Monthly Archives: June 2019
Making the Most of Wellness Programs
By: Colleen Van Ham, president & CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois More people in Illinois and across the country are gaining access to well-being programs that encourage consumers to adopt healthier… Read more
Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is rolling out a test for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) for all newborn babies statewide. ALD is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the brain,… Read more
Public Mental Health Task Force Convenes Hearing On Mental Health Needs
Chicago’s Mental Health Task Force, Chaired by Alderman Sophia King, convened the first public forum on Thursday, June 13th at Malcolm X College on public mental health services called for by… Read more
IlliniCare Health Leads Effort to Integrate Mental and Physical Health Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries
IlliniCare Health announced a new initiative that will aim to support people with mental health conditions by further integrating mental and physical health care. Leveraging Quartet Health’s technology and services,… Read more
Hilco Redevelopment Partners Joins CPS to Support Summer Reading Initiative
On Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools was joined by Chicago-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners through their charitable organization, Hilco Helps, to donate thousands of English and Spanish language books for 3rd, 4th… Read more
MSI, Chicago’s Summer Brain Games Explores How Science and Play Combine
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) is launching its eighth annual Summer Brain Games program that explores the connection between science and play, letting kids make their own… Read more
State Board of Education Awards in Grants to Strengthen Teaching Profession
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that seven school districts have received state grants to strengthen the teaching profession. The teacher leadership and teacher residency grants, totaling $1… Read more
Budget Increase for Higher Education
Higher education officials are relieved to see a budget increase for next year, plus a new capital program for repairs and new construction. The FY 2020 state budget includes $154… Read more
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors in Region
Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $192,000 in 2019-2020 “Leaders and Achievers” scholarships to 72 students in its Greater Chicago Region, which includes Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan…. Read more
Ortiz Invites Local Residents to Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is hosting a series of town hall meetings in his community starting on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gage Park Auditorium, located… Read more
