Author Archives: Editor
City of Chicago Strategizes to Increase Youth Jobs
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, the City of Chicago alongside community-based organizations and community leaders rallied together to share their strategy on how to increase youth jobs. The announcement served… Read more
Fourth of July Fireworks
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Kickoff one of the best weekends in summer, Fourth of July with plenty of sparkling fireworks occurring all over Chicago and surrounding suburbs. So grab a… Read more
Mexican Wolf Pup at Brookfield Zoo Named
A male Mexican wolf pup at Brookfield Zoo has been named Ahote (pronounced Ah-ho-teh), which is of Native American Hopi origin and means “restless one.” He can be seen at… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Authorizing a State-Based Marketplace for Health Insurance, Rate Review
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker was joined by state and local officials as he signed legislation authorizing a new state-based marketplace (SBM) for Illinois, which gives state agencies additional tools… Read more
West Nile Virus Detected in Region
The Cicero Health Department is cautioning residents about a rise in the incidents of West Nile Virus in the Chicagoland region and suburban communities. Laura Rubio, RN, Director of Health… Read more
Air Quality Alerts in Effect for Chicago Area
By: Ashmar Mandou As the Chicagoland area continues to be under air quality alert due to the Canadian wildfires, the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)… Read more
Advocate Health Nurses Attend Cubs-Cardinals Series in London
Advocate Health and the Chicago Cubs recognized health care workers worldwide this weekend during the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 presented by Capital One. As a symbol of gratitude… Read more
Triton College and Pace Bus Launch Program for Free* CDL Permit Training
Triton College and Pace Bus announced their partnership to provide a free CDL Class B commercial driver’s license permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators. Triton College… Read more
SEIU Local 1 Janitors Graduate from Chicago’s First-Ever Green Janitor Education Program
On Tuesday, after several months of classes, around 70 Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 1 janitors working at the Merchandise Mart grated from the Green Janitor Education Program –… Read more
ISBE calls for feedback on first draft of Literacy Plan
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the first draft of the Illinois Literacy Plan, which provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve literacy outcomes for all Illinois students. The… Read more
