Author Archives: Editor
One year later, Pretrial Fairness Act has positive effects for our communities
One year ago, Illinois made history by becoming the first state in the country to end the use of cash bail. passing the Pretrial Fairness Act. Despite fearmongering from opponents,… Read more
Mercury Cruises’ New Creepy Cruise Extended Through Halloween Weekend
Mercury, Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline, announces the extension of its new and popular offering, the Creepy Cruise through November 2. The 90-minute nighttime river tour features haunted tales of Chicago history… Read more
Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco Now Open at Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate autumn at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco, now open to the public. This free admission, family-friendly festival features musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, and… Read more
Illinois Office of Tourism Releases Best of the Fall Season
As the first day of fall (Sunday, Sept. 22) approaches, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announced the release of its highly anticipated annual… Read more
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Hispanic Heritage Month started as a commemorative week in 1968; it was later expanded in 1988 to cover a 31-day period. Unlike many commemorative months, Hispanic Heritage… Read more
IDOL, OSFM Inspect Haunted Houses to Keep them Safe and Spooky
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are working together across the state to inspect haunted houses before visitors are welcomed inside…. Read more
President Dominick Breaks Ground on 100 Percent Disability Accessible Playground
Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday, Sept 23rd, on the town’s first 100 percent disability accessible playground, joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development… Read more
City of Chicago Accepting Nominations for Chicago’s Official 2024 Christmas Tree
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are looking for the perfect tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas… Read more
IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8.5M
The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that its Life Policy Locator helped return to consumers more than $8.5 million in lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities this… Read more
IDPH Report Shows Drop in Infant Mortality Rate as State of Illinois Makes Push to Improve Infant Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a new report on infant mortality that shows the statewide rate decreased to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, the… Read more
