Why you should visit
Located across from the Daley Center and Thompson Center, this structure has stood since 1911. Visitors are greeted by four relief panels crafted from granite that depict principal concerns of city government: playgrounds, parks, schools, and water supply. In addition, the building includes elegant marble staircases and bronze tablets depicting the past city halls of Chicago.
City Hall is much more than just the official seat of government in Chicago. With a green roof utilizing revolutionary energy conservation techniques, the building is home to more than 100 species of plants. The best part, this roof is visible from more than 33 nearby buildings, and it’s open to the public during the summer months.
The offices of City Hall include the mayor, City Clerk, city treasurer, city departments, alderman of Chicago’s wards, and chambers of the Chicago City Council. The east side of the building, know as the County Building, houses the offices of Cook County as a whole.
- Obtain various permits, licenses, applications, vital records
- Get a driver’s license or state ID
- Pay traffic tickets and receive parking stickers
- Buy CTA transit customer fare cards
- Register to vote
- Request an inspection
- Sign up or volunteer for numerous programs
- Apply for jobs
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Location
Chicago City Hall
121 N LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone
(312) 744-5000
Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat-Sun, Closed