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Advocates Demand Federal Relief Money on Mental Health, Not Police
The Collaborative for Community Wellness, Alderman Byron Sigcho, and Black Lives Matter activists held a press conference on Tuesday to demand the Mayor spend federal relief money on mental health… Read more
Castro Spearheads Measure to Provide Housing, Support to Those with Mental Illnesses
To support and protect people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders and prevent unnecessary institutionalization, State Senator Cristina Castro has introduced a measure to help people obtain affordable… Read more
City Announces Return of the Chicago Auto Show
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined elected officials, tourism backers and labor leaders to announce the return of the annual Chicago Auto Show, a marquee event that… Read more
The Odyssey Project
The Odyssey Project, an initiative of Illinois Humanities and an affiliate of the Clemente Course in the Humanities, is a free college-credit granting humanities-based program for income-eligible adults who have… Read more
Younger Living
It seems like everyone is obsessed with looking young these days. And hey, who can blame them? We all want to look young for our age. But the truth is,… Read more
IDPH Releases Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report
On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released the second edition of the Illinois Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report, covering deaths occurring in 2016-2017. Among a number of… Read more
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state who are providing temporary safe havens to youth and urge… Read more
Return to Summer Events
By: Ashmar Mandou The City announced the return of summer cultural events as part of its “Open Chicago” initiative that kicked off a few weeks ago. Summer cultural events for… Read more
Umbrella Art Contest at North Riverside Park Mall
North Riverside Park Mall announced its first ever “Art is in the Air” Umbrella Art Project, taking place now through June 30, 2021. The mall is seeking creative individuals of… Read more
May Day in Chicago
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Hundreds gathered in support of immigrant legalization, essential workers, and fair wages last Saturday for May Day. For many at the protest it was a day… Read more
