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IDPH Marks National Food Safety Education Month in September
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to pay attention to the safe handling and preparation of food. September is National Food Safety Education Month (sometimes also… Read more
Prepare for Covid-19 and Flu Season
The FDA recently approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, and it will be available in early to mid-September. The CDC and CDPH recommend that everyone… Read more
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment… Read more
CTU Launches ‘Underfunded and Understaffed’ Tracker
The Chicago Teachers Union launched the #UnderFundedUnderStaffed Tracker, designed to monitor the impact of understaffing and underfunding on Chicago students. With frontline testimony and up-to-date data from CPS’ own reporting… Read more
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Announces Back to School Bus Tour
On Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona launched the 2024 Back to School Bus Tour from Sept. 3rd to Sept. 6th. The week-long, multi-state road trip showcased… Read more
After School Matters Provides More Than 6,000 Young People Paid Programs This Fall
Teens can apply to more than 400 programs offered across the city this fall through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership,… Read more
Verizon Launches Textspañol for Hispanic Heritage Month
Verizon is announcing the launch of Textspañol, a unique crowd-sourced online resource dedicated to the growing lexicon of Spanish textspeak. According to a recent Nielsen study, Latinos spend more time… Read more
El Departamento de Trabajo de Illinois Presenta el Informe del Día del Trabajo de 2024
El Departamento de Trabajo de Illinois (IDOL) se enorgullece en honrar las contribuciones de los trabajadores del Estado este Día del Trabajo y destacar el importante trabajo que el personal… Read more
Illinois Department of Labor Presents 2024 Labor Day Report
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is proud to honor the contributions of workers across the State this Labor Day and highlight the important work IDOL staff does every day… Read more
Illinois Communities Receive Total of $200,000 in Environmental Grants from ComEd, Openlands
As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability and the enhancement of natural environments, ComEd and Openlands, a nationally recognized leader in environmental conservation, announced the 23 recipients of their 2024 Green… Read more
