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Holiday Season Kick-Off

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 »