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Yollocalli Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era
By: Ashmar Mandou A pool of community leaders, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, Commissioner George Cardenas, and NMMA President Emeritus Carlos Tortolero, to name a few joined… Read more
CPS Students Open Books and Minds Through Summer Reading
As Chicago Public Schools’ students enjoy another week of summer vacation, officials are reminding families and students of the many summer reading and literacy programs and resources across the city…. Read more
Summer Meals Available for Chicago Public Schools Students
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched its summer meal programs next week to ensure students continue to have access to free, nutritious meals during the summer months. The summer meals and… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Providing Relief to Community Members Most in Need During Record Heat
Saint Anthony Hospital gave out nearly 2,000 water bottles per day to keep West and Southwest side residents hydrated during this record heatwave in Chicago. Utilizing a refrigerated trailer to… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs SB1, Creating the Department of Early Childhood
Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials, early childhood advocates, and education leaders to sign Senate Bill 0001 into law, officially establishing Illinois’ new Department of Early Childhood. The new state… Read more
CTA and Cigna Healthcare Open First of Two Wellness Fitness Centers at CTA University
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cigna Healthcare have partnered to open the first of two new wellness fitness centers as part of a pilot program to help CTA employees… Read more
Treasurer Maria Pappas Analysis Shows Record-High Property Tax Increases for South Suburban Homeowners
Homeowners in many south and southwest suburbs will have to pay a lot more in property taxes as the median tax bill jumped a record 19.9 percent in the region,… Read more
‘Olmec Trails Family Fiesta’ Celebration Underway
Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) in coordination with Meztli Mexico and in partnership with the College of DuPage Public Art Project (COD) and the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB)… Read more
Gov. Pritzker, State of Illinois Announce IRONMAN Heading to Rockford
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local officials and IRONMAN leadership announced that Rockford will host the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon beginning next year… Read more
Illinois Lottery Kicks Off its 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of… Read more
