Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Through January 31, 2016
The third Open Enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began on November 1, 2015, and ends on January 31, 2016.
Qualified health plans include 10 essential health benefits, including many preventive services offered at no charge. These benefits include:
- Outpatient care (the kind you get without being admitted to a hospital)
- Trips to the emergency room
- Treatment in the hospital for inpatient care
- Care before and after your baby is born
- Mental health and substance use disorder services
- Your prescription drugs
- Services and devices to help you recover if you are injured, or have a disability or chronic condition such as physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and more.
- Your lab tests
- Preventive services including counseling, screenings, and vaccines to keep you healthy and care for managing a chronic disease
- Pediatric services: This includes dental care and vision care for kids
Enroll now, relax, and enjoy the benefits of health coverage in 2016!
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Chicago Park District Free Fitness Week
Work out for free January 2-10, 2016 during Free Fitness Week!
Admission is free at Chicago Park District fitness centers, select fitness classes and lap swim sessions during this annual promotion.
With 73 fitness centers, hundreds of fitness classes and more than 20 parks that offer lap swim times, there are a variety of ways at locations throughout the city to get your new year off to a healthy start.
Registration is required. All activities are first-come, first-serve based on availability. Some exclusions apply. Lap swim session hours and times vary by park.
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CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2016
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Chicago Police Department Recruitment Events
Police Academy Open House
Saturday, January 9
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1300 W. Jackson Blvd.
Malcolm X College Recruitment Event
Saturday, January 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1900 W. Van Buren St.
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CAPS Meetings
Thursday, January 7
Beat 1512
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PCC Wellness Center
5425 W. Lake St.
Beat 1631
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hiawatha Park
8029 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
Beat 2511
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bethesda Home and Retirement Center
2833 N. Nordica Ave.
Tuesday, January 12
Beat 1511
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hope Community Church
5900 W. Iowa St.
Thursday, January 14
Beat 1513
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
George R. Clark School
1045 S. Monitor Ave.
Tuesday, January 19
Beat 2531
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Police Department, 25th District
Community Room
5555 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday, January 26
Beat 2513
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Amundsen Park
6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
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January 2016 Business Workshop Calendar
Friday, January 8
5 Steps Guaranteed to Land You MORE New Business in 2016
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Eleanor Anne Sweet, Adjunct Professor of Loyola University Chicago - Quinlan School of Business
5 steps will be highlighted to turbo charge your business in 2016 and DOUBLE your business leads! Learn habits you need to break to beat your competitors.
Wednesday, January 13
Accounting in the Cloud: QuickBooks Online
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Maribel Del Real, CPA, MSA Del Real Tax Group, Inc., Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Learn how to keep your financial recordkeeping books in the cloud using QuickBooks Online. We will identify advantages of QuickBooks Online vs. QuickBooks Desktop and list the important online features and benefits. Attendees will learn how to navigate the user interface as well as the sales and expense processes.
Friday, January 15
The Values and Benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Sales Automation
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Adam Tuttle, Active Campaign
CRM can increase productivity, improve time management, and manage large volume of leads. The benefits dramatically increase when paired with a sales automation tool. This workshop will discuss the things small businesses should look for when choosing a CRM and also what sales automation is doing to change the game with existing technologies.
Wednesday, January 20
How to Obtain a Sidewalk Cafe Permit
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Presented by BACP, Small Business Center - Public Way Use (PWU) Unit, Anthony Bertuca
Take the mystery out of the Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application process by attending this informative workshop. We will explain the application process, inform you of all the requirements, and help you get prepared to submit an application. The entire application process may take 30 - 45 days, and the 2016 Sidewalk Cafe Season begins on March 1st, so make sure to reserve your seat now.
Wednesday, January 20
How to Manifest All Your New Year's Resolution 2016
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Tim Smithe,Creative Director/CMO of Walter E Smithe
If you are like many Chicagoans, you will not fulfill the important resolution you made just before the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve. Yet still, one well-executed New Year's resolution can change Your Life. Relationships. Career. Health. Wealth. Two-time Emmy® Award winner Tim Smithe will help you bring back to life, and then materialize your resolution, with his proprietary Resolution-Realization System. This is a step-by-step process that he has demonstrated to audiences around the world over and is now ready to share it with his hometown.
Friday, January 22
How to Open a Concession at O'Hare or Midway Airport
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Chicago Department of Aviation - Concessions Department
Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O'Hare or Midway International Airports, but don't know where to begin? Come and learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, how to operate a business at the airports, and a summary of the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program.
Wednesday, January 27
Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights: How To Recognize Your Company's Assets
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Patrick J. Smith, Partner, registered patent attorney at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Learn the difference between a copyright and a trademark as well as a patent and a trade secret. Learn how to differentiate between the various types of intellectual property and learn the steps you can take to protect your company's IP assets.
Friday, January 29
How to Write a Business Plan - What you Need to Know!
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Donna R. Rockin, Executive Director, Jules F. Knapp Entrepreneurship Center at IIT
Learn how to create a comprehensive business plan. It's easier than you think when you understand all the components that get included. You'll receive a complete list of what to include to demystify the process. Writing a solid business plan is your roadmap to business success.
Click here to view full monthly calendar. All workshops are free and are located at the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection - City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, Room 805.
To register for a workshop, email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call (312) 744-2086.
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Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
Free Senior Enrichment Seminar Series
Avoid Suffering In Silence: Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
Monday, January 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington St., Courtroom 2005
Topics Include:
- How to screen for, respond to and report abuse, neglect and financial exploitation
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Role of adult protective services agencies
- Identifying common frauds and scams that involve telemarketing, home repair, debt settlement, mortgage rescue, social security benefits and more
Financial Literacy: Managing and Protecting Your Assets
Thursday, January 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington St., CL-115, Concourse Level
Topics Include:
- Budgeting your income
- Managing your credit and debt
- Building and protecting your assets
TO REGISTER, CONTACT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
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Click here to view for a full list of winter programs at Rutherford Sayre Park
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Metra Poster and Essay Contest
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