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ISBE Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free, Reduced-priced Meals
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals at child care centers and homes participating in the Child and Adult Care… Read more
Wellness West Hosts Forum on Health and Housing
Nearly 150 people gathered at Malcolm X College in Chicago on Nov. 7 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: A Wellness West Forum on Health and Housing” to discuss the critical… Read more
City of Chicago Receives CDC Grant to Bolster Overdose Prevention
The City of Chicago has been selected as a recipient of a $17 Million grant over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address the… Read more
Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to… Read more
Thanksgiving Fun
By: Ashmar Mandou Searching for something to do this Thanksgiving weekend? There’s an array of exciting events and activities taking place all over Chicago. This Thanksgiving weekend enjoy a few… Read more
Chicago’s Airports Prepare for Thanksgiving Crowd
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is prepared to welcome more than 1.65 million passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports between Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Monday, Nov. 27 for… Read more
Christmas Trees on Display at Office of County Treasurer Pappas
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas invites visitors to see nearly 100 Christmas trees and other displays that celebrate cultural diversity this holiday season. This is the 20th year of “Christmas… Read more
City of Chicago Announces New Shelter Stay Policy
With the aim of accelerating resettlement efforts for new arrivals, the City of Chicago is announcing the next phase of the New Arrivals Mission. Three new efforts build upon the… Read more
Two $325K Winning Lucky Day Lotto Tickets Sold in Lansing, Goreville
A couple of Illinois Lottery players hit the jackpot while stopping for gas in Goreville and Lansing over the weekend. The lucky winners each picked up a Lucky Day Lotto… Read more
Secure Your Festive Finances: DoIT and IEMA-OHS Offer Tips for a Cyber-Safe Holiday
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but one hack on your bank account or credit card could ruin it very quickly. The holidays often bring spurts… Read more
