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The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use
By: Maria Pappas When it comes to property taxes in Cook County, a lot of people feel like they’re staring at a 1,000-piece puzzle—and someone hid the box with the… Read more
New Era Begins at the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Caption by Ashmar Mandou The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) announced Mateo Mulcahy as its new executive director. Following the announcement that Founder and Executive Director Pepe Vargas… Read more
IHCC 2026 Business Expo Returns
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Conference and Expo is back at Navy Pier on August 27th, and it’s more than just a business event. This single day… Read more
Pritzker Signs Artificial Intelligence Safety Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act, a landmark legislation establishing the nation’s strongest framework for AI safety, transparency, and accountability. The bipartisan law… Read more
Chicago Housing Authority Announces Summer Programming for Youth
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced its 2026 summer programming lineup. This year, paid summer opportunities have reached 2,307 CHA residents ages 13-24, offering early exposure to career and education… Read more
Hernandez Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers Signed into Law
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, celebrated the signing into law of her measure to streamline the ability of those who send money overseas to opt to donate to the… Read more
VNA Health Care Urges Families to Make School and Sports Physical Appointments Now
VNA Health Care, the largest Community Health Center in the Chicago suburbs, is reminding parents to make appointments now for their children who need school and sports physicals ahead of… Read more
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches “Ditch the Cloud” Campaign
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching “Ditch the Cloud,” a new youth-focused vaping prevention campaign designed to raise awareness about the health risks of vaping and help young… Read more
CCDPH Announces Funding Opportunity for Municipalities to Address Youth Mental Health
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is seeking proposals from suburban Cook County municipalities interested in implementing Shop Talk, an initiative that expands youth mental health engagement through community-led… Read more
Taste of Chicago Begins
The iconic Taste of Chicago returns this week bringing an array of food, music, and fireworks for visitors to enjoy. For more than four decades, Taste of Chicago has generated… Read more
