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2013 Festival & Event Dates Something for Everyone!

2013 Grant Recipients

Chicago 100,000 Homes Committees and Meeting Minutes Chicago 100,000 Homes Planning committees and meeting minutes and agendas are available online.

Chicago Blues Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Blues Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration. The window for receiving material is September 3 to December 31, 2013.

Chicago Cultural Center Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago.

Chicago Cultural Plan In February 2012, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) launched an exciting initiative to develop a cultural plan for Chicago. Released in October 2012, the plan created a framework to guide the city’s future cultural and economic growth.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration from November 1 to December 31, 2013.

Chicago Jazz Festival Application Procedures The 2014 Chicago Jazz Festival is accepting musical submissions for consideration from Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 2013.

Chicago Revealed Chicago Revealed introduces viewers to the people and places that make Chicago what it truly is - a dynamic city with something new to discover around every corner.

City Services & Rates for Filming Find out what the rates are for filming a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Commission on Chicago Landmarks 2010 Annual Report

Community and Strategic Plans Information on Community and Strategic Plans

Creative Chicago Expo The 10th annual Creative Chicago Expo will take place on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, 2013, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Hours will be 10:00 - 4:00 pm both days.

Cultural Advisory Council June 6, 2012 Meeting Minutes Minutes From June 6, 2012 Cultural Advisory Council Meeting.

Cultural Advisory Council Members’ Names and Affiliations List of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Cultural Advisory Council Members’ Names and Affiliations.

Cultural Center Presents Application Procedures Chicago Cultural Center Presents is an ongoing performing arts series that showcases both emerging and established music, theater, dance and multi-disciplinary artists at the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues.

DFSS Well-Being Task Force The Well Being Task Force has been established to provide services for and advocate on behalf of seniors living alone without internal or external support systems; by establishing a foundation upon which to organize agencies, community partners, and the efforts of their volunteers, to assist in reducing the vulnerability of isolated seniors by locating the senior, sharing information with the seniors, and providing regular follow-up with them.

Millennium Park - Private Events The sky’s the limit when hosting an event in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Located in the heart of the City, Millennium Park is easily accessible to all major hotels, restaurants and transportation hubs and is the perfect location for your high profile events.

Permits for Filming Find out what permits you need to film a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Procurement Fundamentals 2012 The City of Chicago's Guide to Procurement Fundamentals

Provider Survey on the Economic Downturn

Shelter System Chicago must maintain temporary shelters until sufficient Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing exists.

Urban Agriculture FAQ Interested in growing food for sale in the City of Chicago? Thinking about starting a community garden? Recently adopted changes to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance allow agricultural uses like community gardens and urban farms in many parts of the city. Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules and regulations that growers should consider when planning an urban agriculture project.

What is a Public Health Emergency? A public health emergency is any adverse event (natural or man-made) that compromises the health of the population and has the potential to cause widespread illness

Who is CCHR? The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago's diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Commissioners, advisory councils, and staff conduct pro-active programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together.

World Music Festival Chicago Application Procedures Submissions for the 2013 festival are now closed.