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Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Snowbirds, others can prepay taxes due next year and just relax for the winter
By Maria Pappas If you’re a Cook County homeowner who spends winters in Florida, Arizona or other climate warmer than Chicago you don’t have to worry about rushing back to… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Joins DPI to Launch Cannabis Research Institute (CRI)
Governor JB Pritzker joined University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen, government officials, and cannabis researchers with Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) to launch the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI). The launch… Read more
Staying Clear and Protected from AI Scams
Artificial Intelligence technology is evolving and becoming more accessible, and scammers are finding ways to exploit it. They may use voice-generation tools to deceive consumers, and they may also generate… Read more
Bank of America Names After School Matters and Revolution Workshop as 2024 Neighborhood Builders
Bank of America announced After School Matters and Revolution Workshop were named its 2024 Neighborhood Builders for their work to remove economic barriers and advance economic opportunity in the Chicago area…. Read more
Eden Career Institute Hosts Grand Opening
Eden Career Institute (ECI), a faith-based nonprofit focused to providing vocational education and technical skills training, announced its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 21, 2024. The ceremony took… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Extends GoCPS Application Deadline for the 2025-26 School Year
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has extended the GoCPS application window until 5 p.m. November 22. This extension gives students and families additional time to explore their educational options for the… Read more
Red Cross Offers Steps to Help You Avoid a Cooking Fire on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of… Read more
CDPH Celebrates Reopening of Pilsen South Ashland Health Hub
By: Ashmar Mandou Elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, and Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, and members of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) celebrated the grand re-opening… Read more
IDPH Marks U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will observe U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, 2024. The annual event is intended to increase public knowledge about the importance of careful… Read more
Raising Awareness for Youth Facing Homelessness
By: Ashmar Mandou Despite lower temperatures, Chicago residents will brave the bitter cold for an honorable cause, Covenant House Illinois’ annual Sleep Out Chicago event. Thursday evening, the Chicago community… Read more
