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Observe the Partial Solar Eclipse at Triton College Earth and Space Center
Prepare to experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles on Monday, April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States. While totality will not be… Read more
State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Makes Investments in Higher Education
Higher education leaders across the state applauded Governor JB Pritzker’s budget announcement, which includes a fiscal year 2025 higher education budget of $2.55 billion. The budget includes a $10 million… Read more
Governor Pritzker Celebrates State-of-the-Art Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at Heartland College
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Heartland Community College to celebrate the ribbon cutting of its new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Training Center…. Read more
Inspired by Employee Donations, Northwestern Medicine Makes its Largest Gift to Area Food Banks
Inspired by the generosity of its employees, Northwestern Medicine is donating $200,000 to area food banks. The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank will each receive $100,000. Health system leaders thanked staff and… Read more
NAMI Chicago, Young Invincibles Applaud New Funding for Mental Health Services
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago and Young Invincibles applaud Governor Pritzker’s call for $4 million in state funding for the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act… Read more
CDPH Investigating Measles Exposures in Chicago
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a northwest Indiana resident who sought medical care last week at three Chicago hospitals while contagious from… Read more
State, County Announce $250M Commitment to Help Close Budget Gap in Asylum Seeker Response
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint funding plan to ensure shelter, wraparound services and healthcare remain available for asylum seekers… Read more
Sheriff Dart Announces Awareness Campaign on Firearm Restraining Orders
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is raising public awareness about an underutilized tool for the public that can remove firearms from individuals who pose an immediate and present danger… Read more
Chicago Welcomes Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility, SPF
SPF, Chicago’s largest indoor Pickleball facility, held its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 22nd in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. SPF, Social Pickleball Fun, provides dining and… Read more
Pappas Urges Property Owners to Pay First Installment Tax Bills by Friday, March 1 Due Date
First Installment Tax Year 2023 property taxes are due Friday, March 1, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers. The Treasurer’s Office posted nearly 1.8 million bills online at cookcountytreasurer.com… Read more
