Author Archives: Editor
Redlined Redefined: Challenging Appraisal Bias
By: Falon Young Today’s data shows that unequal access to credit is the driving force perpetuating the homeownership and racial wealth gap, with White families having 10x the net worth… Read more
Illinois Office of Tourism Celebrates Tourism Industry
The 2022 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism kicked off Monday, Dec. 5, at Navy Pier in Chicago, with the 2022 Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards ceremony honoring Illinois… 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
CCC, IHCC Collaborate to Offer the First Latino Entrepreneurship Course
Harold Washington College (HWC) and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) unveiled a new Latino Entrepreneurship course class that helps small businesses scale and strengthen their business models. The… Read more
Midwestern University Partnership Provides Aurora University Students Path to Advanced Healthcare Degrees
In a broad collaboration, Aurora University and Midwestern University have partnered to provide AU students a path to an advanced degree for any of Midwestern’s 11 healthcare professional programs in… Read more
CDPH, CPL Expand Overdose Prevention Program Citywide
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) have collaborated to make Narcan nasal spray available free of charge at all 81 CPL locations throughout… Read more
Villanueva Advances Measure to Provide Free Menstrual Products in IDOC Facilities
State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced legislation from the Illinois Senate on Thursday that would allow every person in the care of the Department of Corrections to receive underwear and menstrual… Read more
Pritzker Administration Announces New HIV Treatment to be Available in Illinois in 2023
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a new, long-acting HIV treatment called Cabenuva will become available to thousands of people in Illinois starting… Read more
Cook County Officials Join Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
On Sunday, December 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar attended the 45h Annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. The parade, starting at 83rd and Western and going to… Read more
Governor Pritzker Signs SAFE-T Act Amendments
By: Ashmar Mandou In efforts to eliminate confusion over the controversial SAFE-T Act, which originally passed in 2021, Governor Pritzker on Tuesday signed HB1095, a series of amendments and clarifications… Read more
