Monthly Archives: November 2019
Castro, Lopez to host Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic
To promote health and wellness across local communities, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Elgin Councilman Baldemar Lopez will co-host a Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic this month. “It’s… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Co-Chairs to Illinois Commission to End Hunger
Under new leadership appointed by Governor JB Pritzker, a revamped Illinois Commission to End Hunger aims to make bold strides over the next three years. Gov. Pritzker has appointed Deputy… Read more
How to Help a Caregiver During National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 million people across the U.S. who are… Read more
Bloodlines May Matter More Than Love When It Comes to Health
Strained relationships with parents, siblings or extended family members may be more harmful to people’s health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by… Read more
Triton College Offers Free Health Care and Transportation Career Education Through WIOA Program
Prospective students and community members are invited to attend information sessions at Triton College to learn about tuition-free programs that will allow them to earn a commercial driver’s license or… Read more
Four-Week Winter Session Offered at Moraine Valley
For the first time, Moraine Valley Community College is offering a four-week online winter session starting Monday, Dec. 16. Students can complete accelerated online classes in this shorter session, which… Read more
NIMH Funds Youth Violence Prevention research at DePaul University
Psychology researchers at DePaul University have received a $6.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to reduce African American youth violence. The project will reach ninth graders… Read more
CPS Proposes Amended School Calendar and Budget for 2019-20 School Year
Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday announced amended calendar and budget proposals for the 2019-20 school year, which add make-up school days and reflect additional revenue and investments for Fiscal Year… Read more
RTA Access to Transit Program Awarded Funding to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Connections to Transit
The RTA Access to Transit program has received funding from the Federal Transit Administration through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program for seven projects that will improve bike… Read more
Financial Assistance Available to Eligible Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Customers
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are encouraging qualifying customers to submit their Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) early if they need help paying their natural gas bills this… Read more
