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Join the West Side Learning Center for its Third Annual Community Day
The public is invited to attend a Community Day at West Side Learning Center (WSLC) from Noon to 6pm Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. This incredible learning space is located at… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Installs Technology for Family Members to Connect with Newborns
Saint Anthony Hospital is bringing first of its kind technology in Chicago to its maternity center. New video conferencing technology has been installed in each patient room to connect families… Read more
Loretto Hospital Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals and Immunizations for Austin Community Residents
The Loretto Hospital is offering free back-to-school immunizations and physicals for uninsured and underinsured families living in the Austin community, now through the end of September. Same-day and walk-in appointments… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Banning Indoor E-Cigarette Use in Public Spaces
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1540, a bill banning the usage of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces. The bill adds electronic smoking devices to the 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which… Read more
Boozy Boating is Dangerous, Avoid BUI This Summer
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as… Read more
Over 50,000 Senior Homeowners Need to Reapply for their Property Tax Savings
As of last week, over 50,000 senior homeowners in Cook County have not reapplied for property tax savings in which they are entitled to receive. The Cook County Assessor’s Office… Read more
“Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program Relaunches
The State of Illinois is relaunching a homeownership program designed to help working-class families throughout the state of Illinois. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Opening Doors… Read more
Lollapalooza Returns
Caption by Ashmar Mandou The electric four-day music festival returns to Chicago today through August 6th with over 170 artists like Kendrick Lamar, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Karol… Read more
Illinois Humanities’ Envisioning Justice Series Brings Free Arts and Humanities Programs to Six Towns
Illinois Humanities will present the 2023 Envisioning Justice Activation Series: six free events that will take place across Illinois to examine the far-reaching impacts of mass incarceration. Each public event… Read more
Not Miss Events at 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 do over the four-day Expo,… Read more
