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CDPH Releases ‘Bringing Baby Home’ Book for Parents, Families
Bringing home a baby is the start of a lifetime journey – but one without a roadmap for new parents. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is bridging that… Read more
Local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Organization kicks-off Education Initiative in East Chicago
McDonald’s Owner/Operator, Jack Lubeznik announced the Lubeznik Family Restaurants (LFR) Community Education Initiative and Phase One of art classes designed to help and encourage youngsters to develop their artistic skills… Read more
Changeover from COVID-19 Individual Contact Tracing Calls Begins June
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and individual case investigation telephone calls to focus on a more strategic approach of… Read more
ComEd EV Rally Returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, ComEd is excited to introduce its latest summer STEM program, the ComEd EV Rally! Young women in Illinois can now apply to… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Expands Access to Higher Education
On May 29, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office will celebrate ‘529 Day’ to increase awareness of the state’s highly-rated 529 College Savings plans – Bright Start and Bright Directions… Read more
New Legislation Protecting Illinoisans with Disabilities in Housing, State Government
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2775 and SB180 into law, expanding protections for Illinoisans with disabilities in state government and housing. HB2775 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to ban discrimination… Read more
New Ownership of The Xquina Incubator and Café
The Little Village Community Foundation (LVCF) and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) announced the consolidation of ownership interests of the planned Xquina Incubator and Café. Effective immediately, the… Read more
‘Corridor Ambassador’ Program to Support Neighborhood Shopping Areas
The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) on Tuesday announced a corridor ambassador program that will provide on-the-street support for shoppers and businesses in targeted retail districts across the… Read more
Cook County Announces Launch of Career Connector Program
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the launch of The Cook County Career Connector Program. The Program consists of hiring events at sites within The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership’s… Read more
Lightfoot Announces Process to Fill 24th Ward Vacancy
On Tuesday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the process to identify a qualified candidate to become the next Alderman of Chicago’s 24th ward. Interested candidates must have lived in the… Read more
