Monthly Archives: December 2017
DuSable Museum and NMMA Receive Joint Award
The DuSable Museum of African American History and the National Museum of Mexican Art have been awarded a joint grant by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation through… Read more
Around Town
Compiled Ashmar Mandou Christmas Around the World Museum of Science and Industry Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones in Christmas… Read more
‘Tis the Season for Keeping Your Budget in Check
By: Andrés Baltazar The holidays are meant to be the most wonderful time of the year. So, the last thing any of us wants is to be distracted by financial… Read more
Cicero Honors MMA Champion Jose Torres
Mixed Martial Arts Champion Jose “Shorty” Torres and Combat-Do founder Master Bob Schirmer displayed the championship belts that Torres has won in international and national competitions at a recent meeting… Read more
Frank Thomas Hosts 35 Sports Bar & Grill Opening on Cermak Road
Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas is pleased to announce the grand opening of his latest venture, 35 Sports Bar & Grill, a new bar and eatery in Berwyn. A ribbon cutting was… Read more
Businesses Beware: Scammers Taking Advantage this Holiday Season
ComEd is warning customers to be on high alert for scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. During this busy holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of… Read more
City Officials Unveil Monumental Kerry James Marshall Mural
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), alongside internationally renowned artist and MacArthur Fellow Kerry James Marshall, unveiled his epic, large-scale mural on… Read more
Annual Calumet City Fraternal Order of Police Santa Run Underway
The 31st Annual Santa Run sponsored by Calumet City Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge # 1, which will make the holidays brighter for many area children and their families,… Read more
Global Mayors Sign Chicago Climate Charter at North American Climate Summit
Mayor Emanuel was joined at the North American Climate Summit by municipal leaders from across the world, including Mexico City Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Paris Mayor… Read more
Reasons a Great Meal Is About How You Eat – Not What You Eat
Everyone knows it’s important to eat the right foods to live a long and healthy life, but many of us fall short of that ideal. We eat on the run,… Read more
