Author Archives: Editor
Chicago, Cook County Departments of Public Health Celebrate Lead Abatement Program Partnership with HUD
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with local leaders and area residents… Read more
Berwyn Family Says CDPH’s Lead Program Provides Peace of Mind
With the help of HUD grant funding totaling $700,000, Cook County Department of Public Health provided lead abatement services to 48 suburban Cook County households in 2023. “Thanks to HUD’s… Read more
2024 Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest Returns To Pullman
The 2024 Chicago Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest is returning to Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood on Saturday, Aug. 31st. This year’s parade, themed “Hometown of the American Labor Movement,” will… Read more
Babies Aren’t Waterproof
DCFS Reminds Parents, Caregivers to Supervise Children Near Water According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1… Read more
Lincoln Park Zoo Becomes Botanic Garden
Lincoln Park Zoo is excited to announce that it is now an accredited botanic garden by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). This accreditation recognizes the zoo as a botanic… Read more
Greater West Town Project Hopes to Build Community with First Annual Open House
Greater West Town Project (GWTP) welcomes the West Side community to its first annual Open House on August 14th (2:30 pm – 6:00 pm) at its facility on the West… Read more
Garrett Popcorn Shops® Launches New Pumpkin Spice CaramelCrisp®
As Garrett Popcorn Shops® approaches its 75th anniversary this fall, the iconic brand is stirring up excitement with the debut of Pumpkin Spice CaramelCrisp®. This limited edition treat combines their… Read more
Don’t Miss Out on Fan Expo Chicago 2024
Courtesy of Fan Expo Chicago Attending FAN EXPO Chicago, the region’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, may seem overwhelming for the first-time guest. With so much to see and… Read more
Public Works Keeping Roads and Alleys Clean
You may have noticed your streets and alleys a little bit cleaner this summer, and that’s thanks to a program that President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero support… Read more
As Summer Winds Down, Parks are Still in Motion
For a second consecutive summer, the Chicago Park District succeeded in opening all its 77 indoor and outdoor pools in neighborhoods across the city to ensure Chicago residents, including summer… Read more
