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Red Cross Offers Steps to Help You Avoid a Cooking Fire on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of… Read more
Friend Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community Health Center in Back of the Yards
More than 100 community members, local leaders, partners and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Friend Health’s newest community health center, located at 4700 S. Ashland Ave. The… Read more
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate the recent multistate outbreak of infant botulism stemming from the contamination of a powdered infant formula which sent at least 13… Read more
Veteran’s Appreciation Day Holiday Luncheon
Illinois Senator Mike Porfirio will join local legislators in celebrating and honoring America’s veterans at a Holiday luncheon to be held at Morton College on Dec. 12, 2025. Among those… Read more
Need Holiday Gift Ideas? Treasurer Michael Frerichs Offers Some Options with Online ICash Auction
As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a… Read more
Cook County Board of Review to Re-Open All Townships, Giving Taxpayers a Second Opportunity to File Property Tax Appeals
The Cook County Board of Review (BOR) has decided to re-open all townships that have already closed for the 2025 appeal session, giving taxpayers an additional opportunity to file property… Read more
Covenant House Illinois’ Hosts Annual Sleep Out Chicago
By Ashmar Mandou On Thursday evening, many Chicago residents endured the colder temperatures to bring attention to the nearly 9,500 youth facing homelessness every night by partaking in Covenant House… Read more
Greektown Chicago Kicks Off Holiday Programs this Month
Greektown Chicago is illuminated with blue and white lights sparkling along Halsted Street this month as it kicked off the holiday season with Greek-themed festivities and events—including the 10th annual… Read more
Homeowners: Make sure You Aren’t Missing Out On Property Tax Savings
With the release of 2024 second installment tax bills from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, homeowners should check to make sure they are not missing property tax-saving exemptions. Homeowners are… Read more
Volunteers Prepare 1,200 Dinner Baskets for Lou Malnati’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive
On Saturday morning, 200+ Lou Malnati’s employees and family members packed more than 1,200 Thanksgiving food baskets for Chicago-area families in need. This tradition, which extends 17 years, reflects Lou… Read more
