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New Coalition Aims to Protect App-Based Workers’ Independence and Flexibility
On Wednesday, the Illinois Coalition for Independent Work launched to help elevate the voices and needs of Illinois’ app-based workers. The coalition aims to protect the independence and flexibility of… Read more
Senator Fine: ‘education reforms ensure equal access to opportunities’
To help all Illinois students succeed in higher education and the career world, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is supporting legislation to improve equity in the Illinois school system. The… Read more
Illinois Federation of Teachers Stands in Solidarity with National Day of Resistance to Demand Safe Schools
On Tuesday, thousands of parents, students, and teachers’ unions across the nation will organize to demand the safe reopening of our nation’s schools. Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement… Read more
Cicero teachers refuse to return to unsafe classrooms
The majority of teachers in School District 99 who were surveyed over the weekend have chosen to continue to teach remotely despite the district’s directive to return to classrooms on… Read more
CDPH Modifies Emergency Travel Order
The Chicago Department of Public Health has updated the Emergency Travel Order to provide clearer guidance to those traveling to and from the city as it works to stem the… Read more
CityHealth Names Chicago A Gold Medal City
Chicago has received a gold medal as one of the nation’s highest performing cities when it comes to passing policies that improve the health and well-being of its residents for… Read more
New Role, New Goal
By: Ashmar Mandou This year brought on many exciting changes, including former state senator Iris Martinez becoming the first Latina to take the seat as Clerk of the Circuit Court… Read more
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill Ending Money Bond
On Wednesday, the state’s legislature has voted in support of the Pretrial Fairness Act as included in the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ criminal justice reform bill, HB 3653 SFA2. Among… Read more
State Launches Training Program to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding the public that human trafficking is not something that only happens to… Read more
Cradles to Crayons Invites Families to Donate, Volunteer in honor of MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to honor the late civil rights icon’s legacy of giving back to those most vulnerable in our communities. On Monday, January 18,… Read more
