Yearly Archives: 2020
University of Chicago Announces Programs to Support South Side during COVID-19 Crisis
The University of Chicago on Tuesday announced the first stage of an effort to provide emergency support and address some of the immediate needs of local residents, businesses, and community-based… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Requests Emergency Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of Education to provide federal student loan borrowers with crucial emergency measures… Read more
Maria Pappas Launches Animated Iguana and Song to Ease Concerns of Children During Coronavirus Scare
At a time when children may need the comfort that only a pet can provide, an electronic iguana might be the perfect answer, says Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. The… Read more
Science at Home with MSI
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) recently announced that it will extend its closure and reopen on Friday, May 1 in an effort to help contain the spread… Read more
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition’s Online Learning Resources Helping During Uncertain Times
Now, more than ever, Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) is working hard for their adult learners to provide online resources more accessible for all. Education is more important now during… Read more
City Announces Remote Learning Opportunities for Students at Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago on Monday to announce both institutions have established remote learning plans to ensure instructional time continues while… Read more
State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March
While the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent, a new record low, the state is responding to a… Read more
Munoz Announces New Loan and Grant Programs for Small Business Owners
Small businesses in need of relief are invited to apply for two new emergency assistance programs, Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) announced last Thursday. “My district is home to… Read more
Cook County Sees Nation’s Second-Worst Population Decline of the Decade
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs experienced some of the largest population declines over the decade. According to U.S. Census Bureau data released, Cook County experienced the nation’s second-largest population decline, losing a total… Read more
Funding Underway for Local Entrepreneurs
By: Ashmar Mandou During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and other private sponsors… Read more
