Archive: Page 227
Chicago’s Printers Row Lit Fest Welcomes Children to Develop Their Love of Reading
Printers Row Lit Fest (PRLF), one of the three largest and oldest literary festivals in the United States, presents the power of ideas to inspire, educate and transform lives through… Read more
Congressman García, Advocates Urges Biden Administration Expand Migrant Services
By: Ashmar Mandou Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, joined local elected officials and advocates on Wednesday afternoon to hold a press conference urging President Joe Biden and his administration to expand… Read more
Lawndale Christian Health Center to Host Annual 5K
Since 2008, Lawndale Christian Health Center and Lawndale Christian Fitness Center have hosted the Lawndale 5K walk/run to promote wellness in the community and bring people together for a day… Read more
Seventh Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Celebrates Young Writers Across Illinois
Illinois Humanities, in partnership with Brooks Permissions, the Poetry Foundation, and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Gwendolyn… Read more
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High – Get a DUI
‘No excuses,’ says Chief Michael D. Cimaglia The Berwyn Police announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to… Read more
Banner Wholesale Grocers Sponsors Chicago Parks Foundation’s Inaugural Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk, or Roll
Chicago’s fourth-generation family business, Banner Wholesale Grocers, is proudly sponsoring Chicago Parks Foundation (CPF) inaugural Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk, or Roll which welcomes Chicagoans of all ages… Read more
Lt. Governor Stratton to be the Chair of New Healing Centered Task Force to Address Trauma in Communities
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton celebrates the newly signed Senate Bill 646 that creates the Healing Centered Task Force, signed by Governor JB Pritzker. The Lieutenant Governor will chair the Task… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative – a multi-pronged policy designed to address food deserts across the state. It will support existing grocers… Read more
Cook County Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. this week with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected…. Read more
Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center Selected to Receive Funding from Bank of America to Improve Health Outcomes in Communities of Color
Chicago community health organizations Sinai Chicago, Chicago Family Health Center, and Lawndale Christian Health Center are among more than 100 community-based organizations (CBOs) in 11 cities chosen to participate in… Read more
