Author Archives: Editor
ISBE Urges Healthy Start to New School Year
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), local school officials, and medical professionals in a back-to-school press conference calling for a safe and… Read more
Cook County Officials: Protect Children from Measles
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Cook County officials, school and religious leaders made a united call to encourage measles vaccinations as kids head back to school. With cases of measles… Read more
Aging Care Connections Announces Sports Ball 2025
Aging Care Connections will host its annual Sports Ball 2025 fundraising gala on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6p.m., to 10p.m., at The Elmcrest Banquets & Catering (7370 W. Grand… Read more
Assessor’s Office Approves Record Number of Tax-Saving Exemptions for Seniors and Veterans with Disabilities
The Cook County Assessor’s Office approved a record number of exemptions for seniors and veterans with disabilities in Tax Year 2024, helping tens of thousands of homeowners receive much-needed property… Read more
Latino Caucus statement on DHS Secretary’s visit to Chicagoland
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s visit to west suburban Lombard on last Friday: “The DHS Secretary’s visit was yet… Read more
City of Chicago Hosts the 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the lineup for the 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, celebrating the birthplace of House Music… Read more
Hoops in the Hood Celebrates 2025 Citywide Championship
The 2025 Hoops in the Hood summer season celebrated its final game on August 8th, as more than 400 youth from 14 neighborhoods converged at Stanton Park for the program’s… Read more
CDPH Hosts Gun Safety Awareness Workshops
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) views gun violence as a public health crisis, and this year, CDPH is reinforcing its prevention efforts through a coordinated campaign that includes… Read more
From Cicero Town President Larry Dominick
Eight months ago, a known gang member shot a Cicero Police Officer in the back, then fled into Nikki’s Pub for safe refuge. Within days, I took steps to revoke… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Selection Committee to Fill 27th Ward Alderman Vacancy
City of Chicago announced the community-led process to fill the vacancy of Chicago’s 27th Ward Alderman. A selection committee comprised of community leaders in the 27th Ward will convene to… Read more
