Author Archives: Editor
Universal Destinations and Experiences Plans Second Universal Horror Unleashed in Chicago
Universal Destinations & Experiences, the themed entertainment division of Comcast NBCUniversal, announced Chicago as the second location for its year-round immersive horror experience Universal Horror Unleashed. The permanent entertainment venue… Read more
How Technology Changed the Cook County Treasurer’s Office
By: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer When I became Cook County Treasurer in 1998, I walked into an office stuck in the past. Boxes containing $30,000,000 of uncashed checks lined… Read more
New Illinois laws in Effect on July 1, 2025
Several new laws take effect in Illinois on July 1, 2025. Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget was signed by Governor JB Pritzker mid-June. The $55 billion spending plan set to take effect… Read more
ComEd, HIRE360 Celebrate New Graduates
ComEd and HIRE360 celebrated 20 local job seekers who graduated from the TAKE Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a training program designed to build the skilled talent pipeline needed for careers… Read more
ComEd Kicks Off Elk Grove Substation Expansion
ComEd joined business and community leaders to break ground on a significant expansion of an electrical substation located in Elk Grove Village, 1500 Midway Court., last Friday. The expansion of… Read more
Villanueva Announces Annual Summer Book Club
To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Celina Villanueva is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the… Read more
More FAFSA Supports for Students Secured Due to Cervantes Legislation
Due to two new laws led in the state legislature by State Senator Javier Cervantes, high school students may soon have access to more supports from their high schools when… Read more
Exelon Foundation Hosted Weeklong STEM Academy and Boys to STEM Academy Programs at DePaul University
On June 27th was the culminating event of the Exelon Foundation’s annual STEM Academy for girls and its Boys to STEM Academy at DePaul University. That week, they welcomed nearly… Read more
Chicago Board of Education Approves Resolution Launching Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program
During its June meeting, the Chicago Board of Education (Board) unanimously approved a resolution to launch a Healthy Green Schools Pilot Program that aims to invest in clean energy and… Read more
ISBE, Lurie Children’s Launch New Initiative to Strengthen Student Mental Health
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Center for Childhood Resilience at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announced the statewide rollout of Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) —… Read more
