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Keep an Eye on Heat and Air Quality this Summer
Summertime has arrived in Chicago, with street festivals and outdoor activities galore kicking off all over the city. CDPH encourages everyone to get outside and move around this summer, but… Read more
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Recess
Chicago Fire FC will host the ultimate fan zone and viewing experience at Recess from June 11 through July 19. The Fire and Recess are teaming up to ensure fans… Read more
Summer Fun with DCASE
With school out for the summer and families searching for affordable activities, Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has a bevy of free offerings this summer for youth, families… Read more
Lincoln Park Zoo Announces New Family Fun Fur-iday Series
Grab your “pack” and end your week on the wild side with Lincoln Park Zoo’s newest family-friendly event, Family Fun Fur-idays on June 12 and July 31. Lincoln Park Zoo… Read more
Giannoulias Announces First-Ever Statewide Digital Library Resource Program
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced a landmark investment to expand access to information and educational resources statewide by awarding a first-of-its-kind contract for a comprehensive… Read more
Experience Nature throughout Summer in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
As summer unfolds, take in the sights and sounds of the season—birds singing from the treetops, wildflowers in full bloom, and wildlife thriving throughout the preserves. There’s no better time… Read more
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Summer Music Series
As part of its year-long 55th Anniversary Celebration, the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC), 4048 West Armitage Ave., invites Chicago audiences to experience a vibrant summer season of concerts,… Read more
Flow into Summer at Adler Planetarium’s Solstice Yoga
The Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., is inviting Chicagoans to welcome summer with a one-of-a-kind yoga experience right on Museum Campus. On Sunday, June 21, at 8a.m., guests can celebrate the… Read more
La Contralora de Illinois, Susana Mendoza, Anuncia su Candidatura a la Alcaldía
Por Ashmar Mandou La Contralora de Illinois, Susana Mendoza, anunció su carrera para ser la próxima alcaldesa de Chicago. Publicando un video puesto en You Tube el pasado miércoles, Mendoza,… Read more


The Book Banning Craze
By Daniel Nardini Illinois is only one of two U.S. Midwest states that had passed a law preventing the banning of books for whatever reason. This is important because it… Read more »