Author Archives: Editor
Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Bicameral Bill to Increase Transparency in Federal Spending
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act (H.R. 10394) to include holistic demographic data of federal loans and grants recipients. Currently, data tracking… Read more
Villa Furthers Language Equity Initiative
A measure championed by State Senator Karina Villa, securing language assistance during state agency administrative hearings passed the Senate on Wednesday with support from the Mexican American Legal Defense and… Read more
ComEd Offers Free Job Training Programs
ComEd is reminding folks of the new, free job training programs that are available in the new year. Just last year, ComEd’s new training programs collectively reached 1,200 people across… Read more
Local Organizations to Present Youth-Focused Community Plans
The City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) invited Chicago leaders, youth-serving stakeholders and young people to the Harold Washington Library Center Winter Garden for the December… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Board of Education Appointments
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sean Harden as President of the Chicago Board of Education, accompanied by a slate of experienced and passionate leaders whose collective expertise will… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Announces New Network 11 Chief of Schools
The Chicago Board of Education last Thursday approved the appointment of Latasha M. Geverola as the new chief of Network 11 schools. Network 11 is an elementary school network made… Read more
IDPH Posts 3rd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Third Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 312 violation reports completed in the… Read more
AMA Offers 10 Health Recommendations for New Year
With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2025 and beyond. “The… Read more
Join Humboldt Park Health’s Holiday Coat Giveaway
Humboldt Park Health (HPH) is excited to announce its annual Holiday Coat Giveaway, a heartwarming event aimed at supporting families in need during the holiday season. This year, the event… Read more
Federal Indictment Charges Four Men With Robbery and Firearm Offenses in Connection with Heist of Electronics Equipment in Chicago
Four men have been indicted on federal robbery and firearm charges for allegedly participating in a heist of electronics equipment in Chicago. KAHDAFFIE GREEN, JAHJUAN GREEN, CHAQWON BIRDEN, and MARQUISE… Read more
