Author Archives: Editor
Red, White, and Zoo: Brookfield Zoo Chicago Celebrates America 250
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating America 250 throughout Fourth of July weekend with family-friendly activities, special promotions and opportunities to learn about some of North America’s most iconic wildlife species. Guests can… Read more
ComEd Urges Customers to Conserve Energy
ComEd is responding to an isolated incident impacting customers in the western suburbs of Berwyn, Cicero, North Riverside, Riverside, Stickney, Forest Park, Maywood, Oak Park and parts of Chicago including Little Village, North Lawndale, Douglas… Read more
Elected Officials Respond to Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship
By: Ashmar Mandou The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, declaring that children born to people who are in the United… Read more
American Red Cross Share Fourth of July Safety Tips
American Red Cross is sharing tips on how to have the safest Fourth of July weekend fun. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public show put… Read more
Castro’s Law Strengthens Postpartum Home Visiting Programs
State Senator Cristina Castro led a new law that will expand at-home care for newborns and their families. Over the last three decades, Illinois has administered home visiting programs to… Read more
State of Illinois Urges Residents to Take Precautions as Heat Wave Approaches Illinois
With prolonged heat and humidity forecast across Illinois this week, state officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe and to check on family, friends, and neighbors who… Read more
Triton College Opens Fall Registration
Whether beginning college for the first time or returning to forge a new path, students at Triton College benefit from affordable tuition, flexible course options and personalized support services designed… Read more
Cradles to Crayons Backpack-a-Thon Returns
Cradles to Crayons-Chicago’s (C2C) second annual Community Backpack-A-Thon is underway. C2C’s Backpack-A-Thon is a local event that brings together community members to pack school supplies into thousands of backpacks for… Read more
After School Matters Marks 35 Years of Service
After School Matters, one of Chicago’s most impactful youth-serving organizations and one of the nation’s largest provider of after-school and summer opportunities for teens, is celebrating 35 years of empowering young people across… Read more
Department of Housing Introduces the Protecting Renters Ordinance
The Department of Housing (DOH) introduced the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) on Monday, an ordinance that aims to tackle the “affordability crisis” by banning hidden fees and instituting just cause for eviction protections… Read more
