Author Archives: Editor
Giannoulias Awards Over $28 Million in Library and Literacy Grants
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.3 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state. The grants include awards to the regional libraries systems… Read more
State of Illinois Partners, Chicago White Sox, Illinois Universities Promote Public Sector Career Opportunities
The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), has launched a new series of strategic partnerships with the Chicago White Sox, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign… Read more
State of Illinois to Host Multiple Career Fairs This September
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host a series of State of Illinois Career Fairs this September. These events will take place across multiple regions, providing community… Read more
BofA Raises U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $25, Increasing Starting Salary to More Than $50K
Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will… Read more
Aquino to host State Career & Resource Fair
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, State Senator Omar Aquino is partnering with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to host a State Career and Resource Fair. All members… Read more
American Red Cross of Illinois Welcomes Award-Winning Journalist Anabel Monge as New Communications Manager
The American Red Cross of Illinois welcomes Anabel Monge as its new Communications Manager. Monge will lead communications and media relations efforts across the Illinois region. With more than two… Read more
Congressman García Urges the Department of Education and DOJ to Protect English Learners
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) led 77 colleagues on a letter demanding the Department of Education and the Department of… Read more
Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Marks Bright Start’s 25th Anniversary with Record Growth During College Savings Month
As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan. The news… Read more
Chicago Public Library’s First-Ever Teen Lit Night
Chicago Public Library is proud to announce Teen Lit Night: Unbound, a first-ever event of its kind at CPL, inviting teens and young adults to experience reading in new ways… Read more
Richard J. Daley College to Offer Aquatics Classes
Richard J. Daley College is pleased to announce that Chicagoans can dive into the fun with its Aquatic program that will be opening to the public through its Office of… Read more
