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Ford, West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force to Host 5th International Overdose Awareness Day on Chicago’s West Side
This Friday, the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force and their convener state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will be hosting their 5th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Community Resource… Read more
Blood Drive at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
American Red Cross is excited to hold the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Blood Drive on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Each day, the American Red Cross… Read more
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Back-to-School Tax Benefits
As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024… Read more
Parents Strike Back
By: Ashmar Mandou Over 300 parents and organizers convened at the Kehrein Center for the Arts on Wednesday for a “The Parents Strike Back,” train-the-trainer engagement to boost involvement around… Read more
What to know as Illinois Students Head Back to School
As most Illinois students head back to school, reports show students are still struggling to meet grade-level standards in core subjects five years after the pandemic. Third graders’ struggles to… Read more
Deadline Approaches for New Grocery Benefit
School started Monday for kids across Chicago, but their parents still have a chance to sign up for a new summer benefit that provides $120 per child to purchase groceries…. Read more
Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students returned to classes on Monday for a school year that promises continued academic growth, skills development, extracurricular opportunities and time with new and old friends…. Read more
Governor Pritzker Awards $1.5M in Grant Funding to Job Training and Economic Development Teacher Apprenticeship Program Recipients
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to three Illinois universities… Read more
Illinois to Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries
A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own. The goal of… Read more
BACP Launches ‘Behind the Business License’ Video Series
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the launch of “Behind the Business License.” The video series will feature in-depth conversations between City of Chicago Chief… Read more
