Services

	ADA Sidewalk Ramp Program CDOT's ADA sidewalk ramp program has installed thousands of ramps

	Accessibility Compliance - Site Inspections A site inspection can be requested when questions arise regarding accessibility compliance in buildings that are completed or under construction.

	Accessibility Compliance Advice/Technical Assistance Find answers to your questions about the rights and responsibilities of business owners, employees and consumers under federal, state and local laws.

	Appeal of Denied Residential Disabled Parking Application MOPD's Accessibility Compliance Unit renders decisions on appeals filed by residents who are denied an accessible on-street parking space by the City.

	Apply for Link Card, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance Use the Illinois Web Benefits Online Application System to apply for SNAP, cash or medical assistance. Follow the instructions on the first page of the application process.

	Apply for Public Aid/Child Support Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, formerly the Department of Public Aid, the state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois' families through healthcare coverage and child support enforcement.

	Appointment to Meet with MOPD Preliminary Plan Review The Pre-Permit Plan Review Process assists architects, builders and developers in the early stages of plan development with accessibility compliance.

	Before and After School Programs Before and after school programs provide a safe, fun environment for all students to participate in academic, leisure and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day. Students are exposed to a variety of experiences including sports, literacy, and technology.

	Building Permit Review for Accessibility MOPD offers a review of building plans to ensure accessibility compliance as part of permit approval process.

	Chicago Housing Authority's Family Housing Wait List Information Please view the FAQs listed on the CHA website for information on what happens next or any additional questions.

	City-Funded Home to Purchase, Affordable Properties List Affordable property list

	Disability Mentoring Day Disability Mentoring Day is the first step in the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities' year-long Youth Employment Program.

	Dog Registration Dog license applications are now being accepted at both City Clerk Satellite facilities.

	Domestic Violence Help Line The Office on Domestic Violence continues to house and oversee the operation of the City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. The Help Line is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential number that functions as a clearinghouse for domestic violence services and information.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Employment with the City of Chicago Postings of open jobs with the City of Chicago may be viewed on the CAREERS website; applications also are accepted on the site.

	Find Free Computer Centers and Wi-Fi Hotspots (TechLocator) TechLocator is a service to help Chicago residents and visitors find places that offer free or affordable technology resources and services, like computers with Internet access, Wi-Fi hotspots and technology training.

	Find Housing Information As the largest owner of rental property in Chicago, CHA offers a variety of housing opportunities for low-income families and senior citizens...

	Find Minority, Women, and BEPD Certified Firms Searchable directory of City of Chicago certified MBE, WBE, DBE, and BEPD vendors.

	Find Resident Services CHA's Plan for Transformation is much more than bricks and mortar. It's also about supporting families as they strive for self-sufficiency.

	Find Your Ward and Alderman Information about all 50 Wards and their Alderman.

	Find a City College The City Colleges of Chicago is a network of seven Colleges. Find one nearest you.

	Find a School Find public schools in Chicago by entering the school name, its zip code, and/or by selecting from the search options below.

	Free Amplified Phone, TTY and CapTel Program MOPD offers free amplified phones, Teletypewriters (TTYs) and CapTel devices.

	Get Vital Records The Cook County Clerk's office serves as the official record keeper for births, marriages and deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. The Clerk's Bureau of Vital Statistics division provides copies of these documents for eligible individuals upon request.

	Get a Breast Exam and Mammogram A clinical breast examination is provided to clients prior to the mammogram, should be done annually.

	Get a Pelvic Exam and a Pap Smear Pelvic examination and pap smear are provided to women as needed.

	HomeMod - Accessible Funding Brochure Sponsored by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), the HomeMod Program will allow people with disabilities, who are under the age of sixty, to receive home modifications that make their living environment accessible.

	How to Find Weather Relief in Chicago While Chicago enjoys the diversity of four distinct seasons, our winters and summers can produce extreme temperatures. At times, weather conditions may pose a threat to health and safety. The Department of Family and Support Services works with other city departments to help residents through periods of severe weather.

	Independent Living Program (ILP) Individuals are referred for ILP services from various sources such as self referrals, social workers, discharge planners, and others.

	Job Training and Placement Referrals Job Training and Placement Referral is a service provided to people with disabilities under the age of 60 through MOPD's network of employment program partners.

	Library Services Services are provided by the Chicago Public Library free of charge; some may require a valid library card.

	Living in Illinois This section provides you with important information for living a full and productive life in Illinois.

	Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities - Information and Referral MOPD's Information and Referral staff assist people with disabilities in making more effective use of the health, education, training, economic and social resources available to them.

	Parking Permit Zone Lookup Residents can look up their Residential Parking Permit Zone online.

	Public Art Collection Use Explore Chicago and Google Maps to find the Chicago's public art collection.

	Rat Stoppage Tickets City of Chicago rodent control experts will inspect the interior of any private property at the request of its owner and offer an evaluation of the best possible means to eliminate a rat problem.

	Rats in Chicago Mayor Daley has continued Chicago's increasingly effective rodent abatement program, including four successful new strategies

	Register a Compliment About a Chicago Police Officer If a member of the public is pleased with the service he or she received from an officer, and in particular if the officer has done something extraordinary, the Independent Police Review Authority encourages the member of the public to formally compliment the officer.

	Report City Vehicle Sticker Violation If you see a city sticker violation report it online.

	Report Viaduct Light Out Chicago has embarked on a program to greatly improve illumination under its viaducts.

	Report a Complaint Against a Chicago Police Officer If a member of the public is dissatisfied with the police service he or she has received or has a complaint against a Chicago Police Department member (civilian and sworn), he or she can report the incident directly to IPRA.

	Report a Dead Animal Reports of dead animals should be made to city's request line at 3-1-1.

	Request Information on Home Buyer Programs The City has several programs to assist in the purchase of 1 to 4 unit residential properties in Chicago.

	Rodent Baiting, Rodent Control Chicago's Bureau of Rodent Control investigates all rat sightings and rodenticide is placed in rat burrows.

	Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) The Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) program; formerly known as H-RAIL, provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help senior citizens to remain in their homes.

	Substance Abuse and AIDS Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing The Substance Abuse and AIDS Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers unique prevention programming that addresses the specific needs of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

	Traffic Signals The Department of Transportation Division of Electrical Operations maintains Chicago’s 2,732 traffic signalized intersections.

	Trip Planners You've got several options for planning trips on transit throughout the Chicago area, including online trip planners, mobile device applications, and by telephone.

	Vehicle Sticker and Residential Permit Parking Sales For the 2009-2010 vehicle sticker year, there will no longer be a separate annual residential permit parking sticker.

	Vote Visit the Board of Election Commissioner for the City of Chicago for more information on Early Voting; Grace Period Voting; Absentee Voting/Voting by Mail. Also find information on Candidate Filing.