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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Authorizing a State-Based Marketplace for Health Insurance, Rate Review
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker was joined by state and local officials as he signed legislation authorizing a new state-based marketplace (SBM) for Illinois, which gives state agencies additional tools… Read more
West Nile Virus Detected in Region
The Cicero Health Department is cautioning residents about a rise in the incidents of West Nile Virus in the Chicagoland region and suburban communities. Laura Rubio, RN, Director of Health… Read more
Air Quality Alerts in Effect for Chicago Area
By: Ashmar Mandou As the Chicagoland area continues to be under air quality alert due to the Canadian wildfires, the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)… Read more
Advocate Health Nurses Attend Cubs-Cardinals Series in London
Advocate Health and the Chicago Cubs recognized health care workers worldwide this weekend during the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 presented by Capital One. As a symbol of gratitude… Read more
Triton College and Pace Bus Launch Program for Free* CDL Permit Training
Triton College and Pace Bus announced their partnership to provide a free CDL Class B commercial driver’s license permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators. Triton College… Read more
SEIU Local 1 Janitors Graduate from Chicago’s First-Ever Green Janitor Education Program
On Tuesday, after several months of classes, around 70 Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 1 janitors working at the Merchandise Mart grated from the Green Janitor Education Program –… Read more
ISBE calls for feedback on first draft of Literacy Plan
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the first draft of the Illinois Literacy Plan, which provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve literacy outcomes for all Illinois students. The… Read more
Nicor Gas and Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Break Ground on New Smart NeighborhoodTM in Aurora
Nicor Gas, Southern Company and Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity announced the groundbreaking of a new community designed to be carbon-neutral and achieve net-zero in Aurora, Illinois. The largest natural… Read more
Commissioner Aguilar, Bureau of Economic Development, and IMEC Partners with Melrose Park’s Chamber of Commerce for Manufacturing Reinvented Event
On Thursday, June 15th, Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar partnered with Melrose Park’s Chamber of Commerce and Community Development, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, and Cook County’s Bureau of Economic Development… Read more
Bank of America Awards $3M to Obama Foundation to Support Workforce Development Opportunities
Bank of America announced it has awarded a $3 million grant to the Obama Foundation to support its workforce development and community support initiatives, both of which are tied closely… Read more
