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UChicago Inclusive Economy Lab Finds Community College Support Program Significantly Improves Degree Attainment
Providing comprehensive supports to community college students significantly increases their chances of obtaining an associate degree within three years, according to new results published today by the University of Chicago… Read more
Martin V. Torres Becomes Deputy Governor for Education
By: Ashmar Mandou Serving as Deputy Policy Director of Governor’s JB Pritzker’s first campaign for Governor, Martin V. Torres was recently appointed to the Deputy Governor for Education, where he… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis and announced support for a $250 million state investment over the next three… Read more
Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function
People who include a little yoga or tai chi in their day may be more likely to remember where they put their keys. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine… Read more
Healthcare and Clinical Professionals Urged to Increase Women of Color Representation in Clinical Trials
Women of color are severely underrepresented in clinical trials, missing out on potentially lifesaving treatment. This could also potentially lead to less inclusive and definitive research findings. As a result,… Read more
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served program, a week of service projects created to thank service men and… Read more
‘Creatures of a Dream World’ Coming to DuPage
The partnership of Cantigny Park, the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Mexican Cultural Center DuPage announced a five-month outdoor art exhibit featuring dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican… Read more
CHA Board Welcomes Luis Gutierrez
By: Ashmar Mandou Founder and CEO of Latinos Progresando Luis Gutierrez was recently named as the newest member to the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Gutierrez was appointed by… Read more
Casa Central Celebrates Its Home Care Aide Heroes During Home Care Services Month
Each November the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the participants and families they… Read more
High Trust, Low Trust
By Daniel Nardini As all Illinois residents are still required to wear masks indoors, stay six feet apart from each other, and as certain Democrat politicians pass mandates trying to… Read more »