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Project HOOD Announces ‘72 Hours of Hope’ National Campout for Change
Project HOOD is excited to launch “72 Hours of Hope,” a nationwide campout from 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, to 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 24, inviting supporters from… Read more
Visit Chicago Southland Cuts Ribbon on New Visitor Information Center
Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—held its Grand Opening for the new Visitor Information Center (VIC) at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis on November 7. “This center… Read more
Largest Fast Play Jackpot in U.S. History Up for Grabs
Illinois Lottery players have a chance to win the largest Fast Play jackpot ever in U.S. history. The top prize for the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game has hit an unprecedented… Read more
Latino Art Beat President to be Executive Producer of Stop-Gap Animated Film in the U.K.
Don Rossi Nuccio the president of Latino Art Beat, Inc., a national not for profit arts organization that encourages young aspiring artists and filmmakers on to higher education thru the… Read more
Get Into the Holiday Spirit
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Ice Skating at Millennium Park Ice skating returns at Millennium Park this Friday, the go-to spot for all things festive, which returns for its 22nd season… Read more
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Veterans Breakfast
On Friday, November 8th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted a breakfast for Cook County veterans. The event, which attracted veterans throughout Cook County’s 16th District, honored the services… Read more
November 15 is Opening Day for Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Picnic, Special Event Permits and Camping Reservations
Starting on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 a.m., Cook County residents and visitors can reserve a spot for 2025 celebrations—from birthdays and reunions to holidays and special event gatherings—while surrounded… Read more
Veterans Reminded to Check for Property Tax Savings
On Veterans Day, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi reminds veterans that they may be eligible for property tax-saving exemptions that reduce their tax bills. “We honor the sacrifice and service… Read more
VNA Health Care fue Designado Centro de Bienvenida para Inmigrantes y Refugiados en Illinois
VNA Health Center, el mayor Centro de Salud Comunitario en los suburbios de Chicago, está operando oficialmente como centro de Bienvenida de Illinois (IWC), convirtiéndose en parte de una red… Read more
1-800-Truck Wreck Inicia la Temporada Navideña de 2024 con Obsequios de Pavos, Comestibles y Abrigos
1-800-Truck Wreck Lanza la temporada navideña en Chicago con tres días de obsequios y eventos comunitarios. La firma legal regalará pavos, comestibles y abrigos del 14 al 16 de noviembre… Read more