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Champions Of Magic Extends Chicago Engagement
In response to overwhelming audience demand, the internationally acclaimed Champions Of Magic has extended its Chicago summer engagement at the intimate, beautifully restored Studebaker Theater (410 South Michigan Avenue) through… Read more
Help Name Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Newest Animal Ambassador
A new furry face is preparing to join Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Ambassador Group, but there’s one important detail still missing: a name. The Zoo is inviting the public to help choose the name for a young,… Read more
Coalition Urges Pritzker to Reopen Weiss, West Suburban Hospitals
North and West Side advocates are pushing Governor J.B. Pritzker to use his official powers to quickly reopen two important Chicago-area hospitals that have closed in the past 11 months:… Read more
Cook County Shop Talk Deadline Looms
The deadline for the Cook County Shop Talk funding opportunity offered by Cook County Department of Public Health has been extended from July 30 to Aug. 6. Funding for Cook… Read more
Cook County Hosts Series of Community Baby Showers
Cook County Department of Public Health is hosting a series of community baby showers to connect new and expectant parents with resources and raise awareness about maternal and infant mortality. The first of three community baby showers takes place on Saturday,… Read more
PsiQuantum Announces Major Investments in South Chicago
PsiQuantum announced a $250,000 philanthropic investment in local schools, higher education institutions, and STEM programs to advance the next generation of scientists, engineers, and quantum innovators in South Chicago. As… Read more
Spark a Love of Reading in Young Children
In collaboration with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Illinois State Fair is promoting early childhood literacy through the gift of books. This inspiring book gifting program mails free, high-quality,… Read more
Pritzker Signs Cellphone Ban for Illinois Public Schools
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the “bell-to-bell” school cellphone ban, which will take effect for the 2027-2028 school year. “Illinois is taking a major… Read more
NMPRAC Earns Prestigious National Accreditation
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (NMPRAC) announced that it received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) on July 17, 2026, the highest national recognition… Read more
Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them
Just one in five Cook County voters bothered to vote in the last two elections when asked whether to approve property tax increases, allowing a distinct minority of voters to… Read more
