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Barrington Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Child Pornography Conviction
A Barrington man pleaded guilty to child pornography charges following a Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) investigation last year, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced. In… Read more
Giannoulias Opens State Flag Redesign Contest
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design. The commission will accept design ideas for… Read more
NMMA Presents Selena Tribute Concert
The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) proudly presents The Selena Tribute Concert. Join NMMA on September 6th at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at 6p.m., for Chicago’s biggest tribute celebrating… Read more
Claim Your Money
By: Ashmar Mandou According to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, there is currently $5 billion in unclaimed funds across Illinois with $3.6 billion specifically in Cook County that have yet… Read more
Chicago Park District Beach Season Sunsets as Fall Indoor Swimming Prepares to Start
As summer sunsets and the end of the beach season nears, Park District is transitioning into indoor pool programming. In Chicago, beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor… Read more
Chicago Opera Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with the North American Premiere of Leonora
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, begins its 2024/25 Season, with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of… Read more
Giannoulias Abre Concurso para Rediseñar la Bandera Estatal
El Secretario del Estado de Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias anunció que la Comisión de Bandera de Illinois estará aceptando envíos públicos para un nuevo diseño de la bandera estatal. La comisión… Read more
NMMA Presenta Concierto Tributo a Selena
El Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano (NMMA) orgullosamente presenta el Concierto Tributo a Selena. Acompañe a NMMA el 6 de septiembre en Jay Pritzker Pavilion a las 6 p.m. en… Read more
Reclame su Dinero
Por Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo al Tesorero del Estado de Illinois, Michael Frerichs, hay actualmente $5 mil millones en fondos no reclamados en Illinois, con $3.6 mil millones específicamente en… Read more
La Temporada de Playa del Distrito de Parques de Chicago Termina y se Prepara el Inicio de la Natación Bajo Techo de Otoño
Al terminar el verano y acercarse el fin de la temporada de playas, el Distrito de Parques está haciendo la transición a la programación bajo techo. En Chicago, la temporada… Read more