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ILCC of Chicago Executive Director, Founder Pepe Vargas to Retire
By: Ashmar Mandou International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) Founder and Executive Director Pepe Vargas announced he will be retiring due to health related issues. Hailing from Colombia, Vargas… Read more
Minimum Wage Increase Goes into Effect
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), announced the scheduled annual increase in Chicago’s minimum wage, a scheduled enhancement of the Fair Workweek Ordinance requirements and the… Read more
ComEd Renewable Energy Investments Help Expand Customer Access to Clean Energy and Lower Costs
ComEd announced it exceeded $10 billion in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) under contract at the end of 2025 – an investment that is helping expand access to clean energy, support… Read more
State Farm, The Salvation Army Launch Virtual Back-to-School Drive to Support Local Families
State Farm and The Salvation Army have launched a nationwide virtual back-to-school drive to provide essential supplies to families in need, giving employees, agents, and communities an easy way to… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Encourages Continued Learning Amid Summer Fun
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is reminding students about the many summer learning programs and resources across the city. From specialty camps to programs that support credit recovery, transitions to a… Read more
Villanueva Measure to Protect Patients’ Reproductive Health Records Passes Senate
Recognizing the importance of reproductive health data privacy for Illinois residents, State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced a measure to keep reproductive data out of the wrong hands. A health information… Read more
Thousands to Walk ‘Out of the Darkness’ Overnight Walk
On Saturday night, June 13, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will bring its flagship fundraising event, The Overnight, to Chicago for the first time in 17 years. Starting… Read more
HFS Announces Participating Providers in Transforming Maternal Health Model
The initiative aims to reduce gaps in access to care and improve maternal health outcomes through a whole-person approach to care. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)… Read more
Keep an Eye on Heat and Air Quality this Summer
Summertime has arrived in Chicago, with street festivals and outdoor activities galore kicking off all over the city. CDPH encourages everyone to get outside and move around this summer, but… Read more
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Recess
Chicago Fire FC will host the ultimate fan zone and viewing experience at Recess from June 11 through July 19. The Fire and Recess are teaming up to ensure fans… Read more
