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Not Your Typical ZooLights: Surprise Festive Friends Await Guests at Lincoln Park Zoo
With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better time to visit ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo, now open through January 4, 2026…. Read more
Rogers Park Business Alliance Expands Annual Live Love Shop Rogers Park
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) proudly announces the expansion of the annual Live Love Shop Rogers Park holiday rebate program, now running through December 31, 2025, to increase… Read more
La Ciudad de Chicago Anuncia Nuevo Programa de Microsubsidios para Apoyar a Residentes que Regresan a la Ciudad
Por Ashmar Mandou Joseph Mapp, director de la Oficina de Reinserción del Alcalde, la Dra. Olusimbo Ige, comisionada del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH), y United Way of… Read more
City of Chicago Announces New Microgrant Program to Support Returning Residents
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor’s Office of Reentry Director Joseph Mapp, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige, and United Way of Metro Chicago announced a $600,000 investment in… Read more
Rep. Ford, Roy Flowers Encourage Youth to Sign Up for Boxing Classes
Looking to empower youth, State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, partnered with Roy Flowers to encourage youth to step into the ring with new free youth boxing classes on… Read more
‘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
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
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
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
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
