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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Breaks Ground on Outdoor Educational Garden
By: Ashmar Mandou Coinciding with the 25th anniversary, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture hosted a ground breaking ceremony of a new Outdoor Educational Programming Space and… Read more
City Officials Honor 1995 Heat Wave Victims
On the week of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City of Chicago officials are lifting up two events honoring the more than… Read more
Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens Is a Must-Add to Your Summer To-Do List
As Chicagoans and visitors fill their summer calendars with places to explore, Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens, 300 N. Central Park Ave., is a must-add to the list. Known as… Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County Expands Conservation Corps
More than 40 youth and young adults have summer jobs this year through the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Conservation Corps programs thanks to a program expansion made possible by… Read more
El Grito Chicago Announces Star-Studded Lineup
El Grito Chicago presented by Jose Cuervo® announced its highly anticipated entertainment lineup for the September 13-14 festival in Grant Park, featuring chart-topping regional Mexican artist Oscar Maydon as the… Read more
Cicero Police Investigating Robbery
Around 3pm Friday, Cicero police received a 911 call about an armed robbery at a business in the 5100 block of West Roosevelt Road. Multiple vehicles, with multiple suspects, reportedly… Read more
Chi Food Truck Fest to Host Annual Taco Throwdown Competition
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is excited to announce the return of its popular Chi Food Truck Fest Taco Throwdown. The sizzling showdown will take… Read more
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Opens Most Ambitious Project in Zoo History with James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s historic new James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests is ready for public this summer, marking the official completion of the most ambitious project in the Zoo’s history…. Read more
El Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueña Inaugura Jardín Educativo al Aire Libre
Por Ashmar Mandou Coincidiendo con el 25º aniversario, el Museo Nacional de Arte y Cultura Puertorriqueña organizó una ceremonia de la primera piedra de un nuevo Espacio de Programación Educativa… Read more
Funcionarios de la Ciudad Honran a las Víctimas de la Ola de Calor de 1995
En la semana del 30 aniversario de la Ola de Calor de Chicago de 1995, el Alcalde Brandon Johnson y funcionarios de la Ciudad de Chicago prepararon dos eventos para… Read more
