Author Archives: Editor
Record Summer for HS, Community College Tech Training Programs at DPI
The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, will serve a record number of high school and community college students this summer. The programming is provided through… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Board of Education Updates School Naming or Renaming Policy
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Board of Education (BOE) Wednesday approved an updated “Naming or Renaming of a School, Mascot, Logo, Learning Environment, and Physical Marker” policy that… Read more
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces Partnership with Illinois Joining Forces to Administer the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is announcing a one-year contract with Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) to administer the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program (IWAP), a 24/7 warm helpline and… Read more
Humboldt Park Health Enhances Breast Care Services with State-of-the-Art Mammogram Machine Acquisition
Humboldt Park Health, a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, is proud to announce the acquisition of a cutting-edge mammogram machine. This significant investment underscores Humboldt Park… Read more
Aquino Plan to Expand Availability of Home Health Services Signed into Law
A measure championed by State Senator Omar Aquino to increase the availability of home health services and in-home care was signed into law Friday, June 30th. “The demand for programs… Read more
Cook County Treasurer’s Office to Recycle Flowers and Bouquets from the World’s Best Floral Artists by Delivering Them to Chicago Police Officers
Volunteers from the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will make sure that hundreds of flowers and intricate bouquets from the American Institute of Floral Designers Symposium in Chicago… Read more
Summer Fun
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Moonlit Movies at Cantigny Park July 7th Goonies Some things are more fun outside! Families know that Friday nights are movie time at Cantigny, and this… Read more
New Law Allows Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
By: Ashmar Mandou Recently, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3882 into law, which allows undocumented immigrants the chance to obtain a standardized Illinois Driver’s License. Currently, undocumented immigrants were allowed… Read more
City Appoints New Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Beatriz Ponce de León will serve as the City of Chicago’s first-ever Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights. “Beatriz is an excellent addition… Read more
Cicero Addresses Flooding Due to Record Rain
Message from the Town of Cicero Flooding from record heavy rains has hit a dozen suburban communities, including Cicero … Cicero crews were out all day and night during the… Read more