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New Lightford law Increases counseling visits for minors
Unaccompanied homeless minors, LGBTQ youth, those in need of early intervention for a mental health crisis and minors in conflict with their family could soon receive more help under a… Read more
Cold Weather Precautions
The Chicago Department of Public Health continues to urge residents to heed safety tips to avoid weather and health emergencies during the extreme cold temperatures expected to last into the… Read more
Barrel of Monkeys Presents THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Stories for Change
Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Stories for Change, an evening of stories showcasing the fascinating, poignant and often hilarious ideas students have for the change… Read more
Record Number for Renovation Permits
The Chicago Department of Buildings announced that the City issued 15 percent more single-family home renovations permits in 2017, thanks in large part to reforms in the process that have… Read more
Algonquin Resident Wins First Today’s Inspired Latina Woman of the Year Award
Honored for her compassion and proactive roles within the Hispanic community, Algonquin resident Tamika Lecheé Morales recently became the recipient of the first annual Today’s Inspired Latina Woman of the… Read more
New State Law To Help Reduce Gun Violence Goes Into Effect
As 2018 begins, the criminal justice system in Illinois has a new tool to help build on the significant decline in murders and shootings achieved in Chicago in 2017. Effective… Read more
Ring in the New and Ditch the Auld with the ComEd Energy Efficiency Resolution
A New Year, a new plan to save ComEd customers energy and money. ComEd customers have saved more than $2.7 billion by taking advantage of the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program,… Read more
Surviving Cold and Flu Season
By: Ashmar Mandou There have been may more flu cases in recent weeks, according to the CDC, which issued a health advisory on Wednesday. The CDC is recommending people take… Read more
Risky Teen Behavior May Increase Odds of HIV in Adulthood
Drug use, mental distress and exposure to violence in the teen years appears to raise the odds for later HIV infection, a new study suggests. Teens who engage in risky… Read more
The Growing Problem of Smuggling of Chinese
by Daniel Nardini It is becoming an increasing problem. They are coming through the Mexican border. They are coming through the Canadian border. They are coming in cargo ships and… Read more »