Alderman Deborah L. Graham

Due to inclement weather conditions, the State of the Ward address has been postponed to February 19th.... Same time, same location. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to call my office at 773-261-4646.

Please join me TOMORROW NIGHT, February 5, at 7pm at the Columbus Park Refectory, for my annual State of the Ward address. I look forward to discussing the progress we've made and the path forward with you.

Back to school tomorrow.

City public schools to reopen Wednesday - Chicago Sun-Times The mini-vacation is over. Chicago Public Schools are set to reopen Wednesday after being closed Monday and Tuesday due to extreme cold.

Remember: warming centers are open for those in need of a place to stay safe during this extreme weather.

City of Chicago :: Warming Center Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents weather the winter months.

Chicago Public Schools will be CLOSED Monday. Again, we'll be hitting dangerously low temperatures. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm.

CPS says no classes Monday due to weather Chicago Public Schools has called off school for its 400,000 students Monday because of the extreme cold and high winds forecast for the region.

Happy MLK Day!!!! Remember it's not just a day off.... It's a day we honor a man who opened many of doors to where we are today!

Let Divvy Bikes know you want a bike share station in the 29th Ward! They'll determine where to place future stations based partly on demand--so let's speak up!

Divvy Suggestion Map Divvy Suggestion Map. Where do you want bike share stations?

The Chicago City Council is meeting right now. You can watch live here: http://chicityclerk.com/council/council-news-central.php

Council News Central: Watch City Council Meetings Live | Office of the City Clerk, City of Chicago Welcome to... Council News Central Council will meet Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10a.m.

Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is now soliciting proposals from organizations interested in administering program models that offer young Chicagoans ages 16-24 paid summer work experience coupled with critical support resources.

Detailed descriptions and further information about all of these programs are in the RFP and related materials posted on the DFSS website:

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/youth/alerts/2014/jan/coming-soon--youth-workforce-experience-programs-request-for-pro.html

City of Chicago :: 2014 Youth Workforce Experience Programs Request for Proposal (RFP) Coming Soon! Youth Workforce Experience Programs Request for Proposal (RFP).

"The Chicago Department of Transportation and the Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council have teamed up to create the Winter Wonder program, which aims to increase awareness of and compliance with the city's sidewalk snow removal laws by drawing attention to those who are getting it right."

Winter Wonder Award: Nominate the City's Stellar Sidewalk Shovelers There are places in the city where one can walk on clear, dry pavement — and they deserve an award.

City to remove dibs materials left in parking spots Streets and Sanitation crews resumed garbage collection on Tuesday as other workers continue to clear the streets of snow.