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Oct 5, 2024
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Chicago at Douglass Library on Sunday, October 6
Oct 3, 2024
Impacted Chicago Residents and Businesses Can Apply for FEMA Assistance on a Wide Variety of Help Needed Due to the Severe Weather and Flooding Damage from July 13 through July 16, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
City of Chicago Houses of Worship Disaster Preparedness Training
Sep 27, 2024
Chicago Half Marathon, Bears, Cubs, Concerts, Walks, Runs and other Festivals Planned in Chicago for this Weekend
Sep 24, 2024
Wednesday, September 25 is National If You See Something, Say Something Awareness Day
Sep 23, 2024
President Biden Approves Illinois Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather and Flooding Damage from July 13 through July 16, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
Riot Fest in Douglass Park and the Chicago Football Classic Headline a Busy Chicago Weekend
Sep 13, 2024
Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Sep 12, 2024
Along with Mexican Independence Day Celebrations, Sporting Events, Walks, Runs and Festivals are Happening Citywide this Weekend
Sep 6, 2024
Taste of Chicago in Grant Park and Bears Home Opener Headline a Busy Chicago Weekend
Sep 5, 2024
September is National Preparedness Month and Chicago is Getting Super Prepared
Aug 30, 2024
Labor Day Weekend in Chicago includes Bike the Drive, Jazz Festival, Pearl Jam Concert, Chicago Fire Soccer Game and Other Events
Aug 26, 2024
The City of Chicago Provides Additional Assistance and Resources to Residents and Students for Relief from Hot Conditions this Week
Aug 25, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers as Excessive Heat Warning is Issued for the Heat and Humidity Continuing into Next Week
Aug 25, 2024
Excessive Heat Watch Issued by National Weather Service for Monday through Tuesday with Dangerous Heat Index Values of up to 105 – 110 Degrees Possible
Aug 23, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers as Heat and Humidity Returns this Weekend into Next Week
Aug 23, 2024
Chicago Triathlon, PINK concert, Bucktown Arts Fest and Other Events Highlight this Weekend; Fans, Residents and Visitors Are Reminded of the Traffic Impacts, Increased Crowds and Remaining Vigilant
Aug 5, 2024
The City of Chicago Cooling Centers will be open on Monday, August 5
Jul 30, 2024
Lollapalooza Returns to Grant Park August 1-4
Jul 29, 2024
The City of Chicago Offers Residents Safety Tips on Severe Weather and Multiple Resources Including Cooling Centers this Week Due to High Temperatures with a Heat Index Reaching 100-105°
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