Author Archives: Editor
Got fallen leaves? Put them to use with tips from The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum is encouraging people to save and repurpose falling leaves to nourish their gardens this autumn. According to the Arboretum’s expert Plant Clinic advisers, leaves make great insulation,… Read more
City of Chicago to Expand Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), in partnership with the Chicago Community Loan Foundation (CCLF), and The Resurrection Project (TRP), has opened applications for the newly established Shared Equity Investment… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Reminds Families to Check Sex-Offender Registry to Ensure a Safe Halloween
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding parents and guardians to check the state’s sex offender registry before finalizing Halloween plans and determining trick-or-treat routes for their children. With many families planning Halloween… Read more
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fourth Annual Día de los Muertos Family Resource Fair
On Saturday, October 26th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fourth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar and his office were… Read more
More than 300,000 Early Votes Cast in Suburban Cook County
More than 314,000 suburban residents have voted early in the 2024 Presidential General Election and the Cook County Clerk’s Office is encouraging anyone who has not cast their ballot to… Read more
Community Savings Bank Celebrates Desiree Reilly’s 25th Anniversary
Desiree Reilly celebrated her 25th anniversary at Community Savings Bank on Friday, September 27. She is now a member of the large group of employees who have worked at the… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Hosts 4th Annual Chicago Day of Prayer
No matter where you live, or how you worship – prayer is universal. On November 2, 2024, the Chicago Department of Health (CDPH) will assemble faith leaders across all denominations… Read more
Pharmacies are Closing – What about the Southwest Side Communities?
With big-name pharmacies closing in the city, the southwest and south side communities are negatively affected the most. Many residents don’t have a vehicle, and others often ask for help… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces the Launch of Help Stop Hate, a New Statewide Service to Report Hate Acts in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC), announced the official launch of Help Stop Hate,… Read more
Villa Invites Residents to Medicare Workshops
To assist members of the community with Medicare open enrollment, State Senator Karina Villa will be hosting three Medicare workshops across the 25th District in partnership with the Illinois Department… Read more
