On August 16, Mission of Our Lady of the Angels held a back to school block party that provided over 750 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the community.
Cook County officials, together with federal, state, and local partners, have begun construction on a $36.7 million roadway project along the Franklin Avenue/Green Street corridor in the Villages of Franklin Park and Bensenville.
Cook County officials have announced the launch of the Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program designed to help homeowners facing significant property tax increases.
In the second quarter of 2025, 15 offenders were released on parole and now reside in Illinois ZIP Code 60639, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
The ABC television network faced backlash after announcing the cancellation of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on September 17, citing remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” by George Santayana from his 1905 book The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress, has continued to prompt reflection on how societies deal with history.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will participate in the 47th annual Peace Day Chicago event at Richard J. Daley Plaza, with over 1,500 students from 31 schools expected to attend.