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Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Old Town Art Fair The Old Town Art Fair returns, hosting the work of more than 200 artists on the streets of the Near North Side… Read more
Rally Urges Mayor for Treatment not Trauma
Led by middle and high school youth, the Collaborative for Community Wellness and other grassroots organizations in the Treatment Not Trauma campaign, held a rally at the Logan Square Monument… Read more
Tips for Men’s Health
By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Men’s Health Awareness month, we have shared steps the men in your life can take today and everyday to improve their vitality and help… Read more
Health Hazards from Heat
As Illinois begins to experience higher temperatures, the Illinois Department of Labor is warning workers to pay attention to heat and humidity, which can be deadly. Thousands of construction workers… Read more
City Announces ‘Holding Healing Spaces for Youth’ Conference
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced ‘Holding Healing Spaces for Youth’—a virtual, multi-day conference for youth developers focused on mental health and racial healing. This first of its kind, trauma-informed training is geared towards adults… Read more
IEA Bill to Impact Employees Passes
House Bill 816 (HB816) passed both the House and the Senate and is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk for his signature. HB816 is backed by the IEA and… Read more
Good Shepherd to Reopen in Little Village Community
The Good Shepherd Catholic School building at 2725 S. Kolin Ave. in Little Village will be reopened for the 2021-22 school year to house an expansion of neighboring Epiphany Catholic… Read more
After School Matters to Offer Remote, In-Person Programs this Summer
Applications are open to more than 500 remote and in-person programs being offered this summer through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available for more than 11,000 Chicago high school… Read more
Diverse Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to Launch Ward Map Work with Chicagoans
After accepting, reviewing and interviewing applications from a pool of 430 Chicagoans in an extensive process, the independent selection committee for the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission has named thirteen Chicagoans… Read more
First Phase of Affordable Townhome Community Complete in East Garfield Park
Structured Development joined Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., representatives from the Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) and other project partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the first… Read more
