Chicagoland residents are invited to take the first step toward a career in transportation by attending the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Career Fair this Friday at Malcom X College. This event is…

As we look to fall in the Chicagoland area, running is a great way to get out and exercise. Fortunately, we have lots of races around the 20th District for…

Even though the fall decorations are already on sale, August is National Golf Month! Celebrate summer outside with a great game of golf in and around the 20th District at…

High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. Take…

Horseshoe Lake (Alexander County) As you explore this wildlife area, you may be reminded of the deep South. The charm of bald cypress, tupelo gum, swamp cottonwood trees, and wild…

To help promote attendance on the first day of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will again offer its ‘First Day, Free Rides’ program for all K-12, Chicago-area…

This weekend is the annual Chicago Air & Water Show! From Saturday to Sunday, August 19th & 20th, free admission will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…

Moraine View State Recreation Area Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! With fully developed facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding and hunting, the 1,687-acre Moraine View…

Investing early and often in a child’s future can help lessen the impact of rising college costs and student debt. That’s why the Illinois Treasurer launched Illinois First Steps, a…

With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….