Author Archives: Editor
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois State Park
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites outdoor lovers to start 2025 out right with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on Jan. 1. IDNR is… Read more
In Keeping with Holiday Tradition CTA Is Ushering In 2025 with Free Rides on New Year’s Eve
CTA is partnering again with Miller Lite to offer the New Year’s Eve Free Rides on trains and buses to customers from 10 p.m., December 31, until 4 a.m. on… Read more
OVO by Cirque du Soleil : A restaging of the show is underway
Between a triumphant European tour and a highly anticipated return to North America, OVO by Cirque du Soleil has undergone a full ‘metamorphosis’ under the watchful eye of its original… Read more
Stay Warm During the Frosty Months
Chicago is feeling the winter chill this December. CDPH urges all Chicagoans to keep yourself safe and warm throughout these frosty months. Here are some tips for precautions to take… Read more
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Protect Hospitals from Cyberattacks
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced legislation that would improve cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 10455) was introduced in the wake of increased ransomware attacks on… Read more
Cook County Health Offering Free Walk-In
CCDPH is offering a series of free walk-in COVID and flu vaccination clinics in the north, west and south suburbs, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Clinics will be held… Read more
Advocate Health Care to make $1B Investment on Chicago’s South Side
Together with faith and community leaders, elected officials, physicians and nurses, Advocate Health Care announced on December 17th that it will invest $1 billion to expand access to primary care,… Read more
Illinois Awarded $19.9M to Support School Districts Transitioning to Zero-Emission Buses
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced it has been awarded a $19.9 million grant from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative… Read more
Learn During Winter Break
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leaders are reminding families that while classroom learning may be on pause during winter break, there are still opportunities for students to stay physically active and… Read more
Jiménez Highlights Healthy Meal Opportunities for Students in Need During Holiday Break
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is highlighting three community organizations opening their doors to local students in need of healthy meals during Chicago Public Schools’ winter break through the city’s… Read more
