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Pappas: Tax relief program helps senior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes
A program administered by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office assists senior citizens who are hard-pressed to pay their property taxes, Treasurer Maria Pappas said. Seniors whose annual household income is… Read more
Norwegian American Hospital Addresses Food Insecurity in Humboldt Park
By: Ashmar Mandou According to a study commissioned by The Chicago Community Trust, 49 percent of Humboldt Park households received food stamp benefits, and 30 percent of households accessed emergency… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot Appoints New Members to the Cultural Advisory Council
Chicago City Council last week approved the appointments made by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot to the Cultural Advisory Council of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), including… Read more
City of Chicago Opens CityArts Program Grants Applications
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and… Read more
State Programs to Assist Cicero Businesses
The Town of Cicero, and State Rep. Lisa Hernandez will join the Cicero Chamber of Commerce in hosting a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 2020 at the Cicero Community Center,… Read more
Chicago Park District Launches Annual Teen Opportunity Fair Series
The Chicago Park District invites teens from across Chicago to attend its 5th annual Teen Opportunity Fair series. The three fairs will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Celebrates Beloved Staff Members
Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago recently celebrated two beloved members of their staff who will be retiring at the end of this month. On January 14, 2020, Saint Anthony was… Read more
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Winter Pet Safety Tips
The regions latest winter storm is expected to bring snow and ice along with the season’s coldest temperatures. Cook County’s Animal and Rabies control reminds residents to take special precautions… Read more
America’s Most Consumed Oil Causes Genetic Changes in the Brain
New UC Riverside research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. Used for fast… Read more
Federal Authorities Screening O’Hare Travelers for Coronavirus
By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Department of Public Health held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to state that the City is working in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control… Read more
