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Hispanic Heritage Continues
By: Ashmar Mandou As we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the achievements and contributions of our local heroes, from their philanthropy, to their passion for inspiring… Read more
Experience the Fall Season
With fall now underway, the Illinois Office of Tourism has released the 2021 Fall Color Report as a helpful guide to help residents and visitors know the best time to… Read more
Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus Focuses on Bringing Reforms to Nursing Home System
To ensure Illinois Nursing Homes are providing the best possible cares to their residents, the Appropriations Human Services Committee, the Human Services Committee, the Mental Health and Addiction Committee and the… Read more
El Congresista García Presenta Resolución Para Designar el Día de la Enfermera Hispana
Los representantes Jesús G. “Chuy”García (IL-04), Steven Horsford (NV-04), y Nannette Díaz Barragán (CA-44) introdujeron una resolución pra designar el 22 de Septiembre como el Día Nacional de la Enfermera… Read more
Congressman García Introduces Resolution to Designate National Hispanic Nurses Day
Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Nannette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) introduced a resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day to recognize the strength… Read more
Renovated Adult Wellness Center at Casa Central Reopens
Casa Central announced the reopening of their Adult Wellness Center (AWC) last week, following an 18-month closure due to COVID-19. In preparation for the reopening, there was careful planning and… Read more
ISBE Announces Grant to Support Social-Emotional, Mental Health Supports for Students and Educators
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced a $100 million grant to support the social-emotional well-being and mental health of students and educators. The grant will fund partnerships between school districts and community organizations to address the trauma students and educators have experienced… Read more
Forty cents of every Illinois general education dollar diverted to pensions
Growing pension costs are quickly crowding out the state resources that can be allocated for spending on classrooms and teachers’ salaries. Since 2000, Illinois has seen a more than 450… Read more
Arts Organizations Awarded Grants from ComEd and League of Chicago Theatres
To support accessibility to the arts in northern Illinois in the face of challenges due to the pandemic, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants of up… Read more
Chicago Connected Launches Partnership with Coursera
Chicago Connected announced the launch of a partnership with Coursera, one of the largest online learning platforms, which delivers world class content by instructors from over 200 of the world’s… Read more
