Yearly Archives: 2019
Bond Review Appointment Leads to Father’s Detention
Courtesy of Organized Communities Against Deportations Francisco SIlva, father and community leader, was detained at his bond review appointment with ICE this morning in downtown Chicago. Before going inside to… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Task Force to Combat Sexually Transmitted Infections
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a new, multiyear initiative to slash the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Chicago, starting with… Read more
Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch
For those parents who need tips on packing healthy school lunches, here are a few simple tips to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Tip #1 Get Your Kids… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Expands Insurance Coverage for Mammograms, Other Breast Cancer Screenings
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. The new law expands both private insurance and Medicaid to cover several preventative measures… Read more
Hernandez, Villanueva Invite Local Residents to Little Village Back-to-School Health Fair
State Reps. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are inviting local residents to a get a head start on the new school year. Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday,… Read more
Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child
By teaching your children healthy eating habits and modeling these behaviors in yourself, you can help your children maintain a healthy weight and normal growth. Also, the eating habits your… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Releases Older Adult Health Report
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Community Health Equity (CCHE) jointly released a report describing the health status of Chicago’s older adult population. In 2016, there… Read more
Waubonsee and NIU Create Kinesiology Pathway
Waubonsee Community College and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have established an articulation agreement that presents students with a step-by-step guide to a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study… Read more
New Law Strengthens Protections for Student Safety
Public Act 101-0531 signed into law on Friday, strengthens protections for student safety. The new law grants the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) the statutory authority to suspend an… Read more
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 Receives Recognition as a Microsoft Showcase School
Microsoft has recognized J. Sterling Morton School District 201 as a Showcase School, which is an elite group of schools that exemplify the most exceptional teaching and learning in the… Read more
