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The program, now at 51 schools, provides extra funding so schools can form partnerships and offer additional services, such as after-school programming or health checkups. https://t.co/TDl7VxXElp

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Illinois residents, especially those with children, can get the most out of the summer by taking advantage of multiple free days across iconic Chicago institutions like the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum. https://t.co/V0VleHziy6

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Longtime residents of West Garfield Park say a drop in homeowners in the neighborhood has made block clubs all the more necessary. https://t.co/3Sxql1AhLp

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“It is something that I had decided to plan that I had quietly made a long time ago, and it’s a decision that was made from a thoughtful and empowered place,” she said Monday of her decision to step back from the public eye at the end of this tour. https://t.co/qu7X789PNP

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The monotony of middle class marriage gets scrutinized in a Chicago premiere by Gift Theatre featuring some of the most impressive acting of the season. https://t.co/ZiDQZHG9aH

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Online posts about the discarded materials drew the ire of parents who accused Chicago Public Schools of wasting school supplies when costs for families are high and schools are strapped for cash. The district says the materials were meant to be recycled. https://t.co/OMD0rGZOvq

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Pritzker said an inspector general's report on allegations against ex-state Rep. Harry Benton reveal "holes in the system" and not necessarily the need for a change in House leadership. https://t.co/xIMZrYIKDw

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The settlement details were made public for the first time in a motion filed in Cook County court on Friday. https://t.co/Gm7aJ7D1LT

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After The Marshall Project found scores of fires set by men at a Joliet prison, legislators want improved fire safety and mental health treatment. https://t.co/KCowLsXAkg

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The town passed a resolution to oppose any new immigration detention center, which Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita says runs afoul of state law. https://t.co/IO80Io9fpF

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We are less than a month away from the 5th annual Food Aid Festival at Robert's Westside, bringing incredible music together for a crucial cause.

Joe Pug headlines Day 1 and Shemekia Copeland headlines Day 2.

Get Tickets now at https://t.co/3VjLzAPwl9

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A group of high-ranking Chicago police officials are pushing to form their own union, setting up a possible fight with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration. https://t.co/yuuLh9hm3Y

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We are less than a month away from the 5th annual Food Aid Festival at Robert's Westside, bringing incredible music together for a crucial cause.

Joe Pug headlines Day 1 and Shemekia Copeland headlines Day 2.

Get Tickets now at https://t.co/3VjLzAPwl9

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Join us next week at Navy Pier on 8/14 for an incredible night of soul-jazz featuring Mike Reed’s Common Good Dance Band.

Exclusive posters (pictured here) by Ryan Duggan are available on-site!

RSVP: https://t.co/ZdU2ektcYn

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Performer Al Scorch, who's gone viral with his social media reviews of Chicago Park District bathrooms, has a new project reciting Chicago's municipal code line by line. For some listeners, it's comedic relief. For others, it's a "sleep aid." https://t.co/UaLC3GYEtN

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Last year’s Thunderbirds appearance was marked by what residents described as loud booms. The city’s cultural affairs department said the change is due to a scheduling issue on the part of the Blue Angels. https://t.co/7R6FF2at5i

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The battle among buyers has been great for home sellers as properties sell for up to hundreds of thousands of dollars over their asking price. https://t.co/BoMSVYAwqV

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After the Chicago School Board approved a budget that would reverse staffing cuts, Chicago Public Schools said it might not be able to get a short-term loan to make payroll. But experts say CPS will likely get the money it needs to open schools on time. https://t.co/aUiXoeTkRd

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A nepo baby with a surprising set. A DJ with an equine face. Also making our list are tried-and-true rockers, two fresh R&B talents and a local band you can see again this month. https://t.co/eOj4iwFuc8

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More people travel to Illinois than to any other state for an abortion. A program helps the small percentage who need care in a hospital. https://t.co/EEX6209Mzx