Northern Illinois Community Initiatives, one of the foundations supported by Nicor Gas, is proud to announce its new name as Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI). NICI was formed with ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sean Harden as President of the Chicago Board of Education, accompanied by a slate of experienced and passionate leaders whose collective expertise ...

Chicago has seen a jump in Congenital Syphilis, from 13 cases in 2018 to 46 cases in 2022 — a 254 percent increase. This rise has disproportionately impacted Black Chicago, as 86 percent (75 of 87) of ...

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the warmth and joy of Latin culture at Noche Buena, Chicago’s first-ever Latin-themed Christmas bar, launching in Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville. The pop-up ...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of ...

Six new members of the local arts community were named to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). City Council unanimously approved all ...

Just like a true Chicagoan, many species at Lincoln Park Zoo are adapted to blustery weather and many choose to brave the cold—whether for business (fresh air) or pleasure (heated rocks). Zookeepers ...

LatinTalks, a groundbreaking platform known as the “TED Talks for the Latin community,” is proud to announce Telemundo Television Network as its national collaborative partner for the launch of ...

Tucked in a small habitat in Shedd Aquarium’s Polar Play Zone, a group of tiny orange-brown sea stars tell a much bigger ...

As state legislators debate prescription drug reform this spring, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, on behalf of Illinois’ 56 community health centers, is proposing legislation to end ...

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon reaffirmed her commitment to expanding equal access to the ballot, announcing the opening of two new locations as the Clerk’s Office kicks off Early Voting for the ...

You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can lead to missing the payment due date, which can cost you money. That’s exactly what ...