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Chicago Auto Show Returns to McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show drives into its traditional February timeframe this weekend at McCormick Place showcasing the latest models from Subaru to Toyota to Ford. New this year, show organizers… Read more
Gov. JB Pritzker Announces Mask Mandate Changes
By: Ashmar Mandou Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday during his 2023 budget proposal that he will begin rolling back statewide indoor mask mandate at a few locations. “I have to… Read more
City Announces Grants for Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations
The City of Chicago and The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced applications are open for the City of Chicago’s 2022 CityArts Program grants for Chicago nonprofit… Read more
Best Foods for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month and is the perfect time to build healthy habits to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. A whole food, plant-based diet low in sodium and free… Read more
Fine advocates to improve training for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers
Care will be more tailored to the needs of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia thanks to a new initiative sponsored by Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) in conjunction with the… Read more
Access to Care Receives Sub-Grant from Metropolitan Family Services
Access to Care received a sub-grant award to collaborate with Metropolitan Family Services’ Portage Park and Norwood Park Health Equity Coalition, a hyper local strategy, part of Protect Chicago Northwest… Read more
Pacione-Zayas Too Young to Test measure passes committee
A measure spearheaded by State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago) that would prohibit standardized tests for Illinois’ youngest students passed the Senate Education Committee Tuesday. Currently, the federal government requires standardized… Read more
HACIA Announces Free Certified Construction Training
HACIA is a construction advocacy and membership organization working to ensure the equitable participation of construction industry professionals. HACIA provides a valuable real-time platform for those in the construction industry… Read more
ISBE announces $2.1 million ‘Grow Your Own’ Teachers Grant
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced a $2.1 million grant for school districts to “Grow Your Own” teachers. The grant marks the third round of funding for the… Read more
Villa Advocates to make February Career and Technical Education Month
To bring more awareness to the impact Career and Technical Education has on student’s success, Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) is supporting an effort to make February 2022 Career and… Read more
