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Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan as University President
The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees announces the selection of Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan as the University’s eighth president. For the past year, Dr. Bell-Jordan has served as Interim… Read more
ISAC Hosts Annual College Conference, to Provide Free On-Site FAFSA Completion Workshop
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and statewide partners will host the 14th annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference: Community Health Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 8am – 4pm at… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago, Valparaiso University Announce Admissions Agreement for Students
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree. A ceremonial… Read more
Aquino to Host Annual Back-to-School Health Fair
Parents and families in need of school supplies, health services, youth programs and other community resources are invited to attend State Senator Omar Aquino and State Representative Lilian Jiménez’s annual… Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Welcomes First Latina to Board Chair
On July 1, 2024, Arielle Rodriguez Maffei, 35, became the youngest and first Latina Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) Board Chair in the organization’s 100-year history. Maffei steps into the… Read more
Chicago Organizations Launch Summer Trainings to Promote Community Safety Through Mental Health Skill Building
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), through its Office of Mental Health and the Community Safety Coordination Center, is partnering with the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport… Read more
Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Cook County Health is proud to announce that John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing organization in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, heart attack, heart… Read more
Zoo Ball: Wild Everest Raises a Record Breaking $1.7M for Lincoln Park Zoo
More than 600 philanthropists, wildlife enthusiasts, and animal advocates gathered at Lincoln Park Zoo on July 12 for the 47th Annual Zoo Ball, hosted by the zoo’s Women’s Board. The… Read more
Sundays on State Recap
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Once again, Sundays on State transformed the iconic State Street into an unforgettable block party complete with interactive games, shopping, food, drinks, and cultural events on… Read more
Metropolitan Peace Academy Introduces New Community Violence Intervention Leadership Program, Now Accepting Applications
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA), the highly-acclaimed training center of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, announced a new community violence intervention (CVI) leadership training program designed to empower and provide further… Read more
