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Cicero Honors Youth with Seasonal Employee Luncheon
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Cicero officials gathered on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their youth with a Seasonal Employee Luncheon at the Cicero Community Center. The luncheon served as an opportunity… Read more
Chicago SummerDance Returns
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the return of Chicago SummerDance 2026, the City’s free social dancing series that invites residents and visitors of all ages to experience Chicago’s vibrant cultural… Read more
New Production of Dirty Dancing: The Musical coming to Chicago in September
Get ready to have the time of your life. Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that single tickets for DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL – a new stage production based… Read more
Designate a “Water Watcher” this Summer to Prevent Child Drownings
As temperatures rise across Illinois and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and splash pads to stay cool, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding caregivers… Read more
Keep Cool
Temperatures are in the 90s again. The keys to keeping safe in the heat include staying hydrated, wearing plenty of sunscreen, and wearing loose and light clothing. Other tips for staying cool in the extreme… Read more
Cyclospora in Illinois Rises
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise in Illinois, with several new incidents, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday. The outbreak known for causing “explosive” diarrhea, has… Read more
Cervantes Law Updates Nursing Education Standards
State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes led a measure revising requirements for nursing programs, aligning standards with other states. Since Dec. 31, 2022, a national nursing accrediting body licenses registered nurses… Read more
ISBE Releases Statewide Guidance on AI in Schools
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released comprehensive statewide guidance to support school districts in the informed use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Developed in response to Public Act… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Lab Schools Open for Enrollment
As education systems across the country seek more effective, research-driven approaches to early childhood development, Laboratory (Lab) schools have emerged as a cornerstone for shaping young learners. City Colleges of… Read more
Historic Property Tax Reforms Signed into Law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed landmark legislation pushed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas into law to protect homeowners from losing their equity through property tax foreclosure. The new law marks… Read more
