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Four Nonprofits United to Save Lives on South, West Sides
Four neighborhood-based nonprofits announced a new partnership to strengthen public safety via holistic social services and restorative justice, while also providing free attorneys to court-involved children and young adults. The… Read more
September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The events of that fateful day ignited a culture of preparedness which is now instilled in… Read more
Flutter into Fall at the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum invites visitors to “Flutter into Fall” and experience the return of its popular exhibit Weather to Climate: Our Changing World… Read more
‘Viva Mexico’
By: Ashmar Mandou Mexicans celebrate their country’s Independence Day with fireworks, parties (fiestas), food, dance and music on September 16. Flags, flowers and decorations in the colors of the Mexican… Read more
Humble Design Serves 2,000th Client in Fight Against Homelessness
Late August, Humble Design provided charitable services to its 2,000th client emerging from a homeless shelter. With the help of passionate volunteers, Humble Design does this by transforming empty residences… Read more
Fall Outdoor Adventures in the QC
Courtesy of Quad Cities Spend your day outdoors in the Quad Cities, enjoying the cooler temperatures and the beautiful colors. Located on the world-renowned Mississippi River, the QC has plenty… Read more
Chicago CBP Seize Counterfeit COVID Vaccination Cards
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the International Mail Facility at Chicago O’Hare recently seized 19 counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards arriving from China. The parcel was inspected… Read more
Baroque in the Park
Music of the Baroque (MOB), in association with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, opens its 51st Season with its second “Baroque in the Park” open-air performance at… Read more
Regional Great Lakes to Host Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup
September Adopt-a-Beach is the largest annual day of action for the Great Lakes and this year marks the program’s 30th anniversary. Each year, thousands of volunteers cleanup beaches on all… Read more
9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs Retrace Heroic Steps
As Americans reflect on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this year, nearly 50 cities across the U.S. will pay tribute to the New York Firefighters killed at the… Read more
