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Primary Election Underway: What to know
By: Ashmar Mandou The 2026 Illinois primary election is less than a week away, and there are several races that voters should keep an eye on, from U.S. Senate to… Read more
VanderCook College of Music Announces Inaugural 2026 Gala Celebrating Excellence in Music Education and Performance
VanderCook College of Music will host its Inaugural Gala on Saturday, April 25 at the Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago. The evening will celebrate the transformative… Read more
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert at The Auditorium
Due to overwhelming demand, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring — In Concert has added a third performance on Saturday evening, March 14, 2026, at Chicago’s… Read more
Five Tax Changes to Account for Before Filing 2025 Tax Returns
Tax season is in full swing and early IRS data shows that the average refund is currently higher than the same time last year—though final refund amounts vary widely based… Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Returns
The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world and will occur on Saturday, March 14th. The green river dyeing starts… Read more
Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Warns Public about Fraudulent QR Code Parking Notice
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is warning residents about a fraudulent notice falsely presented as an official court communication involving an alleged parking… Read more
ICE Accountability Project Launches Social Media Channels to Document Enforcement Actions and Share Public Resources
The ICE Accountability Project announced the launch of its official social media channels, expanding the project’s ability to document federal immigration enforcement activity and provide the public with timely information… Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Spring 2026 Trout Fishing Season
The Forest Preserves of Cook County announced the 2026 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, Apr. 4, at Axehead Lake and Belleau Lake in Park Ridge, Sag Quarry… Read more
City of Chicago Promotes Career Pathways in Live Entertainment at Lollapalooza and Sueños Career Fair
Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the fourth annual career fair hosted by Lollapalooza and Sueños at Malcolm X College, highlighting pathways to employment in the live entertainment and events industry for young Chicagoans. More than 150 jobseekers and City Colleges students attended the event,… Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, Spread the Word: The Luck o’ the Irish won’t save you from drunk, high or drug-impaired driving
St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired… Read more
