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City Expands Cooling Resources to Combat Scorching Temps
City Officials announced added resources for residents to find relief from extreme heat this week. Through Friday, July 10, residents will have access to cooling centers, cooling buses, Chicago Park… Read more
Ford Offers Mental Health Support
State Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D-CH) is offering mental health support to families in Chicago that are experiencing a high level of violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Free screening… Read more
Extreme Heat is in the Forecast: Tips to Stay Safe
As temperatures soar into the 90s this week, with heat index values near 100 degrees, the FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago is encouraging residents to avoid the dangers of… Read more
Chicago Reports Significant Increase in Opioid Overdose Deaths in 2020
A health alert issued by CDPH late last night outlines details of a significant rise in opioid overdose deaths in Chicago from January 1 through May 31, 2020, with an… Read more
Advocate Aurora Health Launches Social Media Campaign #IWearAMaskFor
Advocate Aurora Health has launched a social media campaign encouraging people in communities across Illinois and Wisconsin to share who they wear their mask for. Tell us why you take… Read more
Teach Your Children to Avoid the Mistakes You Made with Money
Numerous surveys show that many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, have little saved for retirement, and lack fundamental financial knowledge. Part of the problem, experts say, is that financial literacy has… Read more
Sones de Mexico is Back
Families and people of all ages can learn to play guitar and learn about Mexican culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble. Parents and siblings are encouraged… Read more
Chicago Teens Begin Remote Summer Programs through After School Matters®
After School Matters® has re-envisioned summer programs to provide safe, equitable and innovative remote learning opportunities during the pandemic to 10,000 Chicago teens. More than 500 different programs in the… Read more
Lakeview, Little Village Walmart Locations Reopen
Committed to their plan to invest $35-$50 million to rebuild neighborhoods across the city, Walmart has reopened two of their locations, Lakeview (2844 N. Broadway) and Little Village (2551 W…. Read more
Villanueva Encourages Youth Employment Assistance Providers to Apply for State Grant
With young people facing high rates of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced that the Illinois Youth Investment Program is extending its grant application deadline… Read more
