Author Archives: Editor
Treasurer Maria Pappas Launches Newsletter
1st Issue Shows Low Property Tax Collection Rates Harm Minority South Suburbs by Curtailing Government Services and Fueling Higher Tax Rates Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Wednesday released the… Read more
The Den’s Puppy Bowl
It’s the perfect kick-off to your Superbowl Sunday! The Den Theatre is partnering with The Anti-Cruelty Society for its first-ever Puppy Bowl on Sunday, February 12 from 12:30 pm –… Read more
International Salsa Congress Brings Heat Wave to Windy City
The 22nd Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISCI) will bring the heat this month as they dance the night away with Afro-Latin rhythms to chase away the winter blues. CISCI will… Read more
Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in Chicago Experiencing Violence
A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is encouraging grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply for grants from its 2023… Read more
Chicago Auto Show Drives into McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show reopens the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. The 2023 show… Read more
This Super Bowl Weekend, Spread the Word: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Berwyn Police Department is reminding football fans and partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If… Read more
$11M in DCASE Grants for Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the 2023 DCASE Cultural Grants Program plans, including $11M to be distributed to Chicago nonprofit arts organizations through the new… Read more
Women: Be kind to Your Heart
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. Among females 20 years and older, nearly 45 percent… Read more
Be Kind to Your Heart
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women among the Latino population in the U.S.; from… Read more
Pilot Program Underway to Help Improve Food Access for Chicago Residents with Disabilities
The Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD), Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC), and the Thierer Family Foundation, an organization helping nonprofits increase their impact through technology, on Tuesday announced a… Read more
