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Fun Things To Do With Kids In Chicagoland This Weekend

May 17, 2024 Published by AI

May offers so many great events and things to do with your kids, including plenty of summer festivals.

Check out the Flight of Butterflies at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and grab some sweet treats at Bittersweet Pastry Shop. Take advantage of the amazing weather and wander through Chicagoland’s most beautiful gardens.

Enjoy cookies at these places near Naperville and check out the farmers markets with your family for some local goodies.

My son, Jordan, and I are looking forward to checking out the summer festivals, including the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. We also love shopping at farmers markets and plan to check out a few this weekend.

Looking for more things to do with kids in Chicagoland? We have you covered to make it a great weekend with kid-friendly events, what’s going on around town and even at-home activities. Be sure to tag us on Instagram @chicagoparent if you enjoy any of these weekend events!

This article was recently updated on May 16, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicagoland events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events this weekend. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.

Events Photo credit: Dan Swinson

The city and suburbs continue to offer excellent options for family-friendly events. We picked some of our favorites going on this weekend below. Find more events on our calendar.

Poetry Making Playground at West Side Justice Center

May 16-19, 2024

Address: 601 S. California Ave., Chicago
Cost: $30/suggested donation

Teens and tweens can check out an immersive installation with original poems written by some of Chicago’s most renowned poets. It will include seven different works and fuse poetics, illustration, design, multimedia and more.

Long Grove Chocolate Festival in Historic Downtown Long Grove

May 17-19, 2024

Address: 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
Cost: $5/day, $10/three-day pass

The fest is known for its chocolate-dipped treats like strawberries, donuts, cupcakes, cake pops,

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Spring Festivals, Outdoor Movies, And More Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend With Kids

May 15, 2024 Published by AI

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It’s time for that one perfect spring weekend in Chicago! And, things to do in Chicago match the weather with the Cantigny Spring Fest in Wheaton, What’s Blooming on Harrison in Oak Park, and Parkway Bank Park’s Spring Fun Festival in Rosemont. Auto-obsessed kids will love the Touch-a-Truck event in Oakbrook Terrace, and Wheeling’s Bark in the Park is where everyone, including your furry friends, can enjoy the great weather. Outdoor movies also make their debut this weekend in Oak Park and Bensenville.

This is a great time to make plans for spring and summer plans in Chicago. Check out the full line-up of spring festivals; look at the city from above at Navy Pier’s new Flyover experience, or plan a summer trip to the Bristol Renaissance Faire.

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

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Amusement Tax: Subscribers to Paid Television Programming (7511)

May 14, 2024 Published by admin

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Amusement Tax: Subscribers to Paid Television Programming

Municipal Code Reference:	4-156
CAPS Code Reference:	1002920051201
Tax Return Form Code:	Form 7511
Procedure:	The Amusement Tax for Subscribers of Paid Television Programming applies to businesses who subscribe to paid programming in Chicago whose providers do not collect the 9% Amusement Tax.
Tax Base:	9% of subscriber’s fees for paid television programming
Exemptions, Deductions and Credits:	None
Rulings and Procedures:	November 2016 Information Bulletin August 1999 Information Bulletin: Providers of Paid Television Programming

Businesses registered for Amusement Tax with the Chicago Department of Finance.

Ordinance, Publications and Additional Chicago Landmark Information

May 14, 2024 Published by admin

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Chicago Landmark Designation: Uptown Square District

May 14, 2024 Published by admin

(Former) Sheridan Trust and Savings Bank Building

At its October 1, 2015, meeting, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks voted a “preliminary landmark recommendation” for the Uptown Square District. A PDF of the Commission’s preliminary summary of information is available at the bottom of this page.

The purpose of the designation is to recognize the history and architecture of Uptown and protect it from demolition and incompatible renovations. It will also make incentives available to foster private investment and rehabilitation, including the historic theaters that have long defined Uptown as one of Chicago’s most vibrant entertainment districts outside of downtown. Only the exterior features of buildings within the proposed district would be protected under the proposed designation.

Landmark district status can enhance an area’s prestige and property values while bringing stability and predictability for future private investment. Landmark properties are only subject to the designation when owners initiate projects requiring building permits, which are evaluated to determine the impact on any significant historical and architectural features. For buildings in the Uptown Square District, the significant features would be identified as exterior elevations, including rooflines, visible from public rights-of-way.

During the first two decades of the 20th century, real estate development transformed the intersection of Lawrence and Broadway from a rural crossroads to one of the region’s most vibrant entertainment, business, and shopping districts. “Jazz Age” musicians and artists performed at numerous theaters and nightclubs, while luxury hotels and retail development further defined the area’s distinctive character. Many Uptown structures built during the 1920s involved a variety of “fantasy” architectural styles, including Art Deco, Venetian Gothic Revival and Spanish Baroque Revival. Today, Uptown Square is one of the city’s finest surviving examples of an early 20th century neighborhood commercial and entertainment district, one rivaling the size of the downtowns of many smaller cities.

Once initiated with a preliminary recommendation by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, the months-long process could lead to a final recommendation to City Council, which is responsible for designating Chicago’s landmark buildings and districts.

Documents

Uptown Square District – Landmark Designation Report (PDF)

Links

Information on Chicago Landmarks – City of Chicago Website

Chicago Farmers Markets

May 14, 2024 Published by admin

May—October 2024

Fresh Fruit • Vegetables • Plants • Flowers • Baked Goods • Rare Finds

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Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley Plaza and community markets in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Schedule

Farmers markets throughout Chicago offer fresh produce and more.

Vendor Application

Our farmers markets are dynamic platforms for local entrepreneurs, providing an excellent opportunity for farmers, artists, and businesses to showcase their products.

Resource Guide to Starting a Farmers Market

LINK Up Illinois

Making healthy farm-fresh foods more affordable by doubling the value of LINK card purchases at farmers markets across Illinois.

Information and Resources

Chicago Farmers Markets Rules (PDF)

LINK MATCH at Chicago City Markets

Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA)

Find a farmers market using your zip code and explore “What’s in Season” now

Public Transportation:

CTA

Take CTA to all markets throughout the city.

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. For fare information or to purchase fares in advance, visit www.ventrachicago.com.

Pay Utility Bill

May 14, 2024 Published by admin

The City of Chicago offers a variety of convenient payment options to help make paying your utility bill quicker and easier.

The easiest way to pay is through the City’s new web portal for utility billing. The web portal allows you to:

View, print, or download your bills
Go green and enroll in paperless billing
View payment history and usage
Make a quick payment
Set up a payment plan
Sign up for AutoPay

The AutoPay feature allows you to pay your bills with automatic debits from your bank account. With AutoPay, you will not have to remember to pay your bill. There are no service fees and you will receive a reminder email prior to the automatic debit.

Use our online system to pay your utility bill now by clicking on the button below.

Concerned about paying your utility bill?

Some payment options are outlined here in English and in Spanish.

Other ways to pay:

Along with paying online, you can also pay by phone, by mail, or in-person at a payment center or automated EZ Pay Station.

By Phone: Please call 312.744.4426 and follow the instructions via the automated phone system.
In-Person Payments: There are multiple in-person payment options, including City Hall, neighborhood locations, and automated EZ Pay stations:
- 1) City Hall: 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 107A, open Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- 2) Central Hearing Facility: 400 W. Superior, 1st Floor, open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
- 3) Neighborhood Payment Centers, open Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- 4) EZ Pay Stations
Mail: When paying by mail payment should be addressed to:
- City of Chicago Utility Billing
- P.O. Box 6330
- Chicago, IL 60680-6330

Online Account Management

Forms of Payment

The City accepts the following major credit cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. Debit cards must have Visa or MasterCard logo.

Online: Electronic check or credit/debit cards
Phone: Electronic check or credit/debit cards
Mail: Check, cashier’s check, or money orders
Payment Center: Check, cashier’s check, money order, credit/debit cards, or cash
EZ Pay Station: Personal check, credit/debit cards, or cash

Payment Plans

If you cannot pay your utility bill in full, there are payment plans available. You may enter into a plan from the online payment portal, by using the automated phone system at 312.744.4426, or in person at any of the neighborhood payment centers or City Hall.

Click here to learn more about Utility Billing Payment Plans.

The Best Things To Do In Chicago

May 14, 2024 Published by AI

a craft fair Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.

Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by soaking in a spa or spending some time at the best Chicago attractions. Street fest season has arrived with the return of Chicago Mayfest, the Renegade Craft Fair and the Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair. You can also catch live jazz string performances, attend a chocolate fest in Long Grove or run a marathon along the lakefront. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend.

Events and to do this weekend in Chicago

1. Chicago Mayfest

Say a hearty hello to (almost) summer at Mayfest, the annual street party in Lincoln Park that’s outfitted with the usual selection of local vendors, tasty food, cover bands and ice-cold beverages. This year, the event will feature the Armitage Art Show, letting attendees experience Chicago’s top artists as they showcase and sell their works and present interactive art demonstrations.

2. Renegade Craft Fair

Renegade Craft Fair’s flagship event returns to Andersonville, taking over a stretch of Clark Street spanning from Bryn Mawr to Edgewater Avenue. Attendees will be able to shop the handmade wares of more than 250 vendor booths, selling everything from candles and screenprints to jewelry and pottery. The fair also boasts food and drink from local restaurants, so you won’t have to go hungry (or thirsty) while you shop.

3. Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair

Taking place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Streets, this two-day event will present more than 75 vendors selling handmade art—including paintings, sculptures and fiber pieces—as well as jewelry and decor. The weekend will also have live music, festival food and a selection of brews for purchase curated by Bitter Pops.

4. Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk

Get an inside look at eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings—including private residences normally closed off to the public—as part of this one-day touring event run by the iconic architect’s trust,

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Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicago

May 13, 2024 Published by AI

Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.

This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, culinary celebrations, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, outdoor adventures, and so much more. Plus, there are tons of events celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, May 17 – 19, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.

May 10 – 19

Chicago Cabaret Week 2024

May 10-19, 2024 COOL ACTS. SMALL CLUBS. SWEET DEALS. This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz,…

May 17 – 19

2024 AAPI Restaurants Week

Celebrate 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us as we support AAPI-owned restaurants all around the Chicagoland area. This year…

May 17 – May 19

Chicago Mayfest 2024

Chicago Mayfest kicks off the summer festival season May 17th through the 19th! Located in the Historic District of Lincoln Park at Armitage & Sheffield,…

May 17

Chicago Jazz String Summit

Tomeka Reid’s 10th Annual Chicago Jazz String Summit celebrates string instruments in jazz, improvised, and experimental music with a phenomenal lineup of musicians from Chicago…

May 19

Sensory-Friendly Morning

About the Event Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental…

May 19

American Writers Festival

Join us for the American Writers Festival at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago on Sunday, May 19, co-presented by the American Writers Museum and…

May 18

Hebru Brantley: The Art of Representation

The Bronzeville native and preeminent Black pop artist of his generation,

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The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Chicago – Chicago – The Infatuation

May 10, 2024 Published by AI

Those seeking a polite meal, click away now. This guide is reserved for anyone who’s wondering, “Where’s the place to be?” and might have a penchant for mid-dinner photoshoots and post-dinner bar hopping. Chairs aren’t just for sitting in some of these restaurants and, while food is important, a good time takes priority. They range from new spots flooding your feeds to classics where successful meals are determined by how many Old Fashioneds you drink with your server. These places may not all be the best new restaurants in town, but you’ll always walk out with a story or two.

La Serre is a fun French-Mediterranean spot in Fulton Market with just the right amount of flowers and subwoofers. It’s buzzy but never too loud, and the shareable courses are thoughtful despite the presence of big mirrors that say corny things like “Merci Beaucoup.” The creamy angel hair pasta warrants the suggested 15g caviar on top, and other less-pricey classics like the tuna crudo and filet mignon are more than satisfying. Along with the monstrous bouquet at the center of its dining room, La Serre has the feel of a wedding party, without the immediate threat of running into estranged cousins.

Brasero seems to specialize in throwing a party every night. This Latin American spot in West Town is great for upbeat get-togethers of all sizes, with a mix of shareable dishes like fried quail and grilled half lobster, and catchy Bossa nova music that practically begs you to show up with the best gossip to match the secluded space and good-times vibe. But Brasero’s food is equally fun, with nearly everything nailing a balance between sweet and spicy. The moqueca has the perfect amount of chili to enhance the coconut broth, mahi mahi, and shrimp. Whatever you order, you’ll all leave with a light cologne of smoke, thanks to the wood-fire grill in the back and dessert sparklers that constantly float around.

If the pounding bass-heavy music bleeding onto the Fulton Market sidewalk indicates anything, it’s that Costera likes to party. The liberal use of straw, palm trees, and basket lights leans into its Tulum theme, while the dim lighting and loud DJ sets prove that it’s taken Clubstaurant 101. You’re not really here for the food—it ranges from just fine tacos to tableside flamebéed al pastor that fizzles out into a jammy disappointment.

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Fun Things To Do With Kids In Chicagoland This Weekend

Spring Festivals, Outdoor Movies, And More Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend With Kids

Amusement Tax: Subscribers to Paid Television Programming (7511)

Finance

Ordinance, Publications and Additional Chicago Landmark Information

Supporting Information Facts

Additional Information

Chicago Landmark Designation: Uptown Square District

Chicago Farmers Markets

May—October 2024

Fresh Fruit • Vegetables • Plants • Flowers • Baked Goods • Rare Finds

Schedule

Vendor Application

LINK Up Illinois

Information and Resources

Public Transportation:

Pay Utility Bill

Concerned about paying your utility bill?

Other ways to pay:

Online Account Management

Forms of Payment

Payment Plans

The Best Things To Do In Chicago

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicago

The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Chicago – Chicago – The Infatuation

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