Yearly Archives: 2017
ThinkChicago Returns Next Month
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced ThinkChicago is now accepting applications for its seventh annual installment of ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week, taking place October 19-21. Mayor Emanuel, ChicagoNEXT, the University of Illinois… Read more
Gutiérrez Community Forum Town Hall
On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 6p.m., CT, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) will hold a Community Forum Town Hall-style meeting for constituents at Roberto Clemente Community Academy. In addition… Read more
Teaching Health Centers Are Vital to Solving Physician Shortage in Illinois
Although more Americans now have insurance coverage, many still lack easy access to a local primary care physician. By 2030, Illinois will need 1,063 more primary care physicians to meet… Read more
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Hosted a Round Table Discussion at Lawndale Christian Legal Center
On Monday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined in Lawndale by elected officials and juvenile justice leaders to discuss the innovative partnerships between the County and neighborhood non-profits,… Read more
FEMA Awards Cicero Fire $130,000 for Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Town of Cicero a $130,000 grant to replenish its stock of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors that are given to residents free of charge. Among… Read more
Program Aims to Rehabilitate Vacant Homes, Create Job Training Opportunities
By: Ashmar Mandou A $6 million pilot program is underway to help acquire and rehab 50 vacant homes in Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, and Englewood through a partnership that will… Read more
Chief Judge Evans Announces Dates for Annual Latino Hispanic Heritage Month Courthouse Tours
In honor of Latino Hispanic Heritage Month, the Circuit Court of Cook County will host two consecutive days of tours of the Richard J. Daley Center Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept…. Read more
AT&T Debuts New Entertainment Store Design in Chicago
belongs: on the content and entertainment that customers want and demand. Consumers want to stream video entertainment at any time and in any place. AT&T is the company that is… Read more
Harnessing the Power of Food
Choices play a big part in your overall health. That is why it is so important to nourish your body with healthy foods. Food is powerful. It can fight off… Read more
Health Advocates Highlight Essential Health Services Provided by Cook County
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr. Jay Shannon at Provident Hospital to highlight the essential health services provided… Read more
