Author Archives: Editor
Illinois State Police Celebrates Youth Camp Success Stories
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is preparing for the 2024 Team Illinois Youth Police Camp (TIYPC) summer camp series across the state. The TIYPCs are highly structured week-long residency… Read more
Nearly 200 Teachers Join CPS After Completing Rigorous Teacher Residency Program
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and community members Monday night honored 193 new resident teachers who will lead classrooms next fall… Read more
City Announces Extension of Free WIFI Access at Parks, Schools
By: Ashmar Mandou City of Chicago recently announced the extension of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Chicago Connected program and the Chicago Park District’s Citywide Broadband and Digital Equity. “We’re grateful… Read more
Casa Central Holds its 2024 Community Health Fair on June 27th
Casa Central is hosting its 2024 Health Fair on Thursday, June 27th from 2 – 6pm. The event will take place at the Casa Central Fisher Family Community Center at 1335… Read more
Aquino Leads New Law to Strengthen Medicaid System, Improve Reimbursement
Illinois will boost reimbursement for critical health services supporting vulnerable children and families, thanks to a new law led by State Senator Omar Aquino aimed at strengthening the Medicaid system…. Read more
City Unveils ‘A Safe Chicago for All’ Initiative
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Department of Public Health in conjunction with the City of Chicago unveiled A Safe Chicago for All, a new initiative designed to provide Chicagoans with… Read more
Celebrate Your Grad with Perfect Gift from T-Mobile
Courtesy of T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile As graduation caps fly, there’s no better way to celebrate the achievements of our beloved grads than with a gift that sets them… Read more
Choose Chicago, City of Chicago Share Sundance Institute X Chicago 2024 Details
Choose Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the nonprofit Sundance Institute, announced programming and schedule details of the highly anticipated inaugural Sundance Institute x Chicago event, June… Read more
Illinois Winner Claims Mega Millions Jackpot
The lucky Illinois iLottery winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to claim their epic prize. The winner, nicknamed “MEGA Millionaire,” snagged the jackpot after playing… Read more
Humboldt Park Beach Reopens After a 4-year hiatus on June 17
The Chicago Park District announced that the Humboldt Park Beach, the only inland city beach, will reopen to the public on Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. The grand reopening… Read more
