Moving to Chicago?
We’re here to help.
There’s a lot you should experience when moving to Chicago: the five-star greasy food, the shopping on Michigan Avenue, and the architecture, like the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building. Oh, and don’t forget Wrigleyville… and the museums… and the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. Why, it’ll take you a lifetime to really get to know this town; you shouldn’t have to waste time learning where to get your electricity.
Fortunately, we’ve boiled down the city’s essential services and emergency contacts into a nice, easy-to-read list for you. It’ll help you in the first few weeks after you move, so you can spend more time exploring.
Here’s your go-to guide for moving to Chicago:
Government Services
- Police Department: ………….(312) 744-4000 // website
- Fire Department: ……………..(312) 922-1700 // website
- Dept. Motor Vehicles: ……..(888) 261-7864 // website
- City Council: ………………………311 (in city) -or- 312-744-5000 // website
Electricity/Gas Providers
- ComEd: ………………………………(800) 334-7661
- Nicor: …………………………………(888) 642-6748
Internet/Cable/Phone Providers
- Verizon: ……………………………. (773) 489-4737
- HiPOINT: …………………………. (800) 381-3616
- Clear Internet Chicago: …. (773) 273-6841
- Clear Home Internet: …….. (312) 445-9209
- RCN Chicago: ………………….. (800) 746-4726
- Xfinity: ……………………………… (877) 255-5163
- Comcast: …………………………… (866) 594-1234
Media
Crime Maps
- Chicago Police
- Everyblock.com
- Spotcrime