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Monthly Archives: March 2019

West Side Story

West Side Story

The Chicago premiere of Lyric’s new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece West Side Story features nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country. Performances of the… Read more »

Santa’s Village to Open New Water Attraction

Santa’s Village to Open New Water Attraction

Santa’s Village announced that it will celebrate its 60th anniversary with the opening of Santa Springs, a family-friendly, interactive water play attraction within the amusement park. Opening summer 2019, the… Read more »

New Report Finds Sheriff’s Gang Database Contained Information of 26,144 People When Deactivated in January 2019

New Report Finds Sheriff’s Gang Database Contained Information of 26,144 People When Deactivated in January 2019

On Tuesday community groups held an emergency press conference at the Cook County building to announce the release of a new report into the Regional Gang Intelligence Database (RGID) and… Read more »

Final Showdown

Final Showdown

By: Ashmar Mandou After participating in nightly forums, neighborhoods meet and greets, as well as clinching additional endorsements Mayoral candidates Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot are days away from their… Read more »

‘Creative Walking Tours Consider Chicago’s Changing Neighborhoods’

‘Creative Walking Tours Consider Chicago’s Changing Neighborhoods’

Chicago Detours announced the launch of its summer season of walking tours in downtown and the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, including Fulton Market in the West Loop. While year-round tours stay… Read more »

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Sets Sail

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Sets Sail

Chicago’s First Lady Cruises and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) have announced the 2019 schedule for Chicago’s #1 rated tour: Chicago Architecture Foundation Center (CAFC) River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First… Read more »

April SNAP Benefits Underway

April SNAP Benefits Underway

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that April Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued early to some Illinois customers. April SNAP benefits will be loaded… Read more »

Red Cross to Kickoff “Sound the Alarm” Events

Red Cross to Kickoff “Sound the Alarm” Events

The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is kicking off the second year of the ‘Sound the Alarm. Save a Life’ campaign with home fire safety and smoke… Read more »

Tips for Creating Less Chaotic, More Productive Mornings

Tips for Creating Less Chaotic, More Productive Mornings

When the alarm rings each morning, do you arise quickly, eager to take on whatever the day brings? Or do you drowsily reach for the snooze button? Your answer could… Read more »

Teaching Kids About Nutrition

Teaching Kids About Nutrition

By: Ashmar Mandou March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect opportunity for families to learn how to prepare healthy foods together. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients, such… Read more »