Chicago Government & Community Service Links

• City of Chicago    - Links to all city departments such Tourism, Inspector General, Health and other city services. Includes information on parks, police, current events, local government issues and business resources and regulations.

• Alderman Burton F. Natarus - 42nd Ward - Includes information about constituent services, zoning, voting, and calendar of events.

• Alderman Helen Shiller - 46th Ward - Features profile of the ward, the office holder, area news, events and articles.

• Alderman Tom Allen - 38th Ward - Includes alderman's profile, ward news, events calendar, police beat meetings, and links to local chamber of commerce's, public schools and parks.

• Chicago Federal Executive Board - Regional coordinating group for Federal government leadership. Offers programs and events, bylaws, membership information, resources, and forms.

• Chicago Housing Authority - Official site of the CHA, with news and information on their role in providing housing options.

• City of Chicago Financing - Financing options for businesses include micro loans, short term loans and business development loans.

• City of Chicago ReMap - Commission that serves to re-draw ward boundaries every ten years, based upon the results of the Census. Includes Redistricting timeline, demographics, committee meeting schedule, public hearings and access, and maps and plans.

• Civil Air Patrol: River Park Composite Squadron - Offers youth and adults the opportunity to learn more about its emergency services, cadet program and aerospace education. Includes calendar, officer contacts, bookstore items, history, and cadet knowledge tips.

• Department of Environment - Official city site offers information on air quality, energy, the natural environment, shoreline projects, property cleanup and redevelopment, environmental public health and safety, and recycling.

• Department of Streets and Sanitation - News, programs, and services, snow route information, newsletters, and information on bureaus of forestry, rodent control, electricity, sanitation, street operations, and traffic services.

• Lonely Planet - Destination Chicago - Report aimed at previewing the city's attractions to potential travelers and tourists. Includes history, sites and destinations of interest and updated list of annual events.

• Center for Neighborhood Technology - Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.

• Chicago Community Loan Fund - Nonprofit, community development loan fund offers low-cost, flexible financing products and technical assistance to nonprofits in the metropolitan area. Site includes text, photos, case-studies, downloads and related resource links.

• Chicago Department of Planning and Development - Promotes economic development by helping new and existing businesses meet their goals for growth. Features include an online business form repository, zoning reform, tax increment financing, and programs and services offered.

• Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center - Resources and consulting for Chicago area small business entrepreneurs including finance, loans, and venture capital information. An initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

• Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago - Civic arm for this long-time organization of community leaders. Provides details for a number of projects, such as improving public schools and air transportation.

• Franchise Partnership - Provides support to those seeking franchise ownership within the city. Features information on programs and services, partners and participating franchise businesses, and contacts.

• Metropolitan Planning Council - Non-profit business organization concerned with housing, transportation, urban and regional development.

• Open Space Alliance - A project to assist in mapping out open space, recreation and educational resources in the South Metro region.

• United Business Association of Midway (UBAM) - Encourages, supports, and develops a strong and active business community in Chicago's Midway Airport Area. Features an events calendar, speakers, and links.

• Women's Business Development Center - Assists in all aspects of development and marketing of emerging businesses and strengthening existing businesses owned by women in the area. Includes client testimonials, news, women's conferences, events calendar, and database.

• Woodstock Institute - Promotes ways to allow better economic access to lower-income and minority families and neighborhoods. Page includes the group's history, publications, list of program areas, press releases, and comment letter project.

• Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, Chicago Police Department. - Proudly performs at police officer and fire fighter memorials. Includes sheet music, history, band members, photos, bagpipe history, band only area, and events calendar.

• Chicago FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigations office serving the residents and law enforcement agencies of northern Illinois. Includes investigative programs, field offices, public speakers, top fugitives, employment, history and contacts.

• Chicago Police Department (CPD) - Official site that provides citizens and officers resources to support community policing and prevent crime. Includes programs, events, beat reports, and contacts.

• Canada - Provides news, information and support for Canadians including business and economic development, trade, visa and immigration assistance. Resources on the border, environment, culture, and education are provided.

• Denmark - Royal Danish Consulate General in Chicago Illinois, providing assistance to Danish Nationals throughout the Central United States. Also has contact details for the Honorary Danish Consulates in Cleveland, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Omaha, Nebraska; Detroit, Michigan; Houston, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• France - Offers visa and tourist information, French services in the Midwest, French customs, French-American Fiscal Convention, cultural events calendar, mailing list and links.

• Germany - Includes consulate hours of operation, location map, local German events and activities, Honorary Consuls, along with standard and emergency contact details. Has consular responsibility for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

• India - Consulate-General in Chicago, with jurisdictio in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Missouri. Provides support and help lines for Indian Nationals and Indian-Americans.

• Indonesia - Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago, with visa, passport and other consular information, in English and Indonesian.

• Israel - Offers consular and trade services, including visas, and immigration resources, news from Israel, events, speakers, Israeli house, newsletters and publications, and links.

• Italy - Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Offers information on consular activities, history, forms, notices and events, contact information, and links. In English and Italian.

• Japan - Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, which has jurisdiction in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Describes the Japan Information Center, consular services and Japanese direct investment in the Midwest. In English and Japanese.

• Netherlands - Information on consular and trade services, resources, tourist and embassy information, along with contact information is featured.

• Philippines - Provides consular services, trade and investment opportunities and tourism destinations in the Philippines. Passport, visa forms may be downloaded. Links to Philippine Government agencies, business chambers and newspapers.

• Poland - Features general information about the Consulate General, consular fees and services overview, events calendar, departments, forms, and links.

• Spain - Consulate General of Spain in Chicago, with consular jurisdiction in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

• Taiwan (Republic of China) - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, serves Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, and its citizens, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

• Thailand - Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago, having consular jurisdiction in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Includes a photo gallery of Thai-related events in these states.

• Turkey - Turkish Consulate General in Chicago, with jurisdiction in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Provides information on foreign investment opportunities in Turkey, and has visa application forms.

• Ukraine - Offers consular and visa information and resources, trade resources, business and economic development, news and press releases, activities, and contact information. In English and Ukrainian.

• United Kingdom - British Consulate-General in Chicago covering the Midwest. With office hours and contact details.

• Uruguay - Consulate General of Uruguay in Chicago, Illinois, with jurisdiction over 10 other States in the Midwest region of the United States of America.