The general number to the City Claims Unit is 312.744. 5650. Business hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Throughout the claims process you may call or email the assigned claims file handler for a status update.
Intake for all claims against the City of Chicago is handled by the Chicago Clerk's office. Claim forms may be found at .chicityclerk/claims. The Clerk's website also details what documents need to be submitted as part of your claim so it can be processed correctly.
You can file a complaint by calling 311, or going online, or using the CHI311 App on your phone.
Intake for all claims against the City of Chicago is handled by the Chicago Clerk's office. Claim forms may be found at .chicityclerk/claims. The Clerk's website also details what documents need to be submitted as part of your claim so it can be processed correctly.
You may submit your change request by completing the Change of Owner Name/Mailing Address Form. If Utility Billing & Customer Service does not have a record of the Full Payment Certificate from your closing, you may be required to provide us with a copy of the deed and/ or full payment certificate.
The US justice department has filed a lawsuit against Chicago, accusing local officials of impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts amid Donald Trump's drive to ramp up deportations.
When the City of Chicago determines that an ordinance violation has occurred, it will serve (in-person or by mail) the party responsible for the alleged violation with a Notice of Violation ("Notice") outlining the city's allegations.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Determine If You Can File a Lawsuit You must have standing, which means the legal dispute at the center of the lawsuit either involves or directly affects you. Also, you must be a natural person, corporation, or legal entity. Finally, you must have legal capacity if you want to file a lawsuit by yourself.
Small claims court is a civil court where a plaintiff (person filing the case) can sue someone (a defendant) for $10,000 or less. It has simplified rules and can go much faster than other types of cases.