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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Hispanic Heritage Month started as a commemorative week in 1968; it was later expanded in 1988 to cover a 31-day period. Unlike many commemorative months, Hispanic Heritage… Read more
IDOL, OSFM Inspect Haunted Houses to Keep them Safe and Spooky
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are working together across the state to inspect haunted houses before visitors are welcomed inside…. Read more
President Dominick Breaks Ground on 100 Percent Disability Accessible Playground
Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday, Sept 23rd, on the town’s first 100 percent disability accessible playground, joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development… Read more
City of Chicago Accepting Nominations for Chicago’s Official 2024 Christmas Tree
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are looking for the perfect tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas… Read more
IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8.5M
The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that its Life Policy Locator helped return to consumers more than $8.5 million in lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities this… Read more
IDPH Report Shows Drop in Infant Mortality Rate as State of Illinois Makes Push to Improve Infant Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a new report on infant mortality that shows the statewide rate decreased to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, the… Read more
IDPH Suicide Prevention Grant Boosts Mental Health Offerings for Students
A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is paying for an expansion of mental health services that will make it easier for high school students… Read more
Answering Breast Cancer Related Questions
By: Ashmar Mandou October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although there is ample information out there, questions still arise over whether to go for routine mammograms or go for… Read more
Villanueva applauds over $420K in library grants coming to the 12th District
State Senator Celina Villanueva recently announced that $424,368 in total has been granted to the Aquinas Literacy Center, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Touch Gift Foundation, and Universidad Popular’s adult and… Read more
Eden Career Institute Announces Grand Opening
Eden Career Institute announced this week that they have officially opened their doors for business. Located 7600 West Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, Ill., Eden Career Institute (ECI), was founded by Dr. Bill… Read more
