On February 26th on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 121 N LaSalle St., from 2-4pm, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will have representatives available from banks, the private sector and the Small Business Administration to share important advice on managing a business during the current economic crisis and about the federal stimulus package.

On February 28th at McCormick Placed, the Department of Procurement Services will conduct a Federal Economic Recovery Act Workshop, where people wishing to do business with the City can obtain information about how to be involved.  For more details, see the city's website, www.cityofchicago.org/procurement.

Via the Chicago Cubs and Live Nation

Billy Joel and Elton John, the most successful and longest running concert pairing in pop history, will reunite for their Face 2 Face tour July 21, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the home of the Chicago Cubs.

Billy and Elton open each concert on the tour with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and trading vocals. Each artist then performs a set with his own band. A grand finale brings the two superstars and their supporting musicians back together for a closing encore. This includes some of both Billy and Elton’s greatest hits along with an unpredictable selection of rock and roll classics.

Tickets for Billy Joel and Elton John, July 21, 7:00 p.m. performance at Wrigley Field will go on sale on Saturday, February 14th @ 10am. Tickets $175.00, $95.00 and $55.00 plus applicable fees and service charges, will be available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-800-THE-CUBS. Tickets will not be sold at the Wrigley Field Box Office. There is a six ticket limit per customer.

Via the Chicago Park District

Need help sticking to your New Year's resolution? Let the Park District mix up your workout routine by sampling a free fitness class from Feb. 2-9. Walk into any of the 158 participating field houses and sample offerings ranging from aerobics, conditioning, kickboxing, Pilates, stretching, yoga, weightlifting and more.  Check out a full list of classes and schedules.

Fast Free Electronic Tax Preparation

Provided by the North Side Community Federal Credit Union and the Center for Economic Progress.

From now until April 15 at the North Side Community Federal Credit Union located at 1011 W. Lawrence Ave.

5:30-8:30pm Monday evenings (by appointment only), Tuesday & Wednesday evenings (walk-ins)