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City of Chicago Celebrates National Public Safety Week
The City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is celebrating National 9-1-1 Education Month to honor the outstanding contributions of the City’s 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers…. Read more
Opera Festival of Chicago Returns this Summer
The Opera Festival of Chicago announces its sixth season with the theme Bohemian Tragedy and that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 season, June 13 – July 5…. Read more
Take Part in ‘Illinois Voices 250’
The Illinois America 250 Commission invites people from across Illinois to participate in Illinois Voices 250, a statewide effort to record conversations with residents as part of the 250th anniversary… Read more
Southwest Chicagoland Man Claims $1M Top Prize on $50 Scratch-off -Credits Late Father
A Palos Hills resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the memory of his late father. John, who goes by the nickname… Read more
Get Ready to Become a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Controller
The public is invited to learn more and apply to become an FAA air traffic controller. FAA staff will be available at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave., to help… Read more
Cicero to Kick Off Replacement of Lead Water Lines
Efforts to replace 13,000 water lines made of lead began on Monday morning in Cicero, as crews convert those lead pipes to copper. New water lines and fire hydrants will… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Lineup for 2026 Chicago Blues Festival, June 4-7
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the lineup for the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival, taking place June 4–7. The nation’s largest free blues festival returns… Read more
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Jackson Park
Due to the relatively minor spring fluctuations in weather and temperature, and ample amount of rainfall, Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom at Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.,… Read more
Brighton Park Welcomes New Service Center
By: Ashmar Mandou The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) celebrated the neighborhood’s first community center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning, attended by several elected officials. The center… Read more
Argentina Passes Law to Mine Andes
By Daniel Nardini Current Argentinian President Javier Milei will sign legislation passed by the Argentine Congress that would allow companies to mine in the Andes Mountains. Called the Glacier Law,… Read more »