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RTA Announces New Board Member David R. Andalcio
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) announces the appointment of David R. Andalcio as its newest board member, representing DuPage County. Director Andalcio replaces Director Patrick J. Durante, who served on the… Read more
RPM Construction Careers Networking Fair Underway
The CTA and Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team announced an innovative new series of Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Construction Careers Networking Fairs to diversify the project workforce and reach disadvantaged workers… Read more
Lilly Highlights the Need for Property Tax Relief
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, is highlighting the need for concrete property tax relief for Illinois homeowners. “With the recent creation of the Illinois Property Tax Relief Fund… Read more
Illinois Becomes Second State to Enact Immigrant Tenant Protection Act
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday morning, Illinois became the second state to enact the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act, prohibiting landlords from evicting or striking back against a tenant based on… Read more
Relish Works, Gordon Food Service, and 1871 Announce Second Cohort for Accelerator Program
The Food Foundry, a Chicago-based growth accelerator by Relish Works, in partnership with Gordon Food Service and 1871 to support, connect, and propel innovative startups who are reimagining the food… Read more
Ortiz Effort to Encourage Diversity of Student-Trustees at University of Illinois System Signed into Law
Undocumented students at the University of Illinois will have a voice in their university’s decisions under legislation passed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, expanding student body representation among the… Read more
City of Chicago Prepares for Back to School Safe Passage Routes
The City of Chicago launched a multi-agency effort to begin cleaning up Safe Passage routes across the City before students return for classes. To ensure the routes are safe and… Read more
Comcast Announces Expansion of Internet Essentials in Chicago
Comcast Corporation and Chicago Public Library (CPL) at the Austin Library Branch announced the largest ever expansion of Internet Essentials in the City of Chicago. Comcast will significantly expand eligibility… Read more
Castro Provides In-State College Tuition Rates to all Military Personnel
A new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans… Read more
Back to School, Back to Work – But First Get a Permit
School either has or is about to start for Illinois students. Lots of those young people will do more than homework. They’ll get a job. And if you’re under 16… Read more
