OUTDATED. See the current data at https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/64xf-pyvh -- Enterprise Community boundaries in Chicago. To view or use these files, compression software and special GIS software, such as ESRI ArcGIS, is required. The Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities program (EZ/EC) is a Federal, State, local government partnership for stimulating comprehensive renewal--particularly economic growth and social development--in distressed urban neighborhoods and rural areas across the nation. For more information, go to http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/.

OUTDATED. See the current data at https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/64xf-pyvh -- KML file of Enterprise Community boundaries in Chicago. To view or use these files, special GIS software, such as Google Earth, is required. The Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities program (EZ/EC) is a Federal, State, local government partnership for stimulating comprehensive renewal--particularly economic growth and social development--in distressed urban neighborhoods and rural areas across the nation. For more information, go to http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/.

A list of flavored tobacco products that may not be sold within 500 feet of a school in Chicago. See http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/policy_planning/Board_of_Health/FlavoredTobaccoRules_Final_Dec112015.pdf for the specifics of the regulation. This list will be updated periodically. A list of tobacco flavor terms that may be used to determine if a product is flavored is available at https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/fkci-tsq8.

A list of tobacco flavor terms. These terms may be considered, along with other evidence, to determine if a tobacco product is flavored. See http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/policy_planning/Board_of_Health/FlavoredTobaccoRules_Final_Dec112015.pdf for the specifics of the regulation regarding restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco products within 500 feet of schools. A non-exhaustive list of restricted flavored tobacco products is available here: https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/5wce-bks2.

FOIA requests received by the Independent Police Review Authority as of May 1, 2010

The Chicago Public Library has more than 70 locations. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages. Independence Branch closed due to a fire on 10/30/15.
* Count does not reflect the total building visitor count due to location of traffic counter. Community room and program traffic are not included in totals.

Materials pulled to fulfill patron holds. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages. Independence Branch closed due to a fire on 10/30/15.

Patrons may place holds on desired materials either online or by contacting any CPL location. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages. Independence Branch closed due to a fire on 10/30/15.

The Chicago Public Library offers one-hour computer sessions and 15-minute computer sessions. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages. Independence Branch closed due to a fire on 10/30/15.

Circulation figures include new checkouts as well as renewals. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages.

As described in http://bit.ly/cdotpermitspost, the function of this dataset was replaced by https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/pubx-yq2d on 12/7/2015. This dataset is historical-only.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) reviews applications for permits for the temporary use of the public way for construction projects, parades, festivals, block parties, athletic events, etc.This dataset includes permits applied for, issued, amended and expired with permit start dates beginning January 1, 2011. Note a permit may be amended if any details are changed after the initial issuance. For more information about Public Right-of-Way Use Permits, go to http://bit.ly/15ypkkL.

The Annual Appropriation Ordinance is the final City operating budget as approved by the City Council. It reflects the City’s operating budget at the beginning of the fiscal year on January 1. This dataset details the budgeted expenditures in the Ordinance and identifies them by department, appropriation account, and funding type: Local, Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and other Grants. “Local” funds refer to those line items that are balanced with locally generated revenue sources, including but not limited to the Corporate Fund, Water Fund, Midway and O’Hare Airport funds, Vehicle Tax Fund, Library Fund and General Obligation Bond funds. For more information about the budget process, visit the Budget Documents page: http://j.mp/lPotWf.

The Annual Appropriation Ordinance is the final City operating budget as approved by the City Council. It reflects the City’s operating budget at the beginning of the fiscal year on January 1, 2016.This dataset displays the positions and related salaries detailed in the budget as of January 1. It is extracted from the personnel portion of the Appropriation Ordinance. The dataset presents the position titles (without names) and salaries described in the budget, but does not provide a reflection of the current city workforce with full names and salaries. Disclaimer: the “Total Budgeted Units” column displays either A) the number of employees AND vacancies associated with a given position, or B) the number of budgeted units (ie. hours/months) for that position. “Position Control” determines whether Total Budgeted Units column will count employees and vacancies or hours/months. If a Position Control is 1, then employees and vacancies are displayed; if a Position Control is 0, then the total number of hours/months recorded is displayed. For information on the current city workforce, with names, positions and salaries, visit the "Current Employee Names, Salaries, and Position Titles" dataset: https://data.cityofchicago.org/id/xzkq-xp2w.

The lobbyist compensation report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th).
Lobbyists were required to report all lobbying related compensation received during each reporting period, rounded to the nearest $1,000 on Form C Part 3 Section G (http://bit.ly/q2lRTh).
In 2010, all lobbyist compensation reports are submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and are available in their entirety in the Board's offices. Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings.
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /
Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq ]

The lobbyist gift report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyista were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th).

Lobbyists were required to report every gift given to an official or employee of the City by the lobbyist during the reporting period.

Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings.
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /
Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq]

The lobbyist agency report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th).
Lobbyists were required to report the name of each City agency lobbied and report whether lobbying involved legislative or administrative action, and give a brief description of the legislative or administrative action promoted or opposed.
Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings.
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /
Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq]

All lobbyist termination fillings submitted to the Board of Ethics and electronically transcribed by Board of Ethics employees during the 2010 reporting period. /
When a lobbyist terminates all activity that requires registration, the lobbyist must file a termination notice and a final activity report that covers the period between the most recently filed activity report and the date of termination.
Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings. /
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /
Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq],
2011 Lobbyist Termination Report
[http://j.mp/kT56zH]

The lobbyist categorized expenditures report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th). Lobbyists were required to report the total amount of lobbying-related expenditures paid by the lobbyist or charged to the client in each of the categories listed on Form C, Part 3 of 3, Section H, Question 3 (http://bit.ly/q2lRTh). Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings. / Data Owner: Board of Ethics [http://j.mp/mbH9BN] / Time Period: 2010/ Frequency: Data is updated daily / Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List http://j.mp/l8LwAq

All lobbyist termination fillings submitted to the Board of Ethics beginning with the 2011 reporting period. /
When a lobbyist terminates all activity that requires registration, the lobbyist must file a termination notice and a final activity report that covers the period between the most recently filed activity report and the date of termination.
Lobbyist termination information is submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and is available in its entirety in the Board's offices. The Board has, since 2000, compiled and posted static lists of all lobbyists and their clients online. Previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings.
From this point forward, the Board of Ethics will electronically compile more data about lobbyists and their activities and automatically report this information online. /
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/kAx6q3] /

Time Period: January 1, 2011 to present /
Frequency: Data is updated daily /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://bit.ly/FOctNY],
2010 Lobbyist Termination Report
[http://j.mp/k3DCxW ]

All lobbyist registration fillings submitted to the Board of Ethics during the 2010 reporting period. / All lobbyists must register with the City of Chicago Board of Ethics by filing a Statement of Registration within five business days of engaging in lobbying activity and annually thereafter by January 20th.
Lobbyist registration information is submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and is available in its entirety in the Board's offices. The Board has, since 2000, compiled and posted static lists of all lobbyists and their clients online. Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings.
Moving forward, the Board of Ethics will compile and report more data about lobbyists and their activities, and make that additional information publicly available in machine-readable format. /
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /

Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq],
2011 Lobbyist Registry [http://j.mp/ifigjs]

All lobbyist registration fillings submitted to the Board of Ethics during the 2011 reporting period. / All lobbyists must register with the City of Chicago Board of Ethics by filing a Statement of Registration within five business days of engaging in lobbying activity and annually thereafter by January 20th. Lobbyist registration information is submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and is available in its entirety in the Board's offices.
Data Owner: Board of Ethics
[http://j.mp/mbH9BN] /
Time Period: January 1, 2011 to present /
Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://bit.ly/FOctNY]
2010 Lobbyist Registry
[http://j.mp/kyZ4HP]

The lobbyist expense report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th). Lobbyists were required to report single expenditures paid by the lobbyist or charged to the client totaling $250.00 or more on Form C Part 3 Section H Question 2 (http://bit.ly/q2lRTh). All lobbyist activity reports are submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and are available in their entirety in the Board's offices. / Data Owner: Board of Ethics [http://j.mp/mbH9BN] / Time Period: 2010/ Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List http://j.mp/l8LwAq.

A list of the delegate agencies with which the Department of Family and Support Services has contracted to provide services to residents of Chicago. For more information on the department and its services, please see http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss.html.