Alderman Bill Conway

09/03/2026

In today's newsletter, read more about:
🌳 Grant Park Participatory Budgeting Chicago Park District
📖 Printers Row Lit Fest Near South Planning Board
🎉 Madison Row Fest West Central Association
and more! https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/4f2ab635-d0e8-4870-9d56-5efb7e14d451

09/01/2026

City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development is hosting an informational webinar tomorrow (9/2) at 1pm to share more about the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF).

Register today: bit.ly/sept26sbif

The City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications on September 1st in the LaSalle Central TIF district.

Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by Sept. 30, and register for an informational webinar at 1pm on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at bit.ly/sept26sbif

08/31/2026

Please be advised that the Mary Bartelme Park Advisory Council screening of White Chicks scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to the weather.

08/31/2026

The Chicago Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the November 3, 2026 Election, including bilingual election judges who speak Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog.

To learn more and apply, visit the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners site: https://chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers/election-day-judges

08/28/2026

This framework plan will guide development in the area south of Grand Avenue, including the former Blommer site, rail lines, and surface parking lots.

I hope you can join us on 9/1 at the West Loop Chicago Public Library to learn more! https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/north-branch-industrial-corridor--area-south-of-grand-avenue-stu.html

Pending updates to the southern portion of the North Branch Industrial Corridor framework plan will be shared at a DPD open house with the 27th and 34th ward offices from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the West Loop Library, 122 N. Aberdeen St.

Visit Chicago.gov/NorthBranchGrand for more.

08/27/2026

In today's newsletter, read about
🇬🇷 Taste of Greektown Festival Greektown Chicago
🎵 House Music Festival & Conference hosted by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
💵 Small Business Improvement Fund with the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development
and more! https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/fbff17d7-7e03-484e-8959-3c4e7489391e

08/26/2026

Did you know that House music has roots in the 34th Ward?

This weekend, you can learn more about the history and legacy of house music at the Chicago House Music Festival & Conference.

From workshops and panels to live music, there's no shortage of excitement from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events at this festival. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/house_music0.html

08/26/2026

Taste of Greektown returns this weekend! 🇬🇷 Greektown Chicago

From August 28th-30th, visit Halsted from Adams to Van Buren for live entertainment, dancing, and food from your favorite Greektown restaurants. https://greektownchicago.org/taste-of-greektown/

🚧 Due to street closures, please allow extra time if you're traveling in the area. A list of street closures and tow zones is below.

08/25/2026

The City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications on September 1st in the LaSalle Central TIF district.

Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by Sept. 30, and register for an informational webinar at 1pm on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at bit.ly/sept26sbif

08/25/2026

When our city’s credit rating drops, it becomes more expensive to pay off debt, crowding out funding for our parks, police, and potholes. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/chicago-dug-itself-out-of-a-financial-hole-now-its-sliding-back-in-9cc9c818