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Aetna Better Health® of Illinois hosts statewide Style & Smile Barbershop Takeover
Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), will host a statewide Style & Smile Barbershop Takeover on Monday, October 26. The community event will provide no cost haircuts and simple styles for children and adults at participating barbershops across Illinois.
CHICAGOANS AND THE STEPPIN WORLD MOURNS THE PASSING OF DJ SAM CHATMAN
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of the legendary DJ Sam Chatman. Known as the Godfather of Steppin’, Sam helped shape, preserve, and elevate a uniquely Chicago-born dance culture into an international phenomenon.
Clerk’s Office Expands Early Voting to 56 Locations in Suburban Cook County
Clerk Monica Gordon has announced the expansion of Early Voting to 56 locations for the November 3 Gubernatorial General Election, providing suburban Cook County voters with more options and greater flexibility to cast their ballots.
Weather keeping you grounded this season? These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in Chicago.
Holiday travel can be exciting, but winter weather, crowded airports and packed schedules can sometimes make the idea of staying at home much more appealing.
Rich Township District 227 and Partners Turn Richton Park Home into Real-World Classroom
Rich Township High School District 227, in partnership with the Land Bank, the Village of Richton Park, Natural Catastrophe Solutions, the Illinois State Board of Education, and Pepper/Ujamma, will celebrate the acquisition of a Richton Park home that will become a hands-on learning environment for students.
Cradles to Crayons® Aims to Collect 50,000 Coats to Keep Chicagoland Children Warm This Winter
One in two children in Chicagoland face Clothing Insecurity, meaning they lack reliable access to affordable, adequate and appropriate clothing. As colder weather sets in, that challenge can become even greater for families already struggling to afford everyday necessities. To help children stay warm and prepared throughout the season, Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C®) is launching its annual “Gear Up for Winter” initiative with a goal of collecting 50,000 winter coats for children across Chicagoland.
Voices and Visions Revisited: New Interview Series Explores the Black Experience at Northwestern University Amid a Changing National Landscape
At a moment when institutions of higher education across the nation are grappling with unprecedented challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the authors of Voices and Visions: The Evolution of the Black Experience at Northwestern University are returning to the stories, voices, and history that continue to shape the Black experience at Northwestern.
$21.8 Million Funding Opportunity Open to Address Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities
Springfield --Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director James Jennings today announced a second round of funding for projects addressing emerging contaminants in drinking and/or source water in small or disadvantaged communities. A total of $21,806,000 is available through the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program to assist communities in completing construction projects to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) or Manganese in drinking and/or source water. A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this opportunity has been posted to the Illinois EPA website.
IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated Against Measles as Cases Rise
As measles cases across the country increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves by confirming they are vaccinated against the disease. While the risk for getting measles remains very low for residents, vaccination is the most effective step people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Lights, Camera, Conservation: Humboldt penguins steal the spotlight in new holiday movie filmed at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
From snow-dusted pathways and twinkling holiday lights to unforgettable animal encounters, Brookfield Zoo Chicago will step into the spotlight as the primary filming location for the upcoming holiday film “Christmas at the Zoo,” premiering on Tubi on November 10.
RAINBOWS FOR ALL CHILDREN TO HOST “PADDLES FOR RAINBOWS” PICKLEBALL EVENT FOR CHILDREN’S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY NOVEMBER 19
Rainbows for All Children will recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Day with Paddles for Rainbows, a pickleball tournament and community fundraiser benefiting children facing grief, trauma and loss, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at DINX Social Club, 1931 Skokie Valley Rd. in Highland Park.
Mielle Drafts Jalen Hurts and Will Anderson Jr. To Its NFL Roster, Bringing High-Performance Texture Hair Care to the Field
Mielle understands that gameday tests everything from preparation and performance to textured hair and its strength when the helmet comes off. Nearly a year after becoming the NFL's first Official Textured Hair Care Partner, Mielle is expanding the brand's presence in men's grooming by tapping two of the league's top-performing athletes Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to show what it means to stay ready so you never have to get ready.
Final Day of 2026 “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Features Visit to Manufacturing Technology Center at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago
The 2026 “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour, which is hosted every October by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to celebrate Manufacturing Month, began its final day on the road at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago on Friday
How to Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare's Open Enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging beneficiaries to start browsing plans early and to get trusted advice through the state's Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).