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This Halloween, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Suggests Checking ICash for Treats Money Waiting for Michael Myers, Fred Kruger, Lizzie Borden
Ahead of Halloween, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is asking residents to check the ICash website to see if there’s missing money waiting for you to claim. The Treasurer’s Office… Read more
Keep Trick or Treaters Safe this Halloween
Halloween is just a few days away and the holiday has become one of the most popular in the U.S. with people of all ages taking part in things like… Read more
Cook County and City of Chicago Officials Celebrate Día de Los Muertos
On Wednesday, October 28th, Cook County and City of Chicago officials came together to celebrate Día de Los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”). In attendance was Cook County Board President… Read more
First Lady’s Creepy Cruise Shares Chicago’s Darker, Mysterious Past
As you prepare for Halloween weekend, there is no better way to capture Chicago’s spookiest vibes than aboard First Lady’s Creepy Cruise. Chicago is shaped by its architecture. But at what cost?… Read more
Ballet 5:8 Brings La Llorona to Elgin This Halloween After Acclaimed New Mexico Engagement
Ballet 5:8 brings its production of La Llorona to The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, in Elgin on Saturday, October 31 at 2p.m. Created by Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director… Read more
Cook County Public Health Reminds Families to Get Their Children Tested for Lead
In recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31, Cook County Department of Public Health is bringing increased attention to Illinois’ new universal childhood blood lead testing law and… Read more
Howard Brown Health to Expand and Modernize Clark Street Health Center
Howard Brown Health announced plans to renovate and improve its care center at 6500 N. Clark St. in Rogers Park into a more modern, accessible, efficient and integrated community health… Read more
Adapt to Daylight Saving Time Changes
As we prepare for Daylight Saving Time change, you may wonder how this shift will affect your sleep patterns. With the help of the Mayo Clinic, here are a few… Read more
Dominican University Earns Seal of Excelencia for its Intentional Focus on Student Success
Dominican University’s commitment to intentionally serve Latine students through approaches that demonstrate continuous improvement for all students has earned the university the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education…. Read more
Richard J. Daley College Earns Seal of Excelencia Recertification
Excelencia in Education announced today that Richard J. Daley College has earned Seal of Excelencia recertification for demonstrating continuous improvement in Latine, and all, student outcomes. As one of 21… Read more
