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Global Art Initiative “Portals” Invites Participation in Criminal Justice Dialogues
The global public art initiative, Portals, is heading to Instituto del Progreso Latino. During this limited engagement, the Portal will connect community members and students to participate in conversations as… Read more
McCormick Place Metra Station Unveils New Art Panels by After School Matters Students
On November 8th, 2017, Metra and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) unveiled a significant upgrade to the Metra station at McCormick Place, including a vibrant series of mural… Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago Announces New Structure for Parishes in West Humboldt Park
By: Ashmar Mandou The Archdiocese of Chicago is headed in a new direction. As part of their revitalization program, Renew My Church, the leadership of parishes in West Humboldt Park… Read more
City Announces Record Tourism Performance
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Chicago is on track to reach the goal of 55 million visitors annually at the end of this year – three years early. Chicago has been… Read more
Message from the Cook County Assessor’s Office
Please allow the Cook County Assessor’s Office to address recent inaccurate reports and misconceptions about property assessment in Cook County. The Civic Consulting Alliance (CCA) is studying the assessment and… Read more
Rep. Mah Calls for Government Monitored Workers’ Protection Unit
In an effort to stand against Illinois’ “underground economy,” which forces employees to work in unsafe conditions and gives businesses unfair tax and labor advantages, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago,… Read more
National Prematurity Awareness Month: Dispelling Five Common Pregnancy Myths
By Dr. Kwame Foucher, medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, and Debra Ness, president of National Partnership for Women & Families November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, a time for families… Read more
Nine Chicago Arts Groups Receive MacArthur Grants
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded grants to nine Chicago arts and culture organizations for diverse artistic exchanges in eight countries, including Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka,… Read more
Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems
Need another reason to keep your weight under control? Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your… Read more
De-mining Colombia
by Daniel Nardini One of the most horrendous legacies of the Colombian civil war between the Colombian government and the former FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) is all of… Read more »