Latest News
- 08/13 White Sox Announces Highlights for Pope Hat Giveaway
- 08/13 Route 66 Named Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2026 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade
- 08/13 Juan Gabriel Film to Make U.S. Premiere at Millennium Park
- 08/13 New Groundswell Coffee Roasters Café Now Open in Fine Arts Building
- 08/13 Cicero Helps Residents Earn Citizenship
- 08/13 CHA Youth Artists, Hyde Park Art Center Unveil Community Mural
- 08/13 Chicago’s Iconic Air and Water Show Returns with World-Class Performances
- 08/13 Stroger Hospital Receives National High Performing Recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Local News
White Sox Announces Highlights for Pope Hat Giveaway
During the Chicago White Sox game against Cincinnati Tuesday night, the Sox held a Pope Hate giveaway. As a Chicago celebration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s White Sox fandom,… Read more
Route 66 Named Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2026 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of Route 66, the Illinois State Fair announces that the legendary Mother Road will serve as the honorary Grand Marshal of the 2026 Illinois… Read more
Education
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Malcolm X College West Campus to Hold Annual Community Day
The public is invited to attend Community Day at Malcolm X College West Campus from 10am to 3pm on Friday, August 14th. Malcolm X College West Campus is located at… Read more
- CPS Reminds Families of Back-to-School Dates for 2026-2027 School Year
- Tips to Prepare Your Child for Back to School
Business
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What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill
By: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount… Read more
- Latinos Progresando Hosts Tu Cermak, Tu Visión
- City Breaks Ground on New Shelter for Homeless Youth
Health
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Stroger Hospital Receives National High Performing Recognition from U.S. News & World Report
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals list as a High Performing hospital for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, Kidney… Read more
- El Hospital Stroger Recibió el Reconocimiento Nacional de Alto Rendimiento de U.S. News & World Report
- Medicaid Changes Underway: Immigrants urged to check status
Commentary
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Some Confusion on Medicare Part D
By Daniel Nardini In my case, I am dependent on Medicare Part D for my prescription medications. Yes, there was an announcement to end part of Part D. The part… Read more
- Shutting Out Third Parties
- Venezuela Leaves the ICC



