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Back of the Yards Holds Vigil Following Tragic Shooting
By: Ashmar Mandou Following Saturday’s Back of the Yards shooting that left 10 wounded and 9-year-old Ariana Molina dead, dozens of mourners took to the streets of Back of the… Read more
Auditorium Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season
Chicago’s National Landmark Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) announces its 2024-25 performance season presenting a vibrant mix of contemporary and culturally significant dance companies, and the return… Read more
Sinai Chicago Receives Grant for Safe Sleep Program
For the second year, Sinai Community Institute (SCI) was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health to expand access to training and education on safe sleep… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Proposal to Eliminate $1B in Medical Debt
Governor JB Pritzker joined Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and advocates to highlight the State’s proposed $10 million investment to eliminate up to… Read more
Legislators Introduce Bills to Combat HIV Epidemic in Illinois
Illinois legislators have introduced several key bills aimed at ending the state’s HIV epidemic by 2030 this month. Senator Lakesia Collins and Representative Kelly Cassidy filed the Connection to HIV… Read more
Cicero Health Department Warns Residents of Possible Measles Infection
The Cook County Department of Public Health has released the second confirmed case of measles in Cook County. The location of the measles case, while infectious, was at the Super… Read more
Malcolm X College Radiography Students Earn First Place at State Competition
Malcolm X College’s Radiography program prepares students for in-demand careers in the x-ray field. However, even before earning their degrees, four students are already getting a glimpse of success. Gurluv… Read more
Columbia College Chicago Lays Off More than One-Third of Staff
Professional staff at Columbia College Chicago submitted a 150-signature petition to President Kwang-Wu Kim, urging the administration to halt the scheduled layoffs of employees and asking it to explore alternative… Read more
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Central Region Virtual Career Fair
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Central Region Virtual Career Fair, April 23 from 11am – 3pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty… Read more
Cervantes Advances Bill to Reduce Barriers for Real Estate Licensing
State Senator Javier Cervantes passed a bill in the Senate to expand real estate licensing in Illinois to brokers licensed in another state. “To modernize our real estate practices in… Read more
