Author Archives: Editor
President Obama Surprises WNBA All Star Players, Coaches, and Changemaker Students
President Obama last Friday surprised the WNBA’s All-Stars and coaches during their practice at the Obama Presidential Center’s Home Court before joining 9th grade girls participating in the WNBA Changemakers… Read more
Sunday in the Park with Lyric Opera of Chicago Returns to Millennium
Summer’s most anticipated crescendo is here. Lyric Opera of Chicago invites the city to its cherished end-of-summer ritual: Sunday in the Park with Lyric. On Sunday, August 23, at 7p.m.,… Read more
Lollapalooza Tips for a Safe Experience
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Lollapalooza is here to take over Grant Park Thursday through Sunday with headlining performances from Lorde, the Smashing Pumpkins, Zara Larson, and Olivia Dean, to name… Read more
Together for Trees Invites the Community for a Day of Nature, Learning and Service
The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites residents to Together for Trees, a community event celebrating and caring for the region’s trees. The event will take place on Saturday, August… Read more
ComEd Crews Restore Power to Nearly 300,000 Customers Impacted by Severe Storm
Severe weather moved through ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory on Monday, bringing heavy rains and flooding, high wind gusts up to 80 mph, downed trees and hail, as well as… Read more
Champions Of Magic Extends Chicago Engagement
In response to overwhelming audience demand, the internationally acclaimed Champions Of Magic has extended its Chicago summer engagement at the intimate, beautifully restored Studebaker Theater (410 South Michigan Avenue) through… Read more
Help Name Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Newest Animal Ambassador
A new furry face is preparing to join Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Ambassador Group, but there’s one important detail still missing: a name. The Zoo is inviting the public to help choose the name for a young,… Read more
Coalition Urges Pritzker to Reopen Weiss, West Suburban Hospitals
North and West Side advocates are pushing Governor J.B. Pritzker to use his official powers to quickly reopen two important Chicago-area hospitals that have closed in the past 11 months:… Read more
Cook County Shop Talk Deadline Looms
The deadline for the Cook County Shop Talk funding opportunity offered by Cook County Department of Public Health has been extended from July 30 to Aug. 6. Funding for Cook… Read more
Cook County Hosts Series of Community Baby Showers
Cook County Department of Public Health is hosting a series of community baby showers to connect new and expectant parents with resources and raise awareness about maternal and infant mortality. The first of three community baby showers takes place on Saturday,… Read more
