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Chicago Auto Show will return to McCormick Place this summer, say officials
Information provided by the Governor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 9, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined elected officials, tourism backers,...
Chicago Southland CVB partners with organizations to launch Visit Chicagoland’s summer travel campaign
"The Only Thing Missing Is You" campaign showcases local attractions, businesses and the metropolitan Chicago area
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District 158 invites parents of private and homeschool students to special education meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 10:00am, on Zoom
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 7, 2021) – Lansing School District 158 is inviting parents of children in private...
Gov. Pritzker encourages families to take advantage of expanded Federal Child Tax Credit
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CHICAGO, Ill. (May 6, 2021) – Qualifying Illinois families may be able to claim a larger federal child tax...
Illinois to enter Bridge Phase of COVID reopening plan on May 14
Doctors’ offices and small medical providers now able to order and administer COVID vaccine on site
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CHICAGO, Ill. (May 6,...
Black Women’s Expo announces return to McCormick Place in August
In-person and virtual experiences will be available after last year's cancellation
Information provided by The Black Women's Expo
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 6, 2021) – With the...
Illinois recognizes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 6, 2021) – The State of Illinois today announced...
Chicago Defender includes Shanina Thomas among 2021’s Women of Excellence
by Melanie JongsmaCHICAGO, Ill. (May 4, 2021) - In a private event on Sunday, May 2, the Chicago Defender presented their 2021 Women of...
IL Secretary of State reminds residents REAL ID deadline pushed to 2023
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 2, 2021) – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that...
Parading toward normalcy: Lansing’s Good Neighbor Day Parade a sunny, fun event for all
52nd Good Neighbor Day Parade a welcome return to form after COVID hiatus
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 1, 2021) – The disappointment of last...
Portions of Ridge Road, Burnham Avenue to close Saturday afternoon for Good Neighbor Day Parade
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 30, 2021) – Portions of Ridge Road and Burnham Avenue will be closed Saturday afternoon to accommodate the Good...
First Food Pop Up at Mt. Zion distributes 14 pallets of donated food
Bonus pop ups scheduled for Friday, April 30, 10:30am and 12:30pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 29, 2021) - "Let's have some fun!" posted Betty...
One week after Derek Chauvin verdict, Lansing leaders and activists respond
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2021) – It's been a week since a Minneapolis jury found police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree...
Robin Kelly introduces bill to redesignate Pullman as National Historical Park
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WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2021) – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced H.R. 2626, The Pullman National Historical Park...
American Legion Riders hold first ride of the year following annual ‘Blessing of the Bikes’
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 19, 2021) – The parking lot of American Legion Post 697 was humming with the sound of motorcycles Saturday...