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CDPH Denies RMG/General Iron Permit to Operate on Southeast Side
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that it has denied RMG’s permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on Chicago’s Southeast Side. CDPH found the potential adverse changes in air quality… Read more
U.S. Food and Drug Administration to Greenlight Over the Counter Hearing Aids
Courtesy of Esther Sciammarella Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition For the first time in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is likely to clear the way for hearing… Read more
Field at Lane Tech to Be Renamed ‘Fritz Pollard Field’ In Honor of Trailblazing Alum
A 1912 Lane Tech alumnus and football pioneer who broke ground in countless settings will be honored and remembered for generations thanks to the perseverance of fans at his alma… Read more
Hope Chicago Surprises CPS Students with Full, Debt-Free College Scholarships
On Tuesday, the entire student bodies at Benito Juarez Community Academy High School and Al Raby High School (1,800 students in total) received a surprise visit from Hope Chicago and were told… Read more
CPS Home to 13 Golden Apple Awards Finalists for Excellence in Teaching
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) proudly announces that nearly half of the 30 high school teacher finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching are from the District…. Read more
CPS to Keep Mask Mandates
By: Ashmar Mandou Despite Tuesday’s announcement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot over the roll back of mask and vaccine mandates for certain public settings, the Chicago Public Schools stated mask… Read more
ComEd Encourages Illinois Students to Apply for College Scholarships
ComEd launched its Future of Energy program, which will provide up to $250,000 in scholarships for women and minorities pursuing STEM degrees in college. Through March 28, 2022, students in… Read more
Can’t Find the Talent? Get Your SkiNy On
Pamela A. McElvane, CEO of Diversity MBA announced the release of a new book entitled The SkiNy on Diversity Recruiting – The Best Practice Guide to Current Trends on Recruitment… Read more
Pritzker Announces up to $30,000 in Housing Relief per Eligible Homeowners
Building on Illinois’ COVID-19 emergency housing assistance response, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced applications for homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic will be accepted beginning in April through… Read more
City Treasurer Conyears-Ervin Introduces Ordinance to Mandate Fossil Fuel Divestment
On Wednesday, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, in partnership with Alderpeople George Cardenas (Ward 12 & Chair, Environment Committee), Scott Waguespack (Ward 32 & Chair, Committee on Finance), Maria Hadden… Read more
