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Illinois DCFS Launches Ally-IL – First-of-its-Kind App to Enhance Communication and Collaboration to Support Youth and Families
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in collaboration with Microsoft, today unveiled Ally-IL, a custom application enabling DCFS caseworkers to connect and engage with youth and support… Read more
Chicago Abortion Fund Statement on Planned Parenthood of Illinois Health Center Closures
On the 52nd Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois announced that they made the decision to close four health centers; Ottawa, Decatur, and Bloomington in Central Illinois… Read more
Cervantes Bill Aims to Improve Health Care Access in Illinois
To ensure more skilled health care professionals can practice in Illinois, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes introduced legislation to better support the state’s physician assistant workforce and improve access to… Read more
Aetna Better Health Kicking Off New Year with Expanded Offerings
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois is kicking off the new year with expanded offerings to help members and their families prioritize health and wellness in 2025. Aetna’s value-added benefits are… Read more
Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Opening of 2025 Tax Season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns this week, the same week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income… Read more
South Shore Roller Derby Recruiting New Members
South Shore Roller Derby is recruiting! Mark your calendars for February 4 and 11, 2025. It’s your chance to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of roller derby. Swing by… Read more
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to Renovate the Building’s South Portico with $10 Million Grant from Driehaus Foundation
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is set to transform its historic South Portico, restoring its architectural splendor and enhancing visitor experience. The project is made possible through a… Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson to Testify Before Congress
Caption by Ashmar Mandou On Monday Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city. The House Committee on… Read more
Chicago Latino Film Festival Announces Winner of Annual Poster Contest
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), announced the winner of the Festival’s annual poster competition: Brazilian painter and graphic artist… Read more
Organizations File Lawsuit Against Raids
By: Ashmar Mandou Earlier this week, several organizations banded together to file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s plans to carry out immigration raids in Chicago. The Illinois Coalition for… Read more
