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Holiday Season Kick-Off
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou There is nothing more enchanting than the holiday season in Chicago where twinkling lights glow all around you, the city is active with enthusiasm, and many… Read more
Holiday Folk Fair International to Feature Music and Dance
Dancers, vocalists, and musicians representing cultures from around the world will perform daily at the 80th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, to be held Fri., Nov…. Read more
Ensemble Español Presents Annual Family Holiday Concert
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is excited to present its 48th Family Holiday Concert, at the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Auditorium, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. Friday,… Read more
Celebrate “Drie-cember” Holiday Programs at the Driehaus Museum
The Driehaus Museum, centrally located at 40 E. Erie Street just steps off the Magnificent Mile shopping and cultural district, puts its own ‘gilded’ spin on the holiday season with… Read more
Berwyn Police to motorists: Celebrating Thanksgiving? Buckle up and drive sober
This Thanksgiving, The Berwyn Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It… Read more
CDC warns of Salmonella Outbreak Affecting Mostly Infants Linked to Recalled Dry Pet Food
A Center for Disease Control and Prevention food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella has been shared recently, which included the following points: • This outbreak has been… Read more
City of Chicago Appoints New CDPH Commissioner
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of public health leader Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige, MD, MS, MPH to serve as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr…. Read more
Castro Measure Puts Township Residents, Mental Health Services First
Certain township mental health boards – or 708 boards – could soon begin collecting the revenue they need to operate, thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro…. Read more
ReUp Education Partners with Triton College to Expand Opportunities to Engage and Support Adult Learners
ReUp Education, a leading tech-enabled provider empowering adult learners, has announced a new partnership with Triton College, a public community college founded in River Grove, Ill. This new partnership expands… Read more
Diversify the Future Foundation and Engtal Launch STEM Scholarships for Chicagoland Students
A Chicago STEM staffing firm, Engtal, has raised thousands of dollars through its work for its sponsor, the not-for-profit Diversify the Future Foundation, which supports underrepresented talent in the Chicagoland… Read more