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Norwegian Welcomes 2020 Baby
Norwegian American Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2020, Javier Eddie Rivera born on January 3rd, 2020 at 7p.m., weighting six pounds and three ounces, 18 inches long. The proud… Read more
Don’t Let Cold and Flu Season Knock You Down; Try These Natural Remedies
Cold and flu season are upon us, that time of year when body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion combine and can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days…. Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointments to the Illinois State Board of Health
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration: Patricia Canessa will serve on the Illinois State Board… Read more
Pritzker Administration Provides New Path to State Financial Aid for Undocumented and Transgender Students
For the first time in Illinois, eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial aid will now be able to apply for all forms of state… Read more
ISBE Recognizes Five Educators for Leadership and Excellence in Implementing KIDS
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized five educators for their leadership in implementing the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS). ISBE named the five inaugural “KIDS MVPs” at… Read more
Harold Washington College to Welcome New President
The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Board of Trustees voted late last year to approve the appointment of Dr. Daniel López, Jr. as president of Harold Washington College (HWC). Dr…. Read more
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens
After School Matters® is now accepting applications for spring 2020 programs, which will begin the week of February 10th. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts,… Read more
Rep. Villanueva Occupies Vacated Seat Once Held by Sen. Sandoval
State Representative Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) was appointed to the 11th District State Senate seat on Tuesday evening by the Democratic Legislative Committee of the 11th Legislative District, after Senator Martin… Read more
IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can utilize the Minimum Wage Credit starting January 1, 2020. The new tax credit is designed to help small… Read more
Illinois Losing Millions Due to Migration
Illinois is losing billions each year as residents leave and take their earning potential with them. Original analysis by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute found that the state lost out on up to $32… Read more
