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NAMI Chicago Launches Holiday Mental Health Awareness Campaign
NAMI Chicago is launching a holiday mental health awareness campaign to help Chicagoans recognize signs of distress, access practical coping tools, and connect to free, confidential mental health resources through its Helpline and peer support… Read more
CommunityHealth Opens Free Health Clinic in Irving Park Neighborhood
CommunityHealth, the nation’s largest volunteer-based free health center, announced the opening of its fourth location, CommunityHealth at Rincon Family Services on December 16, 2025. The new clinic is located at… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Encourages the Gift of Education This Holiday Season
Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates CPS Graduates’ College Enrollment and Success
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) administrators, staff, and students on Monday gathered to share the latest milestones and insight on how to help more Chicago youth enroll and graduate from colleges… Read more
Apply Now to Serve on the Board of Education’s Special Education Advisory Committee
The Board of Education of the City of Chicago (Board) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is currently accepting membership applications. The SEAC will appoint 14 members to each serve a… Read more
Peters’ Law to Magnify Housing Rights for DV Survivors Beginning January
More survivors of domestic abuse will be aware of their housing rights and resources, thanks to a law from State Senator Robert Peters that takes effect on Jan. 1. Peters’… Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes – Financial planning tool offers free online help to budget late tax payments
By the Office of Cook County Treasurer Property owners unable to pay their tax bills in full by the Dec. 15 due date should look at our free online financial… Read more
New Law to Raise Illinois’ Juvenile Detention Age
A new law will raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained and limit detention in certain situations where the minor is not charged with a violent crime,… Read more
Giannoulias Launches E-Filing for Court of Claims
As part of his broader modernization push, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Court of Claims will now offer electronic filing options and conduct remote hearings… Read more
Chicago Retail, Beverage, and Hospitality Leaders Call on City Council to Oppose Alcohol Sales Tax Hike
Retail, hospitality, beverage, union, and business leaders across the city are calling on the Chicago City Council to reject a new proposal that would increase sales taxes on retail alcohol… Read more
