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City of Chicago Reveals 2026 World Music Festival Chicago Lineup Celebrating Global Music 

10-Day Festival Brings Artists from Around the World to Venues Across Chicago  Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events...

EM Delish launches in Meijer Chicago stores, bringing heart‑healthy flavor to Midwest shoppers

EM Delish, the fast‑growing clean‑label comfort food brand founded by holistic healthcare practitioner and culinary innovator Itiona Scott, is proud to announce its official launch...

Laura Loomer doubles down on calling Angie Nixon, Black lawmakers ‘Ghetto, Black B***hes’

Far-right activist Laura Loomer is doubling down on racist and misogynistic attacks against Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon, despite condemnation from former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democratic Rep. Ayanna...

Hope Chicago announces scholarship to 800+ South and West Side students

As its first Scholars graduate debt-free and enter the workforce, Hope Chicago welcomes its next class, building a growing continuum of educational and economic...

First West Nile virus cases reported in suburban Cook County 

Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this season.  All four cases were identified in adults. CCDPH is encouraging residents to take...

Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed 

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced today that property owners can now go to cookcountytreasurer.com to view, download and pay their Second Installment bill...

PeacePlayers Chicago, offering CHA youth blend of basketball, life skills and a stipend, ends with finale

“We’re learning more than just basketball” PeacePlayers Chicago, a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) youth development initiative that offers a unique blend of basketball, leadership development,...

Cannabis, nicotine led US adult substance use trends in 2025

National survey finds alcohol, cigarette, other substance use at low levels Adults in the United States reported cannabis use at or near record highs in...

Children’s Defense Fund: Head Start overhaul will threaten well-being of millions of children

The national youth advocacy organization warns that scaling back the 61-year-old program will harm low-income children and families nationwide. The national youth advocacy organization, Children’s...

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for July 27 Storm Event 

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather including a series of tornadoes  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today for Cook County in response to...