Author Archives: Editor
Reps. Ramirez & Lieu, Senator Durbin Meet with Business Owners, Call to Protect Diverse Small Businesses’ Funding
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) hosted Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), House Democrats Vice-Chair Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez for a business crawl of the Milwaukee… Read more
ComEd, Chicago Park District Celebrate Start of Summer
ComEd and the Chicago Park District celebrated the 11th annual Switch on Summer, which kicked off the start of summer in Chicago by officially switching on the iconic Buckingham Foundation… Read more
Daisie Foundation, CHA Treat 200 Moms to Makeovers and Pampering for Fifth Year
For the fifth year, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) partnered with the Daisie Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in random acts of kindness, for a Mother’s Day Makeover Experience honoring… Read more
City Council Passes Green Social Housing Ordinance
Last Wednesday, the City Council passed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Green Social Housing Ordinance. The ordinance intends to build mixed-income housing through a $135M revolving loan fund on the South and… Read more
ISBE Hosts 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hosted the 19th annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents on May 3 in Oak Brook. More than 1,100 attendees – parents and caregivers… Read more
DCEO Invites Filmmakers to Enter Shortcuts Short Film Contest
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is encouraging Illinois filmmakers to enter the DCEO Illinois Film Office’s Shortcuts Short Film Contest dedicated to promoting the best short… Read more
City of Chicago Announces $7M City Investment to Increase Compensation for Early Childhood Professionals
The City of Chicago and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced a $7M City investment to provide a cost-per-child increase towards salaries for early childhood professionals. At… Read more
CPS Doubles Down on Arts Education Access and Quality
Chicago Public Schools is launching a bold new plan that not only ensures every student across the District has access to arts education, but aims to strengthen the quality of… Read more
Let’s Talk about Women’s Health: Uplifting Women in Their Health Journey
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is kicking off National Women’s Health Week 2025 with a video message from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton encouraging women in Illinois to take… Read more
Red Cross Encourages Families to Be ‘Water Smart’
May is Water Safety Month and the American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Before families head out… Read more
