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Giannoulias Awards $27 Million to Support Public Library Services and Literacy Efforts
In support of libraries, education and lifelong learning, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced that he has awarded over $21.4 million in grants for library services and… Read more
Fall Registration Open for After School Matters
After School Matters fall application is open! Nearly 8,000 teens can apply to more than 400 programs in arts, communications, leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week fall session begins the week of… Read more
Loretto Hospital Continues Summer Screening Series with September Wellness Event
Loretto Hospital is taking its summer screening series to the streets with a free community health and wellness event from 11a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, outside Gus Uncle… Read more
Healthy Chicago Symposium
The Chicago Department of Public Health is mid-way through the five-year implementation period of Healthy Chicago 2025, and to celebrate the efforts around the movement, CDPH hosted the Healthy Chicago 2025… Read more
USDA Recognizes VNA Health Care for Excellent Breastfeeding Support
The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) awarded VNA Health Care the WIC Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence. Agencies who receive the gold award demonstrate excellence… Read more
Shedd Aquarium Evening Music Offerings Continue into September
Music offerings at Shedd Aquarium will continue into September with Shedd After Hours: House Party, as Jazzin’ and the warmer summer months come to a close for the year. Four… Read more
City of Chicago Files Suit Against Kia and Hyundai
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago announced a civil lawsuit against Kia America, Inc., Kia Corporation, Hyundai Motor America, and Hyundai Motor Company was filed for their failure to include “industry-standard… Read more
Chicago Jazz Festival Returns
The Chicago Jazz Festival (August 31–September 3), produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC), returns this… Read more
New Report Sheds Light on Chicago’s Growing Homelessness Crisis, Advocates Point to Bring Chicago Home as a Solution
Courtesy of Coalition for the Homeless A new report from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) estimates 68,440 Chicagoans experiencing homelessness at the beginning of 2022. This reflects a… Read more
CHI Food Truck Fest Taco Throwdown to Bring Flavor and Friendly Competition
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the first-ever Chi Food Truck Fest Taco Throwdown to be held on Friday, September 1, 2023. The event will… Read more
