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Nov 4, 2022
109th City of Chicago Christmas Tree is Coming From the Village of Morton Grove
Sep 15, 2022
The City of Chicago is Accepting Nominations for Chicago’s Official 2022 Christmas Tree
Sep 13, 2022
Chicago Cultural Center Announces Free Arts and Music Programming for Fall and Holiday Season
Aug 12, 2022
Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Offers Ten Tips for Enjoying the Return of the Chicago Air and Water Show
Jul 5, 2022
The Chicago Air and Water Show Soars Back Into Town August 20 and 21
Mar 31, 2022
City of Chicago to Start 2022 Street Sweeping Program
Feb 28, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce the Reopening of G.A.R. Rooms at the Chicago Cultural Center Following a $15M Restoration
Feb 3, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce the City of Chicago’s 2022 Spring/Summer Festival and Special Event Dates
Dec 3, 2021
First Comprehensive Retrospective of Robert Colescott to Open at the Chicago Cultural Center This Saturday, December 4
Sep 23, 2021
Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce Fall and Holiday Cultural Events Across the City as Chicago’s Arts Scene Reopens
Jul 14, 2021
City of Chicago Releases Anticipated Waste Strategy
Apr 22, 2021
Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce Chicago Cultural Center Restorations and June Reopening
Apr 21, 2021
City Council Approves Amendment to Strengthen Building Code Scofflaw List, Require Mandatory Inspections for Problem Buildings
Mar 11, 2021
Mayor Lightfoot Strengthens Building Code Scofflaw List, Requires Mandatory Inspections for Problem Buildings
Feb 24, 2021
City Council Passes Ordinance Mandating Sealed-Battery Smoke Alarms, Increasing Fines for Irresponsible Landlords
Feb 23, 2021
Free Financial Navigator Program to Help Residents Tackle COVID-19 Financial Challenges
Sep 21, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Family & Support Services Announce $35 Million to Rapidly House Chicagoans Experiencing Homelessness
Sep 21, 2020
Peace Day 2020
Sep 8, 2020
2019 CCHR Annual Report
Jul 1, 2020
CCHR Quarterly Newsletter
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