Author Archives: Editor
West Side Story
The Chicago premiere of Lyric’s new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece West Side Story features nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country. Performances of the… Read more
Santa’s Village to Open New Water Attraction
Santa’s Village announced that it will celebrate its 60th anniversary with the opening of Santa Springs, a family-friendly, interactive water play attraction within the amusement park. Opening summer 2019, the… Read more
New Report Finds Sheriff’s Gang Database Contained Information of 26,144 People When Deactivated in January 2019
On Tuesday community groups held an emergency press conference at the Cook County building to announce the release of a new report into the Regional Gang Intelligence Database (RGID) and… Read more
Final Showdown
By: Ashmar Mandou After participating in nightly forums, neighborhoods meet and greets, as well as clinching additional endorsements Mayoral candidates Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot are days away from their… Read more
‘Creative Walking Tours Consider Chicago’s Changing Neighborhoods’
Chicago Detours announced the launch of its summer season of walking tours in downtown and the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, including Fulton Market in the West Loop. While year-round tours stay… Read more
Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Sets Sail
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) have announced the 2019 schedule for Chicago’s #1 rated tour: Chicago Architecture Foundation Center (CAFC) River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First… Read more
April SNAP Benefits Underway
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that April Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued early to some Illinois customers. April SNAP benefits will be loaded… Read more
Red Cross to Kickoff “Sound the Alarm” Events
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is kicking off the second year of the ‘Sound the Alarm. Save a Life’ campaign with home fire safety and smoke… Read more
Tips for Creating Less Chaotic, More Productive Mornings
When the alarm rings each morning, do you arise quickly, eager to take on whatever the day brings? Or do you drowsily reach for the snooze button? Your answer could… Read more
Teaching Kids About Nutrition
By: Ashmar Mandou March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect opportunity for families to learn how to prepare healthy foods together. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients, such… Read more
