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The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Thanks You Fourteen-Hundred Strong Walked for Kidneys; Find Out How You Can Still Help
Chicago – In June, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) welcomed 1,400 patients, family members, friends, and supporters of those with kidney disease to Diversey Harbor for the 24th… Read more
FoodTrients Confronts the New Frontier of Weight Loss Drugs
Courtesy of FoodTrients Something interesting happened when physicians started prescribing medications that were developed for people with type 2 diabetes; they saw that these patients often experienced a reduced appetite… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Convenes Hearing to Examine Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Rates in Cook County
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller convened a hearing in June of the Cook County Board’s Health and Hospitals Committee to hear from stakeholders about the ways Illinoisans can be better… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition to Protect Patient Access to Preventative Health Care Services
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to protect a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)… Read more
Triton College’s Career Services Hosting “Resume Writing for All” Workshop and Open House
Triton College’s Career Services will be hosting “Resume Writing for All” workshop on Wednesday, July 19, from 11 a.m.-noon, in Room A-204 (A Building). Learn timely topics in resume writing… Read more
Chicago Reimagines School Safety
As a result of an unprecedented parent and student-led partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the Board of Education approved a $3.9 million allocation to support community-centered and holistic safety solutions… Read more
From Scholarships to Financial Aid, CCC Helps You with Education Pathway
Applying for scholarships is a big part of many college students’ journeys. The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation provides several awards to support students pursuing a certificate or degree from… Read more
Chicago DOH to Cede Up to $150M to IHDA to Build Affordable Multi-Family Housing
The City Council has passed an ordinance granting the Department of Housing (DOH) the authority to administratively cede up to $150M in volume cap to the Illinois Housing Development Authority… Read more
OIG Finds Chicago Police Department’s Search Warrant Files Are Incomplete
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published the final report in a series from its inquiry into the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) service of residential search… Read more
City Council Approves Annette C.M. Guzman as Budget Director
The City Council approved Annette C.M. Guzman as Budget Director. “I’m confident that Annette Guzman will effectively serve the City of Chicago as Budget Director and lead the city through… Read more
