Author Archives: Editor
Free Flu and COVID Vaccination Clinics Extended for Cook County Residents
In an effort to tackle very high flu activity and low vaccination rates in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare are expanding… Read more
IDPH Advises Public to be Vigilant as Flu Cases and Respiratory Virus Levels Tick Up
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that after a one-week dip, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up again from Moderate to High, driven by a… Read more
IDPH Awards $4.5M in Grants to Support Birth Equity Efforts Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has awarded $4.5 million to 12 groups across the state funded through Governor JB Pritzker’s 2024 Birth Equity Initiative. The grants,… Read more
Illinois Seeks Partners to Expand Summer Meal Access for Children
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is calling on organizations statewide to join the effort to ensure children have access to nutritious meals over the summer. The Summer Food… Read more
HACEMOS Scholarship Program
HACEMOS, AT&T’s Hispanic/Latino Employee Resource Group, is proud to offer scholarships of up to $2,500 through the HACEMOS Scholarship Program to support the next generation of Hispanic leaders. Application Timeline: … Read more
After School Matters to Provide Thousands of Teens Paid Programs This Spring
Teens can apply to hundreds of programs across the city this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and… Read more
Ozzie Godinez of PACO Collective Joins the Red Cross of Greater Chicago Board of Directors
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago announced the appointment of Ozzie Godinez, co-founder and CEO of PACO Collective, to its Board of Directors. Godinez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico,… Read more
IDOT to Host Conference Promoting Diversity on State Projects
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the 34th “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” conference Feb. 26 and 27 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Sponsored by IDOT’s Office of Business… Read more
Citibank Open’s Newest Branch in Pilsen Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Recently, Citibank, 2503 W. Cermak Rd., hosted a grand opening of their newest branch located in the Pilsen neighborhood. Citibank now has 56 branches conveniently located throughout… Read more
Keys Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
Courtesy of Chase Bank With rising mortgage rates and stiff competition, many first-time homebuyers are feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of purchasing a home. However, being well-prepared can help buyers… Read more
