green spaces, gardens, gathering spots, or new development opportunities. This is your chance to bring life back to...
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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.

Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Teams will Visit Residents Impacted by the Flooding

CHICAGO: Last week, City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28. By signing these proclamations, the City of Chicago and Cook County can pursue all available resources to assist communities and residents in their recovery efforts.

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DRIVE 2025

17th Ward Community Glean Up Day Every 4* Saturday through October 2025 Good News! You made the request, and now it's here! 17th Ward Community Clean Up Day every 4th Saturday of the Month. This initiative was requested during the Spring " Keeping Our Community Clean"...

Community Clean Up Drive

Join us for the 17th Ward Community Clean-Up Project, a day dedicated to taking pride in our neighborhood and working side by side to create a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful place to call home. This is more than just a clean-up — it’s a chance to connect with...

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