Author Archives: Editor
Welcome the Beauty of Winter in Community with Friends of the Forest Preserves
Celebrate the winter season with Friends of the Forest Preserves (FOTFP) and Grounding with the Season, a wellness workshop led by V4ME Wellness. Cook County residents are invited to attend… Read more
Illinois Speaker to Host 4th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to bring back his annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser for a 4th year. The event collects new toys and gifts for… Read more
Cook County Board of Review Re-Opens Previously Closed Townships for Appeals
Effective this week, the Cook County Board of Review will re-open previously closed townships for appeals. The Board of Review is accepting complaints from taxpayers who have not already submitted… Read more
Joffrey Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
This holiday season, enter the spellbinding world where history and dreams intertwine. Join Marie and her Nutcracker prince on a fantastical adventure in Tony Award®-winning Christopher Wheeldon’s kaleidoscopic reimagining of… Read more
If you can’t pay your taxes by the December Due Date, there’s a 13-month payment plan available
Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties. That means property owners have less than two weeks to pay in full to… Read more
Treasurer Pappas Welcomes Visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ Exhibit
For the 22nd year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating the ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities in the free “Christmas Trees from Around the World” exhibit at her office. The annual celebration of cultural… Read more
Mayra Macías Announces Campaign Against Rep. Chuy García’s Handpicked Successor
By: Ashmar Mandou Back of the Yards native Mayra Macías, a lifelong Democrat, launched an independent campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday morning. Macías is vying for… Read more
Little Village Chamber of Commerce to Host “La Villita Navideña”
The holidays are all about giving! The Little Village Chamber of Commerce partners with sponsors, community leaders, elected officials and business to celebrate “La Villita Navideña”, a special night to… Read more
Lincoln Park Zoo Zebras Enjoy a Snowman; ZooLights Sparkles in the Snow
Last weekend’s snowstorm turned Lincoln Park Zoo into a winter wonderland! Plains zebras Mike and Simon enjoyed a snowman in their habitat, thanks to their amazing animal keepers. Snow acts… Read more
O’Hare and Midway Launch ‘Letters to Santa’ Stations for Holiday Travelers
Amid the bustle of the holiday season, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is helping passengers connect with Santa Claus through its Letters to Santa program, through December 19th at… Read more
