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Free Turkeys to Cook County Residents

Free Turkeys to Cook County Residents

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office joined the Cook County Housing Authority on Tuesday to provide free turkeys to south suburban residents, just in time for Thanksgiving. “My office looks forward… Read more »

Cicero Officials Turn on Christmas Lights at Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Cicero Officials Turn on Christmas Lights at Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees and the Cicero Special Events Department hosted the Annual Christmas in the Park Celebration at Cicero Community Park… Read more »

Expert Tips for Selecting and Caring for a Live Christmas Tree

Expert Tips for Selecting and Caring for a Live Christmas Tree

As shopping for live Christmas trees gets underway this holiday season, the tree experts at The Morton Arboretum recommend choosing one carefully and caring for it properly to ensure it… Read more »

City of Chicago Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop

City of Chicago Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop

The City of Chicago is expecting extreme cold temperatures and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) activates warming areas at the City’s six community service centers when temperatures are… Read more »

Illinois Offers Funding for Training and Certification of Substance Use Counselors

Illinois Offers Funding for Training and Certification of Substance Use Counselors

A new partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) is removing barriers for individuals who want to become certified to help people… Read more »

What is a cardiac MRI and do I need one?

What is a cardiac MRI and do I need one?

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital now offering cardiac MRI Cardiac MRI is now available at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. The versatile tool is used to diagnose many cardiac conditions and is… Read more »

Triton College Offering “Science of Personal Health” Intersession Course

Triton College Offering “Science of Personal Health” Intersession Course

Are you a student who wants to get ahead on credits while on winter break? Triton’s intersession courses are fully online and can be completed in a short, two-week period…. Read more »

Illinoisians Deserve Quality Higher Education, States ACTA

Illinoisians Deserve Quality Higher Education, States ACTA

Courtesy of The American Council of Trustees and Alumni The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released their annual state rankings of higher education performance. Using ACTA’s interactive… Read more »

City Colleges of Chicago to Host Kwanzaa Celebration at Malcolm X College, Free and Open to the Public

City Colleges of Chicago to Host Kwanzaa Celebration at Malcolm X College, Free and Open to the Public

Malcolm X College has a strong history of celebrating Kwanzaa and for more than 17 years. This year’s celebration theme is Building and Sustaining Community One Principle at a Time…. Read more »

Ways to Gift Yourself Tax Savings This Holiday Season

Ways to Gift Yourself Tax Savings This Holiday Season

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, and while you’re likely busy hunting for the perfect gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget that you can… Read more »