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NMMA Reveals 2023 Sor Juana Festival Performers and Changemakers
The National Museum of Mexican Art announced the schedule for its Sor Juana Festival 2023, a performing arts festival that celebrates the accomplishments of Mexican women, showcasing diverse artists and… Read more
CHA Receives 75 New Vouchers to Support Young Adults Transitioning out of Foster Care
The Chicago Housing Authority this week received $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 75 new vouchers that will provide housing assistance to young… Read more
Triton College HIA Students Participating in ‘Empty Bowls’
The Triton College Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) students are participating in the fundraiser “Empty Bowls.” “Empty Bowls” is a “bowl-of-soup” fundraiser hosted at Oak Park and River Forest High School… Read more
Erikson Launches Illinois’ First Triple Endorsement Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Erikson Institute, a graduate school in child development, has launched an innovative Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (MSECE) licensure program with a triple endorsement in early education, special… Read more
Historic Investments in Higher Education
Governor JB Pritzker’s announced his plan to invest in higher education, which includes a fiscal year 2024 higher education budget of $2.47 billion, an increase of $219 million (9.7 percent)… Read more
State of Illinois Launches Coalition in Effort to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched a new effort on Tuesday to eliminate viral hepatitis in Illinois. The Illinois Hepatitis Coalition held its inaugural meeting, bringing together key stakeholders… Read more
DPI Receives $2.36M Disease-Control Contract from CDPH
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), part of the University of Illinois System, announced that it is expanding its wastewater surveillance in Chicago beyond the virus that causes COVID-19 under a… Read more
State of Illinois Announces Recommendations from Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to release a new report from the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which will redesign the delivery of behavioral health services… Read more
USACE Chicago District Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Algoma Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (Corps) is releasing for public comment a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act for a proposed breakwater repair… Read more
Women’s History Month
By: Ashmar Mandou March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in the arts, culture, business, and everything else in between. This month… Read more
