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Tips for a Frustration-Free Tax Season
Tax Day will be here in a hurry now that tax season is officially underway. As of Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS began accepting and processing tax returns for the… Read more
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates FIKA FEST
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its Swedish-inspired Fika Fest on February 7 & 8, 2026, featuring the return of the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl… Read more
DCASE Announces Dates for Blockbuster Lineup of 2026 Festivals and Events
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) unveiled Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and events, kicking off in May and running through the holiday season. From the return of beloved… Read more
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez Launches Congressional Bid
By: Ashmar Mandou Democratic Socialist and Alderman of the 25th Ward, Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced his candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District as an Independent candidate on Wednesday morning. “When I… Read more
Cicero to Honor Police During Friday Ceremony
A murder suspect captured in Mexico a decade after he was charged. A multi-state manhunt that ended in the apprehension of a man wanted for setting a house fire to… Read more
City of Chicago Opens Food Pantry in West Garfield Park
City of Chicago and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the grand opening of the Library-Based Food Access program at Legler Regional Library, a full-service food pantry created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The pantry provides families in East and West Garfield Park with a rotating selection of protein, fresh fruits… Read more
Name a Cockroach Fundraiser Returns as Brookfield Zoo Chicago Celebrates the Season of Love
Love is in the air — and on the paws, flippers and wings — at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a Galentine’s Day outing or a wildly unique gift, Brookfield Zoo Chicago… Read more
Assessor’s Office Helps Record Number of Homeowners with Property Taxes
The Cook County Assessor’s Office processed more than 1.5 million property tax-saving exemptions for homeowners last year, while returning millions of dollars in revenue to taxing districts and reaching a… Read more
La Cámara de Comercio de Andersonville celebra FIKA FEST
La Cámara de Comercio de Andersonville (ACC) se complace en dar la bienvenida de nuevo a su festival Fika Fest de inspiración sueca, el 7 & 8 de febrero del… Read more
DCASE Anuncia las Fechas de su Impresionante Programación de Festivales y Eventos para el 2026
El Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales (DCASE) reveló el programa de festivales y eventos del 2026 en Chicago empezando en mayo y continuando durante la temporada festiva. Desde… Read more
