Author Archives: Editor
Expert Tips for Live Christmas Tree Disposal
Whether those who have live Christmas trees take them down immediately after the holidays or like to enjoy them for weeks to come, the tree care experts at The Morton… Read more
Chicago Bulls Champion Female-Led Community Center with Youth Basketball Court Redesign
The Chicago Bulls and The Miracle Center (TMC), a female-owned and operated community center that empowers youth through the expression of art and performance, celebrated the unveiling of a new… Read more
Curbing Exposure to Weed, Alcohol Marketing can Improve Teens’ Mental Health
By: Aaron Weiner and Linda Richter Sometimes, it seems that we’re doing all we can to sabotage our own efforts to reverse the nation’s mental health and addiction crises, which… Read more
Impaired Driving Threatens Holiday Joy
This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies, reminds the public that the annual “Drive Sober or… Read more
Illinois DCFS Achieves Re-Accreditation through COA
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced that it has again achieved accreditation status becoming reaccredited by COA (formerly known as Council on accreditation), becoming one of… Read more
U.S. Adults Eat a Meal’s Worth of Calories of Snacks in a Day
Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day’s calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from surveys… Read more
Grant to Offer Parent Leadership Training to Berwyn Families
Parent Leadership Training, now in its fifth year, has been offered to families in Oak Park, River Forest, and the surrounding area with young children. On January 27, the Collaboration… Read more
IBHE Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Illinois Institutions to Address Student Homelessness
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has awarded $1.7 million in End Student Housing Insecurity (ESHI) grants to 10 institutions of higher education in Illinois. The funds will be… Read more
Ravinia Festival’s Family Music School and Sistema Ravinia Showcase Student Concerts, Inspiring Next Generation of Musicians
Ravinia Festival’s Reach Teach Play programs brought their inspiring music education to the forefront as two programs, the Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School and Sistema Ravinia, showcase their students’ hard… Read more
Reps. García, Johnson Renew Fight for Stronger Truck Insurance Requirements
Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, legislation that would strengthen insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers and protect… Read more
