Lincoln Square Apple Fest Returns in October
For nearly 40 years, Lincoln Square Apple Fest has transformed Lincoln Avenue into Chicago’s favorite... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Raquel Villalobos
By: Ashmar Mandou Nestled in the heart of the Berwyn community, beloved local gem The Local Flour Stand Café... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Singer, Songwriter Martha Gonzalez
By: Ashmar Mandou Grammy® Award-winning Chicana musician, composer, and feminist artist Martha Gonzalez is... Read more
Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Returns
LUMA8 and the City of Chicago return with the 12th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a family-friendly... Read more
El Festival Apple Fest de Lincoln Square Regresa en Octubre
Por cerca de 40 años, el evento Apple Fest de Lincoln Square ha transformado a Lincoln Square en la fiesta... Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Raquel Villalobos
Por Ashmar Mandou Ubicado en e lcorazón de la comunidad de Berwyn, El apreciado establecimiento local The... Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Cantante y Compositora Martha González
Por: Ashmar Mandou La música, compositora y artista feminista chicana, ganadora del Grammy®Award Martha... Read more
Regresa el Desfile Anual de Halloween “Arts in the Dark”
LUMA8 y la Ciudad de Chicago regresan con el 12º desfile anual “Arts in the Dark”, celebración familiar... Read more
Midway 5K Returns for First Time Since Before Pandemic
The Midway 5K Run & Walk returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday, Sept.... Read more
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou We kick off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th) celebrating the cultural... Read more
Latest News
- 09/24 Representatives García Introduces the DIVERSIFY Act
- 09/24 Mayor Johnson, City Council Members Introduce Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
- 09/24 City Colleges of Chicago Announces Free, Flexible Information Tech (IT) and Computer Courses
- 09/24 Hispanic Heritage Month: Co-Creative Director Lauren M. Pacheco
- 09/24 Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Available Through October
- 09/24 City of Chicago to Host Annual Healing Arts Chicago Summit
- 09/24 YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Launches Y for All
- 09/24 All City of Chicago Stalking No Contact Order Proceedings Will Relocate to the Daley Center
Local News
Mayor Johnson, City Council Members Introduce Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
On Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Maria Hadden (49th Ward), Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward), and Ald. Lamont J. Robinson (4th Ward) introduced the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance, which… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Co-Creative Director Lauren M. Pacheco
By: Ashmar Mandou Curator, community organizer, and co-creative director of Chicago Humanities Lauren M. Pacheco is renowned for her work in Slow & Low Festival and the Chicago Urban Art… Read more
Education
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City Colleges of Chicago Announces Free, Flexible Information Tech (IT) and Computer Courses
City Colleges of Chicago is launching no cost computer and Information Technology (IT) continuing education courses to help Chicago residents build high-demand technical skills. The program offers flexible scheduling options,… Read more
- City Colleges of Chicago Anuncia Cursos Gratuitos y Flexibles de Tecnología de la Información (TI) y Computación
- Triton College to Host AI Summit to Help Professionals Navigate Changing Workplace
Business
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Representatives García Introduces the DIVERSIFY Act
Last week, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), reintroduced the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY)… Read more
- El Representante García Presenta la Ley DIVERSITY
- El Alcalde Johnson y Miembros del Concejo Municipal Presentan Ordenanza de Moratoria para Centros de Datos
Health
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Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Available Through October
To make it easier for families to get their children vaccinated, CCDPH is hosting free community back-to-school vaccination clinics throughout suburban Cook County through October. Families are encouraged to first… Read more
- City of Chicago to Host Annual Healing Arts Chicago Summit
- Clínicas Gratuitas de Vacunación para el Regreso a Clases Disponibles Durante Octubre
Commentary
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Looking Back at Illinois’ Recent History
By Daniel Nardini Long story short, I am officially endorsing current Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to be reelected as governor. I do not say this lightly because I am thinking… Read more
- U.S. Trade South of the Border
- The Ukraine Craze
