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Chicago Takes the Plunge

Chicago Takes the Plunge

Thousands braved the icy temperature and freezing water on Sunday for the 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach. Lake Forest native Vince Vaughn, “Chicago Fire” cast members,… Read more »

Introducing the New Stars of Rainforest Adventure

Introducing the New Stars of Rainforest Adventure

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum introduced five new species of live animals for guests to interact with beginning March 5th to highlight the second-half of Rainforest Adventure’s extended run. “It… Read more »

Collaboraction Extends Forgotten Future: The Education Project

Collaboraction Extends Forgotten Future: The Education Project

By: Ashmar Mandou Mired in political contention, the shuttering of Chicago public schools was undeniably an issue that affected families across the city and was the key topic of debate… Read more »

Emanuel Announces Expansion, Upgrade of Domestic Violence Pilot Program

Emanuel Announces Expansion, Upgrade of Domestic Violence Pilot Program

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, and Family Rescue announced the city’s domestic violence pilot program — designed… Read more »

Cicero Celebrates MMA World Champions

Cicero Celebrates MMA World Champions

On Friday, March 6th Cicero Town President Larry Dominick invites all to the World Championship Dinner at The Wishing Well, 5828 W. 26th St, Cicero, for an evening of dinner… Read more »

Blue Ribbon Campaign on State Street to Prevent Child Abuse

Blue Ribbon Campaign on State Street to Prevent Child Abuse

Pro Se Services, a nonprofit, has partnered with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), Chicago Loop Alliance, John Marshall Law School, local schools and universities, churches, community… Read more »

Berwyn Police Dept. Reminds Drive Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Berwyn Police Dept. Reminds Drive Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Berwyn Police Chief James Ritz announced they will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day holiday to crack down on drunk drivers. Un-buckled motorists also will be ticketed. “Too… Read more »

Girl Power

Girl Power

By: Ashmar Mandou March is National Women’s History Month and each year we take delight in sharing with you our list of extraordinary organizations throughout the city of Chicago dedicating… Read more »

Presentan las Nuevas Estrellas de Rainforest Adventure

Presentan las Nuevas Estrellas de Rainforest Adventure

El Museo Peggy Notebaert Nature presentó cinco nuevas especies de animales vivos, para que los invitados interactúen con ellas a partir del 5 de marzo, para marcar la segunda parte… Read more »

Campaña Blue Ribbon en la Calle State para Prevenir el Abuso Infantil

Campaña Blue Ribbon en la Calle State para Prevenir el Abuso Infantil

Pro Se Services, organización no lucrativa, se asoció con el Departamento de Servicios Infantiles y Familiares de Illinois (DCFS), Chicago Loop Alliance, La Escuela de Leyes John Marshall, las escuelas… Read more »