Presidents Day
Best Ways To Learn About Presidential And American History In Chicago
Presidents Day isn’t always seen as a holiday that marks great attention, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. However, unleash your inner patriot by learning about the great presidents of our nation or the richness in American history in Chicago and you might have a better appreciation for this national holiday.
CPS Students To Lose Days Off To Make Up For Teachers’ Strike
Chicago Public Schools students who missed seven days of classes because of the teachers strike will be making up those days.
Absentee Voting Available Despite Holiday
Even though it’s Presidents Day and most government offices are closed, voters can still cast an early ballot in Chicago’s mayoral primary.
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