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Assessor Kaegi Calls on Lawmakers to Work Together on “Circuit Breaker” for Property Tax Relief
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi urged lawmakers across the county and state to collaborate on a “circuit breaker” policy to provide relief for homeowners facing large increases in their tax… Read more
El Asesor Kaegi pide a los Legisladores que Trabajen Juntos en un “Disyuntor” para el Alivio del Impuesto a la Propiedad
El asesor del condado de Cook, Fritz Kaegi, instó a los legisladores de todo el condado y el estado a colaborar en una política de “disyuntor” para proporcionar alivio a… Read more
Seventy HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated this morning in a graduation ceremony for 70 Cook County youth at South Suburban College in South Holland. Now in its… Read more
CPS, CDPH Reminds Families to Update Vaccinations and Schedule Physicals Ahead of 2024-25 School Year
With 20 days before the start of school, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Department of Public Health are reminding families to make sure their children’s health records are… Read more
Congressman García Joins Local Elected Officials to Hold a Series of Back-to-School Events in the District
During the August District Work Period, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) will partner with Illinois Senator Celina Villanueva, State Representatives Aarón Ortiz and Norma Hernández, Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya… Read more
Back to School Bashes
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou As students are prepping to head back to school, we have compiled a list of back-to-school bashes happening all around the city to make the school… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Further Expanding Reproductive Rights in Illinois
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker, joined by legislators and civil rights leaders, signed multiple bills designed to further protect reproductive rights in Illinois. The bills signed includes… Read more
IDPH to Offer Public Health Information, Services at Illinois State Fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, August 8-18, 2024, in Springfield…. Read more
Chicago, Cook County Departments of Public Health Celebrate Lead Abatement Program Partnership with HUD
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gathered with local leaders and area residents… Read more
Berwyn Family Says CDPH’s Lead Program Provides Peace of Mind
With the help of HUD grant funding totaling $700,000, Cook County Department of Public Health provided lead abatement services to 48 suburban Cook County households in 2023. “Thanks to HUD’s… Read more
