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NMMA to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included… Read more
Harper and Flowers Fight to Increase Access to Fresh Foods in Disadvantaged Areas
With many urban areas in the State of Illinois containing vast food deserts and a lack of nutritional resources, state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure that… Read more
Daniel Biss: “I’m All in to Elect JB Pritzker”
On Monday, May 14th JB Pritzker and Daniel Biss released the following statements on their commitment to defeating Bruce Rauner and electing Democrats up and down the ballot: “Since the primary, JB… Read more
Families, Supporters Held Vigil Outside Cook County Jail to Honor Moms
On May 12th, Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI) and co-sponsoring groups, gathered directly across from Cook County Jail with formerly incarcerated moms, and moms who have been separated… Read more
Building a #MeToo Worker-Led Resistance
The #MeToo and Time’s Up initiatives are propelling a national conversation about workplace sexual violence. While thousands of survivors have come forward, most of the attention has been focused on… Read more
Lyric Unlimited, PRAA to Present Caribe Clásico
Lyric Unlimited in collaboration with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA), is excited to present Caribe Clásico, an evening of vocal and orchestral music dedicated to the classical sounds of… Read more
Celebrity Fashion Stylist Laura Zapata Shares Summer Wardrobe Tips
Now that the temperature is rising and the sun is shining, people are looking for ways to incorporate color and the latest fashion trends into their workwear. Celebrity Fashion Stylist… Read more
Chicago Park District to Host First Public Art Installation
The Chicago Park District announced the opening of OUT OF SIGHT, a public art installation based on the popular outdoor game hopscotch, on Saturday, June 9 at Maggie Daley Park,… Read more
Berwyn Police Showing Zero Tolerance for Seat Belt Violations
As summer kicks off and travel increases, the Berwyn Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat-belt… Read more
Ballet Nacional de Cuba Comes to Chicago
Ballet Nacional de Cuba returns to Chicago for the first time in 15 years May 18-20 with company director Alicia Alonso’s acclaimed version of Don Quixote, accompanied by the Chicago… Read more
