South Loop Event Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions are in place for the South Loop from Roosevelt Road to Cermak Rd. from Lake Shore Drive to Clark St. during all Chicago Bears football games and many other Soldier Field events. Wintrust Arena events have been removed from the parking restrictions. Vehicles parked in the South Loop without a valid South Loop Event Parking Pass, South Loop Event Guest Pass or Residential Permit Parking pass (for Residential Permit Parking Streets ONLY) are subject to ticketing or towing.
For a complete list of Soldier Field events, please visit www.SoldierField.net/event. The 3rd Ward is providing the list below as a courtesy to residents and visitors and does not assume liability for the accuracy of the monthly list of South Loop events. All Soldier Field events are subject to change, including cancellation or the scheduling of additional events. It is your responsibility to adhere to the parking restrictions in place.
Chicago Fire FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Saturday, May 14th at 7:00 pm
Coldplay Concert
Saturday, May 28th at 7:00 pm
Coldplay Concert
Saturday, May 29th at 7:00 pm
Police Officer Written Exam Schedule
It starts with you, join the Chicago Police Department!
CPD is hosting police officer written examinations in-person May 19-21 at all City Colleges of Chicago locations. Become a leader and protect your community by becoming a Chicago Police Officer! For a complete list of exam locations and times, click
here.
Chicago City Clerk Senior Hours
The Office of the City Clerk is always working to ensure residents can obtain city services as safely and efficiently as possible. Every Tuesday, starting May 3rd through July 26th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am the Clerk's office will be offering designated senior hours for individuals 65+ at the Archer and Gale locations. For full office hours and locations, visit
www.chicityclerk.com/contact-us.
Save Money and Energy at Your Multi-Family Property
The Multi-Family Energy Savings offering provides FREE products and rebates for projects to save you money and energy at your multi-family property. Incentives or free improvements for weatherization, lighting, HVAC, and more are available to qualifying properties. To learn more and schedule a free energy assessment visit
www.multifamilyportal.com or call 855-993-0940.
Cultural Grants Opportunity
Planning neighborhood arts and culture activities? The City of Chicago wants to support you! The Neighborhood Access Program grants can provide funding for projects you are doing in your neighborhood. Submit your idea to
chicagoculturalgrants.org by May 20th for consideration.
Elevated Chicago and Metropolitan Planning Council Partnership
APL’s
Elevated Chicago partners at
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) are working with other organizations in Chicago to convert four vacant lots into green spaces in Washington Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore by the end of 2023. Community input is key to the success of this project. The link here will take you to a
survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete. In addition to providing the project team with invaluable information, the first 100 respondents (within the qualifying zip codes) will receive a $15 gift card. If you have any questions, concerns, or issues accessing the survey, please contact Malcolm Mossman at
mmossman@delta-institute.org.
Bronzeville SSA #56 Discussion
The Quad Communities Development Corporation invites residents to a public discussion about the proposed reconstitution of Bronzeville SSA #56. Learn about the various programs and services the Special Service Area (SSA) will provide for the community. The SSA stimulates and guides commercial district growth of local businesses through technical assistance and leading community marketing activities. Questions, call 773-268-7232 or email ssa56@qcdc.org.
Norfolk Southern Hiring Fair
Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway is hosting an open house career fair for individuals interested in working in the railway industry. Norfolk Southern, their intermodal ramp operators and prime contractors will be on hand to meet with prospective employees.
Where: Kennedy-King College Great Hall (6301 S. Halsted St.)
When: Wednesday, May 4th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
NHS Home Buyer Education Webinar
Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding
the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This is an eight-hour course delivered in two 4-hour sessions.
Emergency Rental Assistance Filing Help
NHS offers filing assistance for the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF). Homeowners can apply for grants of up to $30,000 to eliminate or reduce past-due mortgage and property tax payments. Register for an upcoming assistance event
here.
Where: New Life Covenant Church Southeast (7522 South Greenwood Ave.)
When: Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
VanderCook College of Music One City Spring Concert
The concert will feature a very special guest, jazz trombone phenom, Wycliffe Gordon, who is a Yamaha artist and an original member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. One City is a free music program featuring a full jazz curriculum for students in grades 5 - 8 and a Suzuki violin program for students in grades Kindergarten through 5. Come celebrate the joy of in-person music making as our students partner with Wycliffe Gordon in a concert to remember! It is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact VanderCook College of Music at (312)225-6288.
Where: VanderCook College of Music (3125 S. Federal St.)
When: Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 am
11th Annual Developmental Differences Resource Fair
Parents of kids with special needs are invited to this free fair! Hosted by Chicago non-profit Neighborhood Parents Network, the fair brings together therapy providers, schools, camps and more resources for kids with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Attend free workshops about IEPs; Medicaid and government grants; and fun enrichment activities. Register at
npnparents.org/ddrf.
Where: UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted St.)
When: Saturday, May 7th from noon to 5:00 pm
PNC’s 12th Annual Women in Business Week Webcast Series
In 2022, PNC is pleased to again share an all-virtual line-up of inspirational stories and insights from customers, colleagues and friends. We hope you’ll join us for some, or all, of the free webcasts. See the
complete schedule of this year's Women in Business Week events.
When: Monday, May 9th through Friday, May 13th
Summer Festival Food Service Vendor Certification Workshop
A temporary food establishment that operates at a special event or summer festival must obtain a special event food license and shall have a Person in Charge (PIC) onsite during all times that food is being prepared, held for service, or served in accordance with the applicable City of Chicago Municipal Code. This informative and comprehensive class is required for all summer festival foodservice vendors. Register
here.
Where: Quad Communities Development Corporation Office (4210 S. Berkeley Ave.)
When: Monday, May 9th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Criminal Justice Program
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Join Olive Harvey College to learn more about their unique 1 year program. Register for this online event
here.
When: Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00 pm
NHS Financial Fresh Start Webinar
Whether you are planning to purchase a home or simply need to improve your finances, this webinar will
prepare you for financial security. Learn How To: develop a spending plan, reduce your debt, and
increase your credit score.
Social Media for Businesses
Choose Chicago is proud to present Joanie Faletto, Social Media Manager for Choose Chicago, to present Social Media 101 for Businesses. Join this virtual session to learn how to grow your business by expanding your online presence. Register
here.
When: Monday, May 16th at 1:00 pm
BARK Back in the Park
The Anti-Cruelty Society's 28th Annual BARK is Chicago's oldest dog-friendly, outdoor fundraiser for the whole family. Raise money to support the Society's mission while enjoying a morning of food, beverages, music, family activities, and dog-friendly demonstrations at Soldier Field at the Stadium Green - just steps from Lake Michigan. Sign up today at
anticruelty.org/bark.
Where: Soldier Field - Stadium Green (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.)
When: Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
National Clean Up Day - May 21st
All across America, gloved black volunteers from every walk of life, rake brooms and trash bags in hand, will descend upon the black communities and neighborhoods to begin the process of cleaning up public spaces. For assistance and information, call 904-699-6317 or 229-247-7616.
When: Saturday, May 21st
Nurses Appreciation Day Event
Save the Date for Nurses Appreciation Day with Alderman Dowell and True Rock Ministries. Free food, music, games and prizes will be available to show our appreciation for our front line workers. For more information and to register, call 312-939-1109. Donations are welcome!
Where: True Rock Ministries (57 E. 16th St.)
When: Saturday, May 28th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm