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Choose Chicago Announces Tourism Initiatives to Drive Visitation to Unique, Vibrant Communities
Choose Chicago hosted the Neighborhood Tourism Conference, a half-day meeting devoted to strategizing on how to drive more visitation to Chicago’s neighborhoods. This first-of-its-kind gathering is a direct outgrowth of… Read more
Connection to Care Learning Collaborative Launches Pilot Year to Increase LGBTQ+ and HIV Cultural Competency in Chicago’s Health Centers
Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), is excited to announce the pilot launch of the Connection to Care Learning Collaborative (CCLC). CCLC seeks to work… Read more
Elections 2022
Leticia Garcia Running for Cook County Commissioner of the 16th District Occupation: Trilingual Registered Nurse Agenda: www.lettygarciaforcookcountycommissioner.com Motivation As the first generation Latina to attend college from both sides of… Read more
IDPH Warns Public to Avoid Tick Bites as Summer Season Gets Underway
With the Summer Season getting into full swing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinoisans to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting illnesses such… Read more
Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart launched on Wednesday a new Community Resource Center site where the public can walk in and secure assistance with a wide range of social… Read more
Heat Wave Safety Tips
High temperatures are expected throughout much of the Illinois region this week. The American Red Cross has some safety tips to help keep you and your family safe during the… Read more
Schedule Physical and Dental Exams, and Immunizations for Your School Children Now
Does your child need a physical, dental exam and/or immunizations for school? Don’t wait until the last minute and schedule yours today. Let the Cicero Health Department help your family… Read more
IDPH Teams Up With ICAAP to Educate on Vaccines for Children Under 5 Ahead of CDC Approval
As pediatric vaccines have cleared the FDA’s first regulatory hurdle and are expected to be recommended by the CDC later this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced… Read more
IDHS and CPS Unite to Provide Summer jobs for Youth
Illinois Department of Human Services Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention Chris Patterson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief of Safety and Security Jadine Chou joined community organizations, students, youth,… Read more
CPS to Launch Summer Meals and LunchStop Programs for Summer Break
Chicago Public Schools announced the launch of its Summer Meals and LunchStop Programs to support students and their families during the break. As it has done in the past, the… Read more