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Naps May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy, Study Finds
According to the journal Heart, there is new evidence that daytime naps may be linked to a lower risk of heart attack or stroke, but only if they’re limited to… Read more
Congressional Health Subcommittee Considers MOMMA’s Act
On Tuesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on America’s alarming maternal mortality rate and legislation designed to address this growing crisis. The Subcommittee… Read more
Hearing Aids Can Reduce Depression and Dementia Risk
Hearing aids can improve a person’s ability to hear — plus, they may reduce the risk of dementia, depression, and falls, a University of Michigan study found. Older adults who… Read more
UIC Earns Top Ten Best Value
The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked 8th on the “Best Values” list of the nation’s universities, according to the 2020 edition of the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher… Read more
Apprenticeship Opportunities Allow Triton Students to ‘Earn While They Learn’
Thanks to an innovative partnership, Triton College students are starting the new semester with highly skilled jobs and zero college debt. Triton is partnering with the Industry Consortium for Advanced… Read more
USF Named in 2020 ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings of National Universities by U.S. News
For the past fifteen years, the University of St. Francis (USF) has been recognized as a top university by U.S. News & World Report. This year’s recognition, which now marks… Read more
School Visitation Law Promotes Parental Involvement in Education
It’s back-to-school time and before long the annual ritual of parent-teacher conferences will begin again. In Illinois, even a busy job should not prevent parents or guardians from attending important… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month Courthouse Tours
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Circuit Court of Cook County will host two consecutive days of tours of the Richard J. Daley Center Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 24th… Read more
Ortiz Invites Local Residents to Upcoming Property Tax Appeal Workshops
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is working with state Rep. Celina Villanueva, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez to help local residents reduce their property tax bills… Read more
García and Cunningham Celebrate Passage of Life-Saving Legislation
By: Ashmar Mandou The Safe Housing for Families Act (H.R. 1690, now entitled CO Alerts Act) was approved in the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Tuesday. The… Read more
