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Old Cook County Hospital Redevelopment Kicks Off with Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined on Tuesday by a host of elected officials, numerous stakeholders and members of the developer team in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the restoration… Read more
Navy Pier Invites Nonprofits to Apply for its Community Rides Program
In honor of Navy Pier’s 102nd anniversary this July, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural destination is awarding 102 local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to either ride the iconic Centennial Wheel or experience… Read more
New Initiative Aims to Create Affordable Housing Option for Low-Income Neighborhoods
An initiative to create new affordable housing options in neighborhoods across Chicago is underway. On Friday the Department of Planning and Development issued a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate… Read more
Emanuel Introduces Plan to Expand Shelter Beds for Domestic Violence Victims
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday at WINGS Metro announced a new plan to expand the City’s shelter bed capacity for victims of domestic violence by fifty percent. Through a proposed two percent home… Read more
Community Savings Bank Continues to Help First Time Homeowners
Community Savings Bank hosted a free Home Buying Seminar on May 19th. The bank developed these seminars to help local residents understand the process of buying a home. This one… Read more
ComEd Honors Seven Local Diverse Suppliers at Annual Awards Celebration
Seven local companies owned and led by people of color and women were recognized for excellence in construction and professional services, environmental stewardship, community building, job creation, and more at… Read more
Tuesdays at MCA
Every Tuesday this summer, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago hosts free outdoor activities, including the popular Tuesdays on the Terrace live jazz series and the SOAR Farmers Market. Through… Read more
Summer Fun at Navy Pier
By: Ashmar Mandou Navy Pier is synonymous with summer fun. From the Aon summer fireworks, to the Centennial Wheel, to the Children’s’ Museum there is something for everyone throughout the… Read more
Calling All Young Ladies Celebrating a Quinceañera
For the second consecutive year, Navy Pier is celebrating the quinceañeras of young ladies across Chicagoland with free professional group photos on the 15 of June, July and August this… Read more
‘Lunch on the Lake’ and ‘Summer Cinema’ Kicks-off
Enjoy hot rhythms, BBQ favorites and a side of cool lake breezes when Norris University Center kicks off the 2018 “Lunch on the Lake” concerts. The Northwestern University series kick… Read more
