Author Archives: Editor
Chicago Cultural Center Announces Open House Series Kicking Off Mid-June
The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) welcome new and returning free music performances, visual art exhibitions, film programming, and more this summer… Read more
Chicago Jobs with Justice Workers’ Rights Board to Hold Hearing on Howard Brown Health Workers Unionization
The Workers’ Rights Board of Chicago Jobs with Justice will hold a hearing on Saturday, June 3, at 2p.m. at Mt. Carmel M.B. Church, 2976 South Wabash Ave., to explore… Read more
State of Illinois Applauds Passage of Historic Legislation to Lower the Cost of Health Insurance and Protect Consumers
In an effort to lower the cost of health insurance and bolster consumer protections in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker applauded the full passage of both House Bill 579 and House… Read more
Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales Takes the Field for Teacher Appreciation Night at Wrigley Field
Teacher Appreciation Night took place Wednesday, May 24, at Wrigley Field. As part of the pregame festivities Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales threw out a ceremonial first pitch… Read more
Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
Building on years of historic fiscal progress, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass Illinois’ fifth balanced budget, making critical investments in education, health care, and other essential services…. Read more
Deadline Approaching for ComEd EV Rally
With the end of the school year in sight, ComEd is excited for the return of the ComEd EV Rally, its signature summer program to support more women in science, technology,… Read more
Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes the University of Chicago as Leader in College Access, Success for Lower-Income Students
Bloomberg Philanthropies recognized the University of Chicago as an American Talent Initiative (ATI) High-Flier, a group of 28 high-graduation-rate institutions that are national leaders in college access and success for… Read more
Assessor Kaegi Receives Outstanding Community Partner Award
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and team received the Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Community Investment Corporation (CIC) and the Preservation Compact during their annual Neighborhood Forum event hosted… Read more
Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance
The Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”). Effective July 1, 2023, the Cook County minimum… Read more
Help is on the Way for Struggling Homeowners
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas spearheaded the passage of the most significant property tax reform legislation to be approved by the General Assembly in decades. The interest rate homeowners and… Read more
