Author Archives: Editor
Get Covered Illinois Scales Up Support as Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Insurance Begins
Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment and launched its “Here to Help” campaign across the state. Open enrollment, which began on November 1 and runs through January 15,… Read more
Chicago Park District Receives Financial Boost from CVS Health Grant
Just in time for the start of the Winter Program Session registration on December 1st and 2nd, the Chicago Park District received a $40,000 grant from CVS Health to help… Read more
ZooLights Brings the Holiday Spirit to Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate the festive holiday season with friends and family at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd, opening November 21. This beloved staple of Chicago’s holiday… Read more
IEMA-OHS and National Weather Service Recognize Winter Weather Preparedness Week
As winter weather approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This week marks National Winter Weather Preparedness Week, a timely… Read more
Davis-Backed Clean Slate Act Streamlines Record Sealing and Expands Second Chances
The Clean Slate Act, championed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, will automatically seal minor criminal offenses once they become eligible, eliminating costly red tape that has long stood in… Read more
LIHEAP Applications are Now Open for All Income-Eligible Households
Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Chicago’s First Live New Year’s Eve Celebration
ABC7, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Choose Chicago announced that “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” America’s most-watched New Year’s celebration, will broadcast live from Chicago with… Read more
Holiday Magic® Returns Brighter Than Ever to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Chicagoland’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever. Holiday Magic® at Brookfield Zoo Chicago returns reimagined for 2025, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland illuminated by over 3.5 million twinkling… Read more
Cradles to Crayons® Aims to Collect 50,000 Coats and Winter Gear
Cradles to Crayons – ® Chicago (C2C®) is calling on its community to donate 50,000 coats and warm winter gear that will be distributed free-of-charge to children across Chicagoland this… Read more
Taiwan’s Political Divisions
By Daniel Nardini The United States is far from being the only country suffering from political division. I recently saw a newspaper article about a Chinese lady living in Taiwan… Read more »