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Illinois Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in February
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +23,100 in February, based on preliminary data… Read more
Senate Democrats Fight to Strengthen Outdated Child Labor Laws
Illinois’ existing child labor laws have not been substantially updated since the industrial era – nor have they been brought into alignment with the prevailing service economy of the 21st… Read more
Giannoulias Kicks Off 2024 Summer Job Program
Secretary of State Offers Summer Employment for College, Trade and Grad Students Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his office is now accepting applications for the second year of… Read more
New Poll Shows Widespread Support for Healthy School Meals for All Illinois Students
Healthy School Meals for All Kids, a coalition dedicated to ensuring all Illinois students have access to free school meals, released a new poll showing strong support for providing free… Read more
CPS Seeks Honorary Student Board of Education Member for 2024-25 School Year
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is now accepting applications for the next honorary student member of the Board of Education. Each year, an honorary student board member represents the interests and… Read more
St. Bede School in Ingleside to Close Despite Massive Fundraising
Rev. George Koeune, pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish and St. Bede School in Ingleside, Ill. announced that St. Bede School will be closing at the end of… Read more
City Announces New Vaccination Policy at Pilsen Shelter
By: Ashmar Mandou In an effort to combat the measles outbreak, the City of Chicago announced that everyone at the Halsted shelter should receive a second measles vaccine dose 28… Read more
Cook County Department of Public Health Unveils New Graphic Novel Campaign
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched a fresh campaign to address an age-old problem: Explaining the role of public health in building healthier communities. Enter the Public Health… Read more
Advocate Health Care Kicks-Off Community Conversations to Improve Health, Wellness on South Side
Advocate Health Care is inviting South Side residents to share their ideas for improving health and wellness to help inform plans for future investments in the area. Local residents are… Read more
Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center to Host Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing
Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center is inviting area schools, libraries, and senior centers to observe the partial solar eclipse on the college’s campus Monday, April 8. While totality… Read more
