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Villanueva Advances Measure to Provide Free Menstrual Products in IDOC Facilities
State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced legislation from the Illinois Senate on Thursday that would allow every person in the care of the Department of Corrections to receive underwear and menstrual… Read more
Pritzker Administration Announces New HIV Treatment to be Available in Illinois in 2023
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a new, long-acting HIV treatment called Cabenuva will become available to thousands of people in Illinois starting… Read more
Cook County Officials Join Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
On Sunday, December 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar attended the 45h Annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. The parade, starting at 83rd and Western and going to… Read more
Governor Pritzker Signs SAFE-T Act Amendments
By: Ashmar Mandou In efforts to eliminate confusion over the controversial SAFE-T Act, which originally passed in 2021, Governor Pritzker on Tuesday signed HB1095, a series of amendments and clarifications… Read more
Hyde Park Art Center Hosts Free Interactive Holiday Program
Hyde Park Art Center will host the winter installment of the quarterly series Center Days, an all-ages free public program filled with artmaking activities, workshops, and artist talks. This month’s… Read more
Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill?
As homeowners in Cook County receive their 2021 Second Installment Tax Bills (tax bill) in the mail they are encouraged to look at the bottom left corner to ensure that… Read more
Greektown Chicago Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Programs
Greektown Chicago is lit up in festive blue and white lights along Halsted Street and kicks off the holiday season with programs and event. The Holiday Shopper’s Reward Program offers… Read more
Cicero Officials Turn on Christmas Lights at Christmas in the Park Event
Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees and the Cicero Special Events Department hosted the Annual Christmas in the Park Celebration at Cicero Community Park… Read more
Chicago-themed Holiday Gifts and Games by Local Artists at Chicago’s Transit Tees
Chicago creative studio Transit Tees offers hundreds of Chicago-inspired gifts designed by local artists for $45 or less including dozens of $25, $15, and $10 stocking stuffers. Shop Chicago-themed bestselling… Read more
The Great Peruvian Drought
By Daniel Nardini Many parts of the western United States are experiencing drought and drought-like conditions with water levels of lakes, rivers and dam reservoirs dropping at record rates to… Read more »