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Fall Fun Returns to Triton College with Glow Golf, Outdoor Movies, and Fall Fest
Triton College will welcome the fall season with an exciting lineup of events open to both the campus community and the public. From a family fun fest to outdoor movie… Read more
Nearly 90 HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated last week in a graduation ceremony for 89 Cook County youth at South Suburban College in South Holland. Now in its… Read more
DCFS Awards College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi Mueller, legislators, DCFS staff, caregivers and students gathered to celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients at the department’s annual scholarship… Read more
City of Chicago, CPS, and CTU Announce Sustainable Community Schools Expansion
The City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) announced the expansion of its Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) model, growing from 20 to 36 participating… Read more
Cervantes to Host Back to School Fair
To help students and families prepare for the start of the fall semester, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is hosting a Back to School Fair providing essential supplies for children… Read more
CDPH, AATCLC Host Events to Raise Awareness on the Dangers of Menthol Cigarettes
The Chicago Department of Public Health, in partnership with the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), is hosting a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness about the… Read more
Cook County Celebrates Awarding of More than $1.5M in Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in Medicine
On June 26, Cook County Health and the Cook County Health Foundation announced the fourth cohort of Provident Scholarship Fund awardees, celebrating scholarships for 106 students who are pursuing careers… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Prohibiting AI Therapy in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Friday that protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services. The Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources… Read more
Swim Across America – Chicago Open Water Swim Celebrates 32 Years Making Waves to Fight Cancer
Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the waters of Lake Michigan on Saturday, August 9, for the 32nd annual Swim Across America – Chicago Open Water Swim, one of the… Read more
LIV Golf Returns to Chicago
LIV Golf Chicago tees off this Friday at Bolingbrook Golf Club as fans welcome many of golf’s biggest names back to Illinois. The three-day event will feature an immersive Fan… Read more