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Zoolights Returns
By: Ashmar Mandou One of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions returns for another year, ready to amaze families with incredible twinkling lights. Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Zoolights, presented by ComEd and… Read more
Treasurer Pappas Unveils Online Tool Showing Where Property Tax Dollars Go as Tax Due Date Looms
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas unveiled an innovative online tool that for the first time calculates year-to-year changes for each property tax bill and shows where tax dollars go. The… Read more
‘100 Latina Birthdays’ Podcast Putting Latinas’ Health in the Forefront
By: Ashmar Mandou As Latinas continue to outpace their counterparts in the U.S. in areas that include business and education, when it comes to health, myths, misrepresentation, and stigma can… Read more
Operation Rising Spirit Encourages Letters of Support to Illinois Veterans During the Holiday Season
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) launched the 2023 “Operation Rising Spirit,” campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans… Read more
Kids Above All Seeking Holiday Donations for Children this Holiday Season
Kids Above All annual Holiday Gift Drive kicks off. The local nonprofit whose mission is to build better lives for children and families in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake counties… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Cautions Donors During Holiday Season
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul cautioned potential donors to make wise giving decisions this holiday season. Under Illinois law, fundraisers and charitable organizations are required to register… Read more
Free Turkeys to Cook County Residents
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office joined the Cook County Housing Authority on Tuesday to provide free turkeys to south suburban residents, just in time for Thanksgiving. “My office looks forward… Read more
Cicero Officials Turn on Christmas Lights at Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees and the Cicero Special Events Department hosted the Annual Christmas in the Park Celebration at Cicero Community Park… Read more
Expert Tips for Selecting and Caring for a Live Christmas Tree
As shopping for live Christmas trees gets underway this holiday season, the tree experts at The Morton Arboretum recommend choosing one carefully and caring for it properly to ensure it… Read more
City of Chicago Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop
The City of Chicago is expecting extreme cold temperatures and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) activates warming areas at the City’s six community service centers when temperatures are… Read more
