Yearly Archives: 2020
IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns
As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms typically increases across the state of Illinois, including the risk for tornadoes. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more
ICIRR Unveils Advocacy Platform for COVID Crisis and Beyond
Courtesy of ICIRR The COVID-19 pandemic put the systemic failures of our health care, labor, economic and public safety infrastructure on full display. Although these failures have harmed immigrants and… Read more
City Advances Affordable Housing Projects Across the City
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that nearly $400 million in affordable housing construction projects have been selected to move forward through the City’s improved, more targeted and transparent federal tax… Read more
Comcast Gives Xfinity Customers Free Previews with Focus on Education, Entertainment and Fitness
Comcast announced that it has made the on demand catalogs from a series of premium networks and subscription video on demand (SVOD) services available for its Xfinity X1 and Flex… Read more
Cook County Announces National Census Awareness Week
The Cook County Complete Count Commission has designated the week of March 30 through April 3 Census Awareness Week. The Cook County Complete Count Census Commission’s Program Administrator, The William… Read more
City Addresses Senior Population Amid COVID-19
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Lisa Morrison Butler, AARP Illinois State Director Bob Gallo and AARP IL Volunteer State President… Read more
Mental Health Hotline During Stay at Home Order
After Governor Pritzker issued a statewide Stay at Home order, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) is sharing resources with community members on how to care for their mental health while… Read more
What Heart Patients Should Know about Coronavirus
By: American Heart Association News The coronavirus should have everyone’s attention by now, health experts say. And people with heart disease have extra reasons to be alert. COVID-19, the disease caused… Read more
Villanueva: Survivors of Domestic Abuse Can’t Slip Through the Cracks
With domestic violence hotlines experiencing an increase in calls during the Stay at Home order, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) urged survivors to be aware of the options still available… Read more
COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than five million Americans living with… Read more
