Author Archives: Editor
Washington Park Vacant Lot is Blooming
Neighbors gathered on Tuesday at a “Blooming in Bronzeville” block party to marvel at the stunning bloom of 100,000 bright red tulips planted last fall by MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient… Read more
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Great Spirits
Chicago’s Latino Spirits Festival will be held May 6, 2023 Cinco de Mayo Weekend at the Logan Square Auditorium 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, Il. This event is an opportunity to… Read more
iLottery Player Wins $1.1M on Lucky Day Lotto
An Illinois iLottery player is heading into May as a newly-minted millionaire. The lucky online player won $1.1 million playing Lucky Day Lotto on Sunday. The winner matched all five… Read more
County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Submits Three Resolutions During April County Board Meeting
On Thursday, April 27th, during the Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar proposed three resolutions to be adopted by the County Board. The first honored the… Read more
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to honor and celebrate the 8,350 foster families across the state who have made it their life’s mission to care for Illinois’… Read more
Chicago Public Library Announces New Locations
Chicago Public Library (CPL), in collaboration with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), announced two new libraries will be part of mixed-use developments planned… Read more
Unofficial Summer Begins at Walmart Wellness Day
Before hitting the road this summer, Walmart wants you to know there is a day dedicated to your health: Wellness Day on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m…. Read more
Public Health Officials Warn of Salmonella Outbreak and Recall Linked to Gold Medal Brand Flour
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate… Read more
Supporters of New Saint Anthony Hospital Caravan to Springfield for State Support
More than 500 local residents and patients of Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago’s Little Village and Lawndale neighborhoods loaded buses for Springfield this morning to urge lawmakers for state funding… Read more
IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Educated About Tickborne Illnesses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from Lyme disease at the start of National Lyme Disease Awareness… Read more
