Author Archives: Editor
Durbin Calls on Dept. of Education to Improve Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate… Read more
Calling on the Future of Energy: Apply for $10K College Scholarship from ComEd
It’s the final week to apply for the Future of Energy Scholarship program, and ComEd is reminding local students about this opportunity to receive a needs-based award of up to $10,000 each… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Providing COVID-19 Sick Leave Protections for Vaccinated School Staff
Joined by stakeholders, advocates and lawmakers, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1167, a measure that will keep students and teachers safe in the classroom without penalizing vaccinated school employees… Read more
Cook County Health Announces New MRI at Provident Hospital
On April 1, Cook County leaders came together to announce the installation of a new MRI at Provident Hospital. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County… Read more
Illinois Legislature Passes First-In-The-Nation Dementia Training for EMTs
Last week, after a unanimous Senate vote, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 4388, an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter to ensure that all emergency medical technicians (EMTs)… Read more
Tax Deadline Approaches
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2022. To aid in IDOR’s… Read more
Steppenwolf for Young Adults Rereleases Audio Adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Next month Steppenwolf for Young Adults rereleases its popular audio adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, free to all Chicagoland teachers and students April 25–May 22, 2022…. Read more
Ald. Ray Lopez Announces 2023 Mayoral Run
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announced early Wednesday morning that he plans to run for mayor in 2023 via Twitter, writing “Chicago: I’m in!” In a statement to… Read more
The Chicago Department of Housing Announces Right to Counsel Pilot Program
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced the selected service providers for a new program to help vulnerable renters facing eviction. The Right to Counsel (RTC) Pilot Program will provide… Read more
Remembering August “Augie” Sallas
By: Ashmar Mandou Among his time working his way up the ranks of the Chicago Typographical Union No.6, to working as a public servant working under the administration of Mayor… Read more
