Stage 773, founder and producer of the popular Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, is proud to announce the 2013 Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, June 6 - 9.
Pride cannot be celebrated whiling ignoring the poor of our community. Stonewall was more than that. It was about a movement that promoted compassion for all levels of our community.
Fresh whole foods are our best bet for sustaining good health.
Fitch Ratings affirmed the MWRD's AAA rating with a stable outlook.
Celebrate National Peanut Month with a free recipe for Thai-Flavored Peanut Rice Noodles.
The Chicago Parent and Teacher Community is invited to register for a free event 3/21 on Bully Proofing Your Child. http://bit.ly/XQNdQ7
Waiting for the CPS computer to spit out a letter informing us if our kids made it into one of Chicago's selective enrollment high schools -- about as likely as the Cubs winning the World Series.
Fit your recipes for the right number of people with free Cooking Conversion Aids.
The MWRD is again joining the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's national “Take-Back” initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., April 27, to collect unwanted medicine at three facilities.
Chicago's Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) has completed renovations on their Lakeview location at 2936 N. Southport Ave. To celebrate, the conservatory is offering two free classes.
The MWRD passed an ordinance directing the Cook County Clerk to reduce the tax levy for 2012 by $19.7 million.
Red Theater presents the Chicago premiere of Red Hamlet by Aaron Sawyer and the Red Theater Collective at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave, March 15 – April 21.
Cioppino! The perfect alternative to the Friday Fish Fry!
Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) is proud to present the world premiere of Beautiful Broken, a new play by Artistic Director Benjamin Brownson, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, March 22 – April 21.
The MWRD started a mentoring program in 2008 to help assistant level engineers become familiar with the organization’s engineering operations.
Coobah: Videos and photos surrounding the restaurant's Latin fusion.
Christopher Tyioran, an intern with the Education and Advocacy program at Lakeview Pantry reports on the Chateau Hotel residents meeting on February 14th, 2013
MWRD’s Director of Monitoring and Research, Dr. Thomas C. Granato, shared his research during the Water Environment Research Foundation’s Forum.
Soon-to-open gastro brewpub Dryhop Brewers will be releasing their collaborative brew with Lake Effect Brewing tonight at Paddy Long's at 7pm.
Gov. Pat Quinn awarded a $250 million low-interest loan to the MWRD for projects that will improve water quality and protect public health.
The most important relationship you'll ever have as a business owner is the one with your customers. Treat them with kindness, show respect and gratitude, this blog tells you why.
Street Tempo Theatre proudly presents La Ronde Project, three La Ronde based plays in repertory Sunday, March 9 – Sunday, April 14 at Stage 773.
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz writes to Patch on the value of foster and adoptive parenting in building strong families.
Secretary of State Jesse White, Linda Johnson-Rice, and Pastor Corey Brooks, to be honored by Fifth Third Bank Chicago with annual Black History Month Community Leader Awards
February is the month of Gumbo! Bold statement or secret truth? This spicy and flavorful gumbo talks the talk!
An interview with Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson. He's a pretty good pitcher who has been in the bigs since 2003. It's a really good interview.
The MWRD's Calumet Water Reclamation Plant recently received an award for merit from the American Council of Engineering Companies/Illinois.
Lakeview Pantry staff have had a long relationship with many residents at the Chateau Hotel. They talks about how the people living there want exactly what others in Lakeview want---peace and safety.
Alexis Rogers Stars in Lanie Robertson’s Sentimental, Salty And Sensual Musical Tribute To The Legendary Billie Holiday, Directed By Rob Lindley With Music Direction By Jaret Landon.
A nice thick meaty sauce over a pasta of your choice that can be paired with sourdough bread maybe even a flat bread brushed with an herb butter would be amazing!
MWRD Executive Director David St. Pierre served on a stormwater panel hosted by the American Public Works Association.
For my first installment of “Cooking with Symon”, I will be cooking Michael Symon’s Grilled Pork Tenderloin from his latest cookbook "Carnivore."
Love, Crosswords, Spies, Wit and Bad Puns Clash in the Midwest Premiere of this Irish Musical Like No Other Featuring Music by Bell Helicopter, Directed by Kyle Hamman
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of BEST MUSICAL! A Completely Improvised Musical Comedy, conceived by Second City veteran Matthew Loren Cohen, at Stage 773.
MWRD President Kathleen Meany announced new committee assignments at the Board meeting on January 17.
The MWRD continues to observe the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth.
A quick pasta dish for the busy Monday -Friday! Blackened Catfish & Sriracha...A match made in heaven!
Rich chocolate cake. You just cannot beat the richness of this cake and how moist it is and with a little ice cream or a lot, not juding! it's just the only way to go for a chocolate fix.
Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of China Miéville’s The City & The City.
A study about biosolids will be presented to the public on Jan. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Stickney WRP Auditorium, 6001 W. Pershing Road, Cicero.