Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced she will not seek re-election in 2026 and called for stronger leadership ...

More than $40,000 in grants for 26 Illinois schoolyard habitat action projects have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) ...

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced that residents can apply online for the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) at Chicago.gov/fss/RAP through April 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Earlier this week, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced it is set to lay off more than 1,400 works to adjust for enrollment ...

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture hosted a ground breaking ceremony ...

First Lady Cruises is offering a festive 4th of July Fireworks Cruise—complete with panoramic skyline views and complimentary 3D glasses that make the fireworks show pop like never before. Back by ...

During its June meeting, the Chicago Board of Education (Board) unanimously approved a resolution to launch a Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program that aims to invest in clean energy and building ...

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 ...

As Chicagoans and visitors fill their summer calendars with places to explore,, 300 N. Central Park Ave., is a must-add to ...

Last week, ComEd and partners celebrated a new class of 73 graduates from the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy and the Craft Academy job training programs, reaching more than 1,000 job seekers served ...

By Maria Pappas Understanding Cook County Property Taxes: A Guide for Homeowners Navigating the complexities of the property tax system in Cook County can be daunting for homeowners. My hope is this ...

Summer is in full swing and students everywhere are enjoying endless pool parties, trips to the beach, and sleeping in late. While a break is much deserved, months of not-learning and lack of ...