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NASCAR regresa a Chicago
NASCAR regresa a las calles de Chicago para la tercera entrega de Chicago Street Race este fin de semana, 5-6 de julio, 2025. Chicago Street Race volverá a traer las… Read more
La Catedral Café, Joya Local, Recibe el Reconocimiento “Illinois Made Makers”
Por Ashmar Mandou Ubicada en el corazón del Barrio de La Villita, amada joya local, La Catedral Café and Restaurant recibió recientemente reconocimiento a nivel estatal ya que la Oficina… Read more
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Barrio Arts Fest
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture announced the full lineup of performers, vendors, and activities featured at the 25th Anniversary of the Barrio Arts Fest. This milestone… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Vetoes ‘Snap Curfew’ Ordinance
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the “snap curfew” ordinance passed by the city council earlier this week. The ordinance, which had community organizations and civil rights… Read more
$800K Payday for Lucky Day Lotto Online Player in Illinois
An Illinois iLottery player is starting off the week $800,000 richer after scoring a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize over the weekend. The winning online player matched all five numbers… Read more
New Groundswell Coffee Roasters Cafe to Open in Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building
Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building and Groundswell Coffee Roasters are excited to announce the opening of a new Groundswell Coffee cafe at the Fine Arts Building in August 2025, located… Read more
Esemble Español Searching for New Artistic Director
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, America’s premier institution dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and advancement of Spanish dance, music, and culture, announces the launch of its search for a new… Read more
Community Savings Bank, Oak Street Health to Hold Free Senior Resource Day
Community Savings Bank and Oak Street Health are holding a Senior Resource Day on Friday, July 11, 2025. This free event will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at… Read more
Breaking Mental Health Stigma
By: Ashmar Mandou Latino men face unique challenges in regards to mental health, often experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide compared to other ethnic groups. There are various… Read more
Cook County Launches Measles Awareness Toolkit
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has released a new Measles Awareness Toolkit to help schools, municipalities, and community-based organizations raise awareness about the importance of measles vaccination, push… Read more
