Author Archives: Editor
Make a Difference through National Health Corps Chicago’s Public Health Leadership Corps
According to the NYU School of Medicine, Chicago has one of the largest life expectancy gaps in the U.S. The City Health Dashboard shows that not all residents have access… Read more
New Funding to Strengthen Mental Health Services in Schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the State of Illinois is accepting grant applications from schools and agencies that support child and adolescent health for a share of… Read more
Kids Above All Back-to-School Drive Readies Students in Need for Success
The new school year is nearly here and Kids Above All is wrapping up their annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive. For many students, the beginning of a new school year is… Read more
Be Well Chicago Fest
Join Be Well Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago for the 2nd Annual “Be Well Chicago Fest,” a community mental health and wellness event. Hosted in the East staff parking lot at Olive-Harvey College, the… Read more
Brightpoint, One Summer Chicago Unveil New Mural and Host Back to School Block Party
Join Brightpoint, formerly Children’s Home & Aid, at their Marshfield office, 5958 S. Marshfield Ave., for the unveiling of their One Summer Chicago mural at 2pm and the 5th Annual… Read more
Back to School Health Tips
By: Ashmar Mandou After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. But as you… Read more
Cook County to Distribute Funding to COVID-19 Affected Small Businesses
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of The 2023 Source Grant through the Cook County Small Business Source, a program… Read more
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Named Official Healthcare Plan Partner of Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC (the Fire) and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Illinois and a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced… Read more
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Introduces Ordinance to Create a Property Tax Credit Program for Storm Relief
On Thursday, July 20th during the Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (16th) introduced a property tax credit for uninsured and underinsured homeowners who… Read more
Cook County Launches American Rescue Plan Acting Spending Website
On Tuesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the launch of a new website — arpa.cookcountyil.gov — to show how Cook County’s $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act… Read more
