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Out Our Front Door Announces New Biking and Camping Experience for Children with Special Needs
Out Our Front Door in partnership with Adaptive Adventures and the Chicago Park District announced the launch of the first Adaptive Bike Camping program for people with disabilities that combines… Read more
Hernandez Bill That Ends Illinois Collaboration With for-Profit Migrant Shelters Now Law
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez’s, D-Cicero, is combatting the incarceration of children at the U.S.-Mexican border by enacting a law that requires the Illinois Investment Policy Board (IIPI) to investigate… Read more
Chicago Reaches COVID-19 Vaccination Milestones
The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced two important milestones reached in the fight against COVID-19. As of August 5, more than 70 percent –… Read more
Sinai Chicago Opens New Center for Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
Sinai Chicago unveiled their new Center for Addiction Treatment and Recovery at Holy Cross Hospital at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 11th. Leaders from Sinai Chicago were joined… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Family and Medical Leave for Educational Support Staff
Building on efforts to protect the wellbeing of education professionals and their families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 12 into law which expands access to family and medical leave… Read more
Cook County Offers Tips to Beat the Heat
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cook County from noon – 7 p.m. tomorrow, predicting heat indices from 102 – 108 degrees. The County’s Department of… Read more
Staff Testing for COVID-19 Can Keep Our Schools Safe: A Pilot Program by It Takes a Village Family of Schools & UI Health
It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV), in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), is pleased to announce a new COVID-19 testing initiative taking place at ITAV… Read more
Cicero District 99 to Follow Masks Mandate for the Start of the 2021-2022 School Year
In response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent statewide mask mandate for all Pre-K-12 schools, Cicero District 99 has announced masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors for… Read more
D99, Town of Cicero Bring Back In-Person Back to School Fair
As Cicero District 99 is preparing to welcome students for in-person learning this fall, Superintendent Dr. Aldo Calderin and the Board of Education are looking to kick off the upcoming… Read more
Back to School Tips for Kids and Parents
As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — both for kids and adults. To help you out we… Read more
