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Lt. Governor Stratton to be the Chair of New Healing Centered Task Force to Address Trauma in Communities
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton celebrates the newly signed Senate Bill 646 that creates the Healing Centered Task Force, signed by Governor JB Pritzker. The Lieutenant Governor will chair the Task… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative – a multi-pronged policy designed to address food deserts across the state. It will support existing grocers… Read more
Cook County Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. this week with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected…. Read more
Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center Selected to Receive Funding from Bank of America to Improve Health Outcomes in Communities of Color
Chicago community health organizations Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center are among more than 100 community-based organizations (CBOs) in 11 cities chosen to participate in… Read more
Back to School is about Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Readiness, and Vital Digital Technology
In the coming days, students across Illinois will venture back into the classroom. That’s why this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), along with… Read more
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Wins National Award for Family Engagement
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) announced that the Illinois Youth Center (IYC) Pere Marquette in Grafton was awarded the 2023 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen (BAH) Award. The BAH award… Read more
Back-to-School Tax Benefits Available for both Parents and Educators
With back-to-school time upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that they may be able to claim school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2023… Read more
CPS Fully in Compliance with Physical Restraint, Time Out Staff Training Benchmark
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that all District-run schools have met the first-day-of-school benchmark for training staff on physical restraint and time out (PRTO), as agreed upon with the Illinois… Read more
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Virtual Veterans Job Fair
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Virtual Veterans Job Fair, August 29 from 11am – 300pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military… Read more
MWRD Board of Commissioners President Kari K. Steele to Serve on Public Building Commission of Chicago
The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) has added a new member. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) President Kari K. Steele was selected by the MWRD Board… Read more
