Illinois Institute of Technology ( IIT ) Office of Community Affairs

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

City Civics Day is coming to the Chicago Cultural Center on Saturday, November 14!

Chicagoans can learn how to become more involved in creating positive change in their communities by attending City Civics Day, a free, day-long educational event focused on public engagement with local government.
Admission is free! Guests are invited to drop in any time during the day. Lunch will be provided. Check Chicago.gov/CityCivicsDay for more announcements.

10/04/2026

Need help with utility bills? applications open October 1 for income-eligible households. Learn more and apply today - http://prez.ly/rBPd

Visit the DCEO website or call 1-833-711-0374 for more information on eligibility.

10/02/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

🍪 Cookies & Culture Festival 🍪
🗓️ Saturday, October 3
📍 Harper Court
⏰️ 12-6 p.m.
🎟️ Free

Celebrating 3 years of community partnership, culture, connection, and creative excellence — honoring the next generation of creative leaders.

Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 12–6 PM as Strugglebeard Bakery celebrates its 3rd anniversary — a full day of music, performance, food, and community, powered by the Dos Foundation. And tickets are free!

On the lineup:

• Spoken word by Nikki Patin
• Kenwood Academy Drumline
• Sounds by DJ Jeff Da Illest
• Paint and Sip
• Open Mic Hosted by CIP
• A performance by Liz Toussaint

https://www.strugglebeardbakery.com/event-details-registration/cookies-culture-festival

10/02/2026

Fat Peach Bakery (just named a Jean Banchet Award finalist for "Best Pastry Program") is opening a new location in Hyde Park at 1613 E. 53rd Street.

They are hiring baristas/front of house associates for both the new Hyde Park location as well as the existing Bridgeport location - in addition to a pastry assistant that will be based in their production kitchen in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

South Side Chicago Jobs is the free job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners, organizations, and job seekers.

To apply to these jobs and others, go to https://southsidechicagojobs.niceboard.co/company/fat-peach-bakery

10/01/2026