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Yearly Archives: 2018

U.S. Life Expectancy is Down Again

U.S. Life Expectancy is Down Again

The U.S. death rate rose last year, and 2017 will likely be the third straight year of decline in American life expectancy, according to preliminary data. Death rates rose for… Read more »

Gum Disease Causes Serious Issues

Gum Disease Causes Serious Issues

Your dentist keeps warning you about bleeding or inflamed gums for a reason. They can be a gateway to serious health issues.  Periodontal disease, the result of infections and inflammations… Read more »

Youth Guidance Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Youth Guidance Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

In May, generous supporters gathered together at the Palmer House Hilton to celebrate the work of Youth Guidance (YG) and the formative journey of its youth during the 2018 Bright… Read more »

Triton’s GENIUS Scholarship Program to Support Talented Science Students

Triton’s GENIUS Scholarship Program to Support Talented Science Students

Academically gifted students from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply for Triton College’s new Geo-Engineering Innovations through Undergraduate Scholarship – or GENIUS – Program. The program awards full-ride scholarships for… Read more »

City Plans to Make Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Universal

City Plans to Make Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Universal

On Wednesday, the City announced plans to implement universal full-day pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds, starting with an expansion for an additional 3,700 children next school year in CPS.  Access to universal… Read more »

First Generation Grad

First Generation Grad

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago native Erin Hernandez established a profound impact as an undergrad at Northern Illinois University (NIU) with her altruistic demeanor, persistent deposition, and her loyalty to her… Read more »

TIF Assistance Will Support Gotham Greens Expansion in Pullman

TIF Assistance Will Support Gotham Greens Expansion in Pullman

The development of Gotham Green’s 100,000-square-foot commercial greenhouse in Pullman will be supported through a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan approved by City Council. TIF assistance up to $3.4 million… Read more »

New Investment Projects for Neighborhood Development

New Investment Projects for Neighborhood Development

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Chicago’s program to generate funding from new downtown construction projects to support neighborhood economic development has hit the $25 million mark due to a new office building underway at 333… Read more »

Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Chicago Food Truck’s Challenge

Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Chicago Food Truck’s Challenge

The Illinois Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it would hear a food truck owner’s challenge to Chicago rules that make it difficult to operate in the city. The city… Read more »

Thrive Chicago Announces Advancement for Youth

Thrive Chicago Announces Advancement for Youth

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and Thrive Chicago to announce the City’s latest investments to advance the ten recommendations announced at last year’s… Read more »