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Planned Parenthood of Illinois Welcomes First Latina to Board Chair
On July 1, 2024, Arielle Rodriguez Maffei, 35, became the youngest and first Latina Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) Board Chair in the organization’s 100-year history. Maffei steps into the… Read more
Chicago Organizations Launch Summer Trainings to Promote Community Safety Through Mental Health Skill Building
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), through its Office of Mental Health and the Community Safety Coordination Center, is partnering with the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport… Read more
Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Cook County Health is proud to announce that John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing organization in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, heart attack, heart… Read more
Zoo Ball: Wild Everest Raises a Record Breaking $1.7M for Lincoln Park Zoo
More than 600 philanthropists, wildlife enthusiasts, and animal advocates gathered at Lincoln Park Zoo on July 12 for the 47th Annual Zoo Ball, hosted by the zoo’s Women’s Board. The… Read more
Sundays on State Recap
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Once again, Sundays on State transformed the iconic State Street into an unforgettable block party complete with interactive games, shopping, food, drinks, and cultural events on… Read more
Metropolitan Peace Academy Introduces New Community Violence Intervention Leadership Program, Now Accepting Applications
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA), the highly-acclaimed training center of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, announced a new community violence intervention (CVI) leadership training program designed to empower and provide further… Read more
Enjoy Illinois
By: Ashmar Mandou If your summer travel plans include water activities, hot-air ballooning, hiking, discovering the charm of small towns, or hitting the road then you don’t have to venture… Read more
City of Chicago, Chicago Dept. of Housing Announce Funding for Flood Remediation Program
The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced securing an additional $5 million for 2024 Flood Assistance Repair Program (FARP) designed to assist homeowners impacted by… Read more
Keep Cool with ComEd Energy Saver Tips
Temperatures in the Chicago area are on the rise and with experts predicting this to be the hottest summer on record, ComEd Energy Doctors and Energy Efficiency (EE) Program are ready to help customers prepare… Read more
Family Fun at Chicago Dogs Baseball
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Check out one of America’s favorite pastimes where every day is fan appreciation day with the help of The Chicago Dogs. Fans of all ages have… Read more
