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City Unveils Vaccination Plans
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Wednesday unveiled distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. “The vaccine development represents… Read more
City of Chicago Launches New Data Analytics Tool in Fight Against COVID-19
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in partnership with Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) launched a comprehensive data resource hub to centralize hospital information to aid in the fight… Read more
Navigating Alzheimer’s, COVID-19 During the Holidays
While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s. The current COVID-19 crisis is adding even more complexities that can… Read more
Triton College Receives Grant for Job-Training, Placement
Triton College received a $1 million Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) Grant for the second year from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to provide no-cost job training to in-district residents. The grant allows residents to enroll at Triton… Read more
New Interactive Report for Educator Preparation
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), alongside stakeholder groups statewide, launched a new interactive report that provides a holistic view of all approved educator preparation programs within colleges and universities in Illinois. The Illinois Educator Preparation Profile… Read more
Chicago Continues to Bridge the Digital Divide
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced the expansion of eligibility criteria to all low-income students without wired internet for ‘Chicago Connected,’ the groundbreaking program that provides… Read more
Chicago Pre-College Science, Engineering Programs Pivots to Virtual Learning
After 11 years of operation Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E) has grown from a fledgling program, serving a limited number of grades, to include its first class of… Read more
State Launches Outreach Campaign to Support Immigrant Communities, Announces New Welcoming Centers
Building on Governor JB Pritzker’s commitment to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the launch of a statewide outreach campaign to Latinx and… Read more
New Funding Aims to Improve Housing in Black, Latino Communities
JPMorgan Chase announced Chicago is one of seven winning cities in its AdvancingCities Challenge, part of the firm’s $500 million, five-year initiative to drive inclusive growth and create greater economic… Read more
Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda Sworn In as First Latina on the MWRD Board of Commissioners
After receiving more than 1 million votes in the General Election, Commissioner-Elect Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda was sworn in as Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner through a virtual ceremony… Read more
