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Emanuel Designates 2018 As ‘Year of Creative Youth’
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) designated 2018 as the “Year of Creative Youth.” This will represent an over $2 million investment… Read more
DOI Announces Improved Shopping Experience for 2018 Open Enrollment
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is improving the shopping experience for people who are looking to purchase a healthcare plan for 2018. Thanks to a new partnership with GoHealth,… Read more
Emanuel, Comcast Announce Investment in CPL Branches
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon and Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Eugene Jones Jr., joined Comcast Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David… Read more
Daydreaming Is Good For You
A new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology suggests that daydreaming during meetings isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It might be a sign that you’re really smart and creative…. Read more
Castro: College shouldn’t be the financial burden it has become
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) voted last week to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1351 and to protect college students from overwhelming amounts of debt upon graduation. Castro… Read more
AMA Releases New Research on Physicians’ Patient Mix
Patients without health insurance were a slimmer percentage of physicians’ total patient mix by health insurance status in 2016 compared to 2012, according to new research from the American Medical… Read more
‘Tell Your Story’
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer continued her “Tell Your Story” series for the residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) on Friday, October 27 with an engaging panel of… Read more
City Expands Local Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced increased efforts to expand Chicago’s fight against the opioid epidemic facing cities and towns across the nation. As part of the Mayor’s… Read more
Enlace Receives Capital Grant for New Building
By: Ashmar Mandou Enlace recently received a substantial grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., to support construction of a new 9,000 sq. ft. office and community space… Read more
City Introduces New Ordinance Strengthening Support for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Matthew O’Shea introduced an ordinance that reaffirms the City of Chicago’s commitment to protecting and supporting its employees… Read more
