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https://gbenn.org/green-business-grants/ The Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Intuit, the maker of Quickbooks, have partnered to help small businesses in five states save energy and money by implementing energy efficiency upgrades so businesses can operate more sustainably. For a limited time, rebates up to $1,500 will be awarded to about 130 businesses nationally. Currently, there are five state green business programs that will be offering the program: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, and ...

https://www.unitedforchicago.com/chicago-bites-back Our amazing local restaurants are essential ingredients for a strong Chicago. They don’t just feed us, they fuel our neighborhoods, our workforce and our economy. When restaurants struggle, the ripple reaches every sector of our city. These are some of our local participating restaurants: Atotonilco Carnitas Uruapan La Casa de Samuel La Catedral Cafe Gordillas Los Candiles Los Comales Mi Tierra Nuevo Leon Restaurant Chicago Bites Back is a ...

Whether you are a parent looking for a safe and stimulating environment for your three-year-old, or you're seeking a Christian school that will challenge your elementary student academically, you will find what you are looking for at Grace Christian Academy! The wonderful community at Grace is committed to your child’s growth and success. We believe the best way to get to know Grace is by visiting the school. Please complete ...

Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries—and much more High-Quality, High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Spay/neuter is one of the easiest ways to ensure your pet has a healthy, happy life. With so many homeless pets killed in Chicago each year, spay/neuter also prevents unwanted pets from being born. We opened the Lurie Clinic in 2000 to provide spay/neuter for free and at a reduced cost to make sure it is accessible for all pets. We ...

Mexico’s leading orchestra, the Sinfónica de Minería, makes its Symphony Center debut led by Carlos Miguel Prieto, a conductor praised for his “extraordinary ferocity and drive” (The Guardian). Revueltas’ vibrant portrait of Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage shares a program with concertos by Haydn and Paquito D’Rivera, performed by the esteemed Venezuelan trumpeter Pacho Flores. https://cso.org/performances/25-26/scp-featured-concerts/sinfonica-de-mineria/  

https://pilsenneighbors.org/dacaclinicDACA Renewal Clinic 01/17/2026Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Chicago Kent College of Law 565 W Adams St Chicago, IL 60661 Required Documents (Printed Copies Only - No Digital): Illinois State ID/Driver's License Work Permit Card (DACA card) Social Security Number Passport (can be expired, if any) Birth Certificate Most recent DACA approval letter from USCIS Prior DACA Application (very important) Advance Parole (if applicable) 1040 Tax ...

Forty permanent interpretive wayfinding signs have been installed encouraging residents and visitors to explore local businesses and cultural highlights https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/choose-chicago-mayors-office-enhance-visitor-navigation-with-new-neighborhood-wayfinding-initiative/ CHICAGO (January 12, 2026) — Choose Chicago today announced the new community-focused Neighborhood Wayfinding Initiative in collaboration with the Chicago Mayor’s Office, designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to explore, learn from, and spend time in Chicago’s neighborhoods. “Chicago is a city built to be explored,” said Kristen Reynolds, President and ...

City support will facilitate more than $90 million in neighborhood-level improvements, sparking new investments within commercial corridors across Chicago. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2026/january/community-development-grants.html CHICAGO — A South Shore intergenerational housing complex, a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization and a Roseland coffee shop are among 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City development grants, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning and Development ...

Even though Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino and many of his agents left Chicago, some small business owners in predominantly Latino neighborhoods say their clientele has yet to fully return.   Small business owners in some of Chicago’s predominantly Latino neighborhoods say business hasn’t bounced back since Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and his team of agents left Chicago last week. Even though Bovino’s departure from the area signals a ...

Congratulations to Alborada Quince, named Little Village Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for October 2025! Under the leadership of Evelyn Flores, this family-run boutique has proudly served our community for 20 years at 3544 W 26th St, Chicago, IL. From a stunning collection of quinceañera gowns to tiaras, accessories, and high-quality fittings, they help bring every girl’s dream celebration to life. Their patient, personalized service ensures that every ...