Author Archives: Editor
State of Illinois Finishes First Among Populous States and Seventh Nationwide in 2020 Census Count
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the results of the 2020 Census in Illinois and celebrated the over 400 nonprofits and organizations that helped Illinois… Read more
NAMI Chicago Announces ‘Call Time’ Campaign
As the pandemic rages on, NAMI Chicago and Collaboraction announced a new awareness campaign – “Call Time” – a series of five PSA’s to educate members of the theater community… Read more
The Loretto Hospital to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
As Loretto Hospital prepares to launch COVID-19 vaccine trials in early 2021, the hospital’s clinical team is inviting community questions during an hour-long Facebook Live event, 5:30 to 6:30 pm,… Read more
CVS Health Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in Long-Term Care Facilities
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has formally launched its COVID-19 vaccination program for long-term care facilities, whose residents have been disproportionality impacted by the pandemic. CVS Pharmacy teams will administer the… Read more
Education Unions Call on ISBE to Postpone Standardized Testing
In a joint letter with the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Education Association (IEA), the Illinois Principles Association, and the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois Federation of Teachers… Read more
City Launches ‘Make 2021 Yours’ Campaign
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman joined with Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) to announce “Make 2021 Yours”—a new campaign to support, engage and motivate Chicago’s youth… Read more
ISBE Implements New Teaching Standards
The Illinois State Board of Education adopted new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards to prepare future educators to teach diverse students. ISBE’s Diverse and Learner Ready Teacher (DLRT) Network… Read more
Senate committee discusses pandemic protocol in Illinois prisons
Testifying before the Senate State Government Committee Friday, Illinois Dept. of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys said the state’s prison system is working closely with state public health authorities to respond… Read more
City Announces High Road Kitchens Program
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on Monday joined One Fair Wage to announce the creation of the High Road Kitchens Program in Chicago. Funded and administered by One Fair Wage, this $1 million program… Read more
Lightfoot Appoints First Latina as Acting Corporation Counsel
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Monday that Celia Meza, an experienced litigator and public servant, will serve as Acting Corporation Counsel effective immediately, becoming the first Latina to ever… Read more
