Monthly Archives: April 2020
La Casa Norte Continues to Serve Chicago’s Most Vulnerable Populations
At the request of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, La Casa Norte has created an additional 50 overnight beds for youth confronting homelessness. Their overnight beds and… Read more
COVID-19 Impacts Raymundo’s Workers and the Company Fails to Act
Last Friday, workers from Raymundo’s Food Group, in Bedford Park, IL, refused to work after learning that a coworker had tested positive for COVID-19. Workers also reported that the Company… Read more
ComEd Mobile Bridge Helps in COVID-19 Testing
ComEd mobile bridge technology is now being repurposed to allow first responders and health care professionals to access a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility in far northwest Chicago. For information about… Read more
CHA Announces Rent Deferment for Public Housing Residents
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that residents of CHA-owned buildings can wait to pay rent until after the statewide Stay at Home order is lifted on May 1, as… Read more
Illinois SNAP Recipients Will Begin Receiving Maximum Benefit
The Illinois Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this week. All who are… Read more
City Signs Order to Protect Immigrant, Refugee Communities During COVID-19
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot signed an executive order guaranteeing that all benefits and services provided or administered by the City of Chicago are available to… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Anaya Demands Action from Cook County Jail
Courtesy of Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya As of today, the first death of a Cook County Jail detainee has been reported along with a combined total of nearly 300… Read more
CPS to Consolidate Meal Sites to Ensure Support for Staff and Families
As the district works to support families during the unprecedented challenge presented by COVID-19, CPS announced that grab-and-go meals will be available to families during the district’s scheduled spring break…. Read more
ISBE Launches Podcast to Celebrate Extraordinary Educators
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) launched a new podcast that will celebrate extraordinary educators and connect schools with great ideas while learning remotely. Called We Love Illinois Schools,… Read more
Not Giving in to Hate
By Daniel Nardini There is no question where the corona virus originated from. Regardless of this, one thing that concerns me is the instant prejudice and hate by a growing… Read more »