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Violence Prevention Organizations Commit to New Goals
By: Ashmar Mandou Representatives of Communities Partnering 4 Peace, which includes organizations CP4P, READI Chicago, and Chicago CRED), held a Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon to tackle the increase… Read more
Chicago Housing Authority Brings Holiday Smiles
Over the last several weeks, the Chicago Housing Authority helped to make a happier holiday season for thousands of its families, thanks to its sponsors and employees. “We would like… Read more
Peoples Gas Spreads Christmas Cheer to Families
For years, employees dropped off toys and donations at Angel Trees at their work locations which are then distributed to our four longstanding community partners–Casa Central, Chicago Commons, New Moms… Read more
Joffrey Ballet Establishes New Position:
Abbott Academy Director at the Joffrey Academy of Dance Joffrey Board Chair Anne L. Kaplan, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE, and Joffrey President and Chief Executive… Read more
Christmas in Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou Celebrate Christmas with light displays and festive pop-ups around the city. Although many events are adopting to the new COVID-19 guidelines, there is still fun to be… Read more
Enjoy a Variety of Winter Break, Holiday, New Year Events
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon The Chicago Park District ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., is open for the season, weather permitting. Patrons can reserve… Read more
State of Illinois Finishes First Among Populous States and Seventh Nationwide in 2020 Census Count
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the results of the 2020 Census in Illinois and celebrated the over 400 nonprofits and organizations that helped Illinois… Read more
NAMI Chicago Announces ‘Call Time’ Campaign
As the pandemic rages on, NAMI Chicago and Collaboraction announced a new awareness campaign – “Call Time” – a series of five PSA’s to educate members of the theater community… Read more
The Loretto Hospital to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
As Loretto Hospital prepares to launch COVID-19 vaccine trials in early 2021, the hospital’s clinical team is inviting community questions during an hour-long Facebook Live event, 5:30 to 6:30 pm,… Read more
Nicaragua: The New Venezuela
By Daniel Nardini As Americans are grappling with the corona virus epidemic, and the uncertain state of the U.S. economy, the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega has ratcheted the… Read more »