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Cook County’s 16th District Receives Over $4M in Infrastructure Investment
During the May Board of Commissioners meeting, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding for construction projects through the Build Up Cook program. These projects include critical water infrastructure… Read more
Commissioner Cardenas Congratulates the Illinois Department of Revenue on Equalization Factor Bringing Stability to Cook County Taxpayers
Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas says that Cook County taxpayers can find solace in the recent announcement from the Illinois Department of Revenue regarding the final 2023 property tax… Read more
To Boost Illinois Businesses, Castro Leads Measure to Modernize Procurement Process
A longtime advocate for extending state procurement opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities, State Senator Cristina Castro is leading a measure to improve diversity, clear up bureaucratic… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Urges Department of Education to Implement Regulations to Provide Debt Relief to Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Department of Education to swiftly implement its recently proposed regulations that would provide needed relief… Read more
Hernandez Passes Balanced Budget, Reforms Tackling Flood Damages, Higher Education Costs
New protections for flood victims, expanded access to affordable education, and a fiscally and socially responsible state budget are among the key accomplishments led by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez,… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates the Start of Summer with Programming
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students, staff, and parents will conclude another record-breaking school year on June 6. This year, CPS elementary students received national recognition for posting academic growth in… Read more
Marshall Square Receives 100 New Trees
On Wednesday, May 22, Latinos Progresando joined community leaders and Marshall Square neighbors to celebrate the planting of more than 100 new trees along Cermak Road, and California and Kedzie… Read more
Healthy Illinois Campaign Applauds Funding for Immigrant Health Coverage Programs
Early Wednesday morning, the Illinois General Assembly passed the FY25 state budget, which includes a record amount of funding for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults and Health Benefits for… Read more
Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management. Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing… Read more
City of Chicago Unveils New Summer Safety Plan
By: Ashmar Mandou Outdoor activities are in full swing and as a result the City of Chicago announced their summer safety plan, underscored by a $100 million investment from the… Read more
