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Safe Routes to School Application Period Begins
With students soon to be trading swim bags for backpacks, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that applications for the Safe Routes to School program are now being accepted. The… Read more
New Villa Law to Help Increase Illinois Dream Fund Donations
There will be more opportunities to donate to the Illinois Dream Fund, which provides scholarships to eligible college students, thanks to a new law by State Senator Karina Villa. “No… Read more
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois DCFS Awards Record Number of College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) awarded scholarships to a record 259 college-bound current and former youth in care – the most the… Read more
Join the West Side Learning Center for its Third Annual Community Day
The public is invited to attend a Community Day at West Side Learning Center (WSLC) from Noon to 6pm Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. This incredible learning space is located at… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Installs Technology for Family Members to Connect with Newborns
Saint Anthony Hospital is bringing first of its kind technology in Chicago to its maternity center. New video conferencing technology has been installed in each patient room to connect families… Read more
Loretto Hospital Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals and Immunizations for Austin Community Residents
The Loretto Hospital is offering free back-to-school immunizations and physicals for uninsured and underinsured families living in the Austin community, now through the end of September. Same-day and walk-in appointments… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Banning Indoor E-Cigarette Use in Public Spaces
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1540, a bill banning the usage of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces. The bill adds electronic smoking devices to the 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which… Read more
Boozy Boating is Dangerous, Avoid BUI This Summer
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as… Read more
Over 50,000 Senior Homeowners Need to Reapply for their Property Tax Savings
As of last week, over 50,000 senior homeowners in Cook County have not reapplied for property tax savings in which they are entitled to receive. The Cook County Assessor’s Office… Read more
“Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program Relaunches
The State of Illinois is relaunching a homeownership program designed to help working-class families throughout the state of Illinois. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Opening Doors… Read more
