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SNAP Benefits Slated to be Cut Off on in November
Federal officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have informed all states that it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown,… Read more
SNAP in Jeopardy
By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly two million Illinois residents are in jeopardy of losing their SNAP benefits next month if the government shutdown continues. “Nearly two million people in Illinois rely… Read more
Adapt to Daylight Saving Time Changes
As we prepare for Daylight Saving Time change, you may wonder how this shift will affect your sleep patterns. With the help of the Mayo Clinic, here are a few… Read more
New Suburban Cook County Suicide Report Shows Growing Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
Cook County Department of Public Health released its latest report, Suburban Cook County Suicide Report, highlighting local trends, disparities, resources and steps to support prevention and healing. Overall, suburban Cook… Read more
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon Collects
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and her staff collected more than 250 “Love Purse” donations filled with personal care items and handwritten notes… Read more
SNAP en Peligro
Por Ashmar Mandou Cerca de dos millones de residentes de Illinois están en peligro de perder sus beneficios de SNAP el mes próximo, si el cierre del gobierno continúa. “Cerca… Read more
Recaudación de La Secretaria del Condado de Cook, Monica Gordon
En reconocimiento al mes de Concientización de la Violencia Doméstica, la Secretaria del Condado de Cook, Mónica Gordon y su personal, recaudaron más de 250 donaciones de “Monederos de Amor”… Read more
Loretto Hospital Provides Free Mammograms for Austin and Surrounding Communities
Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave., serves over 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities offering unique, patient-center healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education…. Read more
Covenant House Illinois Calls for Action on World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day was on October 10th and Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) joined communities around the globe in recognizing the urgent and ongoing crisis of homelessness and the need for… Read more
Cook County Rolls Out Saturday Vaccination Clinics for the Season
Cook County residents can get free flu and COVID-19 shots at Saturday vaccination clinics offered by Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare, starting Saturday, Oct…. Read more
