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Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing
It is easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought, according to a new University of Maryland-led study released Monday. People commonly believe that they can catch the… Read more
The Chicago Department of Public Health Reminds Residents ‘It’s not too late to get a flu shot’
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds residents that it is not too late to protect yourself and the health of your families by getting a flu shot. The flu… Read more
Bad Habits That Affect Your Health
‘Crack’ Your Knuckles It doesn’t just annoy your friends and co-workers — it may not be very good for you, either. A substance called synovial fluid keeps your joints moving easily…. Read more
CPL Breaks Ground on Renovation of Whitney M. Young, Jr. Library
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Alderman Roderick Sawyer, Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon and Public Building Commission Executive Director Carina Sanchez to break ground on the complete renovation and modernization… Read more
Budget Agreement without DREAM Act Means More Deportations
Courtesy of ICIRR Today a budget proposal was reached by Congress to end the federal government shutdown without a DREAM Act, legislation which would provide a pathway to citizenship for… Read more
Raoul Wins CTU endorsement in bid to become Illinois Attorney General
Senator Kwame Raoul joined Chicago Teachers Union officials, who formally announced that their 24,000-strong union is endorsing Raoul in his candidacy to serve as the next Attorney General of Illinois…. Read more
Snapsheet to Open New Headquarters
Snapsheet, the provider of virtual claims technology for the personal and commercial insurance marketplace, was joined by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open the company’s new headquarters at 1 N. Dearborn… Read more
RTA Board Approves 5-Year Transit Strategic Plan
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors approved Invest in Transit, the 2018-2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan. The RTA has a key role in developing a strategic plan every… Read more
Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti Celebrates Partnership with Louisiana to Market Asian Carp as Food
Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti joined partners from Illinois and Louisiana at a luncheon in Champaign to showcase and encourage the human consumption of Asian Carp as a healthy food… Read more
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC Endorses Chuy Garcia for Congress
On Monday, the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC announced they are endorsing Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to be the next Congressman representing Illinois 4th Congressional district. The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is… Read more
