Author Archives: Editor
City of Chicago Issues Proclamation for ‘Chicago Workers’ Rights Week’
This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a proclamation declaring this work week, June 24-28, “‘Chicago Workers’ Rights Week” to bring attention to upcoming labor law changes. An increased minimum wage,… Read more
Illinois gas tax rises to 47 cents a gallon July 1
Courtesy of Illinois Policy Institute Illinois’ second-highest in the nation gas taxes will go up again July 1 as the state motor fuel tax hits 47 cents per gallon. That… Read more
ComEd’s Energy Force Ambassadors Looking for the Next Wave of Ambassadors
ComEd’s Energy Force Ambassadors (EFA) are looking forward to kicking off the summer by attending some of Chicago’s neighborhood events. The EFA Program, a job training program for adults with… Read more
Yollocalli Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era
By: Ashmar Mandou A pool of community leaders, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, Commissioner George Cardenas, and NMMA President Emeritus Carlos Tortolero, to name a few joined… Read more
CPS Students Open Books and Minds Through Summer Reading
As Chicago Public Schools’ students enjoy another week of summer vacation, officials are reminding families and students of the many summer reading and literacy programs and resources across the city…. Read more
Summer Meals Available for Chicago Public Schools Students
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched its summer meal programs next week to ensure students continue to have access to free, nutritious meals during the summer months. The summer meals and… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Providing Relief to Community Members Most in Need During Record Heat
Saint Anthony Hospital gave out nearly 2,000 water bottles per day to keep West and Southwest side residents hydrated during this record heatwave in Chicago. Utilizing a refrigerated trailer to… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs SB1, Creating the Department of Early Childhood
Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials, early childhood advocates, and education leaders to sign Senate Bill 0001 into law, officially establishing Illinois’ new Department of Early Childhood. The new state… Read more
CTA and Cigna Healthcare Open First of Two Wellness Fitness Centers at CTA University
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cigna Healthcare have partnered to open the first of two new wellness fitness centers as part of a pilot program to help CTA employees… Read more
Treasurer Maria Pappas Analysis Shows Record-High Property Tax Increases for South Suburban Homeowners
Homeowners in many south and southwest suburbs will have to pay a lot more in property taxes as the median tax bill jumped a record 19.9 percent in the region,… Read more
