Elgin Artist’s Contribution to Cancer Awareness Asia Bell, a resident of Elgin, was among eight artists participating in the City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago’s ‘Artistic Expressions of Hope’ live chalk art initiative. Held from July 8 to 11, this event took place at different center locations, both in the city and suburbs. The initiative […]
The Evanston City Council has approved the construction of a five-story, 30-unit apartment complex on Emerson Street, despite opposition from a nearby historic Black church. The decision to proceed with the project was made through a 5-1 vote by the aldermen on July 13. This approval allows for significant zoning variations to accommodate the development […]
On a warm Saturday afternoon in Chicago, two community centers, Nighthawk and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), were filled with creative and community-building activities. Nighthawk, located in Albany Park, once operated as a typical bar. Its transformation into a vibrant arts venue involved David Chavez and his family reimagining its potential. Now, it hosts […]
A vacant lot near City Hall in Los Angeles is being transformed into an ‘art park,’ but not without controversy. Residents and a strong union have raised concerns about the process and the agreement. The nonprofit AltaMed Health Services is leasing the two-acre space at 1st Street and Broadway from the city for $175,000 through […]
Skokie Mayor Ann Tennes recently addressed a gathering outside the village hall. She stood before a crowd as the new village flag, adorned in vibrant green, yellow, and orange hues, fluttered behind her. The occasion marked the unveiling of Skokie’s new flag, designed through an inclusive community process. Tennes expressed gratitude towards the 80 individuals […]
Officials in New Jersey have voted to pursue the redevelopment of the former amusement park, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, eliciting mixed reactions. This iconic site in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark for decades. Originally opened by David Gillian as Gillian’s Fun Deck around 1930, it later became Gillian’s Wonderland Pier under Roy Gillian in […]
Carpentersville Rotary Blind Flights Fundraiser The Carpentersville Rotary Club invites community members to its Blind Flights beer tasting fundraiser. This event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. It will take place at Carpenter Park, located at 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Attendees can look forward to sampling beer from nine local […]
Shannon Malone, a sports enthusiast, was seen cheering excitedly before the FIFA World Cup game between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina held in Santa Clara, California, on July 1, 2026. The event attracted passionate fans to the San Francisco Bay Area stadium, eager to experience the gripping match. Such events highlight the communal spirit and […]
Two years ago, Aminah Knight, a former public-school teacher from New York City, had a plan to celebrate a significant Islamic holiday with a unique party for Muslim families in the Dallas suburbs. She wanted to hold the event at an indoor water park during Eid al-Adha in May. Initially, the mosque she approached did […]
Native American Artist Visits Orland Park Library Negwes White, a Chicago-based artist, will present his exhibit Here & Now: An Urban Native Voice at the Orland Park Public Library on July 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. White, who has Ojibwe, Guachuchil, and Diné heritage, will share Native American stories and perform a traditional Plains […]