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New Laws Taking Effect in 2023 Impact Employers, Employees
As the New Year begins, employers and employees across the State should be aware of new laws taking effect that impact workplace rights. • Unpaid leave rights are being expanded… Read more
MALDEF Reaches Agreement with Illinois Regarding Fees in Legislative Maps Lawsuit
A Latino civil rights organization has reached a settlement regarding attorney’s fees in a lawsuit against Illinois state election officials and leaders of the state legislature over the use of… Read more
Collaboraction Names New Board of Directors
Collaboraction Theatre Company is ringing in the New Year with an announcement of new, heavy-hitter board members. Each is wholly committed to supporting Collaboraction’s mission to use theater and performance… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Inaugural Chicago Poet Laureate Program
City of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation… Read more
Illinois Updates CPA Exam Eligibility, Reduces Credit-Hour Requirement
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, prospective certified public accountants in Illinois will only need to present proof of having 120 eligible semester credit hours, versus 150, and a baccalaureate degree to… Read more
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School to Host Audition in Chicago
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) invites ballet students ages 12-23 from the Chicago area to audition on Sunday, Jan. 15 for their 2023 Intensive Summer Program. Dancers can audition… Read more
Sinai Chicago Welcomes First Baby of 2023
At 10:46am Sunday, baby Carl Wen took his first breath at Mount Sinai Hospital, becoming Sinai Chicago’s first baby of 2023. The son of JinJun Wen and Lan Sun of… Read more
Doctors Across Illinois Call on Legislators to Pass the Protect Illinois Communities Act
On Tuesday, nearly 350 doctors are calling on legislators to pass the Protect Illinois Communities Act during the lame duck session. In a letter released today, doctors from across the… Read more
Homicides Drop While Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to Break Records in Cook County
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing preliminary statistics for cases it handled in 2022. The Office’s caseload continued to significantly surpass pre-COVID levels, with 10,443 cases falling under… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Three Kings Celebration at District Office
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Celebrate 3 Kings Day this Friday, Jan. 6th from 5pm to 7pm at Commissioner Aguilar’s District Office, 7833… Read more
