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Chicago Park District Announces 2023 Concession Program Opportunities
The Chicago Park District announces the Notice of Availability (NOA) for concession operations in parks citywide. The goal of the concessions program is to provide the highest possible quality and… Read more
Bank of America Names Allies for Community Business and Skills for Chicagoland’s Future 2022 Neighborhood Builders®
A multi-year grant from Bank of America will help two local nonprofit organizations expand their workforce and employment services in Chicago’s underserved communities. Allies for Community Business and Skills for… Read more
SEIU Healthcare Illinois Endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago Mayoral Race
On heels of a strong midterms election for Service Employee International Union Healthcare Illinois (SEIU HCII)-endorsed candidates and the Workers’ Rights Amendment, leaders and workers held a press conference on… Read more
Aetna Better Health of Illinois Launches Giving Thanks Campaign
Aetna Better Health of Illinois, the Medicaid managed care business of Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), has partnered with various community organizations in the greater Chicagoland area to… Read more
Triton College’s Adult Education Program Now 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
ISBE Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals at participating child care centers across the state. Programs participating in the Child… Read more
Shop with After School Matters® this Holiday Season
After School Matters’ is offering three different shopping events this holiday season where guests can buy unique teen made gifts for friends and family. All the proceeds from sales go… Read more
Pritzker Administration Announces More Than $1B in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed to Renters and Landlords
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced that with the closure of the Illinois Rental Payment Program Round 2 (ILRPP2), nearly $1.02 billion in emergency rental… Read more
City of Chicago Joins 56 Regional Mayors to Support $850M Investments in Chicago-Based Passenger Rail
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot spearheaded a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Federal Railroad Administration administrator Amit Bose to support Amtrak’s proposed $850 million Chicago Hub… Read more
State of Illinois Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The State of Illinois kicked off the eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week. To celebrate the occasion, Governor JB Pritzker issued a proclamation highlighting the importance of apprenticeships in expanding career… Read more