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Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab Gets a Refresh
The Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab is now open daily from 10am–3:30pm, offering early learners ages 2-6 and their caregivers a dedicated play space and interactive hands-on experiences within the… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Showcases Partners and Students at Community Forum
City Colleges of Chicago and its community partners highlighted Partnership Matters at Kennedy-King College Auditorium Tuesday morning. Partnership Matters, a first of its kind event, focused on opportunities to further… Read more
Chicago Park District Seeking Artists for Night Out in the Parks in 2020
Calling all local arts performers and community organizations, the Chicago Park District is looking to partner with Chicago-based organizations and talented individual artists to be a part of the eighth… Read more
Former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije Breaks Ground on Philanthropy Center
Israel Idonije, entrepreneur, humanitarian and former NFL player, broke ground on the FBRK Impact House at 200 W. Madison Street in Chicago last Wednesday. Set to open in March 2020,… Read more
Too Much Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Lower Heart Health
Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at… Read more
Chicago Progressive Caucus Sends Letter to Mayor Calling for Investment in Public Mental Health Clinics
The Chicago Progressive Caucus at Monday’s budget hearing called for the Lightfoot administration to amend the Chicago Department of Public Health investments. Last week, Mayor Lightfoot received a letter signed… Read more
Governor JB Pritzker, DHS Celebrate One-of-a-Kind Community Partnership in Lawndale
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou joined the Lawndale Christian Health Center CEO Bruce Miller to… Read more
Does Your Skin Have a Holiday Hangover?
‘Tis the season…for eating…and drinking. We’re all aware of the effects binge drinking can have on our health, but that doesn’t stop most of us from overindulging during the party… Read more
Chicago Earns Gold Medal from CityHealth for Passing Policies that Improve Residents’ Health and Quality of Life
Chicago has again received a gold medal as one of the nation’s highest performing cities when it comes to passing policies that improve the health and well-being of its residents,… Read more
Explore Chicago’s Holiday Celebrations
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou A Christmas Carol Through December 29th Goodman Theatre Price Range: $25-$89 Dickens’ holiday classic is the iconic tale of greedy businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, whose sizable bank… Read more
