Author Archives: Editor
Registration Now Open for Summer Spanish Language Courses at Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, is pleased to announce that registration for their summer Spanish language… Read more
U.S. Department of Education Launches Next Phase of FAFSA Support
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced additional steps to support students and their families with the Better FAFSA. The Department is launching a multi-million-dollar program as part of the… Read more
Dominican University to Offer Targeted Scholarships in Response to FAFSA Delays
Dominican University is continuing its longstanding commitment to removing barriers to education with strategic scholarships aimed at reducing the impact of this year’s problematic FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student… Read more
Chicago Jesuit Academy Provides Quality Education
As a tuition-free, faith-based private school that is open to all faiths, Chicago Jesuit Academy has served students in Austin and all surrounding neighborhoods since 2006. Open to all applicants for boys grades… Read more
New Campaign Empowers Youth and Young Adults to “Unfriend” Tobacco and Flavored Vape Products
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched the “Unfriend Tobacco: Your Lungs, Your Rules” tobacco use prevention and cessation campaign to raise awareness among youth and young adults about… Read more
Appeals Court Rules that Saint Anthony Hospital’s Lawsuit over Medicaid Payment Delays and Lack of Disclosure Can Go Forward
The United States Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the right of Saint Anthony Hospital to sue the state agency in charge of Medicaid to require compliance with federal law on… Read more
PCC Board of Directors Appoints New CEO
The Board of Directors at PCC Community Wellness Center announced the appointment of Alyssa Sianghio, former Chief Administrator Officer at Lawndale Christian Health Center, as the new President and CEO…. Read more
Fine Expands Access to Health Care Services with Cost-Free Vaccines
To ensure costs are not the deciding factor for residents considering getting a vaccination, State Senator Laura Fine advanced a measure to require insurance to cover certain vaccines without out-of-pocket… Read more
State Leaders, Mental Health Advocates Gather for Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou State leaders and mental health advocates gathered on Wednesday in Springfield to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss ongoing state initiatives, such as the Children’s Behavioral… Read more
Sheriff Dart Announces Relaunch of Senior Citizen Led Training Program for Police Recruits
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has relaunched Seniors Training Academy Recruits to Succeed (STARS), a unique program where older adult volunteers help train police recruits to better serve the… Read more
