Yearly Archives: 2020
Mayor Lightfoot Introduces Ordinance to Provide Tenant Protections
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot introduced a new ordinance to provide substantive protections to tenants and minimize the number of evictions across the city due to the unprecedented COVID-19 health and… Read more
Chicago Region Food Systems Accepting Applications for COVID-19 Relief Funds
The Chicago Region Food System Fund announced a request for applications from non-profit organizations responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on Chicago region communities and the local food economy. This… Read more
HOPE Fair Housing Center Names Evelyn Sanguinetti New Executive Director
Following a national search, the HOPE Fair Housing Center has named Evelyn Sanguinetti as its new executive director. Sanguinetti is the former lieutenant governor of Illinois. HOPE was established in… Read more
Aldermen Introduce Ordinance to Terminate Chicago Police Department Contract with Chicago Public Schools
With massive public protests against police violence continuing in neighborhoods across the city, aldermen today filed an ordinance that would terminate the Chicago Police Department’s $33 million contract with Chicago… Read more
CPS Announces Investments in Academic Programming
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced an $18 million multi-year investment to expand high-quality academic programs for nearly 10,000 CPS students at 22 elementary and high schools across the city. The… Read more
Thirty Schools to Receive Extra Staffing Next School Year
Courtesy of Chicago Teachers Union In a major contract win, the Chicago Teachers Union has finalized the process for 30 Chicago public schools to receive a restorative justice coordinator, counselor… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run Sites
The City of Chicago announced a citywide eligibility expansion for residents to get tested for COVID-19 at six City-run testing sites and is encouraging anyone who has had a recent… Read more
Red Cross Opens State-of-the-art Chicago Blood Donation Site
To better serve the Chicago community, the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art blood donation site. Blood and platelets will be collected… Read more
City Seeks Funding from CARES Act
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago is seeking the ability from the City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations to appropriate $1.13 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail
To ensure safe and active participation in the 2020 general election during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1863 and HB 2238 into law Tuesday to provide vote… Read more
