Author Archives: Editor
Treasurer Pappas Posts Property Tax Bills Online, Gives Taxpayers a Preview of Amounts Due March 1
Cook County property owners have no need to wait for their next property tax bills to arrive in the mail to find out how much they will owe by the… Read more
Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas By Maria Pappas As my office prepares for the Annual Tax Sale, we’re doing all we can to help people… Read more
Illinois Minimum Wage Increases January 1
The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1st, 2024. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $13 to $14. The minimum wage for tipped workers… Read more
Report Reveals Illinois Schools Phasing In Universal Mental Health Screening for Students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the results of a statewide landscape scan that revealed that Illinois school districts are well on their way toward phasing in universal… Read more
Chicago Board of Education Sets Guiding Parameters as CPS Community Develops New Five-Year Plan
The Chicago Board of Education Thursday adopted a resolution that aims to guide engagement and development of the District’s next five-year strategic plan. The resolution outlines parameters that emphasize strengthening… Read more
ComEd Invites Local Students to Apply for College Scholarships of Up to $10,000 Each
ComEd announced it is now accepting applications for $200,000 worth of college scholarships made available through its Future of Energy Scholars program, created for Illinois students pursuing degrees in STEM…. Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Opens State-of-the-Art Health Care Center
On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is proud to open the doors of a new 11,200 square foot, state-of-the-art health center in Carbondale, Illinois. The Carbondale Health Center, 200… Read more
AMA Offers Health Recommendations for New Year
With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond. “It… Read more
City, State Partnership Expands Access to Medication to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Illinois Department of Health and Human Service Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS SUPR) announced that expanded access to medication to… Read more
City Announces SECOND Annual ‘You Name a Snowplow’ Contest
The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) announced the City’s second annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. Chicago residents are once again encouraged to create innovative snowplow names and submit… Read more
