Friday, October 24, 2014

Chicago Department of Public Health - Free Flu Shots

If you still need a flu shot, the Chicago Department of Public Health will be offering free flu shots at different locations until December 13, 2014. Take a look at the listing below for a location near you. ** Please bring your Medicare or Insurance Card, If you have one.**

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Chicago Public Library now accepts Temporary Visitor Driver's License to get a Library Card!

Courtesy of the Chicago Public Library:




"Effective immediately: We will now accept all forms of State ID to issue library cards! This includes a Temporary Visitor Driver's License and all forms that include a photo, name, and address.

We want everyone to be able to access the wealth of resources the Library offers. This policy change, along with a partnership with the Mayor’s Office of New Americans and the United States Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS) to provide programs, services and resources to residents who are pursuing citizenship, is meant to better serve communities and provide a place for civic engagement."



The library offers many great resources including:

  • Free WiFi,
  • Free access to computer programs like Microsoft Word,
  • English as a Second Language classes,
  • Citizenship classes,
  • Courses to help find a job/write a resume,
  • and many other great workshops.
To get more info, stop into a library today.  Here is a listing of a few libraries in the neighborhood:

Albany Park
3401 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago IL 60625-4808

Belmont Cragin
5108 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago IL 60641

Logan Square
3030 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago IL 60647

Humboldt Park
1605 N. Troy Street
Chicago IL 60647

For a location near you, visit Also, http://www.chipublib.org/