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Attorney General Raoul Urges Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid Tax Identity Theft When Filing Tax Returns
As the income tax filing deadline approaches, Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance to help Illinois residents safely file tax returns and urged people to exercise caution before providing personally-identifying… Read more
‘Best Foot Forward’ Program Helping At-Risk Children
Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators from the Mendez Organizations partnered with the Golden State Foods Foundation (GSFF) to deliver more than 1,000 brand-new athletic shoes to at-risk children and youth across Chicagoland… Read more
ICE Agents Deployed to O’Hare; Elected Officials Voice Concerns
By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 75 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents combed through O’Hare International Airport as the partial government shutdown continues. President Trump sent ICE agents to help TSA officers… Read more
Chicago’s Creepy Cruise Returns for a Spooky Start to Spring
First Lady kicks off the Spring season with the return of its popular Creepy Cruise, inviting thrill-seekers to experience the city’s history through a chilling new lens. Launching with early spring sailings, just… Read more
Clerk Valencia’s City Sticker Amnesty returns in April
City Clerk Anna Valencia announced the return of the Office of the City Clerk’s Amnesty Month program. Starting April 1, 2026, running through April 30, 2026, vehicle owners will be able to purchase their City Sticker without late fees or back charges. This… Read more
Cicero Leaders Propose Regional Flood Commission
State legislators heard testimony on Tuesday on a bill that would create a regional flood commission to identify specific causes for flooding in key neighborhoods and, more importantly, a regional… Read more
City of Chicago, Choose Chicago to Lead Chicago 250 Commemoration, Celebrating the History and Soul of America
The City of Chicago joined Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, to announce its participation in the national commemoration of America 250, marking the 250th anniversary of the… Read more
Calling Artists Interested in Bringing to Life a New Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Statue
Chicago’s first permanent non-Native settler Jean Baptiste Point DuSable will be memorialized with a full body, figurative statue to be unveiled at the forthcoming opening of the DuSable Park, near… Read more
Glow Wild at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is officially glowing after last night’s grand opening of Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope! The dazzling displays blend wildlife conservation with vibrant cultures and traditions for the first festival of its… Read more
Broadway in Chicago Springs into the New Season
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the complete season lineup for the upcoming Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series: Jekyll & Hyde, Dirty Dancing: The Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New… Read more
