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Step Closer to CPD Transparency
By: Ashmar Mandou In an effort to remedy the rising discernment between the Chicago Police Department and local activists, the Mayor’s Office, alongside Chairman of the Finance Committee, Scott Waguespack,… Read more
Lollapalooza Returns to Chicago
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Lollapalooza organizers are thrilled to announce that the world class festival will return to Grant Park at full capacity July 29-August 1, 2021. In accordance… Read more
Cook County Jail Chess Team Places Second in International Chess Tournament
Seven individuals in custody at the Cook County Jail competed this morning in an online international chess tournament against individuals in custody in Armenia, Spain and Russia, Sheriff Thomas J…. Read more
ComEd Offers Options to Help Customers Manage Electric Bills
As many northern Illinois residents experience mounting expenses as a result of the pandemic, ComEd offers payment assistance programs that may help with past-due balances now and energy-saving tools that… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Switch on Summer Via Livestream Free Saturday, May 22nd https://www.comed.com/SafetyCommunity/Community/Pages/SwitchOnSummer.aspx Get ready for ComEd’s 7th annual Switch on Summer, which celebrates the start of summer with… Read more
Village Leadership Academy to Host Vaccination Clinic
It Takes a Village Family of Schools, in partnership with The Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, UI Health, Miles Square Health Center, and IMPACT, is hosting a community covid-19 vaccination clinic this Friday,… Read more
Illinois Mask Guidance with CDC for Fully Vaccinated People
Following guidance from the CDC that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois… Read more
Peters: Mental health crises should be treated by mental health professionals
An effort to improve mental health emergency responses by diverting emergency calls for mental health crises to mental health professionals was approved by a Senate committee Tuesday. “Mental health crises… Read more
Cicero Health Department Offers Vaccinations for Children 12 and Above
The Town of Cicero health clinic is now open for all services – please call to schedule dental, physicals and immunizations. Due to the covid-19 pandemic most children are behind… Read more
City Announces Youth Opportunities ‘Rediscover Summer’
The City on Monday announced the “Rediscover Summer” campaign from My CHI. My Future., designed to showcase the array of opportunities for youth this summer. Last year, the Mayor and… Read more
