Yearly Archives: 2020
CHA Announces Rent Deferment for Public Housing Residents
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that residents of CHA-owned buildings can wait to pay rent until after the statewide Stay at Home order is lifted on May 1, as… Read more
Illinois SNAP Recipients Will Begin Receiving Maximum Benefit
The Illinois Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this week. All who are… Read more
City Signs Order to Protect Immigrant, Refugee Communities During COVID-19
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot signed an executive order guaranteeing that all benefits and services provided or administered by the City of Chicago are available to… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Anaya Demands Action from Cook County Jail
Courtesy of Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya As of today, the first death of a Cook County Jail detainee has been reported along with a combined total of nearly 300… Read more
CPS to Consolidate Meal Sites to Ensure Support for Staff and Families
As the district works to support families during the unprecedented challenge presented by COVID-19, CPS announced that grab-and-go meals will be available to families during the district’s scheduled spring break…. Read more
ISBE Launches Podcast to Celebrate Extraordinary Educators
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) launched a new podcast that will celebrate extraordinary educators and connect schools with great ideas while learning remotely. Called We Love Illinois Schools,… Read more
Cicero Buscando Voluntarios
Como usted sabe, los empleados de First Responders, Emergency and Medical Response están trabajando horas extras para responder a las necesidades y emergencias de los residentes durante esta crisis pandémica…. Read more
La Casa Norte continúa sirviendo a las poblaciones más vulnerables de Chicago
A pedido del Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias de Illinois, La Casa Norte ha creado 50 camas adicionales durante la noche para los jóvenes que se enfrentan sin… Read more
La Ciudad Firma una Orden para Proteger a las Comunidades de Inmigrantes y Refugiados Durante COVID-19
Por: Ashmar Mandou El martes, el alcalde Lori E. Lightfoot firmó una orden ejecutiva que garantiza que todos los beneficios y servicios proporcionados o administrados por la ciudad de Chicago… Read more
Not Giving in to Hate
By Daniel Nardini There is no question where the corona virus originated from. Regardless of this, one thing that concerns me is the instant prejudice and hate by a growing… Read more »