Author Archives: Editor
Calling All Tiny Tim Hopefuls
The Goodman is seeking to fill youth performer roles for its Centennial Season production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Children and teens ages 5-17 of all races, ethnicities, national… Read more
Greater West Town Community Development Project is Here to Help
The Greater West Town Community Development Project has serviced the communities of North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, East and West Garfield Park, and Austin for over 30 years. With four parts… Read more
The Archdiocese of Chicago to Welcome the Pilgrim Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Archdiocese of Chicago prepares to welcome the Pilgrim Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, visiting as of August 27th as the first stop in the United States of this international… Read more
Disaster Preparedness Is an Important Part of Back-to-School Planning
Whether it’s a severe weather event, power for telecommunications loss, or the threat of school violence, students need emergency preparedness information during this Back2School Safety Month. Storms and storm-related emergencies… Read more
Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals
Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, August 15, signed legislation that the state’s clean water advocates are hailing as a significant step forward in tackling the growing threat of toxic water… Read more
Villa Law Expands Access to Non-Opioid Prescriptions
A new law led by State Senator Karina Villa increases access to alternative options for opioid prescription medication. “Unfortunately, many individuals who relied on pain medication developed a dependency and… Read more
Brave Space Alliance Hosts First Ever Dignity Dash 5K Race
This week, Brave Space Alliance (BSA) hosted its inaugural Dignity Dash: Running for Our Lives 5K, took place at AIDS Garden Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 17th. This event was dedicated… Read more
Illinois Bill to Protect Undocumented Students
By: Ashmar Mandou To coincide with the return to school, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that aims to prohibit public schools from denying undocumented children a… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School
The symphony of ringing school bells, bouncing backpacks, and excited chatter filled hallways across Chicago Public Schools on Monday as students from kindergarten through 12th grade returned for the first… Read more
Last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 to Provide Resources
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 8:30 a.m. to… Read more
