Author Archives: Editor
City Announces Request for Proposals for $15M Residential Decarbonization and Retrofit Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select providers to administer the Residential Decarbonization and Retrofit Program. This program will advance the equitable decarbonization… Read more
Triton College’s Adult Education Program Hiring ESL Instructors
Triton College’s Adult Education Program is currently hiring English as a Second Language (ESL) adjunct instructors. The Adult Education Department is hoping to recruit individuals passionate about teaching and helping… Read more
Casa Central Hosts 2023 Back-to-School Community Block Party
Casa Central’s Early Learning Academy is hosting its 2023 Back-to School Community Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 5th from 10a.m., to 2p.m. The event will take place outside the Casa… Read more
IDPH Announces $10M Program to Provide Air Purifiers to Improve Air Quality in Day Care Centers
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state is offering more than 20,000 HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) purifiers at no cost to… Read more
Cook County Opening Three Additional Cooling Centers During Excessive Summer Heat
Hot, humid and potentially stormy weather conditions will move across Cook County starting on Wednesday and ending Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Peak afternoon heat index values between… Read more
IDPH Urges Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats, Other Infected Animals
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. Bats are the most common source… Read more
Red Cross Offers Heat Safety Tips
High temperatures are expected throughout much of the Illinois region this week. It is important to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The Red Cross offers steps… Read more
Calm Waters Travels to the Shedd
Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Modifications for this event will… Read more
Board of Review Outreach Helped Boost Assessment Appeals and Reductions in Property Tax Burden for Pilsen Residents
At a recent press conference in Pilsen, Cook County Board of Review (BOR, Board) Commissioner and Chairman George Cardenas stood with community groups to outline the BOR’s outreach on the… Read more
Ready, Set, STEM! ComEd to Host Annual EV Rally
By: Ashmar Mandou Forty-five young aspiring women will descend onto the Museum of Science and Industry Saturday afternoon for ComEd’s annual EV Rally Contest. ComEd’s EV Rally is a program… Read more
