Author Archives: Editor
Chicago Jesuit Academy Provides Quality Education
As a tuition-free, faith-based private school that is open to all faiths, Chicago Jesuit Academy has served students in Austin and all surrounding neighborhoods since 2006. Open to all applicants for boys grades… Read more
New Campaign Empowers Youth and Young Adults to “Unfriend” Tobacco and Flavored Vape Products
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched the “Unfriend Tobacco: Your Lungs, Your Rules” tobacco use prevention and cessation campaign to raise awareness among youth and young adults about… Read more
Appeals Court Rules that Saint Anthony Hospital’s Lawsuit over Medicaid Payment Delays and Lack of Disclosure Can Go Forward
The United States Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the right of Saint Anthony Hospital to sue the state agency in charge of Medicaid to require compliance with federal law on… Read more
PCC Board of Directors Appoints New CEO
The Board of Directors at PCC Community Wellness Center announced the appointment of Alyssa Sianghio, former Chief Administrator Officer at Lawndale Christian Health Center, as the new President and CEO…. Read more
Fine Expands Access to Health Care Services with Cost-Free Vaccines
To ensure costs are not the deciding factor for residents considering getting a vaccination, State Senator Laura Fine advanced a measure to require insurance to cover certain vaccines without out-of-pocket… Read more
State Leaders, Mental Health Advocates Gather for Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou State leaders and mental health advocates gathered on Wednesday in Springfield to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss ongoing state initiatives, such as the Children’s Behavioral… Read more
Sheriff Dart Announces Relaunch of Senior Citizen Led Training Program for Police Recruits
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has relaunched Seniors Training Academy Recruits to Succeed (STARS), a unique program where older adult volunteers help train police recruits to better serve the… Read more
Filmmaker Aims to Create Safe Haven for Youth
By: Ashmar Mandou Filmmaker and musician Darryl Mitchell transformed his childhood pain into a career in the arts creating and directing films and connecting with people through music. As a… Read more
CLUE: A Walking Mystery Returns to Chicago this Summer
CLUE: A Walking Mystery debuted in downtown Chicago in Summer 2023, welcoming thousands of detectives to solve the case of who murdered the estate owner Mr. Boden “Boddy” Black. The… Read more
This Memorial Day, Click it – Don’t risk it
Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, one thing remains constant: the need to wear your seat belt. With this in mind, Chief Michael D…. Read more
