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Hope Chicago Wins 2022 Chicago Innovation Award
Hope Chicago has been named one of the winners of the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The winners were announced at this year’s event held on Wednesday, November 16th at… Read more
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala Announces Retirement
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala has announced plans to retire at the end of her current contract, which concludes January 31st, 2023. Dr. Ayala has served as State… Read more
Build Your Future in STEM with Wright College
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Pew Research Center study, Latino adults make up 17 percent of the U.S. workforce, but just eight percent of those working in a science,… Read more
Macy’s Partners, Soles4Souls Partner to Provide Coats to Communities in Schools of Chicago
In the Chicago-area, Soles4Souls and Macy’s distributed more than 500 brand new coats from Macy’s to Communities In Schools of Chicago during a coat event on November 16th. This year,… Read more
Library Selects New Logos Created by Local Students
Last year, 2021, was the Centennial Anniversary of the Cicero Public Library. Last year was filled with numerous anniversary events, which led to the Library Board to consider the next… Read more
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Chooses 11 Community-Based Organizations to Employ Chicago Community Health Response Corps
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) announced the 11 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that will serve as local employers for the City of Chicago’s Community Health Response Corps (Response Corps)…. Read more
City, State and County Partner on Overdose Prevention Programs at Cook County Jail
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) are partnering with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office… Read more
Eat Healthy this Holiday Season
It’s all about moderation Moderation will be your saving grace during the holiday season. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying an indulgent, festive dinner — but you’ll want to make sure… Read more
CCDPH Awarding Over $14M in Community Grants for Behavioral Health Interventions
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, announced CCDPH… Read more
North Riverside Park Mall Hosting Annual Holiday Toy Drive
North Riverside Park Mall is hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive befitting the Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn. Annual Toy Drive benefiting The Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn • Where: North… Read more
