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Global COVID-19 Monument of Honor, Remembrance and Resilience in Chicago's IMD Park

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New COVID-19 Monument And Park Honors Chicago’s Frontline Workers, Pandemic Victims

As the sun broke through the clouds on a crisp morning, the community gathered to honor the resilience forged in the fires of the pandemic. A new park, IMD Park, emerged from the shadows of hardship, inviting all to find solace and strength in its embrace. This poignant occasion marked the...

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Exquisite Corpse Ball, A Beloved Halloween Concert Tradition, Returns Friday

ROSCOE VILLAGE — Exquisite Corpse Ball, an annual Halloween party, concert and fundraiser, is returning to Beat Kitchen Friday for what event organizers and musicians call “Dork Christmas” and the “best day of the year.” Concertgoers can expect to celebrate Halloween with hit tunes from KISS,...

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The Parke Teen Lounge Aims To Make Youth Feel ‘Safe, Seen And Welcomed’ In Hyde Park

HYDE PARK — When architect Taylor Staten visits Hyde Park around the time schools dismiss for the day, it can get “crazy,” she said. Young people are energetic after a day of classes, and since “business owners aren’t always happy” to have teens come in — some even banning unaccompanied minors...

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Morton Arboretum hosts native tree and shrub giveaway in Joliet

The Morton Arboretum Chicago Region Trees Initiative will hand out free native trees and shrubs Friday in Joliet.The event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building L parking lot at Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road. Those who come can also volunteer to help plant 20 native trees at JJC “to...

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