Author Archives: Editor
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ballet 5:8
By: Ashmar Mandou Ballet 5:8 is one of the nation’s thrilling female and minority led ballet companies based in Chicago, dedicated to bolstering conversations around life, faith, and human dignity… Read more
Community Savings Bank Celebrates Employee’s 25th Anniversary
Krystyna Wawrzyniak’s 25th anniversary of working at Community Savings Bank was August 28, 2025. She is another new member of the large group of employees who have worked at the… Read more
Chicago Architecture Biennial Opens, Debuting 70+ Projects at Sites Across Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Biennial officially open their sixth edition, SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, led by Artistic Director Florencia Rodriguez. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a… Read more
Cervantes to Host Family Resource Fair with Family Focus Cicero
To help community members’ access helpful resources, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is teaming up with Family Focus Cicero to host a Family Resource and Support Day on Thursday, Sept…. Read more
CDOT Celebrates 100 Miles of New Bikeways
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) celebrated the completion of a major safety improvement project on Milwaukee Avenue, marking over 100 miles of new bikeways. The project comes as Chicago… Read more
IDPH Reminds Illinois Residents to Take Precautions Against Tick Bites
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to take appropriate precautions against tick bites after an Illinois resident became seriously ill with Powassan – a tickborne illness… Read more
Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office
Through Saturday, September 27, free Mexican document assistance will be available at the District Office of Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (7833 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL). This service is open to… Read more
CCDPH Talks about Sexual Health During Awareness Month
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has several activities planned for the public, healthcare providers and partners to raise awareness about the… Read more
Nature Unplugged Hosts 2025 Hike-A-Thon to Help Chicago Public Schools
Nature Unplugged, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting preventative mental health through nature connection and digital wellness, announces the return of its fifth annual Hike-A-Thon, taking place October 1–31, 2025. The… Read more
Free ESL and GED Classes offered at Libraries this Fall
This fall, City Colleges and UIC’s Center for Literacy will be offering GED/HiSET and ESL (English as a Second Language/English Language Learning) classes at some libraries. These classes are free and open to Illinois… Read more
