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ZooLights Brings the Holiday Spirit to Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate the festive holiday season with friends and family at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd, opening November 21. This beloved staple of Chicago’s holiday… Read more
IEMA-OHS and National Weather Service Recognize Winter Weather Preparedness Week
As winter weather approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This week marks National Winter Weather Preparedness Week, a timely… Read more
Davis-Backed Clean Slate Act Streamlines Record Sealing and Expands Second Chances
The Clean Slate Act, championed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, will automatically seal minor criminal offenses once they become eligible, eliminating costly red tape that has long stood in… Read more
LIHEAP Applications are Now Open for All Income-Eligible Households
Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); all income-eligible households are encouraged to apply. LIHEAP is designed to help low- and fixed-income families… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Chicago’s First Live New Year’s Eve Celebration
ABC7, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Choose Chicago announced that “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” America’s most-watched New Year’s celebration, will broadcast live from Chicago with… Read more
Holiday Magic® Returns Brighter Than Ever to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Chicagoland’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever. Holiday Magic® at Brookfield Zoo Chicago returns reimagined for 2025, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland illuminated by over 3.5 million twinkling… Read more
Cradles to Crayons® Aims to Collect 50,000 Coats and Winter Gear
Cradles to Crayons – ® Chicago (C2C®) is calling on its community to donate 50,000 coats and warm winter gear that will be distributed free-of-charge to children across Chicagoland this… Read more
ZooLights Lleva el Espíritu Navideño a Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebre la temporada navideña con amigos y famiiares en el ZooLights anual de Lincoln Park Zoo presentado por Invesco QQQ y ComEd, empezando el 21 de noviembre. Este gustado clásico… Read more
Están Abiertas las Solicitudes de LIHEAP para Todas las Familias de Ingreso Elegible
Se están aceptando solicitudes para el Programa de Energía en Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP); se aconseja a todas las familias de ingreso elegible que hagan su solicitud. LIHEAP está… Read more
La Ciudad de Chicago Anuncia la Primera Celebración de Año Nuevo en Vivo de Chicago
ABC7, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), el Alcalde Brandon Johnson y Choose Chicago, anunciaron que “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, la celebración de Año Nuevo más vista de Estados Unidos,… Read more
