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No-contact orders expanding to text, social media under Bush law
A no-contact order typically instructs a defendant not to have any in-person contact with a victim. However, a law championed by State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) will no longer allow… Read more
Villanueva Reinstates Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force
To protect the wellbeing of immigrant communities, Illinois will reinstate the Immigrant Impact Task Force thanks to a new law introduced by State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago). “This task force… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs FOID Modernization Bill, Expanding Background Checks to All Gun Sales
Standing with legislators, gun-safety advocates, and mass-shooting survivors, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 562, landmark legislation which expands background checks on all gun sales in Illinois and provides mental… Read more
Chicago Park District, Windy City Run Announce New Track and Field Clinics
The Chicago Park District in partnership Windy City Run announces the launch of two new Track & Field Basics Clinics at Gately Park. The 4- week, 90-minute sessions start on… Read more
The Salvation Army Teams Up with Walmart to ‘Stuff the Bus’
As life returns to normal for many, millions of American families and individuals continue to experience daily challenges that threaten their wellbeing. The back-to-school season can place a tremendous burden… Read more
Summer Programs at Lincoln Park Zoo
Second Saturday Garden Tours Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. During each tour, a zoo horticulturist will point out interesting species in bloom,… Read more
Local Students Participate in STEM Program to Improve Diversity in STEM
For the second year, ComEd is sparking curiosity among Chicagoland high school students by bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to their homes through ComEd STEM Home Labs…. Read more
CPS Kicks Off Annual Back-to-School Bashes
Beginning this week, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will kick off its annual Back-to-School Bashes at ten locations across the city for students and families to reconnect with their school communities… Read more
Boost Your Happiness
Do you know what Happiness Happens Day is? It is a national day to simply just let happiness happen! On this day, happiness that comes in big and small packages… Read more
Reimbursement for Telehealth Services Expanded to Cover Epilepsy
Epilepsy specialists will be able to provide telehealth treatment services with the assurance of reimbursement from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services under a new law sponsored by State… Read more
