Services

	Anti-Litter - Every Litter Bit Hurts Littering is a serious problem in Chicago. The City spends millions of dollars each year to clean-up litter.

	Bees/Wasps/Hornets The Bureau of Rodent Control will remove bees, wasps and hornet nests near schools, nursing homes or similar facilities.

	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.

	Bike Parking Bike Parking is an essential part of bicycling facilities in all cities, providing the bicyclist with a secure place to lock their bike at their trip destination.

	CSBG scholarship information The CSBG Scholarship Program helps low-income Chicagoans finance higher education. Students enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program may qualify for a CSBG Scholarship.

	Consumer Fraud Complaint File a consumer fraud complaint regarding possible illegal practices by businesses in the City of Chicago.

	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.

	Employment Information The CAREERS Service Center in room 100 of City Hall is open during regular business hours to assist individuals in searching and applying for open City of Chicago positions.

	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.

	Enroll in a School Enrollment decisions should be made in the best educational interest of your child. In addition to your neighborhood school, CPS offers a variety of programs that appeal to students' interests and talents.

	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 Out about Recommended Childhood Immunizations Vaccines are among the most successful and cost effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death.

	Find Your Polling Place Find your Voting Information such as your polling place.

	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.

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

	Illinois Domestic Violence Data and Information (ILDVDI) Clearinghouse The ILDVDI Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort of the Department of Family and Support Services, Division on Domestic Violence (DDV) and the Domestic Violence Coordinated Response Council. The ILDVDI Clearinghouse was developed to create easy access to domestic violence related data and information available in Illinois, to increase knowledge about Illinois and Chicago area victims of domestic violence, and to better serve and improve the lives of Illinois domestic violence victims and their families.

	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.

	Kids Section The Chicago Fire Department encourages children to check out the following fun activities!

	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.

	Locations with free online access to Job Postings Access to City of Chicago job postings is available at city locations including Chicago Public libraries and the CAREERS Service Center in City Hall.

	One Summer Chicago Find information on summer programming for youths

	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.

	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.

	Register for Park District Programs Online Program information available for viewing online at the Chicago Park District website

	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.

	Request a Bike Map Fill out a form with your name and address, and the CDOT Bicycle Program will mail you the most recent version of the Chicago Bike Map.

	Snow Program/Winter of 2012-2013 Information on overnight parking, snow ban and winter parking restrictions.

	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.

	Summer Nutrition Program When school is out for the summer, Chicago residents 18 years of age or younger can access free, nutritional meals at dozens of locations around the city through the Summer Nutrition Program.

	TV Time Slot All of the information you need to request a time slot on Cable25.

	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.

	Volunteer for the Chicago Conservation Corps The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) recruits, trains, and supports a network of volunteers who work together to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and schools through environmental service projects.

	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.