Author Archives: Editor
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois’ Early Childhood Education, Care Transition Advisory Committee Members
Governor JB Pritzker announced eighteen members of the Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee, chaired by Bela Moté, the strategic-planning group will consist of educators, childcare providers, and… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois’ Statewide Launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The State of Illinois, Dollywood Foundation Executive Director Nora Briggs, United Way of McLean County President and CEO David Taylor, local officials, parents, and community members joined together at the… Read more
Loretto Hospital Offering Free Rapid HIV Testing in December
In recognition of World AIDS Day, Loretto Hospital announced it will offer free Rapid HIV testing on Thursdays throughout the month of December. No appointments are necessary and walk-ins are… Read more
Guest House Chicago Ribbon Cutting for New Community Room in Honor of Founder Jane Reich on 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Guest House, a Chicago nonprofit that is a haven for patients and their families seeking affordable accommodation during medical treatment, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its newly… Read more
State Will Not Proceed with Brighton Park Shelter Site Due to Environmental Concerns
Following a thorough review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) of the Brighton Park environmental report, the State of Illinois will not proceed with an asylum seeker shelter at… Read more
Pure DNA and DNA Corp Unveils Cutting-Edge Genetic Testing Facility
Pure DNA and DNA Corp, the forefront innovator in genetic testing and personalized healthcare, announces the grand opening of its newest facility located at 1046 W. Kinzie, Suite 100E, in… Read more
Treasurer Pappas Urges Owners to Pay Late Property Taxes to Avoid Upcoming Tax Sale
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas urges property owners who have not paid property taxes that were due in 2022 to act quickly to avoid the Annual Tax Sale. To find… Read more
Mariachi Herencia de México Christmas Concerts Set for Chicago
Fresh off a 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nomination, Mariachi Herencia de México returns to Chicago for the band’s annual holiday residency at Pilsen’s Thalia Hall on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at… Read more
The King of Flamenco Joaquín Cortés Returns to the Rosemont Theater
The King of Flamenco, illustrious Spanish artist, dancer, and choreographer, Joaquín Cortés, is making his return to the U.S. stages after an artistic sabbatical spanning nearly six years. His absence… Read more
America at Peace
By Daniel Nardini For the first 23 years of the 21st Century, the United States has only experienced two or three years of peace. We had either been in two… Read more »