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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses
This Veterans Day, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is reminding veterans and their families about expanded Illinois property tax exemptions that provide financial relief in recognition of their service
How the sandwich generation can help protect aging parents’ finances
If you’re raising children while also supporting an older parent, you’re likely managing schedules, healthcare needs, day-to-day decisions and even finances. People in this group are often called the “sandwich generation,” which now encompasses one in four adults in the U.S.
Advocate Health raises millions to support health and opportunity in Chicago and Milwaukee
Celebrating the power of philanthropy and partnership, GATHER brought more than 400 supporters together on Oct. 28 and raised nearly $900,000 to advance health access initiatives across Chicago’s South Side and Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The annual Advocate Health event has raised more than $2.2 million over the past three years.
Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Families During Adoption Awareness Month
Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month, joining the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in celebrating adoptive families across the state and raising awareness about children and youth waiting for permanent, loving homes.
ComEd Connects 180 Students with Careers in the Energy Industry
ComEd recently welcomed 180 high school students from Chicago Public Schools’ Chicago Builds program for a Career Exposure Day designed to introduce students to the wide range of career paths available across the energy industry.
BUSINESSMAN ANTHONY McCASKILL FILES NOMINATING PETITIONS IN RUN FOR HARVEY MAYOR
Anthony McCaskill-Successful Businessman and Former Harvey Park District President- has filed his necessary nominating petitions in his anticipated run for Mayor of Harvey, Illinois. The City of Harvey Municipal Primary Election is February 23, 2027.
NEW ARTS DESTINATION, WEST EDGE ARTS, TO OPEN IN NORTH LAWNDALE IN SUMMER 2027
It was announced recently that West Edge Arts, an exciting new arts destination in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, is scheduled to open at 3216 W. Ogden Avenue next Summer. Both rooted in community and welcoming visitors from across Chicago and beyond, the world-class mural park will occupy 25,000 square feet with an expansive walkable outdoor space showcasing approximately 30 large-scale artworks. An elegant, glass-enclosed space will offer year-round views of the murals alongside opportunities for artmaking, convening, and other amenities. Now installed and welcoming all to the future West Edge Arts site is its inaugural work: Bring It With You, a 50-foot-high by four-foot-diameter illuminated steel pillar adorned with a vibrant “City of Neighborhoods”-themed mural designed by acclaimed Chicago artist Dorian Sylvain, in partnership with Chicago Public Art Group.
CHICAGO’S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE TO BE LIT BY MAKE-A-WISH CHILD DURING ILLUMINATE 900
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the annual tree lighting ceremony returns as a Holiday Love Letter to the City of Chicago — a six-story celebration set within a luxe winter wonderland featuring live performances, seasonal food and drink, and festive workshops.
Holiday Magic® presented by ComEd celebrates 45 years of festive fun for the whole family at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Holiday Magic® presented by ComEd celebrates 45 years of making spirits bright at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, as Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday lights festival returns November 21. The expansive lights festival will run for an extended 32 nights, with three extra dates added this year that give guests opportunities to visit in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Illinois Lottery Veterans' Cash Grants Recipients
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced nearly $500,000 for the second quarter of FY2027 in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois.
Son Brings Late Father’s Play to the Stage at Chicago State University
A family’s creative legacy will take the stage at Chicago State University when lecturer Earle Chisolm-El performs the lead role in “Two in the Backroom,” written by his late father, Earle Chisolm, during a free theatre program November 12–13, 2026.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $180,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced nearly $180,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations that help people in need by providing food and job training. The grants total $178,210.
Bringing Home the Bacon!
On November 3rd, millions of us voiced our choice and voted for candidates who we believe and expect to carry through on their campaign promises. In a perfect world, the newly elected officials should work together to make our country a better place to live for all of us who call the United States of America home. However, this is not a perfect world, and I want to bring to your attention that although the midterm election is over, our civic duties have just begun.
Harry S Truman College to hold STEAM Day for current students, CPS students and open to the community — November 12 in the McKeon Building
STEAM Day at Harry S Truman Colleges is an annual celebration that brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to showcase innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics or STEAM. It will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026.
