Author Archives: Editor
CCHHS Reminds Parents to Schedule Back to School Immunizations and Physicals
Summer vacation is coming to an end and the first day of school will be here before you know it. Physicians at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)… Read more
LeadersUp Hosts Its 2nd Annual Hiring Fair
Established in 2013, by Starbucks and forward-thinking business leaders, LeadersUp is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and talent development accelerator, that works to address the burgeoning opportunity divide and national youth… Read more
State Board Releases First-Ever Snapshot of Kindergarten Readiness
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the first-ever statewide snapshot of kindergarten readiness in Illinois. The data cap off the first year of the state’s bold effort to… Read more
Healthy Schools Campaign Celebrates 15 Years
Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated 15 years of service with more than 275 guests, representing Chicago’s civic, business, education, healthcare, philanthropic, school and grassroots communities at the annual Change for Good… Read more
CPS Opens Eckersall Stadium
CPS cuts the ribbon on Eckersall Stadium and Athletic Fields, a premier athletic facility which will serve area schools and the Special Olympics. The sodded athletic facility was transformed to… Read more
20 CPS Schools to Receive Funding to Create Initiative
Chicago Public Schools announced the 20 schools that will receive a combined $10 million investment to implement the Sustainable Community School Initiative – a new initiative that pairs schools with… Read more
Top Back-to-School Health Tips for Moms
After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. But as you get adjusted to… Read more
Peoples Gas Introduces Canine Safety Ambassador
Wrigley, a golden retriever puppy, was unveiled as the “Doggone it” contest winner and Peoples Gas’ new canine safety ambassador to help spread the word about safe digging. National 811… Read more
McDonald’s Reaffirms Commitment to the Economic Development of the City
On Tuesday, Aug. 14th, the groundbreaking ceremony took place where the fifth McDonald’s of owner-operator Phil Fuentes will be built in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Mr. Fuentes reaffirmed… Read more
Community Savings Bank to Host Back to School Celebration
Community Saving Bank will hold another of its annual Back to School celebrations on Saturday, Aug. 25th, from 9a.m., to noon in the lobby of its main office. Neighborhood kids… Read more
