Author Archives: Editor
Count the Ways to Ring in the New Year at Navy Pier
Navy Pier and its partners are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the New Year in signature Chicago style. From rocking parties to sophisticated soirees and captivating cruises, a… Read more
State Flag Commission Selects Its Top 10 Designs for Public Voting
The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January. Members of the commission could select up… Read more
iHeartMedia Chicago’s Radio Stations Raise Over $1M During Annual ‘Lurie Children’s Radiothon’
iHeartMedia Chicago announced last Friday that “Lurie Children’s Radiothon” raised over $1 million in support of the patients and families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Lurie Children’s is one of… Read more
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Receives National Recognition
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum has been nationally recognized as one of the top 10 ‘Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights’ by USA TODAY. The distinction is part of USA… Read more
Cradles to Crayons Hosts Holiday Giving Round-Up
This holiday season, Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C®) is working to collect 50,000 winter coats for kids across Chicagoland through our “Gear Up for Winter” initiative. In addition to coats,… Read more
Cook County Clerk’s Office Unveils Historical Mural Project
A historic mural commemorating nearly two centuries of service by the Cook County Clerk’s Office was unveiled in a ceremony that brought together the newly elected Clerk of Cook County, former Clerks,… Read more
End of Birthright Citizenship
By: Ashmar Mandou On Day 1 of his second term, President-elect Donald Trump vows he will end birthright citizenship, but many are claiming it may prove challenging due to what… Read more
Assessor’s Office Takes Part in Record Number of Events for Homeowners
The Cook County Assessor’s Office participated in a record-breaking 218 events for homeowners in 2024, helping taxpayers across Cook County file appeals, apply for exemptions, and learn more about the… Read more
Healthcare Open Enrollment Ending Soon
The federal Open Enrollment period is now ongoing, marking a critical time for individuals to enroll in, change, or cancel their health insurance plans. This limited window only lasts a… Read more
Advocate Health Care Establishes New Program to Expand Medication Access for Eligible Patients Through Free Prescription Program
Advocate Health Care is taking a significant step to address disparities in medication access through a vital collaboration with Dispensary of Hope. The non-profit organization provides free, essential medications to… Read more