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New Fact Sheet Shows the Devastating Impact of Gun Violence on Hispanic Communities
The Center for American Progress released a new fact sheet highlighting the disproportionate impact that gun violence has on Hispanic communities, particularly Hispanic youth, in the United States. From 2014 to 2020,… Read more
Cook County Officials Celebrate Día de Los Muertos
On Monday, October 31st, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, Commissioner Alma Anaya, ofrenda Artist Gloria Contreras, and representatives from the Mexican Civic… Read more
Historic Damen Silos Receives New Buyer
By: Ashmar Mandou Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on Wednesday announced the selection of a buyer for the sale of the Damen Silos…. Read more
Red Cross: Turn Your Clocks Back
As daylight saving time ends on November 6, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to help stay safe from… Read more
Prevent Child Abuse America Celebrates 50 Years of Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s premier organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, hosted its 50th anniversary celebration on October 28, 2022 at Theatre… Read more
Pritzker Administration Launches Effort to Strengthen Children’s Mental Health Care
The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced it is launching a new state program designed to help pediatricians and other providers meet children’s mental health needs by strengthening mental health… Read more
Valparaiso University Guarantees Admission, Tuition and Fees, to select Ivy Tech Scholars in Northwest Indiana
Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla, J.D. recently announced that a select group of Ivy Tech Community College scholars who graduate with an associate’s degree from the Ivy Tech campuses… Read more
Triton College Hosting Veterans Forum
Triton College will be hosting a forum to recognize and honor veterans on Thursday, Nov. 10, in the B Building (Room B-204/210), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Triton College is inviting… Read more
Rep. Hernandez Promotes Student Debt Forgiveness Programs
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging those with student loan debt to apply for the one-time federal student loan debt relief program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness… Read more
NIU College of Education, City Colleges of Chicago Pave 2+2 Paths in Kinesiology, Sport Management
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students now have a seamless “2+2” transfer pathway to bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Sport Management from the Northern Illinois University College of Education. Thanks… Read more
