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Free Access to Nature at Shedd Aquarium
This September brings with it a handful of opportunities for Illinois residents to experience all the wonder and aquatic splendor of Shedd Aquarium at no charge, with Illinois Resident Free… Read more
Humboldt Park Families Fight Back Against Displacement
By: Ashmar Mandou Tenants of the 2800 block of West Division, a building which has provided affordable housing to the Humboldt Park community for decades, are fighting back against the… Read more
Aldermen Urge Mayor Lightfoot to Keep First 100 Days Pledge or Risk Department of Public Health Grants
By: Ashmar Mandou Aldermen are calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to re- evaluate the HIV/STI Bureau’s recent funding decisions that resulted in an “inequitable distribution of resources favoring large institutions… Read more
Labor Day Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Navy Pier Summer Fireworks August 31st Free Admission Navy Pier www.navypier.com Don’t miss the last chance to catch Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks this summer. The night… Read more
Hanania Offers Humor, Politics at Library Appearances Sept. 12th and 17th
Join columnist Ray Hanania as he discusses Chicago politics, growing up Arab in America, and offers up some of his unusual standup comedy at the Orland Park Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, on… Read more
Bond Review Appointment Leads to Father’s Detention
Courtesy of Organized Communities Against Deportations Francisco SIlva, father and community leader, was detained at his bond review appointment with ICE this morning in downtown Chicago. Before going inside to… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Task Force to Combat Sexually Transmitted Infections
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a new, multiyear initiative to slash the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Chicago, starting with… Read more
Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch
For those parents who need tips on packing healthy school lunches, here are a few simple tips to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Tip #1 Get Your Kids… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Expands Insurance Coverage for Mammograms, Other Breast Cancer Screenings
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. The new law expands both private insurance and Medicaid to cover several preventative measures… Read more
Hernandez, Villanueva Invite Local Residents to Little Village Back-to-School Health Fair
State Reps. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are inviting local residents to a get a head start on the new school year. Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday,… Read more
