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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
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Tips from the Experts Who Treat Facial Trauma
Independence Day is just around the corner, and for many that means barbecues, family gatherings, and fireworks. While fireworks are festive and fun, they also pose serious safety risks. According… Read more
CDPH Responds to Extreme Heat in Chicago
CDPH reviews the impact of high temperatures on different populations and neighborhoods and analyzes heat-related emergency room visits occurring in the summer months. This report highlights that some population groups… Read more
New Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Launches
New Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Launches Governor JB Pritzker announced that the newly formed Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has officially begun operations. Housed in the… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Full Schedule for 2025 Taste of Chicago
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are proud to announce the return of Taste of Chicago, the city’s signature food and music festival, with a dynamic lineup… Read more
