Author Archives: Editor
Current State Flag is Decisive Winner in Flag Redesign Contest
The public overwhelmingly favors retaining the current state flag, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced following the five-week voting period to consider a redesign of the flag. Voters had… Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Enjoy the many shades of emerald green this weekend, as the City of Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the historic Chicago River dye. Here are just a few ways… Read more
Second Chance for Returning Citizens: Reentry to Resilience for Stronger Financial Future
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago is providing an opportunity for recently incarcerated individuals returning home. As financial instability can be a leading barrier to an effective reentry after… Read more
Collaboraction Theatre Company Creates ‘House of Belonging’ in Kimball Arts Center
Collaboraction Theatre Company has broken ground on its new home inside the Kimball Arts Center, 1757 N. Kimball Avenue in Chicago’s Humboldt Park community, right off the 606. More than… Read more
Community Garden Seeks Applicants for 2025 Season
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) seeks individuals or families interested in starting their own garden to raise fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers in a community setting. The IDOA’s Community… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Library Celebrate 50 Years of Woodson Regional Library
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced a year-long celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, a cherished institution in the Washington Heights neighborhood… Read more
Berwyn Police Department Issues Tips for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing with it parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers… Read more
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady Kicks Off 2025 Season
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady kicks off its 2025 cruise season on Sunday, March 16, continuing its legacy as the premier architecture cruise on Chicago’s… Read more
Illinois Overdose Deaths on Decline
The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois recorded an 8.3 percent drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, exceeding a nationwide decline of 4 percent. Specifically, opioid… Read more
Me & Nic Broke Up: Inked Intentions
CDPH is continuing its collaboration with the Chicago Park District, bringing anti-vaping live activations to teens this spring. Following last year’s successful pop-ups, this year’s event brings the “Me & Nic Broke… Read more
