City of Chicago Information

From paying utility bills, to parking and street operations, this site offers you information on all things Chicago City government.

Request, track, and explore City of Chicago non-emergency services.

All Chicago residents driving and/or parking a vehicle for which they are responsible in the City of Chicago must purchase a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. 

Need to know your local public schools?  Use this link to enter your address and find out your local Chicago elementary, middle and high school assignments.

IllinoisReportCard.com is the state’s official source for information about public schools across Illinois. The information here will help you act as an informed partner in the education of our children.

Finding the right school shouldn’t be hard. From K‑12 to college to grad school, Niche makes it easy to discover and connect with the best ones for you.

We follow the school admissions news so you don’t have to in this age of information overload and ever-changing policies. Please reach out to us for guidance at any point along your school search journey. We are here for you!

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates one of the nation’s largest public transportation systems and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs.

Metra provides train service to and from Chicago and its suburbs. Find next departure, service alerts, schedules, maps, fares, news and more on the official website.

Chicago's transportation network includes 474 miles of on-street bikeways and off-street trails. Mileage for each type of bikeway is tracked in the table below, and locations can be viewed in the interactive map below. 

Chicago is located in Cook County. Learn more about county government initiatives, Cook County Forest Preserves & more!

Pay your Cook County Property Tax Bill and other vital information.

See how your Cook County Property is assessed, as well as exemption and appeals information. 

Get outside and explore 70,000 acres of wild & wonderful in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

One of America's best-kept secrets is Chicago's historic park system. We invite you to learn more about the history of Chicago parks, which are second to none in America and abroad.

Find a location, sign up for an event or get a library card!  There is so much available to residents through the library system, including access to technology, books and now e-books!

Choose Chicago® is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois. From local info, to travel to event information, this website has so much to offer! 

City Colleges of Chicago offers certificate, degree & adult education programs for students who want to pursue their academic, career, transfer & personal goals. Learn about college & career services, student success stories & news updates.