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The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce to Host a “Love You Lab” Holistic Wellness Experience
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce will host its first-ever Love You Lab event, a thoughtfully curated wellness marketplace featuring local businesses and practitioners across health, fitness, beauty and… Read more
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Marimar Martinez testifies on Capitol Hill
By: Ashmar Mandou Chilling testimony from Chicago resident Marimar Martinez, shot by federal agents during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ last October appeared on Capitol Hill this week to detail her encounter… Read more
Des Plaines Man Charged with Dissemination of Child Pornography, Possession of Thousands of Images
A 37-year-old Des Plaines man has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via a social media app, Sheriff Thomas… Read more
Annual ‘You Name a Snowplow’ Contest Underway
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) announced the 25 names chosen in Phase I of the City’s fourth annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. In the next… Read more
Shedd Aquarium, Partners Designate First-Ever Wetlands Week
The first week of February has been dubbed “Wetlands Week,” a coordinated effort led by Shedd Aquarium in response to shrinking protections for these important and dwindling ecosystems. Throughout the week and beyond, Shedd and environmental partners will… Read more
The Salvation Army, Jewel-Osco Team Up for a February Donation Event
As many across the state struggle with the decision of whether to buy groceries, keep the lights on, or pay the rent, The Salvation Army is there to help. That’s… Read more
Los Parras Announce First U.S. Tour 2026 Honoring the Legacy of Carlos Parra
Regional Mexican group Los Parras announce their first-ever U.S. tour, a tribute honoring the life and musical legacy of Carlos Parra, produced by Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN). The tour will… Read more
Cook County Clerk Cautions Voters about USPS Postmark Change That Could Impact March 17 Primary Election
With the Illinois Primary Election less than six weeks away, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is urging voters who plan to vote by mail to take extra precautions following a… Read more
Cicero Honors Police for Their Bravery and Service to Community
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Several Cicero police officers were honored last Friday at the Cicero Community Center for their bravery in the line of duty and their service to the… Read more
Chicago Auto Show Returns
Marking its 118th edition, the Chicago Auto Show returns to offer attendees an engaging experience with the latest vehicles, outdoor ride-and-drives and indoor test tracks. Attendees at this year’s show… Read more
