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IDPH Suicide Prevention Grant Boosts Mental Health Offerings for Students
A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is paying for an expansion of mental health services that will make it easier for high school students… Read more
Answering Breast Cancer Related Questions
By: Ashmar Mandou October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although there is ample information out there, questions still arise over whether to go for routine mammograms or go for… Read more
Villanueva applauds over $420K in library grants coming to the 12th District
State Senator Celina Villanueva recently announced that $424,368 in total has been granted to the Aquinas Literacy Center, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Touch Gift Foundation, and Universidad Popular’s adult and… Read more
Eden Career Institute Announces Grand Opening
Eden Career Institute announced this week that they have officially opened their doors for business. Located 7600 West Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, Ill., Eden Career Institute (ECI), was founded by Dr. Bill… Read more
Dominican University Again Places #1 in the Midwest for Educational Value in new U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Dominican University maintains its position as the top university in the region for educational value, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious 2025 Best Colleges report. For… Read more
ChiArts Begins 2024-25 School year with Admissions Open House Events
Chicago’s first and only pre-professional public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., celebrates its 15th anniversary school year and… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Honors Hispanic Leaders and Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state. The event was an opportunity to reflect… Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
Apply for a refund yourself and keep the money you would have paid to a third party By Maria Pappas Some Cook County homeowners are bombarded with ads and solicitations… Read more
ComEd and League of Chicago Theatres Award More Than $200,000 to 18 Local Arts Organizations
In a continued effort to broaden access to arts and culture across northern Illinois, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres announced the distribution of more than $200,000 in grants… Read more
Assessor’s Office Receives National Achievement Awards for Affordable Housing and Employee Engagement Programs
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) has been recognized with two 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that… Read more
