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Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Announces Reopening Plans for School Year
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools released its plans to safely reopen school buildings in the fall. The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on education in Illinois,… Read more
Primo Center Partners with Global Gift Registry to Raise In-Kind Donations for Homeless Chicago Women and Children
Primo Center, Chicago’s largest and highest performing provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families, becomes the first Chicago recipient and partner of Global Gift Registry. Created… Read more
Pandemic Causing Rise in Opioid Overdose
By: Ashmar Mandou According to a health alert issued by the Chicago Department of Public Health earlier this month, there is a significant rise in opioid deaths compared to last… Read more
Castro Vows Action on Maternal Mortality Crisis
In the height of the coronavirus pandemic and global protests against systemic racism, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) said a recent news story about the death of Sha-Asia Washington, a… Read more
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to Provide Funding for Illinois Organizations Offering COVID-19 Relief
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced it will make $7.1 million in funding available to organizations providing support services and resources to communities hit hardest by the ongoing… Read more
Entrepreneurs Wanted: Apply Now for Walmart’s 7th Annual Open Call for U.S.-Manufactured Products
The application process for Walmart’s seventh annual Open Call is open and the company invites entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their U.S.-manufactured products on Walmart shelves to apply for the opportunity… Read more
Peoples Gas Searches for New ‘Ambassadog’
Does your dachshund dig safety? Does your rescue dog relish delicious natural dog food? Peoples Gas is offering a golden opportunity for your golden retriever to help neighbors stay safe… Read more
MSI Summer Brain Games Program Encourages Kids to Explore the City
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is launching its ninth annual Summer Brain Games program with new ways to provide access to science learning. Summer Brain Games invites… Read more
Completing the Census is a Social Justice Issue
A survey recording a household’s likelihood to complete the census conducted by the U.S Census Bureau in 2018 reported that nearly a quarter of Americans said they would not complete… Read more
Berwyn Police to Conduct Roadside Safety Checks
The Berwyn Police Department will be issuing additional citations in the overnight hours. This campaign will feature high visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including additional law… Read more
