Author Archives: Editor
Largest Suicide Prevention Event in the U.S., Steps Off on September 27
On September 27, people from across the region will come together for largest suicide prevention event in the country: the Out of the Darkness (OOTD) Chicagoland Walk. This annual event… Read more
Back To School Free CTA Rides Returns for Chicago’s K-12 Students
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will again offer “First Day, Free Rides” for all K-12, Chicago-area students as the agency sticks to tradition and contributes to the start of an… Read more
End of Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults
Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA), which provides Medicaid-like coverage to eligible individuals aged 42-64, ended on July 1, 2025. CDPH is working closely with State, City, and community partners,… Read more
CDPH Celebrates Family Connects Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health celebrated the fifth anniversary of Family Connects Chicago, the city’s free visiting nurse program for new families. On Thursday, July 17, at Malcolm X… Read more
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Breaks Ground on Outdoor Educational Garden
By: Ashmar Mandou Coinciding with the 25th anniversary, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture hosted a ground breaking ceremony of a new Outdoor Educational Programming Space and… Read more
City Officials Honor 1995 Heat Wave Victims
On the week of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City of Chicago officials are lifting up two events honoring the more than… Read more
Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens Is a Must-Add to Your Summer To-Do List
As Chicagoans and visitors fill their summer calendars with places to explore, Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens, 300 N. Central Park Ave., is a must-add to the list. Known as… Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County Expands Conservation Corps
More than 40 youth and young adults have summer jobs this year through the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Conservation Corps programs thanks to a program expansion made possible by… Read more
El Grito Chicago Announces Star-Studded Lineup
El Grito Chicago presented by Jose Cuervo® announced its highly anticipated entertainment lineup for the September 13-14 festival in Grant Park, featuring chart-topping regional Mexican artist Oscar Maydon as the… Read more
Cicero Police Investigating Robbery
Around 3pm Friday, Cicero police received a 911 call about an armed robbery at a business in the 5100 block of West Roosevelt Road. Multiple vehicles, with multiple suspects, reportedly… Read more
