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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to Prosthetics Care
Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2195, also known as the “So Kids Can Move” initiative, which will allow thousands of children and youth with limb loss or limb difference to… Read more
New Cervantes Law Expands Personal Care Providers to Guardians, Siblings
State Senator Javier Cervantes’ initiative to expand personal care provider eligibility to include a person’s guardian, kin or siblings was signed into law Friday. “Illinois residents have been pushing for… Read more
Hernandez Bill Promoting Better Enforcement of Water Sanitation Regulations Becomes Law
Cook County’s water management agency will be able to more quickly and efficiently hold accountable those who violate the law by improperly discharging waste into the sewage system—under a new… Read more
Make a Difference through National Health Corps Chicago’s Public Health Leadership Corps
According to the NYU School of Medicine, Chicago has one of the largest life expectancy gaps in the U.S. The City Health Dashboard shows that not all residents have access… Read more
New Funding to Strengthen Mental Health Services in Schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the State of Illinois is accepting grant applications from schools and agencies that support child and adolescent health for a share of… Read more
Kids Above All Back-to-School Drive Readies Students in Need for Success
The new school year is nearly here and Kids Above All is wrapping up their annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive. For many students, the beginning of a new school year is… Read more
Be Well Chicago Fest
Join Be Well Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago for the 2nd Annual “Be Well Chicago Fest,” a community mental health and wellness event. Hosted in the East staff parking lot at Olive-Harvey College, the… Read more
Brightpoint, One Summer Chicago Unveil New Mural and Host Back to School Block Party
Join Brightpoint, formerly Children’s Home & Aid, at their Marshfield office, 5958 S. Marshfield Ave., for the unveiling of their One Summer Chicago mural at 2pm and the 5th Annual… Read more
Back to School Health Tips
By: Ashmar Mandou After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. But as you… Read more
Cook County to Distribute Funding to COVID-19 Affected Small Businesses
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of The 2023 Source Grant through the Cook County Small Business Source, a program… Read more
