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University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system’s physicians and services for patients throughout the region.
Main Stage Improv Brings Halloween Comedy Spooktacular to Tinley Park
The Main Stage Improv is celebrating Halloween with an evening of comedy, costumes and the unexpected when “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! A Halloween Comedy Spooktacular” takes the stage Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center, 16801 S. 80th Avenue in Tinley Park.
Illinois DCFS, IDPH and Safe Kids Illinois partner with public transit agencies across Illinois to promote Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Safe Kids Illinois are partnering with public transit agencies across the state to share a simple, lifesaving message with parents and caregivers when it’s time for an infant to sleep – give them room to breathe.
Howard Brown Health Marks National PrEP Day by Encouraging Whole-Person Approach to HIV Prevention
In recognition of National PrEP Day on October 10, Howard Brown Health is encouraging people to take advantage of one of the most effective tools available to prevent HIV while reminding patients that their healthcare should extend far beyond a prescription.
MAYOR JADA D. CURRY CONTINUES TO PROPEL LYNWOOD INTO A TREMENDOUS DESTINATION POINT OF THE SOUTHLAND
Many Journalists, business leaders, and residents are speaking boldly to the resurgence and continued development of Lynwood, Illinois. Once considered simply as a drive through community, it has now propelled into a phenomenal destination point for southland residents. From its beautiful housing stock to the growing economic base; Lynwood is experiencing a five-year growth of prosperity and stability.
HIP-HOP LEGENDS SCARFACE, TOO SHORT AND DO OR DIE ARE COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE NOV 20
Hip-Hop Legends Scarface, Too Short and Chicago’s own Do or Die to headline The Function Tour at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Friday, November 20th, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. Central Time.
Good Soil Forum Returns to Award $500,000 to Entrepreneurs and Founders Ready for Growth
The Good Soil Movement, founded by T.D. Jakes to connect entrepreneurs with the capital, relationships and resources needed to grow, today announced that its fourth annual Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo, will take place Oct. 8-10 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
Lisa Price, Tokyo Stylez, Olamide Olowe, Cornell McBride Sr. and More to Be Honored at 2026 Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards
Bronner Bros. will bring together some of the most influential names in beauty, business, artistry and innovation for the second annual Beauty Icon Awards, taking place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter in Atlanta.
CHICAGO RESIDENTS WANT QUANTUM
We are residents, business owners, and community leaders from South Chicago and the area surrounding the former U.S. Steel South Works site, and we want to make something clear: We support the Quantum Shore development which includes the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) anchored by PsiQuantum and the investment, jobs, and economic opportunity it will finally bring to our community.
CITGO Celebrates 100 Years of the Lemont Refinery
The CITGO Lemont Refinery marks its 100th anniversary this year, celebrating a century of fueling progress, supporting communities and providing reliable energy across the region. The milestone commemorates 100 years of contributions by employees, contractors, retirees, elected officials and community partners in Lemont, Romeoville and Lockport who have helped shape the refinery's history and support its role in meeting the region's energy needs.
CHICAGO’S 12TH ANNUAL ARTS IN THE DARK HALLOWEEN PARADE MOVES TO COLUMBUS DRIVE DUE TO ITS DYNAMIC GROWTH
LUMA8 and the City of Chicago return with the 12th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a family-friendly celebration of Chicago’s cultural landscape and creative spirit, featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets, and all forms of artistic performance on Saturday, October 24, from 6-8 p.m. along Columbus Drive, with the parade stepping off at Balbo Drive and marching north to Monroe Drive. This magical evening procession celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and draws together participants from cultural organizations, creative youth programs, and artists in every field and from every ward of Chicago. Named ‘one of the best Halloween celebrations in the world’ by UK-based Wanderlust Magazine and included in USA Today’s 10 best Halloween parades, this dazzling production delights an audience of over 100,000 with a wild mash-up of masks, costumes, dancers, musicians, artists, spectacle, circus and fire artists, creative guilds, art cars, and much more. Arts in the Dark is sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund, with major support from Chicago Loop Alliance and Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago. It is produced in partnership with The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Park District.
KIKO Milano's Bestselling 3D Hydra Lipgloss Named a 2026 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner
KIKO Milano, the #1 makeup brand in Italy, known for high-performance makeup, bold color and accessible innovation, is proud to announce that its iconic 3D Hydra Lipgloss has been honored with a 2026 Allure Best of Beauty Award. The recognition celebrates one of KIKO Milano's most beloved products, with one 3D Hydra Lipgloss sold globally every second.
CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC LINEUP OF CITYWIDE EVENTS FOR ITS UPCOMING THIRD EDITION
Chicago Fashion Week®, an 11-day citywide celebration of Chicago’s vibrant fashion community, today announced a dynamic slate of events and activations for its third edition, October 8–18. The calendar includes more than 80 events and activations in partnership with local fashion organizations, retailers, and fashion designers.
Chicago State University Prepares Students for Illinois’ Quantum Workforce
Chicago State University (CSU) is preparing students for Illinois’ growing quantum industry as employers commit to more than 1,000 jobs at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on under construction on Chicago’s Southeast Side. CSU’s first quantum certificate recipient is already applying his academic work in a research role at Pfizer, while the university works with IBM to develop pathways to internships tied to IBM’s planned FutureNow Chicago delivery center to be located at IQMP.