Monthly Archives: September 2019
Castro Extremely Disappointed by Closing of Mental Health Units
After Amita Health announced plans earlier this week to close behavioral health units at two hospitals, including St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) released the following… Read more
Waubonsee Hosts FAFSA Fairs
It is a good idea for anyone who is thinking about college to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the form does not obligate anyone to… Read more
Triton College Library Hosts Screenings of America to Me Real Talk this Fall
Community members are invited to join Triton College students, faculty and staff throughout the fall 2019 semester for screenings of the documentary series America to Me, each followed by a… Read more
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Eligibility Guidelines Set for 2019-20 School Year
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks through the National School Lunch Program… Read more
Chicago Citywide Literary Coalition Is Raising Their Voice
There are nearly 800,000 adult Chicagoans who don’t possess professional skills, including reading and writing, beyond the basic level. This September 23rd is the kickoff of National Adult Education and Family… Read more
Hispanic Association of Colleges, Universities to Host Hispanic Higher Education Conference
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host its 33rd Annual Conference “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Meeting the Challenge of Prosperity and Equality” Oct. 5-7, 2019, at the… Read more
Community Leaders Call for Investigation into Lincoln Yards ‘TIF Cover Up’
Lincoln Yards protesters held a news conference last Thursday outside of the Harold Washington Library to “demand a return of $1.3 billion in ill-gotten Lincoln Yards TIF funds.” In light… Read more
Preckwinkle Announces Inaugural Cook County Racial Equity Week
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the event lineup for Cook County’s inaugural Racial Equity Week, September 16th through 20th, 2019. During this week of learning, listening, and engagement,… Read more
September is National Preparedness Month
Submitted by COUNTRY Financial Disasters usually come without a lot of warning. Tornadoes, hurricanes and other emergencies like fires often lead to evacuation and then rebuilding after the damage has… Read more
Tips for Establishing Healthy Financial Habits in College
By: Janet Diaz, Bank of America, Chicago Back to school season means lots of “firsts,” particularly for students heading off to college for the first time. Whether they plan to… Read more
