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Illinois Department of Public Health Monitoring New Coronavirus Variant
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was identified in the United Kingdom a few weeks ago. Cases have been reported in two states and are not known… Read more
Advocate Health Care Announces First babies of 2021
Advocate Health Care is excited to welcome the first babies born in 2021 Advocate Christ Medical Center Name of Mom and Dad: Kratia Franco (mom) and Marlon Franco (dad) Name of Baby: Maverick (boy) Weight:… Read more
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 49 pounds of frozen, fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken sriracha… Read more
ISAC Provides Free Assistance for Students Completing FAFSA
While students are struggling nationwide with remote education and college plans seem to be more up in the air than ever, there is some good news in Illinois: Illinois closed… Read more
Students, Teachers Expected to Return to CPS Monday
By: Ashmar Mandou In an open letter from Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Janice K. Jackson and Chief Education Officer LaTanya D. McDade, CPS plans to begin opening school… Read more
Rep. Lilly Draws Attention to CPS Special Enrollment Application Deadline
As the Jan. 8, 2021 application deadline approaches for the 2021-2022 school year, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the GoCPS platform used by Chicago Public… Read more
State Announces Reduced Co-Pays for Parents in Illinois’ Child Care Assistance Program
Following the launch of a new initiative to direct additional funds to support child care providers in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Governor JB Pritzker announced parents in the… Read more
New Laws Coming to Chicago
Various City Departments and agencies are informing Chicago residents, workers and businesses of new local laws, regulations and deadlines that they should be aware of in 2021. These new laws include: the implementation… Read more
Congresswoman Newman Makes History
On Monday, U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) was sworn into the 117th Congress, proudly representing Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the Southwest Side of Chicago as well as its… Read more
Setting Financial Goals for the New Year
By: Martha Dominguez of COUNTRY Financial There’s no doubt that 2020 was a tumultuous year that has affected everything from our health, social lives and our finances. At COUNTRY Financial,… Read more
