Author Archives: Editor
All in the Name for Cotton
By Daniel Nardini The Second French Empire’s design to conquer Mexico in 1862 was not just about imperial expansion. It had as much to do about economics as well. Before… Read more
National Small Business Week Spotlights Contributions of Small Businesses
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced recent business support enhancements and initiatives ahead of National Small Business Week (NSBW). This year, NSBW takes place through… Read more
Cook County Health’s Correctional Health Program at Cook County Jail Accredited for Quality Health Care Services
Cook County Health’s (CCH) Cermak Health Services has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for demonstrating full compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care… Read more
CTA Officially Launches New Chatbot to Improve Customer Interaction with the Agency
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched the Chat with CTA chatbot, a new virtual automated service featured on transitchicago.com. This communication tool allows riders to report issues, provide feedback, and receive… Read more
Rep. García, Senators Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, which would require the U.S. Department of… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Launch of Second Round of Applications for the Community Growers Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), and program partner agency NeighborSpace, announced the application opening for the second round of the City’s Community… Read more
Three North Lawndale Schools Partner with Community to Launch STEAM Programming in SY 2024-2025
Chicago Public Schools (CPS), in collaboration with many community partners, announced the creation of a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming in North Lawndale for the 2024-25 School… Read more
Dominican University Honored by Three Higher Education, Immigrant Rights Organizations with Inaugural SUCCESS Award
Dominican University’s ongoing commitment to supporting undocumented students has earned the institution high regards from a trio of higher education and immigrant rights organizations. TheDream.US, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher… Read more
Clerk Valencia Hosts Over 50 CPS Students for Next Gen City Council
City Clerk Anna Valencia, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools Social Science Department and CPS Intergovernmental Affairs, hosted over 50 CPS students at City Hall for this year’s Next Gen… Read more
Chicago Teens Can Apply for After School Matters® Summer Programs
After School Matters’ summer session application is open, offering thousands of Chicago teens the opportunity to apply to hundreds of programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM…. Read more
