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‘Tis the Season to Give Back

‘Tis the Season to Give Back

Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) on December 19th – 21st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, for a community donation drive in partnership with New Life and… Read more »

City of Chicago Releases Safety Tips for Upcoming New Year’s Eve Celebration

City of Chicago Releases Safety Tips for Upcoming New Year’s Eve Celebration

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Choose Chicago announced new details regarding Chicago’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, including planned events, transportation options, road closures, safety… Read more »

Christmas Shopping in Little Village

Christmas Shopping in Little Village

Spend a day hopping on and off the Holiday Trolley in Little Village and enjoying the special offers from participating businesses. Each participating business has a special offer on Saturday… Read more »

Illinois Office of Tourism Releases 2025 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

Illinois Office of Tourism Releases 2025 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Office of Tourism today released its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide, featuring 17 small businesses from across the state… Read more »

Cicero Hosts Christmas Drive-Thru Food Drive Distribution

Cicero Hosts Christmas Drive-Thru Food Drive Distribution

On December 11th, the Town of Cicero hosted a special Christmas Drive-Thru Food Drive, providing donated food items to families in our community this holiday season! Thanks to the generosity… Read more »

ICC Virtual Workshop on Non-Pipeline Alternatives for Peoples Gas

ICC Virtual Workshop on Non-Pipeline Alternatives for Peoples Gas

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is inviting the public to learn more about Non-Pipeline Alternatives (NPA) for Peoples Gas at a virtual workshop on Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:00- 7:30 pm…. Read more »

Cold Weather is Here ─ Red Cross has Steps to Take to Heat Your Home Safely

Cold Weather is Here ─ Red Cross has Steps to Take to Heat Your Home Safely

As temperatures drop in the American Red Cross urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. Overall, home fires account for most of the 60,000-plus disasters that… Read more »

NAMI Chicago Launches Holiday Mental Health Awareness Campaign

NAMI Chicago Launches Holiday Mental Health Awareness Campaign

NAMI Chicago is launching a holiday mental health awareness campaign to help Chicagoans recognize signs of distress, access practical coping tools, and connect to free, confidential mental health resources through its Helpline and peer support… Read more »

CommunityHealth Opens Free Health Clinic in Irving Park Neighborhood

CommunityHealth Opens Free Health Clinic in Irving Park Neighborhood

CommunityHealth, the nation’s largest volunteer-based free health center, announced the opening of its fourth location, CommunityHealth at Rincon Family Services on December 16, 2025. The new clinic is located at… Read more »

Treasurer Frerichs Encourages the Gift of Education This Holiday Season

Treasurer Frerichs Encourages the Gift of Education This Holiday Season

Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529… Read more »