Yearly Archives: 2018
Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mom’s Gut
The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother’s microbiome — the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us — during pregnancy, new research from the University… Read more
Processed Meats May Cause Manic Episodes
An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates — chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and… Read more
Chicago RX Prescription Benefit Program to Save Residents Money
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna M. Valencia announced that Coast2Coast Rx has been selected as the vendor to provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs at no direct cost to the City or participating Chicago residents. Starting… Read more
Donate to Teachers in Need
The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) is inviting businesses across Chicago to donate surplus and overstock items to Chicago teachers to enhance the learning experience of thousands of students at… Read more
Sandoval Encourages Use of Free Summer Lunch Program
State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago) encourages families in his district to utilize a free summer lunch program—for children 18 and under—administered by the state. “The Summer Food Service Program… Read more
Block Party Will Deliver Fun, Resources to Little Village Families
Residents of Chicago’s South Lawndale/Little Village community will be able to access free resources and information during a Community Wellness Fair and Back-to-School Block Party organized by Erie Neighborhood House…. Read more
CPS to Hire Over 200 Social Workers to Support High Needs Communities
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools announced a $26 million investment to hire 254 new full-time, school-based positions for the 2018-19 school year to ensure students in high needs… Read more
ComEd Selects Young Women to Lead the Way in STEM
ComEd has selected 30 young women, ages 13 to 18, to participate in the 2018 Icebox Derby program that the energy company developed to encourage women to pursue science, technology,… Read more
City Colleges Introduces New Curriculum
City Colleges of Chicago on Tuesday joined Beam Suntory to launch two pathways at City Colleges to prepare students in the fields of beverage and bar management. The partnership will… Read more
Chicago Public Library Celebrates National Summer Learning Day
Chicago Public Library celebrated National Summer Learning Day with more than 300 children participating in learning activities and a story time with illustrator Bryan Collier, the National Summer Learning Association’s… Read more
