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Illinois Senate Passes Bill Allowing Public Defenders to Represent Immigrants Facing Deportation
The Illinois Senate voted 36 to 18 to pass HB2790, which would give public defenders in Cook County the discretion to represent noncitizens before Chicago’s Immigration Court. The Illinois House… Read more
No States on CDPH Emergency Travel Order
For the first time since the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) began issuing its Emergency Travel Order in July of 2020, no states are in the “orange” tier that… Read more
Illinois Foundation Announces Two School/Mental Health Initiatives
Nearly a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic began significantly impairing the mental health of children and those that care for them, the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF)… Read more
Cook County Health Vaccination Sites to Hand Out Six Flags Tickets
Cook County Health will be distributing Six Flags Great America tickets on June 9 and June 16 to anyone who gets vaccinated at a CCH location, while supplies last. With… Read more
Empowering Youth Through Education
Governor Pritzker’s recent passing of the Education and Workforce Equity Act highlighted the crucial need for early childhood workers across Illinois. Those at It Takes a Village Family of Schools,… Read more
Attorney General Raoul Celebrates Student Lending Legislation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the General Assembly’s bipartisan passage of his “Know Before You Owe” legislation to ensure that student loan borrowers select a loan option that best meets… Read more
ComEd Awards Scholarships to Help DePaul College Prep Students
ComEd has selected three DePaul College Prep students interested in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) to receive financial support as part of this year’s ComEd Scholars cohort…. Read more
Ortiz Sponsors Progressive Immigration Bill, Pandemic Rental Assistance, and School Recess Regulations
State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has worked to pass legislation that will protect immigrants from detainment, issue urgent housing assistance, and provide students K-5 with time dedicated for recreational activities… Read more
Hernandez Promotes Immigration Rights, Education, for Working Families
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, has worked hard to develop measures that protect immigrants, advance the creation of a media literacy curriculum in schools, and provide housing relief for… Read more
Peters: Parents have the right to know what’s going on at their kids’ schools
The Illinois State Senate approved a measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that would increase transparency around misconduct and discipline at Chicago Public schools. “Parents lose the ability… Read more
