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——Message from Mayor ——Welcome to Chicago Richard M. Daley The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council Dear New Resident: on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is pleased to present the 2010–2011 As Mayor and on behalf of the City of edition of the Chicago New Residents Resource Guide. The purpose of Chicago, it gives me great pleasure to this publication is to make pertinent information available and contribute welcome you to our city. to the smooth adjustment of immigrants and refugees to life in Chicago. Chicago’s past and present have The Guide comprises many articles and an extensive list of public and been shaped by immigrants and refugees private resources. The articles provide general information about a wide who came from around the world. These spectrum of topics, including the legal system, housing, health, community determined men and women dedicated services, employment, education, and consumer protection. The Resource themselves to improving the quality of Listings section provides names and telephone numbers, addresses, and life for their families and the community websites (where available) of governmental, non-governmental, and at large. Your arrival continues this community-based service providers that offer services to immigrants proud tradition and I have no doubt and refugees, either for free or for low fees. Included in the listings are that you bring the same energy and optimism to Chicago as did your ethnic community-based organizations and Consulate General offices. predecessors. In preparing this edition, special attention was given to designing the Our city government takes pride in its long‑standing tradition of Guide to be user-friendly, covering the issues and topics that are most welcoming and embracing immigrants and refugees. In keeping with that pertinent, and ensuring that the resource listings are reflective of the tradition, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council diversity of Chicago’s immigrant and refugee community. The end result, on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has been working diligently to maintain we hope, is that the intended beneficiaries of the Guide—immigrants and foster a welcoming climate for our new arrivals. Among many other and refugees, especially newcomers—will find it an informative and activities, this office conducts education and outreach programs including empowering tool in their quest for a new and better life in Chicago. the publication of the Chicago New Residents Resource Guidebook. Despite our best intention and efforts, we may have omitted certain I commend the partnership between the Advisory Council and organizations from this edition. If your organization was omitted and you the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum in redesigning, publishing, and feel that it is appropriate for inclusion in future editions of the Guide, distributing the Guidebook. Such partnership exemplifies public-private or should you find any inaccuracies in your organization’s listing, please sector collaboration and stands to contribute to the quality and quantity forward us your changes, suggestions, or comments by completing the of public service for all citizens. Update Form which is included in the back of the Guide. You may also I hope you will find thisGuidebook to be a source of useful information contact us at 312-744-1098 (voice) or 312-744-1088 (TTY). as you build your new life in Chicago. May your new future be filled with Edwin Silverman, Ph.D., Chair health, happiness, and prosperity. Hayelom Ayele, Director/CommunityLiaison Best wishes, Richard M. Daley Advisory Council on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Mayor City of Chicago ——Message from Chairman ——Acknowledgments Dana V. Starks The successful completion of this project would not have been possible Dear Friend in Human Relations: without the guidance and support of the members of the Chicago As Chairman and on behalf of the Chicago Commission on Human Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Immigrant & Refugee Relations (CCHR), it gives me great pleasure to express best wishes to all Affairs. In particular, Council Chair Edwin Silverman and the Education and immigrants and refugees who have chosen our city as their new home. Outreach Committee members Hussein Affey and Bindi Desai-Lessing The CCHR enforces the City’s anti-discrimination laws—The Chicago deserve our heartfelt thanks for their contribution to the Guide. Human Rights and Fair Housing Ordinances (CHRFHO)—and strives Thanks also to First Deputy Commissioner Kenneth Gunn for his through legal and educational means to create a bias-free society. The guidance and support for this project. Iris Archilla, Joanne Newsome and CHRFHO prohibit discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, William Greaves of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations have been public accommodation, credit, and bonding. It is unlawful to discriminate of great assistance in reviewing and critiquing the first draft of theGuide. against any person because of his/her race, color, sex, age, religion, Special thanks to Makeysha Durham-Diouf, Uraidah Hassani, and disability (including HIV/AIDS positive status), national origin, ancestry, James Muhammad, who gave immeasurable amounts of volunteer time sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, and expertise. Their dedicated efforts have ensured a comprehensive list military discharge status, or source of income. of resources and up-to-date information. As mandated by the City’s Hate Crimes Law, the Commission assists And finally, thanks to our partner agency, the Jane Addams Hull- hate crime victims. A hate crime is a criminal offense against a person House Museum at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and its fine staff, that is motivated by the victim’s race, color, gender, religion, national without whose generous financial support and expertise the successful origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability. Such a crime is a completion of this project would not have been possible. felony (a very serious offense). The CCHR also sponsors programs and activities that reduce bias and promote positive intergroup relations. These programs and activities bring people together across racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious lines and promote positive awareness of diversity. This Guide is intended to contribute toward that end; and it is our hope that immigrants and refugees (especially recent arrivals), social service providers, and others will find it useful and informative. We look forward to being of service to you as you establish a new life in our city. Dana V. Starks Chairman and Commissioner Chicago Commission on Human Relations ——Message from Jane Addams House Settlement that transformed the United States into a more socially Hull-House Museum just and democratic country in the early 1900’s. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is a proud partner of this resource The Hull-House Settlement was situated at Halsted and Polk Streets, guide and the accompanying website, www.abcdefg.org, which is filled and much of its success as a boldly visionary public space, a laboratory with personal stories, essays, poetry and first-person accounts of what for democracy and engine for social change, is due to the fact that the it means to immigrate, migrate and to take refuge in Chicago, one of the communities surrounding Hull-House were populated with the most most diverse and cosmopolitan cities of the world. recent immigrants to the United States. Over two-dozen ethnic groups We encourage you to use this guide to partake of everything Chicago lived near the Hull-House and community members attended reading has to offer. And in the spirit of Hull-House’s commitment to the democracy, clubs, language classes, citizenship classes, sex-education classes, diversity and inclusivity that animate this book, we also acknowledge that poetry readings, music performances, as well as ethnic theater. Hull- new immigrants profoundly contribute in an inestimable way to the life House modeled a new kind of citizenship and patriotism. of our dynamic city. Jane Addams and her group of Hull-House reformers opposed Each chapter of this book provides critical information for any new immigration restriction and the quota system, and they also opposed resident to the city. Not only will you find information about how to obtain Americanization programs that attempted to wipe away cultural affordable housing, locate hospitals for health care, navigate the Chicago traditions of immigrants. They cared deeply about the welfare of new Transit Authority, and learn how to register your kids for public schools, immigrants and of all people. The fight for immigrants’ rights included but you will also discover a Know Your Rights Card from the American advocating for fair labor practices, public housing and health regulations, Civil Liberties Union, find information specific to immigrant’s rights from educational reform and justice reform that benefited all of us. This book the National Center for Immigrant Justice, learn how to get a library card and the accompanying website champion the idea that immigration is not so you can check out a free book at a local Chicago Public Library, locate a challenge to our democracy, as it is sometimes portrayed, or a problem the closest fresh green market for local vegetables, and find listings for that needs to be addressed, rather immigration can and should realize ethnic museums and cultural organizations. This book will make it easier the ideals of democracy- equality, diversity, and inclusivity. for you to participate in the artistic and cultural aspects of urban life and This book would not have been possible without the tireless work of become civically engaged. Margot Nikitas, who became a passionate immigration activist and project The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum expresses its solidarity with coordinator at the Museum, the team of designers who contributed to the immigrants to this city by co-funding/co-publishing? this resource guide democratic design of the book including Benjamin Thorp, Sarah Higgins, and its accompanying website. We invite you to visit the Museum, which under the leadership of Jonathan Krohn, and the visionary Marcia Lausen. is a national historic landmark, located at 800 South Halsted Street in We also thank the Boeing Corporation for their support that made this two of the original Hull-House Settlement buildings. We celebrate and resource book and the website possible, and their commitment to interpret the history of Jane Addams, America’s first woman to win promoting civic life in Chicago. the Nobel Peace Prize, and the work of the reformers and community members who participated in the programs and activities of the Hull- Lisa Yun Lee Director, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum table of contents

17 Becoming a U.S. Citizen 69 Ethnic Organizations Benefits of Citizenship | Citizen Requirements | Applying Asian Community-Based Organizations | African Community- for Citizenship Based | European Community-Based organizations Latino Community-Based organizations | Middle Eastern 23 Consumer Protection Community-Based Organizations Becoming an Educated Consumer 91 Listings 31 Know Your Government Hospitals | Museums & Cultural Institutions | Farmers

Elected Officials | The City of Chicago Markets/Food Co-ops | Consulates Anti-Discrimination Laws

39 Community Services Organizations by Regions

45 Chicago 101 Central Important Symbols | Geography | Physical Layout Climate | Hot Weather Tips | Cold Weather Tips 155 North 49 Health Services 193 Northwest 53 Education 205 South 57 Housing 233 Southwest 61 Employment 243 Suburbs/Other 65 Chicago Neighborhood Map 255 West 67 CTA MAP When you become a citizen, you accept all of the responsibilities of being Becoming a an American. In return, you get the rights and privileges of citizenship. ——citizenship requirements U.S. Citizen In order to become a U.S. citizen, you must meet certain requirements. You must:

Acquiring U.S. citizenship is the ultimate goal of everyone who has chosen — Be at least 18-years-old; the United States of America as her or his new country. The process of — Have lived in the U.S. as a legal permanent resident for at least five becoming a U.S. citizen is called “naturalization.” years, or three years if permanent residency was obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen; ——benefits of citizenship — Be of good moral character. For example, you must have paid your taxes on time and not have been convicted of a serious crime. If any The Right to Vote criminal record exists, please consult a lawyer or local community organization before filing your citizenship application; Citizenship gives you the right to vote in local, state, and national elections. — Males between the ages of 18 and 26-years-old must register for the Voting allows you to choose your representatives in government. You Selective Service System. (To check if you have registered or to get your must register to vote at least one month before any election. Voter Selective Service registration number, call 1-847-688-6888); registration forms are available at your swearing-in ceremony or at any — Demonstrate that you have knowledge and understanding of U.S. post office or library. history and civics. Visit or call your local community organization for more information about the standardized naturalization exam. Free or Greater Freedom to Travel and Sponsor a Relative low-cost citizenship classes and citizenship applications are available through organizations listed in this Guidebook. As a citizen, you will be able to leave the U.S. anytime and for as long as you like and then return without restrictions. To travel outside the U.S., you must obtain a passport. You can also apply to bring close relatives such as your spouse, children, parents, brothers, and sisters to the United States as legal permanent residents.

To become a citizen, you must be willing to swear your loyalty to the United States. You must agree to support and defend the U.S. Constitution.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 17 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 18 ——applying for citizenship Step Three: Waiting Period/Study U.S. History and Civics and Prepare for an Interview Step One: Fill Out N-400 Application There is a considerable waiting period before the USCIS can schedule you for an interview. It is important that you use this period to study Fill out an N-400 application from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration U.S. history and civics in preparation for your interview. A community Services (USCIS). You can receive the form in one of the following ways: organization can refer you to a free or low-cost Citizenship class in your area. For more information, contact your community organization or — Visit a local Community Organization; see the citizenship & ESL service column under “Type of Service” in the — Call USCIS Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676 (in English and “Quick Reference to Service Providers” section of this Guidebook. Spanish); — Visit a local Chicago Public Library; The USCIS officer will ask you questions about U.S. history and — Log on to the USCIS Website, www.uscis.gov government from the list of U.S. history and civics questions. You will then be asked to demonstrate a basic knowledge of English by writing a few short sentences dictated by the examining USCIS officer. This review Once the form is completed, send it to the USCIS (see Form N-400 for also allows the examiner to see if you can speak and understand basic mailing address) along with: English. When you come for your interview, you will need to provide applicable documents such as a certificate of marriage, divorce, or death — A copy of your Alien Registration Card (Green Card); of a spouse; dates of any travel in and out of the U.S.; and your income — Applicable fees in the amount as specified in the -N 400 instruction tax returns. sheet; — Photographs as specified in the -N 400 application. Exceptions to the English Language Requirement Depending on your age and length of residency, you may be exempt from the English language requirement. This means that you can take the civics Step Two: Have Fingerprints Taken examination in your native language if you are 50-years-old with at least After you send the completed packet to the USCIS, you will receive 20 years as a legal permanent resident, or if you are 55-years-old with an appointment notice for your fingerprints to be taken digitally at an 15 years as a legal permanent resident. In these cases, you may have an Application Support Center. You must bring the notice to the USCIS interpreter present during your interview. If you are at least 65-years- fingerprint facility, along with a valid identification card. Once your old and have been a U.S. resident for 20 years, you will be given special fingerprints are taken, USCIS submits them to the Federal Bureau of consideration in the degree of difficulty of the questions asked. Investigation (FBI) for processing.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 19 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 20 In some cases, applicants with certain disabilities such as blindness or deafness may qualify for disability waivers to the English language requirement. Please consult a lawyer or local community organization for more information and a copy of the USCIS Disability Regulations.

Step Four: Taking the Oath of Allegiance When you pass your USCIS interview and the U.S. history and civics requirement, your path to citizenship is nearly complete. The final step is to take the Oath of Allegiance at an USCIS administrative ceremony or at a ceremony with a judge. After taking the oath, you will receive your Certificate of Naturalization as evidence of your U.S. Citizenship.

Note: If you move, you are required by law to notify the USCIS of the change of your address. A “Change of Address” form is available at the Chicago USCIS District Office (101 W. Congress Parkway) or the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov). Be sure to include your name, new address, your Alien number (file number), and notification that you have a pending citizenship application, if any. For more information, please contact USCIS Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 21 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 22 pay your bills on time, have declared bankruptcy or foreclosure, or have had any court actions taken against you, your credit will be harmed. Consumer In a family, it is advisable for both spouses or partners to have good credit ratings. Should the family experience a divorce or the death of one partner, it will be beneficial for all concerned to have planned ahead. Protection You can obtain a copy of your credit report online or by looking in the Yellow Pages of the phone book under credit or credit rating and reporting. Often several credit reporting agencies will hold information about your credit rating, and they will provide information about your The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer credit for free or a small fee. Protection (DBACP) is a special department that helps consumers through educational and enforcement programs. In addition to conducting many ——Credit Counseling programs, the DBACP provides reliable information and referral services. Using credit may become problematic if you are not aware of how credit Special programs and educational materials are developed to help works. If you are having trouble with a creditor whom you believe is being consumers understand their rights and teach them to file complaints. dishonest with you, if a debt collection agency has been abusive to you, if Additionally, the DBACP investigates complaints against businesses and you have established credit and are having difficulty with your payments, verifies that businesses have all required licenses needed for operation or if you need general financial counseling, please contact the DBACP or in the city. The DBACP can be reached by calling 1-312-744-9400 (voice) one of the organizations listed with the Financial Services symbol [u] in or 1-312-744-9385 (TTY). the Resource Listings section. Becoming an Educated ——Food In addition to handling complaints about food quality and related issues, Consumer some agencies run special programs called food cooperatives (co-ops). Co-ops may provide an inexpensive way to purchase food. The idea is that ——Credit History if people combine their food orders and make large purchases together, Establishing credit is an important step for most families and individuals. the price is usually less. Previous credit is required at important times, such as when purchasing Farmers markets take place regularly throughout the city. These a home or car. Credit is obtained by doing such things as buying items markets allow farmers to sell their goods directly to you without going and paying for them in installments, taking out loans, and applying for through a grocery store. Many people find farmers markets provide credit cards. These transactions are reported to credit agencies, which healthy, fresh food at a reasonable price. Area farmers markets are then compile a credit history for you. If you have made these kinds of listed in the special Farmers Market section in the Resource Listings. transactions and you always pay your bills on time, your credit will be Additional information on farmers markets is available online at www. good. If, however, you have made these transactions but have failed to www.chicagosfarmersmarket.us.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 23 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 24 ——Shopping by Mail and on the Internet James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Suite 9-301, Chicago, Buying products through the mail using a catalogue or on the Internet IL 60601. can be a quick and easy way of shopping. On occasion, problems such as For more information about types of insurance, contact the Illinois lost or late orders, incorrect bills, and damaged or defective products can Department of Insurance at 1-312-814-2420 (voice) or 1-312-814-2603 occur. Some general helpful guidelines are: (TTY) or the DBACP for assistance. If you have a complaint about an Never send cash in the mail, use a check or money order; insurance company, or if you think it has done something dishonest or Telephone numbers that begin with an area code of 800, 888, 877, illegal, you should report it. 866, or 855 are free of charge to you and you may call such numbers to contact companies with which you do business; ——Recognizing and Combating Fraud If you do not receive an item you ordered, or you receive the wrong Fraud occurs when a vendor/business intentionally misrepresents a item, contact the company; product or service. That is to say, if a business misleads a customer by Keep a written record of all transactions you make, as well as the making promises about the quality, ability, or effect of goods or services, name of the person/website that took your order; and they do so with intent, they are committing fraud. There are laws If you do not recognize a charge listed on your credit card, call your credit governing the conduct of business and advertising. If you think that you card company or follow the instructions provided with your bill; have been misled by a business and are unable to resolve the problem If you experience problems dealing with a mail order or Internet with the business, you should call one of the agencies listed with a [u] business, contact the company and try to resolve the problem. If the in the Resource Listings section. problem cannot be resolved, file a complaint by calling the DBACP. ——Immigration Fraud ——Insurance When seeking legal help with immigration matters, be sure only to deal Purchasing any type of insurance is a personal decision. However, with an immigration attorney, a legal intern supervised by an immigration automobile liability insurance is mandatory. If you have a car, Illinois attorney, a person accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals, law requires that you must buy this kind of insurance. If you get into or a voluntary agency (Volag) recognized by the U.S. Citizenship and an accident, liability insurance will pay for the damage to other cars or Immigration Services (USCIS). Legal assistance on immigration matters property involved (but NOT your car; this is called collision insurance and cannot be given by anyone else, including a Notary Public, unless that is not required in Illinois), as well as for the medical costs of people person is also a lawyer. Make sure that your immigration consultant has hurt in the accident that exceed your deductible. This means you will pay a general business license from the City of Chicago and is registered for accidents costing up to the amount of your deductible (a pre-agreed with the DBACP. amount), but your insurance will pay any costs over this amount, up to the If you choose to receive immigration assistance from a source other maximum amount of your coverage. than those mentioned above, remember that these consultants are The Illinois Department of Insurance handles insurance problems not lawyers and are not allowed to provide you with legal aid. Before including claims, policy cancellations, and unscrupulous agents and receiving services from an immigration consultant or a lawyer, it is brokers. Formal complaints must be filed in person or by letter to the recommended that you both sign a contract that includes an explanation

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 25 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 26 of the services to be performed and the cost to you. You may cancel this checking with the Better Business Bureau or other consumer agencies; contract within three days of signing it and receive your money back if Be cautious if the caller tells you the offer ends today or is available today you do not receive the services for which you contracted. only; Be careful if the offer seems unbelievably cheap or you are offered Be suspicious of anyone who wants to charge you money to help extravagant free gifts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is; you apply for a new amnesty program. Be suspicions of immigration Ask the caller about refund or exchange policies; If you decide to buy the consultants who claim to have special relationships with the USCIS. product or service, and you pay for it with a personal check, do not write Remember, bad advice from unqualified and unauthorized immigration your credit card number on the check. consultants and an improperly filed application could have serious If you have a problem with a mail order or Internet business that consequences. In addition to loss of money and denial of your application, cannot be resolved by contacting the business, you can complain by applying for benefits for which you are not entitled can result in your calling the DBACP. removal from the United States. If you feel you have been the victim of immigration fraud or you ——Business Complaints want to know more about your options for assistance with immigration Businesses operating within the City of Chicago are expected to matters, please refer to the appropriate agency listed in the Resource conduct themselves in an orderly, honest fashion as outlined by various Listings section. regulations. In general, a business must perform a service or deliver goods in a safe and judicious fashion. For an establishment such as a ——Mail Fraud food store, this means that they must charge no more for an item than the Companies may conduct their business through the mail system. price with which it is marked. They must keep their public (and restricted) Companies place ads in magazines or on television and you write to the areas clean and free of substances which could be harmful to the public. company to order merchandise. Other companies mail advertisements Every business has rules which govern its operation. If you think that a directly to you. If you purchase something from a company through the business has treated you unfairly, or if you believe the business to be mail and you believe that you have been taken advantage of, you should unsafe, you should try and approach the owner or manager in charge. keep all documents and letters that are involved. These problems should Explain your concern and see if they are helpful (most will be). If they are be reported to the DBACP . not responsive, contact the DBACP. ——Telemarketing Fraud ——How to Complain Effectively Companies may conduct business by calling the homes of consumers. From time to time, you may buy products or services that are not at an Most of these companies are legitimate, but some are not, so it is best acceptable standard. Though most businesses will make an effort to to be cautious when doing business with telemarketers. Some helpful resolve your problem, if they do not, first decide whether you want a guidelines to keep in mind when solicited over the phone are: refund or a replacement article or service. NEVER give out your credit card number over the phone unless YOU Go back to the person who sold you the item or performed the service, made the call; If you are interested in the product or service being and calmly state the problem and what action you would like to take. If offered, ask for the company’s phone number and call them back after this person is not helpful, ask to see the manager or supervisor. Repeat

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 27 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 28 the complaint. Most problems are settled at this level. ——SAMPLE COMPLAINT LETTER If you are not satisfied with the response, don’t give up. If the company operates nationally or the product is a national brand, write Your Name a letter to the president of the company, another official of the company, Your Address or the DBACP. City, State, Zip Code It is very important that your letter of complaint deals directly with the problem, stating your point clearly and concisely. There are, however, certain details which must be included. Therefore, we have put together Date a sample complaint letter for your use (see following page). When writing, be sure to include the following points in your letter: Appropriate Person Company Name —State your purpose; Company Address —Name of product and serial/model number or service; City, State, Zip Code —Include date, location, and other purchase details; —Describe the problem, when it began, noises/smells or other Dear Appropriate person (or Director of Consumer Affairs Department), characteristics of the problem; -—Enclose copies (not originals) of all documents (for example, warranties Last week I purchased (or had repaired) a (name of product with serial and receipts); number and model number, or service performed). I made this purchase —Ask for action within a reasonable time period; at (location, date, and other important details of transaction). —Include your name, address, and phone number. Unfortunately, your product or service has not performed satisfactorily (or service was inadequate because). If you are not satisfied with the company’s response to your letter or do Therefore, to solve this problem, I would appreciate your (state the not receive a reply, you may wish to contact the DBACP or another agency specific action you want). Enclosed are copies (copies, NOT originals) in order to help you resolve the problem. of my records (receipts, guarantees, warranties, canceled checks, contracts, model and serial numbers, and any other documents). I am looking forward to your reply and resolution of my problem, and will wait three weeks before seeking third-party assistance. Contact me at the above address or by phone at (home and work numbers here).

Sincerely, Your Name

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 29 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 30 Government priorities and activities are established in an annual budget Know Your ordinance usually adopted in November. The city takes official action through the passage of orders, ordinances, and resolutions at meetings of the City Council, usually held monthly. Government Elected Officials: ——Mayor As you embark on a new life in the United States of America (U.S.), it is very As the city’s chief executive, the mayor performs duties prescribed important that you familiarize yourself with the laws of the country. U.S. by the State of Illinois and specified within ordinances of the City of laws protect the rights and freedoms of the individual while protecting the Chicago. Executive functions are exercised in various city departments. rights of the whole society. There are two types of laws forming the basis Department heads report to the mayor, and each one is usually referred of the U.S. judicial system: criminal laws and civil laws. Criminal and civil to as a Commissioner or Director. In addition, the mayor is responsible laws are designed to set limits on the behavior of the individual in relation for directing the city’s special-purpose agencies and commissions, to the rest of society and to protect society as a whole. making appointments to their governing boards. The mayor presides over Whenever you need legal counsel, advice or assistance, make sure City Council meetings with veto power and votes in the event of a tie. that you have personal confidence in the lawyer you hire or who is Additional information can be found at www.cityofchicago.org. assigned to you. Get names of possible lawyers from trusted friends and organizations. ——Clerk In this section, we attempt to identify some major areas of law you The clerk is the record keeper for the city, and the clerk’s office is the encounter in the U.S. In addition, organizations providing legal services designated repository for all official city documents. The clerk publishes are provided in the Resource Listings section of this Guide. The list includes the Journal of Proceedings, which reflects all legislative action. In public and not-for-profit organizations. However, for private attorneys or addition, the clerk’s office processes claims in the city and issues vehicle for-profit organizations, check the Yellow Pages phone book. tax emblems and licenses. Additional information can be found at www. Note: As in many nations, court decisions, politics, foreign relations, chicityclerk.com. and national incidents play a role in altering the law. Therefore, it is very important to keep abreast of these changes. ——Treasurer The treasurer accounts for money belonging to the city and keeps financial ——Chicago Government record as prescribed by city ordinance. The treasurer’s office maximizes The City of Chicago government is divided into executive and returns on investments made by the City and pays for warrants and debts. legislative branches. Of the three citywide elected positions (mayor, Additional information can be found at www.chicagocitytreasurer.com. clerk, treasurer), the mayor is the chief executive. The City Council, with members representing each of the city’s 50 wards, is the legislative body.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 31 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 32 ——City Council ——How Do People File? The City Council is made up of 50 aldermen, who represent each of the A person may come to the Commission on Human Relations in person, or city’s 50 wards. As the legislative body, the City Council approves all may file by mail. Forms and instructions for filing by mail may be found loans, grants, land acquisitions and sales, zoning changes, traffic control on www.cityofchicago.org/humanrelations, or they can be mailed to you. issues, and other financial appropriations. The City Council’s 19 standing Call the Commission at 312-744-4111 and ask for the investigator on duty. committees work with individual departments on the execution of city (Be sure to state whether your complaint concerns housing, employment, activities by reviewing proposed ordinances, resolutions, and orders public accommodation, credit or bonding transactions.) before they are voted on in the City Council. If a person chooses to go to the Commission Offices, an investigator will assist him or her in completing a complaint. Because the intake of ——Alderman a complaint involves interviewing the filer to ascertain all information The City of Chicago aldermen represent the residents and other surrounding the alleged discriminatory incident, the process may take stakeholders in each ward in order to assure and enhance the up to two hours. welfare of the community. To find out who is the current alderman The person filing should bring any written material that provides for your ward, call 311, the city’s non-emergency number. For background and evidence as well as the names and contact information additional information regarding the City Council and aldermen, visit for witnesses. www.cityofchicago.org/citycouncil. ——What Happens Then? THE CITY OF CHICAGO 1. The Investigation ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS The Commission is a neutral agency; it does not take either the side of the person who filed (complainant) or the side of the person or business ——Who May File the complaint is against (respondent). The Commission sends the a) Anyone who believes he or she was discriminated against in: complaint and other material to the respondent within seven days of Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, Credit Transactions the complainant’s filing. The respondent must file a Verified Response Bonding with the Commission and serve it on the complainant within 30 days. b) The discrimination must be based on one or more of the following: In addition, the respondent must file a response to the Commission’s Race, Age, National Origin, Parental Status, Source of Income, Color , request for documents and information. Religion, Ancestry, Marital Status, Gender Identity , Sex, Disability, Sexual Over several months, the Commission’s investigator will collect all Orientation, Military Discharge Status documents and interview witnesses with respect to both the complainant’s c) The discrimination had to take place in the City of Chicago. allegations and the respondent’s defense. The Commission’s investigators d) The Complaint must be filed within180 days of the discrimination. are always willing to determine whether there is a way for the two sides e) Retaliation against a person who files a complaint or is a witness in a to come to an agreement about how to resolve the case at any time Commission case is a violation of the Human Rights Ordinance. during the investigation.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 33 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 34 If the parties do not settle, the Compliance Committee reviews a ——What Can a Complainant Receive? summary of the entire investigation and decides if there is substantial If the respondent is found liable after the administrative hearing, the evidence for the case to proceed. If there is not substantial evidence, the complainant may be awarded one or more of the following types of case is closed. Substantial evidence does not necessarily mean that the relief: respondent is liable, but only that there is enough evidence to proceed further. Out-of-Pocket Damages—reimbursement for any losses related to the discrimination, such as back pay if he or she was fired or moving costs if 2. Settlement Conference he or she was forced to move from an apartment. If the Commission determines that there is substantial evidence of discrimination, it may require the two parties to meet to try to settle Emotional Distress—compensates for stress and upset proven to be the case at a settlement conference. A mediator experienced in caused by the discrimination. discrimination law, civil rights, and mediation will conduct the conference. Unlike a formal court proceeding, this is an informal meeting between Injunctive Relief—orders the respondent to do or not to do something the complainant, the respondent, and a mediator to try to settle the such as ceasing a discriminatory policy or installing a ramp so a case. If the parties reach an agreement, the case is closed. If there is no wheelchair user can enter. agreement, the case is scheduled for an administrative hearing. Attorney’s Fees and Costs—pays for the work a complainant’s attorney 3. Administrative Hearing did on the case. After a finding of substantial evidence, a hearing is held only if there is no agreement at the settlement conference. The hearing is similar to a court Punitive Damages—damages paid by the respondent in cases where proceeding, but less formal, and is run by a Hearing Officer who generally the conduct was found to be willful, wanton, or reckless concerning the acts as the judge for the case. The parties are not required to have an complainant’s rights. attorney at the hearing, but it may be in your best interest to seek legal advice. The administrative hearing is a legal proceeding, the decision of Fines—paid to the City of Chicago whenever there is a finding that the which is enforceable. respondent discriminated against the complainant. The Hearing Officer hears the evidence that both sides present and writes a recommendation stating which party should “win” the case. ——Have Questions? The recommendation includes the factual and legal reasons for the Call the Commission on Human Relations at 312-744-4111 (Voice) recommendation. The parties review the recommendation and make any or 312-744-1088 (TTY). objections to it. Then, the Hearing Officer reviews all the objections and responses and makes a final recommendation to the Commission’s Board of Commissioners. The Board makes the final ruling.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 35 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 36 THE CITY OF CHICAGO ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS (Chicago Human Rights and Fair Housing Ordinances) ——FACT SHEET Is available in the following languages: —Amharic (Ethiopian) —Arabic —Assyrian —Cambodian —Chinese —English —Estonian —French —Hindi —Korean —Laotian —Latvian —Lithuanian —Polish —Russian —Somali —Spanish —Tagalog —Tigrigna (spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea) —Urdu —Thai —Vietnamese

Please call the Commission at 1-312-744-1098 (voice) or 1-312-744-1088 (TTY) if you would like to receive copies of the Fact Sheet in any of the above languages.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 37 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 38 ——Immigrant & Refugee Services Chicago has a well-organized system of service delivery for immigrants Community and refugees. The Refugee Program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) facilitates the smooth adjustment and economic self-sufficiency of immigrants and refugees. Services In recognition of refugees’ diverse backgrounds, the Refugee Program provides specialized, bilingual social services through community-based organizations and voluntary agencies, many of whom have bilingual staff. Mutual Aid Associations, as ethnic self-help organizations, play Public services are government programs, funded by tax money, which an important role as sources of culturally and linguistically appropriate are responsible for protecting basic human needs and improving quality services for refugees and other newcomers. of life. City of Chicago public services include police and fire protection, garbage collection, street cleaning, public assistance, and public ——Public Transportation education, housing, and health. America’s streets, roads, and highways are filled with cars, trucks, buses, Privately run social service programs are usually administered by and other vehicles. Chicago has an efficient public transportation system. churches, charitable organizations, community associations, or non-profit The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs trains and buses 24 hours a agencies that have a mission to promote public welfare. Programs exist day, 7 days a week, providing coverage for the entire city. Please see the to serve the public on both a neighborhood and city-wide level. pocket map of the CTA’s bus and train system included with this Guide. The resources described in this section cover a wide range of services. Additional information can be found at www.transitchicago.com or by Many of the services are available free of charge, whereas some have calling 836-7000 from any Chicagoland area code. fees that are based on the client’s ability to pay. Private taxis are also a convenient means of transportation. Taxis are found at designated taxi stands, by calling a taxi company, or hailing ——Public Assistance one on the street. Additional information on private taxi companies is Governmental agencies provide assistance to eligible persons in need. available through your local Yellow Pages phone book. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) determines the type of program for which one is eligible. In Illinois, the system includes federal, ——Recreation state, and municipal (city) programs. Please be aware that municipal- The Chicago Park District offers a variety of activities and classes for level programs may not be in coordination with state programs and may adults and youth at facilities throughout the city including beaches, parks, provide assistance even if the state or federal programs do not. Public zoos, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, archery ranges, and assistance can include money, medical care, housing, and food. Please ice skating rinks. Field houses at local parks organize sports activities visit www.dhs.state.il.us or call 1-800-843-6154 (voice) or 1-800-447- including soccer, golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, baseball, 6404 (TTY) for eligibility guidelines and to apply.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 39 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 40 football, basketball, hockey, and lawn bowling. Boats, roller skates, and To file your Illinois State Tax returns send completed forms to: bicycles may be rented during the summer. For more information, call Illinois Department of Revenue 1-312-742-7529 or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.org. Springfield, Illinois 62719-0001 ——Paying Taxes ——Getting Licenses By midnight on April 15 each year, individual tax payers must file their A license is the granting of official permission by the government to an federal and state income tax returns. Depending on your circumstances, individual or organization allowing performance of a task or delivery of a completing income tax forms can be a simple or complex task. A quick service which is otherwise illegal without a license. Licenses are required review of the tax form appropriate for your financial circumstances may for various types of activities. Marriage, operation of a motor vehicle, help you to decide whether to complete your income tax form yourself, or fishing, hunting, and operating a business require a license. to use the services of a professional tax preparer. You may also contact the Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Information Center for help or your ——Marriage and Divorce local library for publications, forms, and other assistance. Each state has laws regulating marriage and divorce. These laws are The income tax and sales tax are two basic types of taxes. Income developed by each state and apply to those individuals filing for marriage tax is imposed by the federal government and most state governments. or divorce in that state. Marriage laws relate to the age and health of Income taxes are taken from an individual’s paycheck by the employer. applicants, and length of time between application and receipt of a The amount of money taken depends on a variety of factors, such as marriage license. marital status, family size, and the type of tax (income, social security, or In Illinois, marriage licenses are available at the local City Clerk office Medicare). If you have questions regarding these deductions, ask your (County Clerk in Chicago). To be granted a license both applicants must: employer first. Be at least 18 years of age (16 with parental presence or written Sales taxes are taken by state, county, and/or municipal governmental permission); bodies as a percentage of the cost of the goods sold. Unlike income Bring two forms of picture ID listing date of birth, though only one tax, which is prepaid a little at a time from one’s paycheck, with final form is required in most cases; determination at the end of the year, sales tax is paid in full at the same Wedding ceremonies must be held at least one day and no later than rate for everyone when items are purchased. 60 days after receipt of marriage license. The revenue generated by taxes is used to fund many programs designed to serve the public. This revenue pays for public schools, Applications for marriage licenses are available at the police and fire departments, public transportation, highway and street Cook County Building, 118 construction, maintenance and support of the armed forces, and North Clark or one of the suburban Chicago locations regulatory, health, and other public agencies. (call 1-312-603-7790 for a list of locations).

To file your Federal Tax returns send completed forms to: Once a license is obtained, the husband and wife, recognized by Internal Revenue Service the courts and given the necessary authority, must have a marriage Kansas City, MO 64999

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 41 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 42 ceremony to establish a legal marriage. Recognized ordained ministers of local legislative bodies. These agencies oversee different aspects of the established religious organizations are empowered to perform marriage law (such as immigration law and tax laws). ceremonies, as are judges of the court and justices of the peace. The The federal government agencies are under the administration of the County Clerk’s office and many local places of worship can assist you U.S. Attorney General. State governments establish the guidelines for all in finding the services of an individual who can legally perform the law enforcement agencies in that state. County agencies serve all parts ceremony. of their county but often focus their resources in areas without adequate services. Municipal police departments and other enforcement agencies For information on obtaining a Marriage License, have primary jurisdiction over, and responsibility for, the enforcement of contact the County Clerk: laws within their cities. County Clerk Bureau of Vital Records ——Personal Protection 118 N. Clark If you are the victim or witness of a crime, report the incident immediately Chicago, IL 60602 by dialing 911. For all non-emergency matters, please call 311. The Phone: 312-603-7790 Chicago Police Department has a network of interpreters available to E-mail: [email protected] help non-English speaking and limited-English speaking callers.

Divorce procedures are also governed by the state court. In Illinois ——Important Chicago Numbers the courts can only grant divorces for individuals legally residing For Police, Fire, or Ambulance (emergency), call 911; in the state and county for at least 90 days. Grounds for divorce are established by the state legislature. In Illinois there are several grounds To report a missing person, call 1-312-745-6052 or 911. for acceptance of divorce petitions, including desertion, adultery, and abuse, as well as a no-fault provision. To request services or to report problems such as rodent control, dead No-fault divorce is dissolution of a marriage whereby neither the animal pick-up, holes in streets and curbs, illegal refuse dumping, broken husband nor wife is found to be at fault, but a state of irreconcilable street/alley lights, problems with traffic lights and signs, trash removal, differences is recognized to exist between the two parties of a marriage, tree and stump removal, weeds in vacant property, open fire hydrants or and the couple has lived separately for at least two years. As with all abandoned cars, call 311 legal matters, it is advisable to seek the counsel of an attorney for divorce procedures. To report a Gas Leak (emergency), call Peoples Gas at 1-312-240-7001

——Law Enforcement Agencies For information regarding voting and voter registration, call the Chicago Law enforcement agencies are responsible for the enforcement of Board of Elections at 1-312-269-7900 or the Chicago League of Women criminal and civil laws passed by the U.S. Congress and other state and Voters at 1-312-939-5935

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 43 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 44 Lakefront (Lake Michigan) 29 miles River frontage 100+ miles Chicago (Chicago, Calumet & DesPlaines Rivers) SOURCE: Chicago Public Library, 2007, Chicago Factbook 2007 ——Climate A city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty, Chicago is located Chicago’s climate contains four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. along Lake Michigan in the northeastern part of Illinois. Chicago is The spring season starts in March and ends in May. The summer season the third largest city in the United States with a population of over 2.7 starts in June and ends in August. The fall season starts in September million people. The city attracts visitors from around the nation and the and ends in November. The winter season starts in December and ends world. Chicago is also home to world-championship sports teams, an in February. However, weather in Chicago is known to change abruptly internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture, regardless of the season. In fact, there is a saying “if you don’t like the award-winning theater, and a diverse community of people. weather in Chicago, wait an hour and it will change.” The following is a table of the monthly average temperatures in Chicago. ——Important Symbols Month Average Temp. Average High Average Low Chicago Seal January 25°F ( -4°C) 32°F ( 0°C) 18°F ( -8°C) February 31°F ( -1°C) 38°F ( 3°C) 24°F ( -4°C) March 40°F ( 5°C) 47°F ( 8°C) 32°F ( 0°C) Chicago Flag April 50°F (10°C) 59°F (15°C) 42°F ( 6°C) May 61°F (16°C) 70°F (21°C) 51°F (11°C) June 71°F (22°C) 80°F (27°C) 61°F (16°C) ——Geography July 75°F (24°C) 84°F (29°C) 66°F (19°C) The land in Chicago is flat and divided into three main parts: north, south August 74°F (23°C) 83°F (28°C) 65°F (18°C) and west. Below is information on the physical layout of the city. September 67°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C) 57°F (14°C) October 55°F (13°C) 64°F (18°C) 46°F ( 8°C) ——Physical layout November 42°F ( 6°C) 49°F ( 9°C) 35°F ( 2°C) Latitude 41 50 N December 30°F ( -1°C) 37°F ( 3°C) 24°F ( -4°C) Longitude 087 37 W Area 228.443 square miles City block (avg.) 330 feet x 660 feet City lot (avg.) 125 feet by 30 feet Altitude 578.5 feet above sea level

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 45 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 46 Learn to recognize HOT WEATHER TIPS —symptoms of hypothermia, including dizziness, exhaustion and severe Keep your home cool by: shivering; seek medical help when necessary. —using an air conditioner or fan to circulate air —symptoms of frostbite, i.e. gray, white or yellow skin discoloration, —covering the windows during the day and opening windows at night numbness, waxy feeling skin; get medical help. —using a fan to circulate cool air Source: www.chicago.about.com and www.emsa.ca.gov —avoid using the oven often ——Holidays What to wear Depending on the holiday, businesses close early or close for the day. —Light clothing Before going to a place of business, check to see if the business is open. —Sandals Chicago observes the following holidays: —Light hat or umbrella to block the sun New Years Day—January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—third Monday of January Learn to recognize Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday—February 12 —symptoms of dehydration, including heavy sweating, muscle cramping, George Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day)—third Monday in fatigue, faintness; seek medical help when necessary. February —symptoms of heat stroke, i.e. severe throbbing headache, dizziness and Memorial Day—last Monday in May nausea, confusion or unconsciousness, red, hot skin but no sweating; get Independence Day—July 4 medical help. Labor Day—first Monday in September Columbus Day—second Monday in October COLD WEATHER TIPS General Election Day—first Tuesday in November You keep pipes from freezing by: Veteran’s Day—November 11 —leaving cabinet doors open to let warm air circulate around Thanksgiving Day—fourth Thursday in November water pipes Christmas—December 25 —letting the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes —keeping the thermostat set to a consistent temperature What to wear —Mittens and a hat —Layers of clothing —Waterproof boots

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 47 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 48 hospitals. Private doctors are often specialists in one specific area of Health medicine or of the body (for example: heart, feet). This high degree of specialization in the medical field has led to the formation of group practices by some doctors who want to combine their areas of expertise in order to coordinate the treatment of one person’s ailments. Check your By many standards, the U.S. health care system is an emblem of the local Yellow Pages phonebook for more information. medical wonders of our times. The high-level knowledge of medical Private and public hospitals have more advanced technological professionals and technological advancement is a source of great comfort capabilities than smaller medical centers. They can accommodate more and confidence in the medical system. However, for many newcomers, its serious health problems and large populations. Pharmacies or drugstores, size and sophistication, coupled with language and cultural barriers, may which dispense prescription and over-the-counter medicines, are also an pose challenges in accessing necessary care. This section of the Guide important part of the health care delivery system. aims to alleviate this potential hindrance by providing basic information about the healthcare system. Using the System There are three basic parts to this section on Health: Medical Delivery If you need medical attention, it is always important to ask questions. System, Using the System, and Mental Health. Medical Delivery System Whenever a situation or explanation is unclear, ask that it be clarified or describes a variety of health care facilities. Using the System covers explained again in non-technical language. Also, it is important that the areas of concern with regard to the use of the system. It provides health professional know as much about the patient’s medical history as helpful information about finding a doctor, making appointments, medical possible. Always answer their questions with as much information as you insurance, and preventive health. Mental Health provides information and can. In addition, if language is a barrier, it is a good idea to bring a trusted advice about physical and emotional well-being. friend or relative to act as an interpreter. If this is not possible, ask the hospital or medical center to provide you with an interpreter. Hospitals Medical Delivery System and healthcare facilities are required by law (Title VI of the Civil Rights In the U.S., there are both public and private health facilities. Public Act of 1964) to provide an interpreter. Increased communication between health facilities are provided through taxes we pay. Some private health the individual and the health professional is essential for good health facilities are run by individuals and corporations for profit, while others care service. are organized as not-for-profit. Public health facilities protect the health of the entire community (for Choosing/Visiting a Doctor example, the control of contagious diseases to prevent epidemics) and Choose a doctor well known by friends or family. You can also request the promote the health and welfare of the general public (for example, family name of a doctor through coworkers or neighbors. planning and prenatal care programs). The City of Chicago has many Make an appointment before visiting a doctor. If you need to change public health facilities that deliver public health care. or cancel an appointment, contact the doctor’s office in advance. Many Private health facilities include individual private practices, doctors’ doctor’s offices will charge you for the visit if you do not cancel ahead offices, private clinics of doctors who are in group practice, and private

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 49 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 50 of time. Ask your doctor’s office about their cancellation policy before making an appointment. Be prepared to give the new doctor your medical history during the visit. Medical histories are particularly important during emergencies so doctors will have an idea of how your body reacts to treatment. Knowledge of allergic reactions to anesthesia, antibiotics, and other drugs is critical to emergency personnel. If immediate medical assistance is ever needed, call the emergency number 911. Ambulances and paramedics (individuals with limited medical training) are dispatched fairly quickly. Be sure to say immediately where the person who needs emergency assistance is located and describe as best you can what you see. (For example, the person needing medical assistance is bleeding, has loss of consciousness, or pain in the chest). Mental Health Another important factor to be aware of is one’s psychological or emotional state of being. In addition to the traumatic conditions of departure from one’s native country and the shock and readjustment of resettling in the U.S., everyday stresses and strains of living in another country can cause emotional dislocation and an unhealthy state of mind. If you experience tension or nervousness because of conflicts to which you are or have been exposed, talk to a friend or relative about it and together you should find an appropriate mental health professional who can help you. Conflicts between spouses or partners, parents and children, or others can be alleviated by the guidance and support of a counselor/ mental health professional. You have access to culturally sensitive mental health resources (see the Health symbol e in the Resource Listings).

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 51 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 52 members and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as its top executive. The city is divided into twenty-four school regions from north to south. Education Each region contains elementary and high schools, and each school has a school principal. It is a good idea to introduce yourself to the school principal and your children’s teachers. They can answer any questions you may have about your children’s education. You can also participate The American educational system consists of public schools and private in a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) or Local School Council (LSC), both schools. Public schools are supported by taxes and are therefore tuition- of which will enable you to bring up concerns and/or problems you may free, with the exception of some tuition-based pre-school programs. have with regard to your children’s education. It is also the best way to Private schools, which are supported by private money, have tuition fees meet other parents with similar issues with whom you can work towards that vary depending on the school. American schools are organized by common solutions. grade level: pre-school and kindergarten (before age 6); elementary Most public schools in Chicago have special programs for students school (age 6 to 12); middle school/junior high school (12-14); high school with limited English language skills. These programs vary from school or secondary school (age 14 to 18); college or post-secondary school (age to school depending on the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the 18 and above); and graduate or professional school (specialized studies students requiring these programs. Contact your school principal for past college level for all ages). There are public and private schools for information about bilingual, ESL (English as a Second language) or TESOL all grade levels of education. (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programs available in School attendance is compulsory for children beginning at age six your school district. While it is generally the rule that your child attends through high school. Completion of high school is necessary for admission the school that serves your area of residence, exceptions are made under to college and jobs. However, many immigrants and refugees often leave certain conditions. If your child is academically gifted, he or she may also their countries of origin before completing high school education or be eligible to apply to attend a magnet school. Magnet schools offer more arrive in the U.S. without school records, for reasons beyond their control. rigorous, college-preparatory programs and draw gifted students from While public education is guaranteed through high school by the U.S. districts throughout Chicago. government for everyone up to 18 years of age, those 18 years of age Note: To determine which district you live in and which school within and older still have the opportunity to fulfill their high school completion that district your child(ren) should attend, call the Chicago Board of requirement by obtaining a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Education at 773-553-1000. The Chicago Board of Education staff will refer you to the appropriate school based on your street address. The local school will determine the need or eligibility of the student for special th Pre-K through 12 Grade programs. Public Schools Private School Chicago public schools are run by the Chicago Board of Education, which Private schools in America historically grew out of the concerns of some is a separate taxing body from the city itself. It has a board of seven Americans who believed that they had the right to educate their own

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 53 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 54 children in specific ways. The idea was to transmit their own religious and Adult/Continuing Education Programs cultural values, or to use specific educational theories and methods which Adult education programs offer continuing education opportunities to they considered most effective. Thus, private schools are organized and non-college-degree-seeking adults. Classes are generally held in the registered with the government as not-for-profit corporations engaged evenings or on weekends in order for working adults to attend class. in educational, cultural, and/or religious instruction. As privately run Programs are usually run at local elementary and high schools, colleges institutions, they determine their own curriculum and standards, and and universities, or community centers. are regulated by the government through an accreditation process. Classes are available in diverse subject areas including English as a They generally charge tuition for their educational programs, although Second Language (ESL), General Equivalence Degree (GED), and other scholarships and financial aid may be available. Private schools can be fields including business and technology. identified through churches, community groups, organizations, and by In addition to the programs listed, you can call the Chicago Board of word-of-mouth. Education at 773-553-1000 for more information and general assistance. Colleges and Universities Vocational Education/Training A college degree is highly desirable for many reasons, including better Vocational education deals with a specific career or trade, excluding career opportunities. However, attending college has become increasingly the professions. It focuses on practical applications of skills learned costly. The high cost of a college education today has hampered many and is generally unconcerned with theory or traditional academic skills. families, including middle-income families, from being able to provide Vocational education is hands-on training, and provides a link between for their children’s education. The cost of books, transportation, living on education and the working world. Typically, vocational training programs campus, and incidental lifestyle expenses are a big financial burden to prepare students for the construction and manufacturing industries most American families. However, the tuition at publicly funded colleges (traditional specialties of vocational education), as well as for jobs in and universities is generally lower than in privately funded schools. There agricultural siences, business, and health and human services. are also opportunities for financial aid, scholarships, and student loans In order to participate in a vocational education program it is to cover all or part of tuition and fees for colleges and universities. As necessary to be at least at a 12th grade reading level. Some high-skilled you think through this important decision with your children, high school vocational training programs require high scores in math or other teachers and counselors can be helpful sources of information and technical subjects such as those offered at Washburne and Lane Technical guidance. Some of the organizations listed in the resource listings of this High School. Often, students who study in a vocational education program Guide may have financial services of interest to you. gain technical trade skills in fields such as heating and cooling systems, Resources for colleges and universities outside Illinois can be television production, computer graphics, cosmetology, business and obtained by contacting the college or university of your choice or through computer technology, auto mechanics, carpentry, masonry, small engine high school counselors. technology, practical nursing, floral design, advertising, art and design, and urban forestry.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 55 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 56 for documentation purposes. There are standard forms of leases that are easily available for general use. The standard one-year lease is most Housing common, although some people choose to have a month-to-month lease. It is important to read and understand every sentence of the lease (a single word may be critical) before signing it.

Access to adequate shelter is a human right. Everyone has the right Home to purchase or rent a home or apartment regardless of his or her Purchasing a home is a complex process and a major investment through personal characteristics such as race, sex, religion, national origin, or which many Americans have achieved the “American Dream” of building sexual orientation. Several City of Chicago agencies as well as other a tangible asset. However, it is an undertaking that requires careful governmental and non-governmental organizations are listed in this planning and preparation, and the involvement of various professionals Guide as resources or advocates for dealing with problems and questions such as lawyers, real estate brokers, banks/mortgage brokers, real about housing. estate appraisers, and inspectors. Establishing a sound credit history and stable income are among the key prerequisites for home ownership. Banks and Savings & Loans Types of housing traditionally lend money to eligible individuals who are looking to purchase homes. In exchange for a mortgage (a claim against the property), banks Rental lend money to home buyers for the difference in amounts between the Apartments are the most common form of rental housing. In Chicago, purchase price of the house and the down payment. there are many apartment buildings containing two or more units (flats) The City of Chicago offers a variety of assistance for qualified home per building. Refrigerators and stoves are normally provided. Some buyers. To learn more about home purchase opportunities available with apartments come furnished for a higher rental cost. There are some the City of Chicago, contact the Department of Community Development municipal codes limiting the number of people who can occupy an by calling 311 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/housing apartment. The real estate agent or landlord showing the apartment will When planning to purchase a home, it is important to be aware of your provide the necessary information. responsibilities as a homeowner. Under the mortgage agreement, the A signed lease and security deposit are usually given to the landlord homeowner must make monthly payments to cover the principal amount before the apartment can be occupied. While rooming houses are not of the loan and the agreed-upon amount of interest. Failure to make very common today, some neighborhoods have rooms for rent to singles the monthly payments to the bank endangers the credit standing of the at a low-cost. Single family houses are also available for rent. homeowner, in general, and increases the possibility of losing ownership Tenants have the responsibility of paying rent on time, maintaining of the property. If there is danger of missing a monthly payment, talking the landlord’s property through proper use and cleaning, and reporting with the bank is helpful. If the homeowner is not able to continue his/her any problems to the landlord. The rights and responsibilities of landlords monthly payments for a mortgage, the bank can start a legal proceeding and tenants are written in a lease, and each party should have a copy

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 57 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 58 called foreclosure. The result of the foreclosure is for the homeowner to home safe. The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) works with vacate the home and for the bank to put the house up for sale. groups and individuals offering many resources available to assist you. Condominiums and cooperatives are two other ways of becoming For more information please call 312- 747-9987 or 311. a homeowner. In the case of condominiums, the housing is a unit in a building and is owned by the individual. The condo owner is subject to the rules and regulations of a condominium association made up of individual owners in the building. The common areas of the building (basement, hallways, and parking garage) are owned by the condominium association. In the case of a housing cooperative, the tenant owns shares in a corporation and the corporation owns the building. As a co-op member, the individual has the right to use a specific unit. The important financing differences between these two forms of ownership should be carefully investigated before purchase. Your rights You have the right to protection from discrimination under the Chicago Human Rights and Fair Housing Ordinances (CHRFHOs) regardless of your immigration or citizenship status. For details about civil rights protections provided by the CHRFHOs, please call the Commission on Human Relations at 312-744-4111 (voice), 312-744-1088 (TTY). You may also visit www.cityofchicago.gov/humanrelations. In addition to the City of Chicago, there are federal, state, and county civil rights agencies with whom you may file discrimination complaints. You are entitled to accommodations that are clean, warm, safe, and have appropriate plumbing facilities. The relationship between landlords (property owners) and tenants (renters of property) is prescribed by laws covering day-to-day issues (such as heat during cold weather). Some of these laws are federal and state statutes, while others are municipal ordinances such the Chicago Tenant/Landlord Ordinance. Keeping Your Home Safe The Chicago Police Department conducts programs to help you understand the general principles involved in making and keeping your

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 59 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 60 and requirements for skilled and unskilled positions, and their services are free-of-charge. In Illinois, many employers list jobs with job Employment service offices. The Classified Ads section in newspapers is a valuable source of information for available jobs. Entitled “Help Wanted” or “Employment Opportunities,” each job opening contains the job title or type, required This section has two categories, “Finding a Job” and “Your Employment qualifications, pay, and person to contact with mailing address or phone Rights.” The “Finding a Job” section explains different ways to look for a number. Neighborhood papers such as the Chicago Reader also contain job, employment offices and employment agencies. The “Your Employment ads and have the advantage of listing jobs in the neighborhood where Rights” section explains your rights as an employee and resources you live. Occasionally, employers post Help Wanted signs in front of the available if your rights have been violated. business. Do not hesitate to inquire inside the building and get as much information as you can. Job openings are also posted in union halls, Finding a Job school placement offices, stores, and on office building bulletin boards. Begin your job search by doing a personal assessment of your skills, There are also private employment agencies available to you, but they experience, training, and education. Then, organize these in a written require payment for their assistance in your job hunt. If you are looking resume. Organizing information in this manner will help you, and a for a particular type of company, you can find names and addresses of resume is required in many places when you apply for a job. Though the such companies in a telephone directory such as the Yellow Pages or an jobs available in the U.S. may be different from those in your native land, industrial directory. Businesses found in this manner can be contacted the way you present your past experiences and your personal assets is by telephone or by sending a letter of application for employment. Even very important to successfully gain employment. Be assertive, distribute if a business does not have a job opening at that particular time, you can your resume, and spread the word around that you are looking for a job. still have your application on file for future job openings. Job application There are several ways that a person can get help finding a job. forms vary slightly from business to business. Always read the application Convenient sources of information about employment are family and carefully, print neatly in ink, and answer all questions. friends, organizations that serve immigrants and refugees, newspapers, You may be asked to come in for a personal interview to be and the Internet. Occasionally, employment is found by walking in places considered for a job. It is usually a sign of serious interest in you and the of business. results of such an interview often determine whether you are offered the There are many agencies that provide job counseling, vocational job or not. There are many tips and pointers about how to do well in an training, and job placement services. They also assist in preparing interview. Obtain advice from job counselors, talk to those you think have resumes and filling out job application forms. Many such organizations considerable experience and judgment, and read what you can about the are listed in this Guide. company and industry. Almost every community area has state and local employment offices that offer job counseling, training in specific skills, and job Your Employment Rights interview referrals. These offices have files or postings of job openings The rights of a person who is seeking employment or who is currently

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 61 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 62 working are protected by federal, state, county, and municipal civil SAMPLE RESUME FORMAT rights laws. These laws are designed to ensure that people are hired to fill jobs based on their qualifications. Promotions and firings must be Name made according to established procedures without regard to the person’s Address characteristics such as age, race, sex, religion or national origin. If you City, State Zip code believe that you have been discriminated against, you should contact Phone the Chicago Commission on Human Relations at 312-744-4111 (voice) or Email 312-744-1088 (TTY), or other civil rights agencies such as the American State your objective or goal. Civil Liberties Union or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Work Experience Under certain circumstances people who have been fired or laid off Title/Position, Month/Year Started – Month/Year Ended Job can apply for a government insurance program established to provide Name of Employer City, State financial assistance until a new job is found. This is called “unemployment Describe job duties insurance.” There are eligibility requirements for unemployment Describe job duties insurance; you must have been fired or laid off from your last job for Describe job duties reasons out of your control, you must not have left your last job of your Describe job duties. own accord, you must not be working presently, and you must be able to work. If you have been fired from your place of employment and you Title/Position, Month/Year Started – Month/Year Ended Job are not sure if you qualify to apply for assistance, or if you wish to apply Name of Employer City, State for unemployment insurance, contact Illinois Department of Employment Describe job duties Security at 1-888-337-7234 or visit www.ides.state.il.us. Describe job duties Describe job duties Describe job duties.

Education Name of School/University, City, State Type of Diploma/Degree, Month Year (received diploma/degree)

Skills List other skills (for example, typing or knowledge of computer software).

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 63 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 64 Chicago Neighborhood map

1 Rogers Park 27 East Garfield Park 53 West Pullman 2 West Ridge 28 Near West Side 54 Riverdale 3 Uptown 29 North Lawndale 55 Hegewisch 4 Lincoln Square 30 South Lawndale 56 Garfield Ridge 5 North Center 31 Lower West Side 57 Archer Heights 6 Lake View 32 Loop 58 Brighton Park 7 Lincoln Park 33 Near South Side 59 McKinley Park 8 Near North Side 34 Armour Square 60 Bridgeport 9 Edison Park 35 Douglas 61 New City 10 Norwood Park 36 Oakland 62 West Eldson 11 Jefferson Park 37 Fuller Park 63 Gage Park 12 Forest Glen 38 Grand Boulevard 64 Clearing 13 North Park 39 Kenwood 65 West Lawn 14 Albany Park 40 Washington Park 66 Chicago Lawn 15 Portage Park 41 Hyde Park 67 West Englewood 16 Irving Park 42 Woodlawn 68 Englewood 17 Dunning 43 South Shore 69 Greater Grand Crossing 18 Montclare 44 Chathan 70 Ashburn 19 Belmont Cragin 45 Avalon Park 71 Auburn Gresham 20 Hermosa 46 South Chicago 72 Beverly 21 Avondale 47 Burnside 73 Washington Heights 22 Logan Square 48 Calumet Heights 74 Mount Greenwood 23 Humboldt Park 49 Roseland 75 Morgan Park 24 West Town 50 Pullman 76 O’Hare 25 Austin 51 South Deering 77 Edgewater 26 West Garfield Park 52 East Side

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 65 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 66 CTA Map

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 67 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 68 ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 69 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 70 Asian Community-Based Chinese American Service League Organizations ceghjmqst BIA Apna Ghar, Inc Chinese Mutual Aid Association cefhimqs ceghjmqst BIA

Asian American Institute Chinese Community Center of Chicago mq egoqst

Asian Health Coalition of Illinois Chinese Fine Arts Society eq gqt Filipino American Historical Society of Asian Human Services Chicago ehjqms qt

Asians and Friends Chicago Filipino American Network nqt gqt

Cambodian Association of Illinois Hanul Family Alliance eghjqst egjmoqst

Center for Asian Arts and Media Indo American Center t gjmqs

Chinese American Civic Council of Chicago Indo-American Democratic Organization qt q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 71 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 72 Japanese American Citizens League South-East Asia Center mqs gjmoqsu

Japanese American Service Committee Thai Association of Illinois egqst t

Korean-American Association of Chicago Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute qt qst

Korean American Bar Association Vietnamese Association of Illinois m eghjqst

Korean American Coalition qt

Korean American Community Services ceghjmqstu

Korean American Resource and Cultural Center hjqstu

Khuli Zaban fnqt

Lao American Community Services ejm

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 73 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 74 African Community-Based Congolese Community of Chicago Organzations (Democratic Republic of Congo) t Affinity Community Services efqns Eritrean Community Association of Chicago t Africa International House t Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago ehjqstu African Women’s Organization efhq Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago Beninise Association of Illinois t t Guinean Community Association Cameroonian Community of Chicago t t Ivory Coast Community Association Chicago Caribbean Carnival Association t t Liberian Community Organization Chicago Urban League t chqsu Maghreb Association Of North America Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus cjkmqst aenq Malian Community Association Congolese Community (Brazzaville) t t

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 75 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 76 National Association for the Advancement of Togolese Association of Chicago Colored People t mqs Ugandan Community Association Nigerian Community of Chicagoland t t United African Organization of Illinois Pan-African Association jqt ehjqt United Kenyans of Chicago Rwanda Community Association t t Zimbabweans Association of Chicago Sierra Leone Community Association of t Chicago ghkqst Senegalese Community Association of Chicago t South African Community Association t Sunlight African Community Center kqst Tanzanian Community Association t

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 77 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 78 F.R.E.E. Chicago (Friends of Refugees from European Community-Based Eastern Europe) Organizations ehqst Alliance Française Chicago Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Chicago qst jmBIA American Aid Society of German Descendants Hellenic Family and Community Services t egj Bosnian Herzegovinian American Community Irish American Heritage Center Center qst cegj Italian Cultural Center Center for Scandinavian Studies at North ts Park University qt Italian Cultural Institute qt Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance Italian-Polish-American Unity Organization qt t Croatian-American Association Jewish Child and Family Services q cegijmnr Croatian Cultural Center Jewish Community Center of Chicago t egkqs

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 79 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 80 Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Metropolitan Chicago kqstu ejqst Polish Women’s Alliance of America Jewish Vocational Service (multiple locations) fqtu hjqrsu Romanian-American Network Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans qt t Round Table Society Lithuanian American Community, Inc., t Brighton Park Chapter qt United Hellenic Voters of America q Lithuanian Research & Studies Center qt Lithuanian World Center kqst Norwegian National League of Chicago t Polish American Association eghijoqs BIA Polish American Congress q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 81 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 82 Latino Community-Based Casa Michoacan Organizations qt

Albany Park Workers’ Center of Latino Union Centro Comunitario Juan Diego hq ejoqs Alliance of Latinos and Jews Centro Cristo Rey qt ejqs Amigas Latinas Centro de Información efnqs ehijoqBIA Aspira, Inc. of Illinois Centro San Bonifacio qs eq The Association of Latino Men for Action Centro Romero aenqp ejqsBIA Batey Urbano Counseling Center of Lakeview Latino st Counseling Service Program e Casa Aztlan cejmqst East Village Youth Program qs Casa Central ceghqs El Centro De Educacion y Cultura jq Casa Guatemala ejmqt

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 83 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 84 El Hogar del Niño Latino Council on the Media eis p

Familia Latina Unida/Sin Fronteras Latino Union qst ehq

Healthcare Alternative Systems (multiple Latinos Progressando locations) emqst ces BIA Latino Treatment Center Hispanocare Program of Advocate Illinois es Masonic Medical Center e Latinos United q Illinois Migrant Council cehijoqs League of United Latin American Citizens qsu Instituto Cervantes Chicago qt Little Village Community Council qt Instituto del Progreso Latino ehjmqsu Lutheran Child & Family Services of Illinois Hispanic Outreach Program Latino Organization of the Southwest cehioq ehjqs Mexican American Legal Defense and Latin United Community Housing Association Education Fund (MALDEF) c mq

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 85 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 86 Mujeres Latinas En Acción Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center ceiqs qs

National Alliance of Latin American and Spanish Action Committee of Chicago Caribbean Communities (NALACC) cq q Spanish Coalition for Housing (multiple National Council of La Raza locations) mq c

National Latino Education Institute United States Hispanic Leadership Institute hjqu q

Pilsen Neighbors Community Council Viva Family & Child Center Program of qt Children’s Home and Aid qs Puerto Rican Arts Alliance qst

Puerto Rican Cultural Center qt

Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago t

The Resurrection Project cekqstu

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 87 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 88 Middle Eastern Community- Inner-City Muslim Action Network Based Organizations cehioqst

American Arab Anti-Discrimination Islamic Community Center of Illinois Committee qs m Social Services SANAD Arab American Action Network cgo ejqst Arab American Bar Association m Arab-American Family Services egjqsu Assyrian American Civic Club t Assyrian National Council of Illinois eghj Chicago Lebanese Club t Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago ehqs

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CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 91 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 92 Hospitals Chicago Architecture Foundation ei Chicago History Museum Chicago Japanese American Historical Society Advocate Illinois Masonic Center Beverly Arts Center American Hospital Association Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital Bronzeville/Black Chicagoan Historical Society John H Stroger Jr. Hospital Bronzeville Children’s Museum Mercy Hospital Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial Michael Reese Hospital Casa Aztlán Northwestern Memorial Hospital Center for Asian Arts and Media Rush University Medical Center Chicago Architecture Foundation Saint Francis Hospital Chicago Botanic Garden Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago Children’s Museum University of Chicago Hospital Chicago History Museum University of Illinois Medical Center Chicago Japanese American Historical Society t The Chicago Scots Chinese-American Museum of Chicago Chicago Cultural Center MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTitUTIONS Clarke House Museum qt Copernicus Cultural & Civic Center D.L. Moody Museum A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art American Indian Center DuSable Museum of African-American History Art Institute of Chicago eta Creative Arts Foundation Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture Field Museum Bethel Cultural Arts Center Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago Beverly Arts Center Gerber/Hart Library Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago Glessner House Museum Bronzeville/Black Chicagoan Historical Society Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center Bronzeville Children’s Museum The History Makers Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial Hyde Park Art Center Casa Aztlán Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Center for Asian Arts and Media Indo-American Heritage Museum/Indo-American Center

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 93 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 94 Insight Arts Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Museum Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Swahili Institute of Chicago Intuit: The Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art Swedish American Museum International Museum of Surgical Science Teatro Luna Irish American Heritage Center Three Arts Club Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia Portage Park Center for the Arts Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Japanese American Service Committee Ukrainian National Museum Korean American Resource and Cultural Center Latvian Folk Art Museum qts Little Black Pearl Workshop CYC/Elliott Donnelley Youth Center LUMA: Loyola University Museum of Art Chicago Children’s Museum Mess Hall Mitchell Museum of the American Indian t Museum of Broadcast Communications Batey Urbano Museum of Contemporary Art Berger Park Cultural Center Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago Botanic Garden Museum of Holography Museum of Science and Industry io National Museum of Mexican Art Ginkgo Organic Gardens National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum Near Northwest Arts Council North Lakeside Cultural Center Old Town School of Folk Music FARMERS MARKETS/FOOD CO-OPS/etc. Oriental Institute Museum o The Peace Museum Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Downtown: Polish Museum of America Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Daley Plaza Farmers Market Richard H. Driehaus Museum Federal Plaza Farmers Market Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center Prudential Plaza Farmers Market Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows at Navy Pier Sears Tower Farmers Market South Shore Cultural Center

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 95 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 96 Neighborhood: in Illinois & Indiana (Honorary) Ashburn Farmers Marketo Consulate of Belize (Honorary) Austin Farmers Market Consulate of Bolivia (Honorary) Beverly Farmers Market Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bronzeville Community Market Consulate General of Brazil Chicago High School for Agricultural Science Farmers Market British Consulate General Conuco Farmers Market Consulate General of Bulgaria Division Street Farmers Market Consulate General of Canada Dunning - Eli’s / Wright College Farmers Market Consulate General of Chile Erie Park Farmers Market Consulate General of People’s Republic of China Gately / Pullman Farmers Market Consulate General of Colombia Hyde Park Farmers Market Consulate General of Costa Rica Lawndale Farmers Market Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia Lincoln Park Farmers Market Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus (Honorary) Lincoln Square Farmers Market Consulate General of the Czech Republic Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville Farmers Market Consulate General of Denmark North Center Farmers Market Consulate of the Dominican Republic Printer’s Row Farmers Market Consulate General of Ecuador South Chicago Avenue Farmers Market Consulate General, The Arab Republic of Egypt South Shore Farmers Market Consulate General of El Salvador Uptown Farmers Market Consulate of the Republic of Estonia (Honorary) Wicker Park & Bucktown Farmers Market Consulate of Fiji (Honorary) Consulate of Finland (Honorary) Consulate General of France Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany Consulates Consulate General of Greece j Consulate of Grenada (Honorary) Consulate General of Guatemala Consulate General of Argentina Consulate of Haiti Consulate General of Australia Consulate General of The Republic of Honduras Consulate General of Austria Consulate General of Hungary Consulate of Barbados (Honorary) Consulate General of the Republic of Iceland Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium Consulate General of India

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 97 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 98 Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia Consulate of the United Republic of Tanzania (Honorary) Consulate General of Ireland Consulate General of Thailand Consulate General of Israel Consulate General of The Republic of Turkey Consulate General of Italy Consulate General of Ukraine Consulate of Jamaica (Honorary) Consulate General of Uruguay Consulate General of Japan Consulate General of The Republic of Venezuela Consulate General of Jordan (Honorary) Consulate General of Liberia (Honorary) Consulate General of The Republic of Lithuania Consulate General of Luxembourg (Honorary) Consulate of Mauritius (Honorary) Consulate General of Mexico Consulate of Monaco (Honorary) Consulate General of The Netherlands Consulate of Nepal (Honorary) Consulate of New Zealand (Honorary) Consulate General of Norway (Honorary) Consulate General of Pakistan Consulate General of Peru Consulate General of The Philippines Consulate General of The Republic of Poland Consulate of Portugal Consulate General of Romania Consulate of Rwanda (Honorary) Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe (Honorary) Consulate General of Serbia Consulate of Singapore (Honorary) Consulate of Slovak Republic (Honorary) Consulate General of South Africa Consulate General of The Republic of South Korea Consulate General of Spain Consulate General of Sweden (Honorary) Consulate General of Switzerland

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CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 101 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 102 Access Living Alliance Française Chicago 115 W. Chicago 810 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 Chicago, IL 60610 312-640-2100 (Voice) 312-337-1070 312-640-2102 (TTY) www.af-chicago.org cemqrstuwww.accessliving.org qst American Association of Retired Persons AIDS Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 710 200 W. Jackson, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60606 866-448-3613 312-922-2322 www.aarp.org/states/il www.aidschicago.org egqtu ceq American Bar Association AIDS Legal Council of Chicago 321 N. Clark 180 N. Michigan, Suite 2110 Chicago, IL 60654 Chicago, IL 60601 312-988-5000 312-427-8990 www.abanet.org www.aidslegal.com m mqBIA American Cancer Society Alcoholics Anonymous (multiple 225 N. Michigan, Suite 1210 locations) Chicago, IL 60601 180 N. Wabash, Suite 305 312-372-0471 Chicago, IL 60601 www.cancer.org 312-346-1475 eq ewww.chicagoaa.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 103 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 104 American Civil Liberties Union American Lung Association 180 N. Michigan, Suite 2300 55 W. Wacker, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60601 312-201-9740 312-781-1100 mwww.aclu-il.org eqwww.lungil.org

American Diabetes Association of Art Institute of Chicago Greater Chicago 111 S. Michigan 30 N. Michigan, Suite 2015 Chicago, IL 60603 Chicago, IL 60602 312-443-3600 312-346-1805 www.artic.edu/aic/ www.diabetes.org qt eq Arthritis Foundation Greater Chicago American Heart Association 29 E. Madison, Suite 500 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL 60604 312-372-2080 312-346-4675 www.arthritis.org/chapters/greater-chicago www.americanheart.org eq eq

American Hospital Association Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt 1 N. Franklin University Chicago, IL 50 E. Congress Parkway 312-422-3000 Chicago IL, 60605 eiwww.aha.org t312-902-1500

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 105 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 106 Ballet Chicago Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of 218 S. Wabash, #300 Chicago (multiple locations) Chicago IL, 60604 721 N. LaSalle 312-251-8838 Chicago, IL 60654 t 312-655-7298 ceghijmqswww.catholiccharities.net Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan BIA Chicago 330 N. Wabash, Suite 2006 Center for Asian Arts and Media Chicago, IL 60611 Columbia College 312-832-0500 600 S. Michigan www.chicago.bbb.org Chicago, IL 60605 u 312-369-8263 qt Blind Service Association 17 N. State, Suite 1050 Chicago Association of Realtors Chicago, IL 60602 200 N. Michigan 312-236-0808 Chicago, IL 60601 www.blindserviceassociation.org 312-803-4900 gqrs www.chicagorealtor.com cq Boys & Girls Club (multiple locations) 550 W. Van Buren, Suite 350 Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago, IL 60607 224 S. Michigan 312-235-8000 Chicago, IL 60604 www.bgcc.org 312-922-3432 kqst www.architecture.org qt

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 107 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 108 Chicago Bar Association Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil 321 S. Plymouth Rights under Law Chicago, IL 60604 100 N. LaSalle, Suite 600 312-554-2000 Chicago, IL 60602 www.chicagobar.org 312-630-9744 m www.clccrul.org m Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus 28 E. Jackson, Suite 700 Chicago Metropolitan Association for Chicago, IL 60604 the Education of Young Children 312-566-0285 ext. 12 30 E. Adams, Suite 1000 www.lovethybrotha.com Chicago IL 60603 aenq 312-427-5399 qswww.chicagometroaeyc.org Chicago Children’s Museum 700 E. Grand, #127 Chicago, IL 60611 312-527-1000 Chicago Park District (multiple www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org locations) qt Administration Office 541 N. Fairbanks Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand 312-742-7529 66 East Randolph www.chicagoparkdistrict.com October 1-November 29, 2008 kqst Wednesday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. oSaturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 109 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 110 Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago Volunteer Legal Services 800 E. Grand on Navy Pier 100 N. LaSalle, Suite 900 Chicago IL, 60611 Chicago, IL 60602 312-595-5600 312-332-1624 t www.cvls.org m Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan Children’s Home and Aid (multiple Chicago IL, 60604 locations) 312-294-3000 125 S. Wacker, 14th Floor t Chicago, IL 60606 ceqswww.childrenshomeandaid.org Chicago Transit Authority 567 W. Lake Chicago, IL 60661 City of Chicago Department of Buildings 836-7000 (travel information from any local area code) 121 N. LaSalle, Suite 900 888-968-7282 (customer service) Chicago, IL 60602 www.transitchicago.com 312-744-3400 l cl

Chicago Theatre, The City of Chicago Department of Business 175 N. State Affairs and Consumer Protection Chicago IL, 60601 50 W. Washington, Room 208 312-902-1500 Chicago, IL 60602 t 312-744-4006 lu

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 111 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 112 City of Chicago Department of City of Chicago Mayor’s Office on Community Development Domestic Violence 121 N. LaSalle, Suite 1000 333 S. State, Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL 60604 312-744-4190 312-747-9972 cghlu 24-hour Domestic Violence Help Line: 877-863-6338 (Voice), 877-863- eil6339 (TTY) City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs/ Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington City of Chicago Mayor’s Office for Chicago, IL 60602 People with Disabilities 312-744-6630 121 N. LaSalle, Room 1104 www.egov.cityofchicago.org Chicago, IL 60602 ltq 312-744-7050 ceghilrs City of Chicago Department of Human Resources City of Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special 121 N. LaSalle, Room 100 Events Chicago, IL 60602 121 N. LaSalle, Room 806 312-742-5955 Chicago, IL 60602 hl 312-744-3315 kltwww.explorechicago.org/specialevents City of Chicago Department of Public Health (multiple locations) 333 S. State, Room 200 Community Law Center Clinic of Loyola Chicago, IL 60604 University School of Law 312-747-9884 25 E. Pearson el Chicago, IL 60611 312-915-7830 mwww.luc.edu/law

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 113 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 114 Consulate General of Argentina Consulate General of Brazil 205 N. Michigan, Suite 4209 401 N. Michigan, Suite 3050 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-819-2610 j312-464-0269

Consulate General of Australia British Consulate General 123 N. Wacker, Suite 1330 400 N. Michigan, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60606 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-419-1480 j312-970-3800

Consulate General of Austria Consulate General of Bulgaria 400 N. Michigan, Suite 707 737 N. Michigan, Suite 2105 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-222-1515 j312-867-1904

Consulate General of Bosnia and Consulate General of Canada Herzegovina Two Prudential Plaza Olympia Centre 180 N. Stetson, Suite 2400 737 N Michigan, Suite 820 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60611 312-616-1860 312-951-1245 j j Consulate General of Chile 875 N. Michigan, Suite 3352 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-654-8780

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 115 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 116 Consulate General of Consulate General of the Czech Republic People’s Republic of China 205 N. Michigan, Suite 1680 100 W. Erie Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60610 312-861-1037 312-803-0109 j j Consulate General of Denmark Consulate General of Colombia 211 E. Ontario, Suite 1100 500 N. Michigan, Suite 2040 Chicago, IL 60611-3242 Chicago, IL 60611 312-787-8780 312-923-1196 j j Consulate General of Ecuador Consulate General of Costa Rica 30 S. Michigan 203 N. Wabash, Suite 1312 Suite 204 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-263-2772 j312-338-1002

Consulate General of the Republic of Consulate General, The Arab Republic of Croatia Egypt 737 N. Michigan, Suite 1030 500 N. Michigan, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-482-9902 j312-828-9162

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 117 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 118 Consulate General of El Salvador Consulate General Federal Republic of 104 S. Michigan, Suite 816 Germany Chicago, IL 60603 676 N. Michigan, Suite 3200 312-332-1393 Chicago, IL 60611 j 312-202-0480 j Consulate of the Republic of Estonia (Honorary) Consulate General of Greece 410 N. Michigan 650 N. Saint Clair Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-595-2527 j312-335-3915

Consulate of Fiji (Honorary) Consulate General of Guatemala c/o Ungaretti Harris 203 N. Wabash, Suite 910 3500 Three First National Plaza Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60602 312-332-1587 312-977-4150 j j Consulate of Haiti Consulate General of France 202 S. State, Suite 302 205 N. Michigan, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago, IL 60601 312-922-4004 312-327-5200 j j

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 119 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 120 Consulate General of Hungary Consulate General of Israel 500 N. Michigan, Suite 750 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1308 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60601 j312-670-4086 j312-297-4800

Consulate General of India Consulate General of Japan 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive 737 N. Michigan, Suite 1100 Suite 850 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-0400 312-595-0405 j j Consulate General of Italy Consulate General of The Republic of 500 N. Michigan Indonesia Suite 1850 540 N. LaSalle, Suite 687 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60610 312-467-1550 312-595-1777 j j Consulate General of The Republic of Consulate General of Ireland Lithuania 400 N. Michigan, Suite 911 211 E. Ontario, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60611 j312-337-1868 j312-397-0382

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 121 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 122 Consulate General of The Netherlands Consulate General of The Philippines 303 E. Wacker, Suite 2600 30 N. Michigan, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60602 j312-856-0110 j312-332-6458

Consulate of Nepal (Honorary) Consulate General of The Republic of 100 W. Monroe, Suite 500 Poland Chicago, IL 60603 820 New Orleans, Suite 335 312-263-1250 Chicago, IL 60610 j 312-337-8166 ext. 217 j Consulate General of Norway (Honorary) 300 S. Wacker, Suite 1220 Consulate of Portugal Chicago, IL 60606 71 S. Wacker 312-377-5050 29th Floor, Suite IH 2930 j Chicago, IL 60606-4637 j312-259-9408 Consulate General of Pakistan 333 N. Michigan, Suite 728, Consulate General of Romania Chicago, IL 60601 737 N. Michigan, Suite 1170 312-781-1831, 312-781-1833 Chicago, IL 60611 j 312-573-1315 ext. 103 j Consulate General of Peru 180 N. Michigan, Suite 1830 Chicago, IL 60601 j312-853-6174

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 123 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 124 Consulate General of Serbia Consulate General of Spain 201 E. Ohio, Suite 200 180 N. Michigan, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60601 j312-670-6707 j312-782-4588

Consulate of Singapore (Honorary) Consulate General of Sweden (Honorary) c/o Sidley & Austin 150 N. Michigan, Suite 1250 1 S. Dearborn, Suite 4800 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60603 312-781-6262 312-853-7555 j j Consulate General of Switzerland Consulate General of South Africa 737 N. Michigan, Suite 2301 200 S. Michigan, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60604 312-915-0061 312-939-7929 j j Consulate General of Thailand Consulate General of The Republic of 700 N. Rush South Korea Chicago, IL 60611 455 N. Cityfront Plaza 312-664-3129 Suite 2700 j Chicago, IL 60611 j312-822-9485

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 125 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 126 Consulate General of The Republic of Consulate General of The Republic of Turkey Venezuela 360 N. Michigan, Suite 1405 20 N. Wacker, Suite 1925 Chicago, IL 60601-3858 Chicago, IL 60606 j312-263-0644 j312-236-9655

Consulate General of Ukraine Cook County Clerk’s Office (multiple 10 E. Huron locations) Chicago, IL 60611 69 W. Washington, 5th Floor 312-642-4388 Chicago, IL 60602 j 312-603-5656 cluwww.cookcountyclerk.com Consulate General of Uruguay 875 N. Michigan, Suite 1422 Chicago, IL 60611 Cook County Commission on Human 312-642-3430 Rights j 69 W. Washington, Suite 3040 Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-1100 Cook County Assessor’s Office www.co.cook.il.us 118 N. Clark, 3rd Floor lm Chicago, IL 60602 312-443-7550 www.cookcountyassessor.com Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office clu Public Interest Bureau 69 W. Washington, Suite 3200 Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-1880 lmwww.statesattorney.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 127 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 128 Council of Islamic Organizations of DCA Theater Greater Chicago 78 E. Washington 231 S. State, Suite 300 Chicago IL, 60602 Chicago, IL 60604 312-744-6630 www.ciogc.org t ehqs800-678-0753 Division Street Farmers Market Near North Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Division & N. State Street 150 N. Michigan, Suite 400 Saturdays Chicago, IL 60601 May–October 312-236-4491 7 a.m.-2 p.m. www.cff.org o e Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place D.L. Moody Museum 175 E. Chestnut 820 N. LaSalle Chicago IL, 60611 Chicago, IL 60610 312-642-2000 312-329-4404 t qt Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Daley Plaza Farmers Market 17 N. State, Suite 1300 Washington & Dearborn Chicago, IL 60602 Thursdays 312-939-8622 May–October www.epilepsyfoundation.org/chicago 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. ehqs o

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 129 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 130 Erie Park Farmers Market Federal Trade Commission 530 W. Erie Street 55 W. Monroe, Suite 1825 Sundays Chicago, IL 60603 June–October 877-382-4357 o7 a.m.-2 p.m. luwww.ftc.gov

Family Credit Management Service Field Museum 111 Wabash, 16th Floor 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60605 312-263-1505 312-922-9410 uwwww.familycreditmanagement.org qtwww.fieldmuseum.org

Family Resource Center on Disabilities Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 20 E. Jackson, Room 300 Oriental Theatre Chicago, IL 60604 24 W. Randolph 312-939-3513 Chicago, IL eqrswww.frcd.org t312-902-1400

Federal Plaza Farmers Market Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab Adams & Dearborn 55 E. Jackson, Suite 1500 Federal Plaza Chicago, IL 60604 Tuesdays 312-663-1130 May–October www.recovergateway.org 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. es o

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 131 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 132 Goodman Theatre Heartland Alliance (multiple locations) 170 N. Dearborn 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1818 Chicago IL, 60601 Chicago, IL 60604 312-443-3800 312-660-1300 t www.heartlandalliance.org cehijms Guild for the Blind 180 N. Michigan Heartland Alliance National Immigrant Chicago, IL 60601 Justice Center 312-236-8569 208 S. La Salle St., Suite 1818 www.guildfortheblind.org Chicago, IL 60604 ehqr 312-660-1370 jmnwww.immigrantjustice.org Harold Washington Library Center BIA 400 S. State Chicago, IL 60605 Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Chicago 312-747-4300 216 W. Jackson, Suite 700 q Chicago, IL 60606 312-357-4666 www.hiaschicago.org Harris Theater for Music and Dance jmBIA 205 E. Randolph Chicago IL, 60601 312-334-7777 Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center t 801 W. Adams , 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60607 312-655-1234 qtwww.hellenicmuseum.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 133 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 134 Illinois Department of Financial and Illinois Department of Children and Professional Regulation Family Services 100 W. Randolph, 9th Floor 100 W. Randolph, Suites 6-200 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-4500 312-814-6800 luwww.idfpr.com celqswww.state.il.us/dcfs

Illinois Department of Human Rights Illinois Department of Employment 100 W. Randolph, Suite 10-100 Security Chicago, IL 60601 33 S. State 312-814-6200 Chicago, IL 60603 www.state.il.us/dhr 312-793-5280 lm www.ides.state.il.us hl Illinois Department of Human Services 55 E. Monroe, Suite 3650 Illinois Department of Insurance Chicago, IL 60603 100 W. Randolph, Suite 15-100 312-793-7500 Chicago, IL 60601 www.dhs.state.il.us 312-814-2420 ceors www.insurance.illinois.gov eglu Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Illinois Department of Revenue 55 E. Jackson, Suite 2075 James R. Thompson Center, Concourse Level Chicago, IL 60604 100 W. Randolph 312-332-7360 Chicago, IL 60601 www.icirr.org 312-814-5232 jq www.revenue.state.il.us l u

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 135 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 136 Illinois Migrant Council Illinois Society for the Prevention of 28 E. Jackson, Suite 1600 Blindness Chicago, IL 60604 211 W. Wacker, Suite 1700 312-663-1522 Chicago, IL 60606 www.illinoismigrant.org 312-922-8710 cehijoqs www.eyehealthillinois.org erq Illinois Office of the Attorney General 100 W. Randolph Illinois State Board of Education Chicago, IL 60601 100 W. Randolph, Suites 14-300 312-814-3000 Chicago, IL 60601 www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov 312-814-3850 lm www.isbe.state.il.us lq The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance 70 E. Lake, Suite 900 Illinois Student Assistance Commission Chicago, IL 60601 100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-200 312-368-9070 Chicago, IL 60601 www.illinoissafeschools.org 800-899-4722 nqs www.collegezone.com lqs Illinois Secretary of State (multiple locations) Instituto Cervantes Chicago James R. Thompson Center, Concourse Level 31 W. Ohio 100 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60654 Chicago, IL 60601 312-335-1996 312-793-1010 www.chicago.cervantes.es www.cyberdriveillinois.com qt l

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 137 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 138 Interfaith Youth Core Jewish Child and Family Services 910 W. Van Buren, 4th Floor 216 W. Jackson, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago, IL 60606 312-573-8825 312-357-4800 qstwww.ifyc.org cegijmnrwww.jcfs.org

Internal Revenue Service Jewish Community Center of Chicago 230 S. Dearborn, Room 2400 (multiple locations) Chicago, IL 60604 30 S. Wells 877-829-5500 Chicago, IL 60606 lu 312-755-1800 egkqswww.gojcc.org International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago, IL 60610 Metropolitan Chicago 312-642-6502 30 S. Wells www.imss.org Chicago, IL 60606 qt 312-346-6700 ejqstwww.juf.org Italian Cultural Institute 500 N. Michigan Chicago, IL 60611 Jewish Vocational Service (multiple 312-822-9545 locations) www.iicchicago.esteri.it 216 W. Jackson, Suite 700 qt Chicago, IL 60606 hjqrsuwww.jvschicago.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 139 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 140 Latinos United Literacy Volunteers of Illinois 20 E. Jackson 30 E. Adams, Suite 1130 Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago, IL 60603 312-376-1766 312-857-1582 q www.literacyvolunteersillinois.org q Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago LUMA: Loyola University Museum of Art 111 W. Jackson, 3rd Floor 820 N. Michigan Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago, IL 60611 312-341-1070 312-915-7600 www.lafchicago.org www.luc.edu/luma jmBIA qt

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Illinois Metropolitan Family Services Chapter 1 N. Dearborn, 10th Floor 651 W. Washington, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL 60661 312-986-4000 312-651-7350 www.metrofamily.org www.leukemia-lymphoma.org eghmqs ehq Mexican American Legal Defense and Life Span Education Fund (MALDEF) 20 E. Jackson, Suite 500 Midwest Regional Office Chicago, IL 60604 11 E. Adams, Suite 700 312-408-1210 Chicago, IL 60603 www.life-span.org 312-427-0701 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Lines: www.maldef.org English/Spanish 847-824-4454 mq Polish 847-824-1158 ehimsqBIA

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 141 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 142 Muscular Dystrophy Association Museum of Science and Industry 430 N. Michigan # 603 57th & Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60637 312-254-0632 773-684-1414 ewww.mda.org qtwww.msichicago.org

Museum of Broadcast Communications Museum of Contemporary Photography 400 N. State, Suite 240 600 S. Michigan Chicago, IL 60610 Chicago, IL 60605 312-245-8200 312-663-5554 qtwww.museum.tv qtwww.mocp.org

Museum of Contemporary Art National Able Network 200 E. Chicago 180 N. Wabash, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago, IL 60601 312-280-2660 312-782-3335 qtwww.mcachicago.org hwww.nationalable.org

Museum of Contemporary Art/ National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Streeterville Farmers Market Chicago Chapter Chicago & Mies van der Rohe Way (800 N - 220 E) 525 W. Monroe On MCA Plaza Chicago, IL 60661 Tuesdays 312-421-4500 June–October www.nationalmssociety.org 10 a.m.-6 p.m. eq o

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 143 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 144 National Council of La Raza Northwestern Memorial Hospital 161 N. Clark, Suite 4700 251 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 312-269-9250 312-926-2000 mqwww.nclr.org eiwww.nmh.org

Near North Health Service (multiple PFLAG Chicago (Parents, Families and locations) Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 1276 N. Clybourn P.O. Box 11023 Chicago, IL 60610 Chicago, IL 60611 312-337-1073 773-472-3079 ewww.nearnorthhealth.org enqwww.pflagchicago.com

Near North Library Planned Parenthood (multiple locations) 310 W. Division 18 S. Michigan, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60610 Chicago, IL 60603 312-744-0991 312-592-6700 q www.plannedparenthood.org ens Nigerian Community of Chicagoland 23 E. Jackson, Suite 600 Printer’s Row Farmers Market Chicago, IL 60604 Dearborn & Polk 773-817-2110 Parking Lot t Saturdays June–October 18 o7 a.m.-2 p.m.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 145 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 146 Prudential Plaza Farmers Market Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center Lake & Beaubien Court 160 W. Wendell Tuesdays Chicago, IL 60610 June–October 773-534-8310 o7 a.m.-3 p.m. qswww.salazar.cps.k12.il.us

Recording for the Blind Sears Tower Farmers Market 180 N. Michigan, Suite 620 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 Loop/West Loop, Chicago 312-236-8715 Thursdays www.rfbd.org June–October qr 7 a.m.-2 p.m. o Restaurant Opportunities Center United 77 W. Washington, Suite 1400 Sickle Cell Disease Association of Chicago, IL 60602 Illinois 312-629-2892 200 N. Michigan, Suite 605 www.rocunited.org/affiliates/chicago Chicago, IL 60601 h 312-345-1100 eqswww.sicklecelldisease-illinois.org Richard H. Driehaus Museum 25 E. Erie Chicago, Illinois 60611 Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows 312-932-8665 at Navy Pier www.driehausmuseum.org 312-595-5024 qtwww.navypier.com/things2do/rides_attract/smith_museum.html

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 147 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 148 Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Museum Chicago 610 S. Michigan 547 W. Jackson, Suite 225 Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago, IL 60661 www.spertus.edu 312-765-0419 qt www.ucpnet.org hqrs Storefront Theater, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts United Kenyans of Chicago 66 E. Randolph, 4th Floor 1111 N. Wells, Suite 404 Chicago IL, 60601 Chicago, IL 60610 312-742-8497 312-635-1785 t www.chicagokenyans.org t The Theatre Conservatory, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt United Neighborhood Organization University 954 W. Washington, Suite 3 430 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago IL, 60605 312-432-6301 312-341-3831 www.uno-online.org t ejsmBIA

Three Arts Club United States Hispanic Leadership 180 N. Michigan, #305 Institute Chicago, IL 60601 431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203 312-443-9621 Chicago, IL 60605 www.threearts.org 312-427-8683 qt www.ushli.org q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 149 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 150 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Housing Urban Chicago District Office Development 101 W. Congress 77 W. Jackson, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago, IL 60604 800-375-5283 312-353-5680 jwww.uscis.gov hlwww.hud.gov

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity 55 W. Monroe, Suite 410 Commission Chicago, IL 60603 500 W. Madison, Suite 2000 312-353-8311 Chicago, IL 60661 www.usccr.gov 312-353-2713 lm www.eeoc.gov hl U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Food and Drug Administration 233 N. Michigan 300 S. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60606 877-696-6775 312-353-7840 elwww.hhs.gov elwww.fda.gov

U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s U.S. Postal Inspection Service Bureau 433 W. Harrison, Room 50190 230 S. Dearborn, Room 1022 Chicago, IL 60669 Chicago, IL 60604 877-876-2455 312-353-6985 www.postalinspectors.uspis.gov www.dol.gov/wb lu fh

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 151 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 152 Women Employed 111 N. Wabash, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 312-782-3902 fhwww.womenemployed.org

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (multiple locations) 801 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 312-932-1200 cehkqswww.ymcachgo.org

YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago (multiple locations) 360 N. Michigan, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-6600 efhiqswww.ywca.org

Youth Network Council 200 N. Michigan, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601 312-704-1257 eqswww.youthnetworkcouncil.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 153 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 154 NORTH

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 155 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 156 Advocate Illinois Masonic Center Albany Park Workers’ Center of Latino 836 W. Wellington Union Chicago, IL 3416 W. Bryn Mawr 773-975-1600 Chicago, IL 60659 www.advocatehealth.com 773-588-2641 ei www.latinounion.org/workercenter.htm hq Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavior Health Services Alternatives, Inc. 938 W. Nelson 4730 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60657 Chicago, IL 60640 773-296-3220 773-506-7474 ewww.advocatehealth.com ehqswww.alternativesyouth.org

Albany Park Community Center American Indian Center 3403 W. Lawrence 1630 W. Wilson Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60640 773-583-5111 773-275-5871 cehjqswww.apcc-chgo.org eqstwww.aic-chicago.org

Albany Park Library American Indian Health Service of 5150 N. Kimball Chicago Chicago, IL 60625 4081 N. Broadway 312-744-1933 Chicago, IL 60613 q 773-883-9100 ewww.aihschicago.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 157 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 158 American Theater Company The Artistic Home 1909 W. Byron 3914 N. Clark Chicago IL, 60613 Chicago IL, 60613 t773-409-4125 t773-404-1100

Amigas Latinas Asian American Institute 3656 N. Halsted 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 904 Chicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL 60640 773-661-0940 773-271-0899 efnqswww.amigaslatinas.org mqwww.aaichicago.org

Apna Ghar, Inc Asian Health Coalition of Illinois 4753 N Broadway, Suite 632 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 614 Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60640 773-334-0173 773-878-1858 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 773-334-4663 or 800-717-0757 www.asianhealth.org www.apnaghar.org eq cefhimqs Asian Human Services Apollo Theatre 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 700 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago IL, 60614 773-728-2235 t773-935-6100 ehjqmswww.ahschicago.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 159 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 160 The Association of Latino Men for Action Bosnian Herzegovinian American 3656 N. Halsted Community Center Chicago, IL 60613 1016 W. Argyle 773-661-0926 Chicago, IL 60640 www.almachicago.org 773-989-4381 aenqp www.bhaccchicago.org cegj Bailiwick Repertory 1229 W. Belmont Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 60657 c/o Maria Drell 773-883-1090 6342 N. Lakewood t Chicago, IL 60660 773-465-3717 312-404-7180 Berger Park Cultural Center [email protected] 6205 N. Sheridan qt Chicago, IL 60660 773-761-0376 t Briar Street Theater 3133 N. Halsted Chicago IL, 60657 Bezazian Library 773-348-4000 1226 W. Ainslie t Chicago, IL 60640 312-744-0019 q Broadway Children’s Center 615 W. Wellington Chicago IL 60657 Black Ensemble Theater 773-549-1360 4520 N Beacon St qs Chicago, IL 60640 t773-769-4451

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 161 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 162 Broadway Youth Center Center for Scandinavian Studies at 3179 N. Broadway North Park University Chicago, IL 60657 3225 W. Foster 773-935-3151 Chicago, IL 60625 ewww.howardbrown.or n s g qt773-244-5615

Cameroonian Community of Chicago Center on Halsted P.O. Box 408849 3656 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60657 773-251-2782 773-472-6469 t www.centeronhalsted.org emnqst Care for Real 6044 N. Broadway Centro Romero Chicago, IL 60660 6216 N. Clark 773-769-6182 Chicago, IL 60660 eo 773-508-5300 ejqswww.centroromero.org Casa Guatemala BIA 4554 N. Broadway, Suite 235 Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago a cappella 773-334-9101 2936 N. Southport Ave. www.casaguatemala.org Chicago IL, 60657 ejmqt 773-755-1628 t

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 163 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 164 Chicago Actors Studio Chicago Hearing Society 2040 N. Elston 2001 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60614 t 773-248-9121 eqrswww.chicagohearingsociety.org Chicago Caribbean Carnival Association 2038 N. Clark, PMB 375 Chicago IL 60614 224-944-1444 twww.chicagocarifete.com

Chicago dell Arte 2153 W. Melrose tChicago IL, 60618

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus 2936 N. Southport, Suite 210 Chicago IL, 60657 t773-296-0541

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 165 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 166 Chicago History Museum Chicago Uptown Ministry 1601 N. Clark 4720 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60640 312-642-4600 773-271-3760 qtwww.chicagohistory.org ceijoswww.uptownministry.org

Chicago Improv Festival Children’s Memorial Hospital 2936 N. Southport, Suite 210 2300 N. Lincoln Chicago IL, 60657 Chicago, IL 60614 chicagoimprovfestival.org 773-880-4000 t www.childrensmemorial.org ei Chicago Park District: Cultural Center & Field House Chinese Mutual Aid Association 2045 N. Lincoln Park 1016 W. Argyle Chicago, IL Chicago, IL 60640 312-742-7726 773-784-2900 t www.chinesemutualaid.org ceghjmqstBIA Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance Christopher House 6100 N. Cicero Ave # 1800 2507 N. Greenview Chicago, IL 60646 Chicago, IL 60614 773-286-0500 773-472-1083 qwww.chicagosocietypna.org t eijosuwww.christopherhouse.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 167 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 168 City of Chicago Commission on Human Consulate of Grenada (Honorary) Relations 438 W. St. James 740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60654 773-472-2810 312-744-4111 j c h l m u Consulate of Monaco (Honorary) Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, 2337 N. Commonwealth, Apt. 1E European and Latino Immigrants of Chicago, IL 60651 Illinois (CAAAELII) 773-871-9059 4300 N. Hermitage j Chicago, IL 60613 773-248-1019 www.caaaelii.org Counseling Center of Lake View jq 3225 N. Sheffield Chicago, IL 60657 773-549-5886 Common Pantry www.cclakeview.org 3744 N. Damen cejmsBIA Chicago, IL 60618 773-327-0553 www.commonpantry.org Croatian Cultural Center eio 2845 W. Devon Chicago, IL 60659 773-338-3839 Consulate of the Dominican Republic t 8700 Bryn Mawr President’s Plaza, Suite 800 S. Chicago, IL 60631 j773-714-4924

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 169 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 170 Dunning–Eli’/Wright college farmers Edgewater Library market 1210 W. Elmdale Montrose & Forest Preserve Ave Chicago, IL 60660 Eli’s Cheesecake Co. Parking Lot 312-744-0718 Thursdays q June–October 7 a.m.-2 p.m. o Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago 4750 N. Sheridan, Suite 249 East Village Youth Program Chicago, IL 60640 3643 W. Belmont 773-728-0303 Chicago, IL 60618 www.ecachicago.org 312-275-0440 ehjqstu qswww.evyp.org F.R.E.E. Chicago (Friends of Refugees from Eastern Europe) Edgebrook Library 2935 W. Devon 5331 W. Devon Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60646 773-274-5123 q312-744-8313 ehqstwww.obshina.com

Edgewater Community Council Field House 6044 N. Broadway 2455 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60660 Chicago, IL 60614 cgjos773-334-5609 t773-348-6489

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 171 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 172 Garfield Park Conservatory Greenhouse Theater Center 300 N. Central Park 2257 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60624 Chicago IL, 60614 312-746-5100 773-404-7336 www.garfield-conservatory.org t t Gunder Mansion, North Lakeside Cultural Gerber/Hart Library Center 1127 W. Granville 6219 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60660 Chicago, IL 60660 773-381-8030 t qtwww.gerberhart.org Hanul Family Alliance 5008 N. Kedzie Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago 773-878-8851 4542 N. Broadway, Suite 328 www.hanulusa.org Chicago, IL 60613 egjmoqst 773-561-3179 www.ghananationalcouncil.org t Hellenic Family and Community Services 6251 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60646 Ginkgo Organic Garden 773-631-5222 4055 N. Kenmore e g j Chicago, IL 60613 ioginkogardens.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 173 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 174 Hispanocare Program of Advocate Indo American Center Illinois Masonic Medical Center 6328 N California 836 W. Wellington Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60657 773-973-4444 e773-296-7157 gjmqswww.indoamerican.org

Howard Area Community Center Indo-American Heritage Museum/Indo- 7648 N. Paulina American Center Chicago, IL 60626 6328 N. California 773-262-6622 Chicago, IL 60659 ehjqswww.howardarea.org qt773-973-4444

Howard Brown Health Center [ALPHA] Insight Arts 4025 N. Sheridan 6934 N. Glenwood Ave.. #2c Chicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL 60626 773-388-1600 773-973-1521 enwww.howardbrown.org qtinsightartsliberation.org

Independence Library Interfaith Refugee and Immigration 3548 W. Irving Park Ministries Chicago, IL 60618 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 401 312-744-0900 Chicago, IL 60640 q 773-989-5647 www.irim.org cghjqsBIA

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 175 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 176 Interfaith Worker Justice Korean-American Association of Chicago 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, 4th Floor 5941 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60660 Chicago, IL 60659 773-728-8400 773-878-1900 hqwww.iwj.org qtwww.koreachicago.org

Japanese American Citizens League Korean American Coalition 5415 North Clark 5903 N. Campbell, Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60659 773-728-7170 www.kac-chicago.org www.jacl.org qt mqs Korean American Community Services Japanese American Service Committee 4300 N. California 4427 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60618 Chicago, IL 60640 773-553-5801 773-275-7212 www.kacschgo.org www.jasc-chicago.org ceghjmqstu egqst Korean American Resource and Cultural Juvenile Protective Association Center 1707 N. Halsted 6146 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60659 312-440-1203 773-588-9158 eqswww.juvenile.org hjqstuwww.chicagokrcc.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 177 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 178 Lakeview Citizens Council Lakeview Sexually Transmitted Infection 3355 N. Clark (STI) Specialty Clinic Chicago, IL 60657 2849 N. Clark 773-880-5822 Chicago, IL 60657 qwww.lakeviewcitizens.org el312-744-5507

Lakeview Food Pantry (multiple Lakeview YMCA locations) 3333 N. Marshfield 3831 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60657 Chicago, IL 60613 773-248-3333 773-525-7718 k giorwww.lakeviewpantry.org Lao American Community Services 4750 N. Sheridan, Suite 369 Lakeview HIV Early Intervention Services Chicago, IL 60640 Clinic 773-271-0004 2861 N. Clark www.lacschicago.org Chicago, IL 60657 ejm el312-744-5507 Latino Treatment Center 2608 W. Peterson Lakeview Neighborhood Health Center Chicago, IL 60659 2849 N. Clark 773-465-1161 Chicago, IL 60657 www.latinotreatmentcenter.org 773-528-1188 es e

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 179 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 180 Lincoln-Belmont Library Lincoln Square Farmers Market 1659 W. Melrose Lincoln/Leland/Western Chicago, IL 60657 City Parking Lot adjacent to Brown Line Station 312-744-0166 Tuesdays q June–October o7 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Chicago, IL 60614 Lincoln Square Theatre 312-742-7736 4754 N. Leavitt chicagoparkdistrict.com Chicago IL, 60625 t 773- 275-7930 t Lincoln Park Farmers Market Armitage & Orchard (2000 N. - 700 W.) Loyola Community Literacy Center Lincoln Park High School Parking Lot 1122 W. Loyola Saturdays Chicago, IL 60626 May–October 773-508-2249 o7 a.m.-2 p.m. jqwww.luc/edu/literacy

Lincoln Park Library Loyola University Theatre 1150 W. Fullerton 6525 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago IL, 60626 q312-744-1926 t773-508-3847

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 181 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 182 Maghreb Association Of North America Mullady Theatre, Loyola University P.O. Box 300852 1125 W Loyola Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 773-407-5642 773-508-3847 www.manachicago.com t cjkmqst Multicultural Youth Project Margate FieldHouse 4836 N. Sheridan #2 4921 N. Marine Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60640 773-878-1130 k312- 742-7522 kqstwww.mcypyouth.org

Marjorie Kovler Center for the New Leaf Theatre @ Lincoln Park Treatment of Survivors of Torture Cultural Center 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1818 2045 N. Lincoln Park West Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago, IL 60614 ejm773-381-4070 t773-516-3546

Mayfair Library North Lakeside Cultural Center 4400 W. Lawrence 6219 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 60660 q312-744-1254 qt773-743-4477

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 183 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 184 North River Mental Health Center Pan-African Association 5801 N. Pulaski 6163 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60646 Chicago, IL 60660 312-744-1906 773-381-9723 el www.panafricanassociation.org ehjqt Northtown/Rogers Park Mental Health Center Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 1607 W. Howard Street 2430 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL 60626 Chicago, IL 60614 312-744-7617 773-755-5100 el www.naturemuseum.org qt Northwestern University Settlement Association Porchlight Music Theatre @ Theater 1400 N. Augusta Building Chicago Chicago, IL 60642 2814 N. Lincoln 773-278-7471 Chicago IL, 60657 gijkqstwww.nush.org t773-327-5252

Old Town School of Folk Music Rogers Park Library 4544 Lincoln 6907 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60626 773-728-6000 312-744-0156 www.oldtownschool.org q qt

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 185 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 186 St. Vincent de Paul Center South FieldHouse 2145 N. Halsted 1800 N. Stockton Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60614 312-943-6776 773-305-3338 www.svdpc.org k eghikoqs Steppenwolf Theatre Company The Salvation Army 1650 N. Halsted 5040 N. Pulaski Chicago IL, 60610 Chicago, IL 60630 312-335-1650 773-725-1100 t cegioqtwww.salarmychicago.org Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N. Lincoln The Second City Chicago, IL 60625 1616 N. Wells 312-744-7616 Chicago IL, 60614 q t312-337-3992 Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark South African Community Association Chicago, IL 60640 P.O. Box 409454 773-728-8111 Chicago, IL 60640 www.samac.org 847-942-2904 qt t

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 187 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 188 Swedish Covenant Hospital Uptown Chicago Commission 5154 N. California 937 W. Lakeside Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60640 773-878-8200 773-338-7141 eiwww.swedishcovenant.org qwww.uptownchicagocommission.org

Teatro Luna Uptown Farmers Market 5215 N. Ravenswood, #210 1145 W. Wilson Chicago IL, 60640 Truman College 773-878-5862 Thursdays teatroluna.org June–October t 8 a.m.-3 p.m. o Test Positive Aware Network 5537 N. Broadway Uptown Library Chicago, IL 60640 929 W. Buena 773-989-9400 Chicago, IL 60613 enqwww.tpan.com q312-744-8400

Theatre Building Chicago Uptown Neighborhood Health Center 1225 W. Belmont 845 W. Wilson Chicago IL, 60657 Chicago, IL 60640 t773-327-5252 el312-744-1938

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 189 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 190 Uptown HIV Early Intervention Services World Relief Clinic 3507 W. Lawrence, Suite 208 845 W. Wilson Chicago, Illinois 60625 Chicago, IL 60640 773-538-9191 312-744-1935 chicago1.wr.org el egjmsqBIA

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater 2433 N. Lincoln Chicago IL, 60614 t773-871-3000

Vietnamese Association of Illinois 5110 N. Broadway Chicago, Il 60640 773-728-3700 eghjqstwww.hnvi.org/

Windy City Fieldhouse 2367 W. Logan Chicago, IL 60647 k773-486-7300

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 191 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 192 NORTHWEST

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 193 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 194 American Aid Society of German Austin-Irving Library Descendants 6100 W. Irving Park 6540 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60634 Chicago, IL 60631 312-744-6222 847-356-1051 q twww.americanaidsocietyofgd.org Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development (BUILD) Aspira, Inc. of Illinois 1223 N. Milwaukee 2415 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60642 Chicago, IL 60647 773-227-2880 773-252-0970 www.buildchicago.com www.aspirail.org qs qs Budlong Woods Library Assyrian American Civic Club 5630 N. Lincoln P.O. Box 59446 Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60659 312-742-9590 773-743-4027 q twww.assyriancivicclub.com Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial Assyrian National Council of Illinois 2831 W. Lawrence 2450 W. Peterson Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60659 773-878-7090 773-262-5589 qt eghjwww.anciassyrian.com

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 195 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 196 Cambodian Association of Illinois Consulate of New Zealand (Honorary) 2831 W. Lawrence 8600 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 500 N. Chicago, IL 60625 Chicago, IL 60631 773-878-7090 773-714-8669 x221 www.cambodian-association.org j eghjqst Copernicus Cultural & Civic Center Centro San Bonifacio 5216 W. Lawrence 5340 W. Diversey Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago, IL 60639 773-777-8898 773-481-1980 www.copernicusfdn.org www.sanbonifacio.org qt eq Irish American Heritage Center Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble 4626 N. Knox 2480 W. Albany Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago IL, 60647 773-282-7035 t www.irishamhc.com qst ChildServ 8765 W. Higgins, Suite 450 Chicago, IL 60631 773-693-0300 www.childserv.org jmsquBIA

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 197 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 198 Irving Park YMCA La Costa Theatre 4251 W. Irving Park 3931 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60641 Chicago, IL k773-777-7500 t773-866-0200

Islamic Community Center of Illinois Latvian Folk Art Museum 6435 W. Belmont 4146 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60634 Chicago, IL 60618 773-637-3755 773-588-2085 www.iccionline.com qt qs Northtown Library Italian-Polish-American Unity 6435 N. California Organization Chicago, IL 60645 P.O. Box 34227 312-744-2292 Chicago, IL 60634 q 773-775-4400 www.italianpolish.com t Oriole Park Library 7454 W. Balmoral Chicago, IL 60656 Jefferson Park Library 312-744-1965 5363 W. Lawrence q Chicago, IL 60630 q312-744-1998

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 199 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 200 Polish American Association Portage Park Center for the Arts 3834 N. Cicero 5801 W. Dakin Chicago, IL 60641 Chicago, IL 60634 773-282-8206 773-685-7235 www.polish.org qt eghijoqsBIA Roden Library Polish American Congress 6083 N. Northwest Highway 5711 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60631 Chicago, IL 60646 312-744-1478 773-631-3300 q qwww.pacil.org Round Table Society 2408 N. Kedzie Polish Women’s Alliance of America Chicago, IL 60647 6643 N. Northwest Highway, 2nd Floor 773-276-8199 Chicago, IL 60631 www.roundtablesociety.org 847-384-1200 t fqtuwww.pwaa.org Shapeshifters Theatre of the Irish American Heritage Center Portage-Cragin Library 4626 N. Knox 5108 W. Belmont Chicago IL, 60630 Chicago, IL 60641 773-282-7035 312-744-0152 t q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 201 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 202 Stahl Family Theatre (fka Saint Patrick Performing Arts Centre) 5900 W. Belmont Chicago IL, 60634 t773-286-8470

West Addison Library 7536 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60634 q312-746-4704

West Belmont Library 3104 N. Narragansett Chicago, IL 60634 q312-746-5142

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 203 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 204 SOUTH

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 205 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 206 A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter African Women’s Organization Museum 8637 S. Normal Ave 10406 S. Maryland Chicago, IL 60620 Chicago, IL 60628 773-224-2300 773-928-3935 efhq qtwww.aphiliprandolphmuseum.org Arab American Bar Association P.O. Box 2462 Abraham Lincoln Centre Chicago, IL 60690 3858 S. Cottage Grove 312-946-0110 Chicago, IL 60653 www.arabbar.org 773-285-1390 m ceghrswww.abelink.org Asians and Friends Chicago P.O. Box A-3916 Affinity Community Services Chicago, IL 60690 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level 312-409-1573 Chicago, IL 60637 www.afchicago.org 773-324-0377 nqt efqnswww.affinity95.org Auburn Gresham Mental Health Center 1140 W. 79th Africa International House Chicago, IL 60620 1525 E. 55th 312-747-0881 Chicago, IL 60615 el 773-955-7742 twww.aihusa.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 207 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 208 Avalon Library Beverly Farmers Market 8148 S. Stony Island 95th & Longwood Chicago, IL 60617 City Parking Lot - Southeast Corner 312-747-5234 Sundays q June–October o7 a.m.-2 p.m. Beninise Association of Illinois P.O. Box 101035 Chicago, IL 60616 Beverly Library 414-232-6998 1962 W. 95th t Chicago, IL 60643 q312-747-9673 Beverly Area Planning Association 11107 S. Longwood Chicago, IL 60643 Beverly-Morgan Park Mental Health 773-233-3100 Center www.bapa.org 1987 W. 111th qt Chicago, IL 60643 el312-747-1100 Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 11th Chicago, IL 60655 Blackstone Library 773-445-3838 4904 S. Lake Park www.beverlyartcenter.org Chicago, IL 60615 qt 312-747-0511 q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 209 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 210 Blue Gargoyle Adult Learning Program Bronzeville Community Market of Access Living 4400 S. Cottage Grove 5655 S. University Sundays Chicago, IL 60637 June–October 773-955-4108 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.accessliving.org o qr CYC/Elliott Donnelley Youth Center Brighton Park Library 3947 S. Michigan Ave 4314 S. Archer Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago, IL 60632 773-268-3815 q312-747-0666 owww.lit.edu/~edyc/

Bronzeville/Black Chicagoan Historical Canaryville Library Society 642 W. 43rd 11431 S. Forrestville, #1 (Library) Chicago, IL 60609 Chicago, IL 60628-5901 312-747-0644 773-291-9115 q qtwww.bronzevillehistoricalsociety.org Centro Comunitario Juan Diego 8812 S. Commercial Bronzeville Children’s Museum Chicago, IL 60617 9301 S. Stony Island 773-731-0109 Chicago, IL 60617 www.ccjuandiego.org 773-721-9301 ejoqs qtwww.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 211 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 212 Chatham-Avalon Mental Health Center Chicago Irish Immigrant Support 110 E. 79th 3525 S. Lake Park Chicago, IL 60619 Chicago, IL 60653 312-747-0901 312-534-8445 el www.ci-is.com jq Chicago Bee Library 3647 S. State Chicago Police Department (multiple Chicago, IL 60609 locations) 312-747-6872 3510 S. Michigan q Chicago, IL 60653 312-744-4000 or 311 (non-emergency) 911 (emergency) Chicago Child Care Society www.chicagopolice.org 5467 S. University il Chicago, IL 60615 773-643-0452 www.cccsociety.org Chinatown Library eqs 2353 S. Wentworth Chicago, IL 60616 312-747-8013 Chicago Housing Authority q 4859 S. Wabash Chicago, IL 60615 312-742-8500 Chinese American Civic Council of www.thecha.org Chicago ceghs 1935 S. Archer Chicago, IL 60616 qt312-225-0234

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 213 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 214 Chinese-American Museum of Chicago Clarke House Museum 238 W. 23rd 1827 S. Indiana Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60616 312-949-1000 312-745-0041 [email protected] qtwww.clarkehousemuseum.org

Chinese American Service League Congolese Community of Chicago 2141 S. Tan Court (Democratic Republic of Congo) Chicago, IL 60616 9021 S. Muskegon Ave. 312-808-7250 Chicago, IL 60617 www.caslservice.org 877-272-7272 ceghjmqst www.congochicago.org BIA t Chinese Community Center of Chicago 250 W. 22nd Place Coleman Library Chicago, IL 60616 731 E. 63rd 312-225-6198 Chicago, IL 60637 egoqst 312-747-7760 q Chinese Fine Arts Society 1312 S. Michigan Consulate of Barbados (Honorary) Chicago, IL 60605 6700 S. Oglesby, Suite 1603 312-369-3197 Chicago, IL 60649 gqtwww.chinesefinearts.org j773-667-5963

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 215 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 216 Consulate of Jamaica (Honorary) DuSable Museum of African-American 4655 S. Martin Luther King Jr. History Suite 201 740 E. 56th Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago, IL 60637 773-373-8988 773-947-0600 j www.dusablemuseum.org qt Consulate General of Liberia (Honorary) 7342 S. Benett Englewood Neighborhood Health Center Chicago, IL 60649 641 W. 63rd 773-643-8635 Chicago, IL 60621 j 312-747-7831 el David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art University of Chicago Englewood HIV Early Intervention 5550 S. Greenwood Services Clinic Chicago, IL 60637 641 W. 63rd 773-702-0200 Chicago, IL 60621 qtwww.smartmuseum.uchicago.org el312-745-0667

Court Theatre Englewood Mental Health Center 5535 S. Ellis 641 W. 63rd Chicago IL, 60637 Chicago, IL 60621 t773-753-4472 el312-747-7496

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 217 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 218 eta Creative Arts Foundation Gately / Pullman Farmers Market 7558 S. South Chicago 111th & Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 In Arcade Park 773-752-3955 Wednesdays www.etacreativearts.org June–October qt 7 a.m.–2 p.m. o Englewood Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Specialty Clinic Glessner House Museum 641 W. 63rd 1800 S. Prairie Chicago, IL 60621 Chicago, IL 60616 312-747-8900 312-326-1480 el www.glessnerhouse.org qt Gage Park Library 2807 W. 55th Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL 60632 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place 312-747-0032 Chicago, IL 60632 q 773-247-3663 gioqswww.chicagosfoodbank.org Family Rescue 9204 S. Commercial, Suite 407 Chicago, IL 60617 Hall Library 773-375-1918 4801 S. Michigan 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 800-360-6619 Chicago, IL 60615 cefimqswww.familyrescueinc.org q312-747-2541

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 219 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 220 Greater Grand/Mid-South Mental Health The History Makers Center 1900 S. Michigan Ave. 4314 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60653 312-674-1900 312-747-0036 qt el Hyde Park Art Center Hegewisch Community Committee 5020 S. Cornell 13260 S. Brandon Chicago, IL 60615 Chicago, IL 60633 773-324-5520 ghqs773-646-4488 qtwww.hydeparkart.org

Hegewisch Library Hyde Park Farmers Market 3048 E. 130th 52nd Place & Harper (5200 S. - 1500 E.) Chicago, IL 60633 On the Cul-de-sac at Harper Court 312-747-0046 Thursdays q June–October o7 a.m.–2 p.m Henry Crown Field House 5550 S. University Chicago, IL Hyde Park-Kenwood Community 773-702-1234 Conference k 1525 E. 53rd #907, Chicago, IL 60615 773-288-8343 cqwww.hydepark.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 221 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 222 Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Kelly Library 5480 S. Kenwood 6151 S. Normal Chicago, IL 60615 Chicago, IL 60621 773-643-4062 312-747-8418 www.hpnclub.org q gkqs Kenwood-Oakland Community Inner-City Muslim Action Network Organization 2744 W. 63rd 1005 E. 43rd Chicago, IL 60629 Chicago IL 60653 773-434-4626 773-548-7500 www.imancentral.org t cehioqst King Community Services Center Jeffery Manor Library 4314 S. Cottage Grove 2401 E. 100th Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago, IL 60617 312-747-1913 312-747-6479 el q King Library Chicago Park district jr Field House 3436 S. King Drive 11100 S. Indiana Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 312-747-7543 312-747-6577 q k

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 223 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 224 Little Black Pearl Workshop Pullman Library 1060 E 47th 11001 S. Indiana Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago, IL 60628 773-285-1211 312-747-2033 www.blackpearl.org q q Roseland Neighborhood Health Center Mercy Hospital 200 E. 115th 2525 S. Michigan, #2 Chicago, IL 60628 Chicago, IL 312-747-9500 312-567-2000 el eiwww.mercy-chicago.org Roseland Mental Health Center 28 E. 112th Place National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum Chicago, IL 60628 1801 S. Indiana 312-747-7320 Chicago, IL 60616 el 312-326-0270 www.nvvam.org qt Roseland Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Specialty Clinic 200 E. 115th Oriental Institute Museum Chicago, IL 60628 1155 E. 58th 312-747-2817 Chicago, IL 60637 el 773-702-9514 qtwww.oi.uchicago.edu/museum

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 225 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 226 Sierra Leone Community Association of South Chicago YMCA Chicago 6330 S. Stony Island 10 W. 35th, Suite 9D3-1 Chicago, IL 60637 Chicago, IL 60616 773-947-0700 312-808-9560 k ghkqstwww.slcac.org South East Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center South Chicago Avenue Farmers Market 8640 S. South Chicago 7230 S. Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60617 Saturdays & Sundays 773-731-9100 o7 a.m.–4 p.m. eswww.seadac.org

South Chicago Library South Shore Cultural Center 9055 S. Houston 7059 S. Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60617 Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-8065 773-256-0149 q www.hydepark.org/parks/southshore/ssccl.html qt South Chicago Maternal/Child Health Clinic South Shore Farmers Market 2938 E. 89th 70th & Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60617 ShoreBank Parking Lot 312-747-5285 Wednesdays els June–October o7 a.m.–2 p.m.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 227 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 228 South Shore Library United African Organization of Illinois 2505 E. 73rd 3424 S. State Chicago, IL 60649 Chicago, IL 60616 312-747-5281 866-363-0033 q www.uniteafricans.org jqt Swahili Institute of Chicago 10707 S. Hale University of Chicago Hospital Chicago, IL 60643 5841 S. Maryland 773-785-1430 Chicago, IL q 773-702-1000 eiwww.uchospitals.edu Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute 3400 S. Emerald Chicago, IL 60616 Vodak-East Side Library 773-732-0863 (Thai) 3710 E. 106th 312-545-1975 (English) Chicago, IL 60617 qstwww.thai-culture.org q312-747-5500

Tuley Park Library 501 E. 90th Chicago, IL 60619 q312-747-7608

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 229 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 230 Wabash YMCA Woodlawn Adult Health Clinic 3763 S. Wabash 6337 S. Woodlawn Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago, IL 60637 k773-285-0020 e773-753-5500

Walker Library Woodlawn Mental Health Center 11071 S. Hoyne 6337 S. Woodlawn Chicago, IL 60643 Chicago, IL 60637 q312-747-1920 el312-747-0059

West Englewood Library Woodlawn Organization 1745 W. 63rd 6040 S. Harper #2 Chicago, IL 60636 Chicago, IL 60637 q312-747-3481 ces773-288-5840

West Pullman Library Woodson Regional Library 830 W. 119th 9525 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60643 Chicago, IL 60628 q312-747-1425 q312-747-6900

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Library 7901 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60619 q312-747-0039

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CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 233 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 234 Alliance of Latinos and Jews Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 2509 W. 66th 6500 S. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60629 Chicago, IL 60629 312-409-8737 773-582-6500 qtwww.latinosandjews.org qtwww.balzekasmuseum.org

Arab American Action Network Benton Community Settlement 3148 W. 63rd 3052 S. Gratten Chicago, IL 60629 Chicago, IL 60608 773-436-6060 773-927-6420 ejqstwww.aaan.org egoqstwww.bentonhouse.org

Archer Heights Library Birthright International-Chicago 5055 S. Archer 11235 S. Western Chicago, IL 60632 Chicago, IL 60643 312-747-9241 773-233-0305 q www.birthright.org fcems Ashburn Farmers Market 67th & Kedzie Brainerd Library In Marquette Park 1350 W. 89th Street Sundays Chicago, IL 60620 June–October (312) 747-6291 7 a.m.–2 p.m. q o

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 235 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 236 Brighton Park Library Casa Michoacan 4314 S. Archer 1638 S. Blue Island Chicago, IL 60632 Chicago, IL 60608 q312-747-0666 qt312-491-9317

Back of the Yards Mental Health Center Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 4313 S. Ashland 2449 S. California Chicago, IL 60609 Chicago IL, 60608 312-747-3560 t el Chicago High School for Agricultural Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Science Farmers Market 1751 W. 47th, Suite 2 Chicago High School for Agricultural Science Chicago, IL 60609 3587 W. 111th 773-523-4416 Monday through Friday www.bync.org June–August qs 9 a.m.–1 p.m. oExtended hours in August (9am–5pm) Back of the Yards Library 4650 S. Damen Chicago, IL 60609 Chicago Lawn Library 312-747-8367 6120 S. Kedzie q Chicago, IL 60629 q312-747-0639

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 237 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 238 Clearing Library John H Stroger Jr. Hospital 6423 W. 63rd 1969 W. Ogden Chicago, IL 60638 Chicago, IL 312-747-5657 312-864-6000 q www.cchil.org ei Croatian-American Association 6607 W. Archer Latino Organization of the Southwest Chicago, IL 60638 6507 S. Kedzie www.caausa.org Chicago, IL 60629 q 773-925-0397 ehjqs Garfield Ridge Library 6348 S. Archer Latino Council on the Media Chicago, IL 60638 2011 W. Pershing 312-747-6094 Chicago, IL 60609 q 773-523-4380 pwww.lcomchicago.org Greater Lawn Mental Health Center 4150 W. 55th Chicago, IL 60632 Mount Greenwood Library 312-747-1020 11010 S. Kedzie el Chicago, IL 60655 q312-747-2805

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 239 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 240 Lithuanian Research & Studies Center Southwest Youth Collaborative 5600 S. Claremont 6400 S. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60636 Chicago, IL 60629 773-434-4545 773-476-3534 qtwww.lithuanianresearch.org khqstwww.swyc.org

National Association for the Thurgood Marshall Library Advancement of Colored People 7506 S. Racine 10540 S. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60620 Chicago, IL 60643 312-747-5927 773-429-9830 q mqswww.naacp.org West Communities YMCA 6235 S. Homan Scottsdale Library Chicago, IL 60629 4101 W. 79th 773-434-0300 Chicago, IL 60652 k q312-747-0193 West Lawn Library 4020 W. 63rd Social Services SANAD Chicago, IL 60629 3302 W. 63rd 312-747-7381 Chicago, IL 60629 q cgo773-436-7989 Wrightwood-Ashburn Library 8530 S. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60652 q312-747-2696

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 241 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 242 suburbs/ other

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 243 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 244 American Arab Anti-Discrimination Centro de Información (multiple Committee locations) 8855 S. Robert Road 28 N. Grove, Suite 200 Hickory Hills, IL., 60457 Elgin, IL 60120 708-257-7755 847-695-9050 www.adcchicago.com www.centrodeinformacion.org m ehijoqBIA

Arab-American Family Services Chicago Botanic Garden 9044 S. Octavia 1000 Lake Cook Road Bridgeview, IL 60455 Glencoe, IL 60022 Phone: (708) 599-2237 www.chicago-botanic.org www.arabamericanfamilyservices.org t egjqsu The Chicago Scots Center on Deafness 2800 Des Plaines 3444 Dundee Road North Riverside, IL 60546 Northbrook, IL 60062 708-426-7130 847-559-0110 www.chicago-scots.org www.centerondeafness.org qt chqr Consulate of Belize (Honorary) Centro Cristo Rey 1849 Spruce Hill 115 N. State St. Belleville, IL 62221 Aurora, IL, 60505 618-235-7143 630-851-6807 j ejqs

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 245 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 246 Consulate of Bolivia (Honorary) Consulate General of Jordan (Honorary) 1111 W. Superior, Suite 309 12559 S. Holiday, Unit A Melrose Park, IL 60160 Alsip, IL 60803 j708-343-1234 j708-272-6665

Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus Consulate General of Luxembourg (Honorary) (Honorary) 1875 Dempster, Suite 555 1417 Braeburn Park Ridge, IL 60068 Wheeling, IL 60090 j847-698-5500 j847-520-5995

Consulate of Finland (Honorary) Consulate of Mauritius (Honorary) 362 E. Burlington 1000 Corporate, Suite A Riverside, IL 60546 Aurora, IL 60505 j708-442-0635 j630-585-2806

Consulate General of the Republic of Consulate of Rwanda (Honorary) Iceland 2100 Enterprise 15750 S. Harlem, Suite 28 Lake Geneva, IL 60134 Orland Park, IL 60462 630-406-6408 708-429-1126 j j

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 247 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 248 Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education (Honorary) Center 1320 Valley Court 9603 Woods Drive Libertyville, IL 60048 Skokie, IL 60077 847-362-5615 847-967-4800 j www.ilholocaustmuseum.org qt Consulate of Slovak Republic (Honorary) 131 W. Jefferson Indo-American Democratic Organization Naperville, IL 60540 8026 N. Lawndale 630-548-1944 Skokie, IL 60076 j 847-622-5203 qwww.iado.org Consulate of the United Republic of Tanzania (Honorary) Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia 937 Whippoorwill Way 1621 N. 39th Ave. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Stone Park, IL 60165 618-692-6715 708-345-3842 j www.italianculturalcenter.net qts Cook County Department of Public Health (multiple locations) Ivory Coast Community Association 1010 Lake 4103 Greenleaf Court, Unit 311 Oak Park, IL 60301 Park City, IL 60085 708-492-2000 847-848-6710 www.co.cook.il.us t el

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 249 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 250 Joint Civic Committee of Italian Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Americans (multiple locations) 3800 Division 1001 E. Touhy #50 Stone Park, IL 60165 Des Plaines, IL 60018 708-450-9050 847-635-4600 twww.jccia.com cegirswww.lssi.org

Lithuanian World Center National Association for Down Syndrome 14911 127th St. P. O. Box 206 Lemont, IL 60439 Wilmette, IL 60091 630-257-8787 630-325-9112 kqstwww.lithuanianworldcenter.org crswww.nads.org

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Norwegian National League of Chicago Illinois (multiple locations) 1041 W. Ogden 7620 Madison Street Naperville, IL 60563 P.O. Box 5078 [email protected] River Forest, IL 60305 www.nnleague.org 708-771-7180 t ceioqswww.lcfs.org Romanian-American Network 7847 N. Caldwell, Unit D Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Niles, IL 60714 3001 Central 847-663-0950 Evanston, IL 60201 www.ro-am.net 847-475-1030 qt qt

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 251 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 252 Response Center U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights 9304 N. Skokie Division Office of Special Counsel for Skokie, IL 60077 Immigration-Related Unfair Employment 847-676-0078 Practices www.responsecenter.org 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW eqs Washington, D.C. 20530 800-255-7688 www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc Saint Francis Hospital hj 355 Ridge Evanston, IL 60202 847-316-4000 Ugandan Community Association www.saintfrancis.reshealth.org 16053 Dobson ei South Holland, IL 60473 708-539-3208 www.ugandanlink.com Togolese Association of Chicago t 16043 Trumble Avenue Markham, IL 60428 708-606-5504 United Hellenic Voters of America www.togoleseinchicago.org 19W515 Lake Street t Addison, IL 60101 630-628-1721 qwww. uhva.or g

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CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 255 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 256 Access Community Health Network Austin Farmers Market (multiple locations) Madison & Central 1501 S. California Emmet Math, Science & Technology Academy Parking Lot Chicago, IL 60608 Saturdays 866-882-2237 July–October ejrs 7 a.m.–2 p.m. o African Heritage Garden 3546 W 12th Pl Austin Library Chicago, IL 60623 5615 W. Race 312-431-9406 Chicago, IL 60644 t 312-746-5038 q Aloft Aerial Dance 937 N. California Ave Austin YMCA Chicago, IL 501 N. Central 773-507-2604 Chicago, IL 60644 twww.aloftaerialdance.com ks773-287-9120

Austin Cook County Health Center Batey Urbano 4909 W. Division 2620 W. Division Chicago, IL 60651 Chicago, IL 60622 773-845-8000 773-342-9542 el www.bateyurbano.org st

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 257 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 258 Bethel Cultural Arts Center Casa Central 1140 N. Lamon 1343 N. California Chicago, IL 60651 Chicago, IL 60622 773-378-3600 773-645-2300 qt www.casacentral.org ceghqs Bucktown-Wicker Park Library 1701 N. Milwaukee Cathedral Shelter of Chicago Chicago, IL 60647 1668 W. Ogden 312-744-6022 Chicago, IL 60612 q 312-997-2222 ceghoqswww.cathedralshelter.org Building Stage 412 N. Carpenter Chicago IL, 60622 Center Portion Artist Project Space 312-491-1369 2850½ W. Fullerton t Chicago , IL 60647 t773-267-6660 Casa Aztlan 1831 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60608 Changing Worlds 312-666-5508 329 W. 18th, Suite 613 www.casaaztlan.org Chicago, IL 60616 cejmqst 312-421-8040 jqstwww.changingworlds.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 259 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 260 Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Chicago Jobs with Justice 777 N. Green 333 S. Ashland Chicago IL, 60622 Chicago, IL 60607 312-733-6000 312-738-6161 t www.chicagojwj.org hq Chicago Children’s Theatre 1464 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Fl. Chicago Lebanese Club Chicago IL, 60622 P.O. Box 81584 t Chicago, IL 60681 847-549-9417 www.chicagolebaneseclub.org Chicago Commons t 700 N. Sacramento, Suite 141 Chicago, IL 60612 773-638-5600 Chicago Lighthouse www.chicagocommons.org 1850 W. Roosevelt eghjqs Chicago, IL 60608 312-666-1331 www.thechicagolighthouse.org Chicago Dramatists eghmqrs 1105 W. Chicago Chicago IL, 60622 312-633-0630 Chiesa Nuova t 230 S. Laflin Chicago IL, 60607 t312-226-0983

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 261 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 262 Chiopolis Hall City of Chicago Department of Animal 2739 W. North Care and Control Chicago , IL 60622 2741 S. Western 773-252-2808 Chicago, IL 60608 t 312-747-1406 l Chopin Theatre 1543 W Division City of Chicago Department of Family Chicago, IL 60622 and Support Services (multiple 773-278-1500 locations) t 1615 W. Chicago Chicago, IL 60622 312-743-0300 Circle Family Care ceghiloqs 5002 W. Madison Chicago, IL 60644 773-921-8100 Community Health Clinic www.circlefamilycare.org 2611 W. Chicago ces Chicago, IL 60622 773-395-9901 www.communityhealth.org Circle Urban Ministries e 118 N. Central Chicago, IL 60644 773-921-1446 Connections for Abused Women and www.circleurban.org their Children emqs (formerly Chicago Abused Women Coalition) P.O. Box 477916 Chicago, IL 60647 773-489-9081 cefiswww.cawc.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 263 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 264 Consulate General of the Kingdom of Chopin Theatre Belgium in Illinois & Indiana (Honorary) 1543 W. Division C/O John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Chicago, IL 60622 1713 W. Beach 773-278-1500 Chicago, IL 60622 t j847-214-4670 Douglass Library 3353 W. 13th Consulate General of The Republic of Chicago, IL 60623 Honduras 312-747-3725 4439 W. Fullerton q Chicago, IL 60639 773-342-8281(9) j Dream Theatre Company 556 W. 18th Chicago, IL 60616 Consulate General of Mexico 773-474-9070 204 S. Ashland t Chicago, IL 60607 312-738-2383 j Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago 1939 W. 13th, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60608 Conuco Farmers Market 312-491-4110 2800 W. Division St. (Division & California) www.chicago.easterseals.com Saturdays eghqrs June 21–September o10 a.m.–2 p.m.

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 265 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 266 Eckhart Park Library Familia Latina Unida/Sin Fronteras 1330 W. Chicago 2716 W. Division Chicago, IL 60642 Chicago, IL 60622 312-746-6069 773-782-8379 q www.familialatinaunida.org qst El Coqui Garden 2600 W. Crystal Fifth City Chicago Chicago, IL 60622 3350 W. Jackson 312-431-9406 Chicago, IL 60624 t 773-265-1900 qt El Hogar del Niño 1718 S. Loomis Filipino American Network Chicago, IL 60608 516 N. Ogden #151 312-666-8935 Chicago, IL 60622 eiswww.elhogardelnino.org gqtwww.fan-chicago.org

Elegant Mr. Gallery Free Street theater 1355 N. Milwaukee, #3 1419 W. Blackhawk Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60642 t 773-772-7248 t EP Theater 1820 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60607 t312-850-4299

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 267 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 268 Fulton-Carroll Center Healthcare Alternative Systems 2032 W. Fulton (multiple locations) Chicago, IL 60612 2755 W. Armitage t Chicago, IL 60647 773-252-3100 www.hascares.org Gads Hill Center ces 1919 W. Cullerton Chicago, IL 60608 312-226-0963 Humboldt Park Library www.gadshillcenter.org 1605 N. Troy egkqs Chicago, IL 60647 q312-744-2244 Galewood-Mont Clare Library 6969 W. Grand Chicago, IL 60707 Instituto del Progreso Latino 312-746-5032 2570 S. Blue Island q Chicago, IL 60608 773-890-0055 www.idpl.org Greater West Town Community ehjmqsu Development Project [ALPHA] 790 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60642 Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and 312-432-1300 Culture www.gwtp.org 3015 W. Division hqs Chicago, IL 60622 773-486-8345 [email protected]

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 269 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 270 Intuit: The Center for Intuitive & Latinos Progressando Outsider Art 3047 W. Cermak 756 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60623 Chicago, IL 60622 773-542-7077 312-243-9088 www.latinospro.org www.art.org emqst qt BIA Lawndale Christian Health Center Jane Addams Hull House Association 3860 W. Ogden 1030 W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60623 Chicago, IL 60607 773-843-3000 312-906-8600 www.lawndale.org www.hullhouse.org e ceghijmnqs Lawndale Farmers Market Latin United Community Housing Green Youth Farm Association 3555 W. Ogden Ave 3541 W. North Wednesdays Chicago, IL 60647 July–October 773-276-5338 7 a.m.–2 p.m. www.lucha.org o c Lawndale Mental Health Center Latino Union 1201 S. Campbell 1619 W. 19th Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60608 312-746-5905 312-491-9044 el ehqwww.latinounion.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 271 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 272 League of United Latin American Citizens Logan Square Library National Educational Service Center 3030 W. Fullerton 4355 W. 26th Chicago, IL 60647 Chicago, IL 60623 312-744-5295 773-542-0066 q qsuwww.lnesc.org Lozano Library 1805 S. Loomis Legler Library Chicago, IL 60608 115 S. Pulaski 312-746-4329 Chicago, IL 60624 q q312-746-7730 Lower West Side Neighborhood Health Center Liberian Community Organization 1713 S. Ashland P.O. Box 377644 Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60637 312-746-5157 773-407-2022 el t Lutheran Child & Family Services of Little Village Community Council Illinois Hispanic Outreach Program 3610 W. 26th 2759 S. Karlov Chicago, IL 60623 Chicago, IL 60623 773-22-2552 773-277-7330 qt www.lcfs.org cehioq

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 273 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 274 Marshall Square Library McCormick Tribune YMCA 2724 W. Cermak 1843 N. Lawndale Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60608 q312-747-0061 k773-235-2525

Manning Library McKinley Park Library 6 S. Hoyne 1915 W. 35th Chicago, IL 60612 Chicago, IL 60609 q312-746-6800 q312-747-6082

Marcy-Newberry Association Methodist Youth Services 1073 W. Maxwell 954 W. Washington, Suite 4 Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60607 312-829-7555 312-733-8810 cghiswww.marcy-newberry.org cehqswww.myschicago.org

Marillac Social Center Midwest Community Council Family 212 S. Francisco Wellness Center Chicago, IL 60612 3319 W. Fulton St. 773-722-7440 Chicago, IL 60624 egqswww.marillachouse.org es773-722-2601

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 275 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 276 Midwest Library National Alliance of Latin American and 2335 W. Chicago Caribbean Communities (NALACC) Chicago, IL 60622 1638 S. Blue Island 312-744-7788 Chicago, IL 60608 q 877-683-2908 ext. 2 qwww.nalacc.org Mile Square Clinic 2045 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60612 National Latino Education Institute 312-996-2000 2011 W. Pershing e Chicago, IL 60609 773-247-0707 www.nlei.org Mujeres Latinas En Acción hjqu 2124 W. 21st Chicago, IL 60608 773-890-7676 National Museum of Mexican Art 24-hr Crisis Line: 312-738-5358 1852 W. 19th www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org Chicago, IL 60608 ceiqs 312-738-1503 qtwww.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org Museum of Holography 1134 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 Near Northwest Arts Council 312-226-1007 1741 N. Western qt Chicago, IL 60647 773-278-7677 qtwww.nnwac.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 277 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 278 Near Northwest Civic Committee Northwest Austin Council 1450 W. Chicago 5730 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60651 kqs312-243-2342 eqs773-379-7822

North Austin Library Northwest Mental Health Center 5724 W. North 2354 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60639 Chicago, IL 60647 q312-746-4233 el312-744-0993

North Center Farmers Market Off-The-Street Club North Center Town Square 25 N. Karlov Belle Plaine/Damen/Lincoln Chicago, IL 60624 Saturdays 773-533-3253 June–October www.otsc.org 7 a.m.–2 p.m. hkqst o Organization of the North East North Pulaski Library 4648 N. Racine 4300 W. North Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60639 773-769-3232 q312-744-9573 qwww.onechicago.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 279 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 280 Pilsen Neighbors Community Council Puerto Rican Cultural Center 2026 S. Blue Island 2739-2741 W. Division Chicago IL, 60608 Chicago, IL 60622 312-666-2663 773-342-8023 qtwww.pilsenneighbors.org qtwww.prcc-chgo.org

Polish Museum of America Puerto Rican Parade Committee of 984 N. Milwaukee Chicago Chicago, IL 60622 1237 N. California 773-384-3352 Chicago IL 60622 [email protected] 773-292-1414 qt www.prparadechicago.org t Polish Roman Catholic Union of America 984 N. Milwaukee Radio Arte Chicago, IL 60622 1401 W. 18th 773-782-2600 Chicago, IL 60608 www.prcua.org 312-455-9455 kqstu wrte.org pqst Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 1440 N. Sacramento Rainbow House Chicago, IL 60622 4149 W. 26th 773-342-8865 Chicago, IL 60623 www.praachicago.org 773-521-1815 qst 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 877-863-6338 efiqswww.rainbow-house.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 281 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 282 Rauner Family YMCA ROOMS Productions 2700 S. Western 645 W 18th Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60616 k773-847-3115 t312-733-1356

Respiratory Health Association of Roosevelt Library Metropolitan Chicago 1101 W. Taylor 1440 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 Chicago, IL 60607 312-746-5656 312-243-2000 q eqwww.lungchicago.org Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4046 W. Armitage The Resurrection Project Chicago, IL 60639 1818 S. Paulina 773-698-6004 Chicago, IL 60608 www.ruizbelvis.org 312-666-1323 qt cekqstuwww.resurrectionproject.org Rush University Medical Center 1653 W Congress, #622 Richard J. Daley Library Chicago, IL 60612 3400 S. Halsted 312-942-5000 Chicago, IL 60608 www.rush.edu 312-747-8990 ei q

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 283 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 284 Sherman Park Library Spanish Action Committee of Chicago 5440 S. Racine 2452 W. Division Chicago, IL 60609 Chicago, IL 60622 312-747-0477 773-292-1052 q www.spanishaction.com cq South Austin Coalition Community Council Spanish Coalition for Housing (multiple 342 S. Laramie locations) Chicago, IL 60644 4035 W. North 773-287-9957 Chicago, IL 60639 q 773-276-7633 cwww.sc4housing.org South Austin Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Specialty Clinic 4958 W. Madison Tom Robinson Studio/Gallery Chicago, IL 60644 2416 W North 312-746-4871 Chicago, IL 60647 el 773-227-3144 t South Lawndale Maternal/Child Health Clinic Toman Library 3059 W. 26th 2708 S. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60623 Chicago, IL 60623 els312-747-0066 q312-745-1660

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 285 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 286 Trina Davila Community Services Center United Network for Immigrant Rights 4345 W. Armitage 1620 W. 18th, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60639 Chicago, IL 60608 cehils312-742-8724 jq312-666-5508

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art University of Illinois Chicago Theatre 2320 W. Chicago 1044 W Harrison Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago IL, 60607 qt773-227-5522 t312-996-2939

Ukrainian National Museum University of Illinois Medical Center 2249 W. Superior 1740 W. Taylor, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60612 Chicago, IL 60612 312-421-8020 312-996-3900 [email protected] eiwww.uillinoismedcenter.org

United Neighbors in Action Viva Family & Child Center Program of 1020 N. Pulaski Children’s Home and Aid Chicago, IL 60639 2516 W. Division 773-227-8550 Chicago, IL 60622 q 773-252-6277 qswww.childrenshomeandaid.org

CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 287 CITY OF CHICAGO NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 288 West Chicago Avenue Library Wicker Park & Bucktown Farmers Market 4856 W. Chicago Wicker Park & Damen (1500 N - 1800 W) Chicago, IL 60651 Sundays 312-743-0260 June–October q 7 a.m.–2 p.m. o West Town Adolescent Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Specialty Young Chicago Authors Clinic 1180 N. Milwaukee, 2nd FL 2418 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60622 773-486-4331 els312-742-4092 qstwww.yca.org

West Town Neighborhood Health Center Youth Outreach Services 2418 W. Division 2411 W. Congress Chicago, IL 60622 Chicago, IL 60612 312-744-0943 773-777-7112 el www.yos.org ces West Town Concerned Citizens Coalition 3501 W. Armitage Youth Service Project Chicago, IL 60647 3942 W. North 773-235-2144 Chicago, IL 60647 www.neiu.edu/~westtown 773-772-6270 jq www.youthserviceproject.org ehqst

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