Author Archives: Editor
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago By Maria Pappas My office is managing $105 million in potential refunds for property tax overpayments… Read more
Berwyn Shops Opens Fifth Season
The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) kicks off its fifth season with the 2026 Berwyn Shops, welcoming a new cohort of local entrepreneurs to its popular retail incubator program. Located in the… Read more
The Art Institute of Chicago Receives Critical Conservation Funding for Pablo Picasso’s ‘The Old Guitarist’ from BofA
Bank of America announced that the Art Institute of Chicago will receive a critical grant to conserve Pablo Picasso’s painting, The Old Guitarist. It is one of 18 projects worldwide… Read more
BACP Expo to Aspire Business Owners
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the Chicago Business Resource Expo will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at… Read more
ISBE Launches Purple Start School Program to Support Military-Connected Students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the launch of the Purple Star School program, a new statewide initiative recognizing schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Prose en Espanol: A Celebration of Talent
On Monday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) held a celebration where first through fifth grade student finalists competed in a Spanish-language oratory competition, reciting famous poems and literature from memory. The… Read more
Chicago Students Celebrate First Ever Chi-Craft Graduation
On Saturday, April 25 at Chicago State University, Chicago Public Schools hosted the first-ever Chi-Craft “Quantum Leap” Competition & Program Graduation, the culminating event of a 10-week afterschool program designed to introduce… Read more
Tips to Boost Your Mental Health in May
Courtesy of Centerstone Set up a getaway It could be camping with friends or a trip to the tropics. The act of planning a vacation and having something to look… Read more
CDPH Expands Mental Health Safety Net
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is proud to announce the next phase of its Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI), a partner network launched in 2020 to complement direct… Read more
Kids Above All Expands Immediate Access to Counseling Services for Survivors of Gun Violence
As families affected by violence across Chicagoland face growing mental health challenges and long waitlists for care, Kids Above All is expanding access to its Counseling Solutions program, offering immediate, no-waitlist mental health services for… Read more
