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Inauguration of New Rooms at the Cicero Public Library: A Step Forward for the Community

Inauguration of New Rooms at the Cicero Public Library: A Step Forward for the Community

On Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, at 11:30 am, the Town of Cicero Public Library proudly celebrated the inauguration of two new rooms with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. As the community… Read more »

City of Chicago Celebrates Business Education Program Graduates

City of Chicago Celebrates Business Education Program Graduates

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) hosted a graduation ceremony celebrating the graduates of the free BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program. The graduation ceremony, held at the South… Read more »

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and promoting mental health support. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of… Read more »

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Board Donates $1 Million Toward Behavioral Health Initiatives

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Board Donates $1 Million Toward Behavioral Health Initiatives

Local behavioral health patients now have better access to services and providers, thanks to generous donations from the Women’s Board of Lake Forest Hospital. Since 2022, the board has contributed $1… Read more »

New Law Inspired by Illinois Jaw Cancer Patients’ Struggle Closes Health Insurance Gaps

New Law Inspired by Illinois Jaw Cancer Patients’ Struggle Closes Health Insurance Gaps

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, aimed at addressing critical gaps in Illinois’ health insurance, has been signed into law by the governor. The… Read more »

Presidential Candidate Rachele Fruit: ‘We need to build a party of Labor’

Presidential Candidate Rachele Fruit: ‘We need to build a party of Labor’

By: Ashmar Mandou Socialist Workers Party Candidate for U.S. President Rachele Fruit, 74, is no stranger to lending a voice to social justice issues. From participating in movements like protesting… Read more »

Rough House Theatre Presents House of the Exquisite Corpse

Rough House Theatre Presents House of the Exquisite Corpse

House of the Exquisite Corpse IV: Superstitions, Chicago’s one and only immersive puppet haunted house, returns October 10-November 2 at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Space with an all-new program of… Read more »

Griffin MSI Kicks Off the Holiday Season with the Return of Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Griffin MSI Kicks Off the Holiday Season with the Return of Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s (Griffin MSI) beloved annual tradition, Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, returns on Saturday, November 16 and runs through Monday, January 6,… Read more »

Illinois Office of Tourism Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Illinois Office of Tourism Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

With Hispanic Heritage Month starting on September 15, the Illinois Office of Tourism is encouraging Illinoisans to get out and explore Illinois’ rich and diverse Hispanic heritage. From learning about… Read more »

Hispanic Heritage Month: ABC 7 Anchor Mark Rivera

Hispanic Heritage Month: ABC 7 Anchor Mark Rivera

By: Ashmar Mandou ABC 7 Anchor Mark Rivera, alongside his ABC 7 Eyewitness News team, is placing a spotlight on the diversity of the Latino community this Hispanic Heritage Month… Read more »