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CTA Seeking Applicants for ADA Advisory Committee
As part of its ongoing commitment to bring equity and inclusion to all aspects of its decision-making, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that it is seeking applicants to join… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking $445 Million in FY 2022 Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue
Governor JB Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois has seen a 50 percent increase in total tax reported from adult-use cannabis, from $297.7 million in fiscal year 2021 to… Read more
State of Illinois Launches “I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!” Enrollment Campaign
State of Illinois announced the launch of “I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!” the statewide enrollment campaign for childcare and early education services, featuring Illinois artists, musicians, and production partners…. Read more
Chicago Community Organization Leaders to Attend 10th Annual Summer Institute
More than 100 leaders from 200 local community organizations will meet Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at 9a.m., to learn ways to strengthen their support for Chicago Public Schools students and… Read more
Chicago Commons Celebrate Student Achievements
Chicago Commons celebrated the achievements of students in its Early Education programs by bringing together community partners, staff, families, students and members of the Humboldt Park community for games and… Read more
Join the West Side Learning Center for its Second Annual Community Day
The public is invited to attend a Community Day at West Side Learning Center (WSLC) from 10am to 3pm Saturday, August 6. It is located at 4624 W. Madison Street… Read more
Play it Safe with Your Skin this Summer!
We’re officially in the “dog days” of summer, the hottest stretch of the year. While many of us enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine, as a dermatologist I want you… Read more
Patient Survey Shows Unresolved Tension Over Health Data Privacy Vulnerabilities
A new examination of patient perspectives on data privacy illustrates unresolved tension over the eroding security and confidentiality of personal health information in a wired society and economy. More than… Read more
‘Fall into Fitness’
The State of Illinois and Health Alliance announced the third annual ‘Fall into Fitness’ Virtual 5k/10k Challenge for State wellness plan members. The event is scheduled for September 18-25, 2022…. Read more
Shedd Aquarium, Forest Preserves of Cook County Bolstering Endangered Turtle Species
This week, officials from Shedd Aquarium and the Forest Preserves of Cook County released 11 baby Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) into a forest preserve in south Cook County, helping to… Read more
