Yearly Archives: 2020
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Ice Skating in Millennium Park Millennium Park Through March 8th Skate under the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Admission to… Read more
Vaccine Misinformation and Social Media
People who rely on social media for information were more likely to be misinformed about vaccines than those who rely on traditional media, according to a study of vaccine knowledge… Read more
Ortiz Introduces Measure Pushing for ‘Medicaid for All’
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is laying the groundwork for a state health care for all program, introducing legislation to study the feasibility of creating a Medicaid buy-in program. Ortiz’s… Read more
Illinois Delegation Endorses Postpartum Care Expansion for New Moms
On Friday, Members of the Illinois delegation wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services endorsing the state’s waiver request to expand care access to new moms for the… Read more
Emergency Physicians: Take Care of your Heart Today
February is a great reminder to prioritize heart health and recognize the signs of an emergency, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). One of the most common… Read more
Public Health Officials Report Local Progress in Containing Novel Coronavirus
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) reported encouraging progress in containing the local… Read more
COUNTRY Financial Partners with Life Happens for its 2020 Scholarship Program
COUNTRY Financial® is pleased to partner with Life Happens on its annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program for college students and college-bound high school seniors. Life Happens is a non-profit dedicated… Read more
Robert Guzman Awarded ‘Skills Firebrand’ Award by The National Skills Coalition
Robert Guzman of Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition has been awarded “Skills Firebrand” Award, which is an award that recognizes an individual for their outstanding efforts in engaging and inspiring other… Read more
Noble Connects Local Employers with First-Generation College Students
One hundred one alumni from the Noble Network of Charter Schools recently completed an annual Winter Externship Program in which the Network partners with local Chicago area companies to host… Read more
Parents Gather at YMCA for Online Training
YMCA’s across the U.S. will host thousands of parents looking for advice on how to manage rising social issues such as cyberbullying and online safety. The events are part of… Read more
