Monthly Archives: June 2020
Chicago Cultural Alliance Welcomes New Executive Director
The Chicago Cultural Alliance, a non-profit organization that promotes, supports, and connects museums and centers of cultural heritage, announced that Peter Vega will serve as new Executive Director as the… Read more
City of Chicago Restores Access to Central Business District
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced restored access to the Central Business District and Loop, to prepare the city for reopening. While full access to the area will be reintroduced for… Read more
Triton College Offering Certificate Program in Cannabis Industry
Starting this summer, Triton College is offering a new short-term certificate program designed to provide students with training to pursue a career in the cannabis industry, urban food products and… Read more
HACIA, St. Augustine College to Offer Free Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
HACIA (The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association) and St. Augustine College’s Institute for Workforce Education, offer the following Free Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, designed to help participants prepare for entrance into apprenticeship… Read more
CPS to Resume Meal Distribution
This week, meal distribution will resume at more than 300 school sites following a temporary one-day suspension of grab-and-go meal sites due to the transportation and safety challenges that were… Read more
IDPH Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
This week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each… Read more
Tips to Safely Enter Phase 3 from Chicago ER Doctor
As Chicago enters Phase 3, safety is key. Harnessing medical insight coupled with the resource of mass communication, what may seem as an awkward adjustment post June 3rd may be less… Read more
June Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month
This week kicks off 2020 Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the… Read more
Illinois Latino COVID-19 Initiative Urges Stronger Health Response
As Illinois prepares to move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan, too many health and economic disparities remain unaddressed for the state’s communities of color. The Illinois Latino COVID-19… Read more
YMCA of Metro Chicago Announces Permanent Closures of Three Y Centers Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announced that it is permanently closing three of its 17 Y centers – the Leaning Tower YMCA in Niles, the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines,… Read more
