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Violence Prevention Organizations Target Violence “Hot Spots”
Chicago organizations working to reduce gun violence will increase interventions in violence hot spots starting this month, despite the acute threat of COVID-19 in low-income communities, following a surge in… Read more
Erikson Institute Announces Virtual Mental Health Services in English, Spanish for Parents, Caregivers
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Erikson’s Center for Children and Families announced offer high-quality, virtual therapy services to parents and caregivers of children 0-5 in both English and Spanish, regardless of their… Read more
Academy Nominee Actress Adriana Barraza Talks Life, COVID 19 and Acting
By Nikoleta Morales Academy and Golden Globe nominee Adriana Barraza is one of the leads in the new upcoming Showtime series, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, premiering on April 26…. Read more
McDonald’s Celebra a los Trabajadores de la Salud y de Primeros Auxilios con “Thank You Meals” Gratis
En reconocimiento a los trabajadores de salud, a los policías, a los bomberos y a los paramédicos que están comprometidos con nuestra salud y seguridad, McDonald’s ofrecerá comidas gratis –… Read more
Hundreds of Chicago Cooks, Cashiers from 50 Fast-Food Restaurants To Strike Wednesday Over Unsafe Conditions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Angered by McDonald’s response after a Chicago worker tested positive for COVID-19 and inspired by a statewide fast-food strike in California, hundreds of cooks and cashiers from more than 50… Read more
Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Testing and Alternate Housing in Communities of Color
Building on robust efforts to address the health and safety of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced the expansion of testing, new alternate housing options, and the… Read more
ICC: Help Flatten the Curve, Call 811 before Digging
April is National Safe Digging Month. With so many Illinoisans home due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the weather getting warmer, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is urging… Read more
Field Museum 3D-prints Face Shields for Healthcare Workers and Meals on Wheels
The Field Museum is 3D-printing face shields for healthcare workers and Meals on Wheels volunteers. The Field normally uses 3D printers to make scientific models used for research, educational toys,… Read more
Joanna Sweder Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Community Savings Bank
Joanna Sweder celebrated her 25th anniversary as a Community Savings Bank employee in March. She is one of many long-serving employees of the bank. Sweder grew up in Poland and… Read more
City Teams Up with Sports Teams for ‘We Are Not Playing’ Campaign
The City announced an innovative campaign, “We Are Not Playing,” in partnership with Chicago’s professional sports teams to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each of Chicago’s hometown… Read more
