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Set to Take Center Stage at Navy Pier This Spring
Navy Pier announced highlights of its spring 2025 programming, featuring an eclectic roster of cultural celebrations, art exhibitions, high-profile concerts, over-the-top parties, and recreational events. Spring 2025’s not-to-be-missed happenings include:… Read more
Feathered and Furry Snowy Footprints Abound at Lincoln Park Zoo
Just like a true Chicagoan, many species at Lincoln Park Zoo are adapted to blustery weather and many choose to brave the cold—whether for business (fresh air) or pleasure (heated… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Defending Funding for Medical and Public Health Research
Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health… Read more
Heartland Alliance Health Announces Donation from One Health Centers to Help Keep Facilities Across Chicago
Heartland Alliance Health (HAH) announced that its community health centers and food pantries will remain open thanks to a transformative donation from, and new partnership with, Michigan-based One Health Centers…. Read more
New Illinois Law for Alcohol Infused Products
The alcohol marketplace has changed and so have the laws. Effective January 1, 2025 bill SB 2625 went into effect. Alcohol-infused products such as alcoholic ice cream, whipped cream, popsicles,… Read more
Illinois Student Assistance Commission and Kaplan Announce Free Test Prep Courses
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, has contracted leading global education company Kaplan to provide free test preparation courses to all students… Read more
Crystal Lake School District 47 Citing Financial Issues
The Crystal Lake School District 47 (D47) Board of Education recently approved the reduction and elimination of staffing positions for the 2025-26 school year. These include elementary and middle school… Read more
Career Exploration Events Connect CPS Students with Pathways to Enter Skilled Trades
About 1,600 high school juniors and seniors from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be attending skilled trades’ career exploration events over the next month as part of the District’s expanding… Read more
ComEd Recognizes Nine Chicago State University Students as 2025 ComEd Scholars
Recently, ComEd recognized nine local Chicago State University students as 2025 ComEd Scholars, including several students from Chicagoland neighborhoods like Austin, Auburn-Gresham, and South Shore. As part of the ComEd… Read more
Chicago State One of the First to Offer Free Test Prep for Students Through New IL Program
This month, Illinois becomes the first state in the U.S. to provide free comprehensive test preparation services to all students attending public universities (and five community colleges) throughout the state. And Chicago State… Read more
