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Shedd Aquarium, Forest Preserves of Cook County Bolstering Endangered Turtle Species
This week, officials from Shedd Aquarium and the Forest Preserves of Cook County released 11 baby Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) into a forest preserve in south Cook County, helping to… Read more
Lollapalooza Returns to Grant Park
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago on Thursday, July 28–Sunday, July 31, 11am–10pm daily in Grant Park. The highly anticipated festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s lakefront for… Read more
Elmhurst Art Museum Announces First Solo Museum Exhibition of Pilsen-based Street Artist
Throughout the Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum hosts a year-long celebration with a focus on the three major hallmarks of its mission: architecture (Spring),… Read more
Cubs Charities to Celebrate Diamond Project Grant Investments La Villita Park, Little Cubs Field
On Wednesday, July 20, Cubs Charities, a nonprofit that mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities, celebrated Diamond Project capital grant investments at La Villita Park in… Read more
Countdown Begins as 30 Young Women Build Electric Racecars for ComEd EV Rally
The excitement is building – literally – as 30 young women begin to build electric vehicles (EVs) and gear up for race day at the inaugural ComEd EV Rally to… Read more
CHA Board Approves Funding for New Affordable Housing in Logan Square
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved the commitment of up to 55 Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) for Phase 1 of the Encuentro Square development in the Logan… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Process to Fill 43rd Ward Vacancy
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the process to identify a qualified candidate to become the next Alderman of Chicago’s 43rd ward. Interested candidates must have lived in the 43rd ward… Read more
Shedd Aquarium, Forest Preserves of Cook County refuerzan las especies de tortugas en peligro de extinción
Esta semana, los funcionarios del Acuario Shedd y las Reservas Forestales del Condado de Cook liberaron 11 crías de tortugas Blanding (Emydoidea blandingii) en una reserva forestal en el sur… Read more
Lollapalooza regresa a Grant Park
Lollapalooza regresa a Chicago el jueves 28 de julio al domingo 31 de julio de 11 am a 10 pm todos los días en Grant Park. Se espera que el… Read more
El Museo de Arte de Elmhurst anuncia la primera exposición individual del artista callejero de Pilsen
A lo largo del vigésimo quinto año del Museo de Arte de Elmhurst inspirando a su comunidad, el Museo organiza una celebración de un año de duración centrada en los… Read more
