CHICAGO (AURORA) – Dr Venkata Musunuru the Chairman of the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji)Temple Aurora, has announced that historic Maha Kumbh Abhishek along with Maha Samprokshanam is being organized at the Temple from Sep 10 to 15 this year. Significance of this festival lies in the fact that it comes once in a 12-Year period. To enable community members to wholeheartedly participate in the Festivities, three levels of participative sponsorships and events have been planned. These are Kalasam Sponsorship, Religious Sponsorship and Business Sponsorship.

Bhagat Kabir Ji's full name was Kabir Das. 'Kabir' in Arabic language means 'great` and the word 'dasa' in Sanskrit language means a slave or a servant. He is one of the medieval Indian Saints of Bhakti and Sufi movements whose compositions Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji included in Adi Granth Sahib. While compiling Adi Granth Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji included the compositions of 15 Bhagtas, 11 Bhatts and 4 other holy men. Out of the 15 Bhagtas Bhagt Bhagat Kabir Ji's contribution is the largest, 227 Padas in 17 Ragas and 237 Slokas. Kabirpanthis i.e. followers of Bhagat Kabir Ji believe that he was born in 1398 and they give date of his demise as 1518 which means that he lived upto the age of 120 years. 

Candidates for the office of Member of the Chicago Board of Education are filing original nomination papers with the Chicago Board of Elections. The filing commenced Monday, June 17 at CBOE Supersite, 191 N. Clark Street. 

CHICAGO - On the evening of May 4, 2024, Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam of Kriya Yoga International Organizations (KYIO) had the privilege, pleasure and honor to introduce to some and present to others Paramahamsa Prajnanananda at Harper College Wojcik Conference Center in Palatine, Illinois. 

CHICAGO (Hello NRI) — Jesse White is American Multi Ethnic Coalition’s ‘Man of the Year.’ In Chicago's Chinatown, U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis and Congressman Jonathan Jackson announced recipients of the 13th Annual American Multi-Ethnic Commission’s Congressional Global Awards. There former Secretary of State, Jesse White was honored with Man of the Year award. There Ms Simran Ahuja was honoured with AMEC’s Congressional Award by Congressman Danny Davis accompanied by Congressman Jonathan Jackson.

Chinmaya Mission of the Northwest Indiana (CMNWI) celebrated 108th birth anniversary of Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission. Ms. Nirmita Dholakia, Spiritual Head of the CMNWI; Swami Sharanananda, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Chicago; and Amar Shah, the Hindu Chaplain at Northwestern University attended.

ఏప్రిల్ 20న, సాయంత్రం 5 నుండి 10 గంటల వరకు, NWI లోని తెలుగు సమాజం శ్రీ క్రోధి నామ ఉగాది వేడుకలు ఘనంగా జరుపుకుంది. మెర్ల్‌విల్‌ నగరంలోని IACC, ఈ సంబరాలకు వేదికగా నిలిచింది.

Chicago – Kriya Yoga’s spiritual master famous Paramahamsa Prajnanananda is visiting Chicago to preside over a special yoga seminar titled “Mindful Mental Health.” The Seminar is being organized by Kriya Yoga Schaumburg on 04 May 2024 at 4:30 pm at the Harper College in Palatine.

CHICAGO - Indian classical music has undoubtedly evolved over time. Many wonder whether it has strayed from its roots and been diluted with modern touches, but virtuosic tablist Ustad Zakir Hussain has a different perspective: he feels that Indian music “has maintained its integrity and traditionality but at the same time has made itself valid for the time we live in.” His statement is adequately backed up by the audience reviews of his TISRA tour, in which Hussain performs alongside acclaimed flautist Debopriya Chatterjee and sarangi maestro Sabir Khan. TISRA has been a success, with over 10 performances across North America, all completely sold out.

CHICAGO - Chicago INDO US Lions Club has proudly announces its receipt of three esteemed awards, showcasing its commitment to service, excellence, and community impact. The club has been recognized with the Model Club and D 1 A Volunteer Hours Award from Lions Clubs International Foundation, as well as the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund from Lions of Illinois Foundation. Clubs Past President and Trustee of FIA Lion Hina Trivedi received the awards on behalf of the Club.