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Back To School Free CTA Rides Returns for Chicago’s K-12 Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 »

Chi Food Truck Fest to Host Annual Taco Throwdown Competition

Chi Food Truck Fest to Host Annual Taco Throwdown Competition

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is excited to announce the return of its popular Chi Food Truck Fest Taco Throwdown. The sizzling showdown will take… Read more »