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Free Fall Fun at the Lincoln Park Zoo

September 1, 2026

Simon and Garfunkel got it right when they sang “it’s all happening at the zoo.” It certainly is “all happening” at the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest going on from September 25 through November 1. One of Chicago’s favorite free and family-friendly festivals is back for another season of harvest-time fun. Stop by the zoo

Don’t Miss These Free Late Summer Events

July 2, 2026

Summer is still in full swing and the good news is that there is still time to enjoy evenings out with these late summer happenings including Chicago’s two most iconic events—the Chicago Air and Water Show and the Chicago Jazz Festival. And the best part? They are all free for everyone! The Chicago Air and

Cook County Launches Effort to Keep Residents on Medicaid as Thousands Face Losing Coverage

June 3, 2026

An estimated 400,000 individuals in Illinois could lose their health coverage due to federal Medicaid cuts that start in October 2026. In 2025, federal lawmakers passed House Resolution (H.R.) 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Key provisions of the legislation are projected to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid nationally over the

Brain Mapping May Offer Promise in Treating Mental Health and Neurological Conditions

June 2, 2026

With a treatment known as brain mapping, practitioners say they can treat conditions like ADHD, depressive disorders, epilepsy, autism and more. In a fast-growing industry, brain mapping or neurofeedback is based on the idea that targeted brain exercises can rewire the brain to decrease the challenges presented by a broad range of mental impairments. Here’s

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