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Cook County Health Offering Free Walk-In
CCDPH is offering a series of free walk-in COVID and flu vaccination clinics in the north, west and south suburbs, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Clinics will be held… Read more
Advocate Health Care to make $1B Investment on Chicago’s South Side
Together with faith and community leaders, elected officials, physicians and nurses, Advocate Health Care announced on December 17th that it will invest $1 billion to expand access to primary care,… Read more
Illinois Awarded $19.9M to Support School Districts Transitioning to Zero-Emission Buses
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced it has been awarded a $19.9 million grant from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative… Read more
Learn During Winter Break
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leaders are reminding families that while classroom learning may be on pause during winter break, there are still opportunities for students to stay physically active and… Read more
Jiménez Highlights Healthy Meal Opportunities for Students in Need During Holiday Break
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is highlighting three community organizations opening their doors to local students in need of healthy meals during Chicago Public Schools’ winter break through the city’s… Read more
Apply Now to Chicago Park District Jobs and Be Set for Summer
The Chicago Park District is announcing the opening of the summer job application for lifeguards earlier than ever in its history to ensure that it is ready and prepared to… Read more
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $27,000 to The Salvation Army
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Wednesday returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign…. Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: State program allows senior citizens to defer payments on property tax bills
By Maria Pappas Amid increasing concerns that rapid increases in property tax bills will drive people from their homes, state officials are boosting a program that lets senior citizens defer… Read more
Illinois reports population growth, buoyed by 112K international migrants
The state curbed its population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents this year Illinois ended nine years of population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents from July 2023-June 2024, according… Read more
ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan
On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $3.3 billion in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen… Read more
