Author Archives: Editor
Learn During Winter Break
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leaders are reminding families that while classroom learning may be on pause during winter break, there are still opportunities for students to stay physically active and… Read more
Jiménez Highlights Healthy Meal Opportunities for Students in Need During Holiday Break
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is highlighting three community organizations opening their doors to local students in need of healthy meals during Chicago Public Schools’ winter break through the city’s… Read more
Apply Now to Chicago Park District Jobs and Be Set for Summer
The Chicago Park District is announcing the opening of the summer job application for lifeguards earlier than ever in its history to ensure that it is ready and prepared to… Read more
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $27,000 to The Salvation Army
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Wednesday returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign…. Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: State program allows senior citizens to defer payments on property tax bills
By Maria Pappas Amid increasing concerns that rapid increases in property tax bills will drive people from their homes, state officials are boosting a program that lets senior citizens defer… Read more
Illinois reports population growth, buoyed by 112K international migrants
The state curbed its population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents this year Illinois ended nine years of population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents from July 2023-June 2024, according… Read more
ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan
On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $3.3 billion in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen… Read more
Cumpla Sus Propósitos de Año Nuevo
Por Ashmar Mandou Para muchos, el comienzo de un nuevo año marca el comienzo de una nueva era, de un nuevo capítulo. Aunque pueden ocurrir cambios y nuevos hábitos, puede… Read more
Los Niños Hacen Compras Para las Fiestas con BNSF Railway
Miembros del equipo de BNSF Railway compraron para las navidades con niños de Boys Club of Cicero el 11 de diciembre, en una Tienda Target. BNSF Railway ha apoyado anualmente… Read more
Threatening Panama
By Daniel Nardini He has not even been inaugurated as president of the United States, and already he is talking like a crazy man. He wants to put on 25… Read more »