Mark your calendars, mi gente — El Grito Chicago is back. We’re bringing all the orgullo Mexicano to Grant Park for a full weekend of culture, flavor, and music from Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, ...

• Stick Together: Encourage the use of the buddy system — it’s always safer (and more fun) to attend prom with a group of friends and look out for one another throughout the evening. • Stay Connected: ...

With over 391,000 children in foster care in the U.S. and an estimated 23,000 aging out annually without permanent support, One Hope United is expanding its Hope House model to Illinois in 2025. This ...

Students from the University of Illinois Chicago, Roosevelt University, City College of Chicago and more will face off in The Legacy League Game Show™, a high-energy competition for students that ...

Cook County Government, Cook County Health, the Cook County Health Foundation and Project Rainbow announced the opening of the application process for the Provident Scholarship Fund. The scholarship ...

Incumbent Cicero Town President Larry Dominick, 76, was re-elected on Tuesday for 6th straight four-year term, defeating Esteban Rodriguez. Also winning re-election were all of Dominick’s running ...

Established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month has become a way for the community to support those affected by or dealing with ...

State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for equity in mental health and substance use treatment. Senate Bill 55, ...

Any adult age 55+ is invited to an immersive gallery experience followed by an art activity dyeing silk. Participants will dye silk with natural dyes like turmeric and coffee as well as enjoy local ...

The Greater Chicago Food Depository encourages families to check the new Summer EBT screener to see if their children already qualify and are enrolled in Summer EBT, a federal nutrition program that ...

Investment in 16th District infrastructure is continuing into 2025. Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) has announced updates on over 30 projects throughout the county.

Chicago-area nonprofit Kids Above All (KAA) has partnered with Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) this semester. Students participating in the College of Business and Technology’s Social Media ...