Advance reservations for free days and free evenings are highly recommended due to high demand. Guests can secure tickets ahead of a visit using Shedd’s website. Please note that there is a $5 ...

With a few days remaining in the season, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is entering its final stretch, inviting visitors to experience Chicago’s beloved outdoor holiday tradition ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago will offer an expanded calendar of winter free days in case you’re planning on any “free day” or budget-friendly experiences coverage in the new year. Brookfield Zoo’s free days ...

On Monday, Illinois State Senator Karina Villa (D–25th District) officially launched her campaign for Illinois State Comptroller. Speaking at a press conference in Chicago’s Little Village, Karina was ...

Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due—but your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is inviting the public to learn more about Non-Pipeline Alternatives (NPA) for Peoples Gas at a virtual workshop on Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:00- 7:30 pm. Through its ...

Flu activity in suburban Cook County has elevated from high to very high for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 and continues to increase, according to Cook County Department of Public Health’s respiratory ...

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) unveiled Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and events, kicking off ...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for the 2026 DCFS Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients receive up to five consecutive years of tuition ...

Love is in the air — and on the paws, flippers and wings — at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re ...

Mexican Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and State Senator Celina Villanueva assisted in the ...

• Keep your head, hands, and feet covered outdoors. • Stay dry because moisture can damage the insulation effectiveness of ...