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Heat Safety for Vulnerable People
High temperatures can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and pregnancy complications. If you’re pregnant: • Drink water throughout the day even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Stay in air-conditioned spaces or visit… Read more
Free Back-to-School Immunizations
Cook County Department of Public Health is providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost to suburban Cook County youth ages 6 months to 18 years old, regardless of immigration or insurance… Read more
Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
A member of a crew that conspired to commit 11 brazen daytime robberies in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Between January 2022 and March… Read more
Cook County Board of Review Opens 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season
The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) will officially open the 2026 property tax appeal season on Monday, July 27, providing homeowners, businesses, and property owners across Cook County the… Read more
Zoo Ball: Andean Nights Raises Nearly $1.8M for Lincoln Park Zoo
Hundreds of philanthropists, wildlife enthusiasts, and animal advocates gathered at Lincoln Park Zoo on July 17 for the 49th annual Zoo Ball, hosted by the zoo’s Women’s Board. The black-tie… Read more
IDOT Asking for Public Feedback
The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public for their feedback on the state’s transportation system and the agency’s performance through the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Available now through… Read more
Drive Smart: Reduce Your Speed for Safer Travel
The Berwyn Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across… Read more
DCASE, After School Matters Unveil “Chicago Spring Breaks’ Mural at Midway
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the nonprofit After School Matters on Saturday morning joined students and local artist… Read more
Two Independent Candidates Off of November Ballot
By: Ashmar Mandou Two independent candidates running for the 4th Congressional District seat were rejected by the Illinois State Board of Elections Tuesday due to invalid amount of petition signatures…. Read more
And the Fastest Growing Religion in Illinois Is…….
By Daniel Nardini In the late 1970’s, I regularly went to a place called Kazi Bookstore. Almost every week, I went there to try and learn as much as I… Read more »