DCASE Announces Dates for Blockbuster Lineup of 2026 Festivals and Events
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) unveiled Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and... Read more
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez Launches Congressional Bid
By: Ashmar Mandou Democratic Socialist and Alderman of the 25th Ward, Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced his candidacy... Read more
City of Chicago Opens Food Pantry in West Garfield Park
City of Chicago and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the grand opening of the Library-Based... Read more
Assessor’s Office Helps Record Number of Homeowners with Property Taxes
The Cook County Assessor’s Office processed more than 1.5 million property tax-saving exemptions for homeowners... Read more
Elected Officials Introduce the Melt ICE Act
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), alongside Congresswoman Yvette Clarke... Read more
IDNR Collecting Discarded Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees... Read more
Boricorridor Tour Arrives in Chicago for the First Time
Nunca digas nunca (Never Say Never), the comedy film special by actress and comedian Marisé Álvarez (Steven... Read more
Illinoisans Invited to Unite in Service to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday
In celebration of the founding of the United States 250 years ago, Governor JB Pritzker is inviting Illinoisans... Read more
Latest News
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Local News
Tips for a Frustration-Free Tax Season
Tax Day will be here in a hurry now that tax season is officially underway. As of Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS began accepting and processing tax returns for the… Read more
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates FIKA FEST
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its Swedish-inspired Fika Fest on February 7 & 8, 2026, featuring the return of the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl… Read more
Education
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From Listener to Host: High School Freshman Joins WRRG Airwaves
WRRG’s youngest DJ is high school freshman Dean Winnick of Franklin Park. If you’ve tuned into 88.9 FM on Sunday afternoons, you’ve likely heard The Dean Winnick Show, which airs… Read more
- Intonation Music Moves to Bronzeville Neighborhood
- After School Matters Opens Application for Largest Spring Session
Business
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City of Chicago Opens RFP for Small Business Technology Enhancement Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program, a new and innovative initiative administered by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) to expand digital capacity and… Read more
- Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Host Job Screenings
- New Casa Aguascalientes Center Opens in Pilsen Community
Health
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Keep Your Pets Safe this Winter
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars. But do you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to animals’ health? Pets can… Read more
- Cook County Launches ‘Healthy Beginnings’ During Maternal Health Awareness
- Tips for Extreme Cold
Commentary
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Where is America’s Place in the World Now?
By Daniel Nardini Despite all of the news and youtube opinions and editorials that have come out about America’s place in the world, and what is happening in domestic politics,… Read more
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