Yearly Archives: 2019
Relish Works, Gordon Food Service, and 1871 Announce Second Cohort for Accelerator Program
The Food Foundry, a Chicago-based growth accelerator by Relish Works, in partnership with Gordon Food Service and 1871 to support, connect, and propel innovative startups who are reimagining the food… Read more
Ortiz Effort to Encourage Diversity of Student-Trustees at University of Illinois System Signed into Law
Undocumented students at the University of Illinois will have a voice in their university’s decisions under legislation passed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, expanding student body representation among the… Read more
City of Chicago Prepares for Back to School Safe Passage Routes
The City of Chicago launched a multi-agency effort to begin cleaning up Safe Passage routes across the City before students return for classes. To ensure the routes are safe and… Read more
Comcast Announces Expansion of Internet Essentials in Chicago
Comcast Corporation and Chicago Public Library (CPL) at the Austin Library Branch announced the largest ever expansion of Internet Essentials in the City of Chicago. Comcast will significantly expand eligibility… Read more
Castro Provides In-State College Tuition Rates to all Military Personnel
A new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans… Read more
Back to School, Back to Work – But First Get a Permit
School either has or is about to start for Illinois students. Lots of those young people will do more than homework. They’ll get a job. And if you’re under 16… Read more
Dove Dermatologist Weighs in on the latest Body Foundation Trend
By: Dove Dermatologist and Beauty Expert Dr. Alicia Barba Properly Prep Your Skin: Before applying any form of make-up make sure your skin is properly prepped -i.e. removing any dead… Read more
Oak Street Health, Advocate Health Care Unveils New Primary Care Center in Elgin
Oak Street Health and Advocate Health Care have joined forces to bring an innovative model of value-based primary care to Medicare-eligible adults in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. The new primary care… Read more
Two Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to AmericInn in Schaumburg
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently linked two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the AmericInn by Wyndham Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, and is currently investigating the cluster… Read more
Gut-Brain Connection Helps Explain How Overeating Leads to Obesity
Eating extra servings typically shows up on the scale later, but how this happens has not been clear. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by a… Read more
