Author Archives: Editor
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos and Birds in 13 Illinois Counties; IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in Illinois and with that comes the risk… Read more
Taking Care During Heat Wave
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago is facing extreme heat this week as record-breaking high temperatures scorch the country. Heat-related deaths and illnesses can be prevented, but extreme heat still claims the… Read more
Peters Announces Funding for Chicago Mental Health Clinic
State Senator Robert Peters announced Thresholds mental health center in Chicago has been selected to participate in a federal program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health… Read more
IDPH Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat
With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)… Read more
Barbering Certificate Program Coming to Campus this Fall
Triton College has announced its new Barber Certificate Program, designed to offer students a comprehensive education in the art and science of barbering. The program will begin enrolling students for… Read more
Golden Apple Foundation Inducts Historic Cohort of Scholars into Illinois’ Teacher Preparation Program
Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, has inducted its largest ever cohort of participants into its Scholars program in Illinois. Targeted toward high school… Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
You may be owed a refund for overpaying property taxes during past 20 years By Maria Pappas My office is sitting on about $93 million in potential refunds for property… Read more
Well Fargo Awards $500K Grant to NHS
Wells Fargo Foundation announced $500,000 will go to Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. (NHS) for the organization’s Chicago Flats Initiative. The goals of the initiative are to preserve and… Read more
ComEd Shares Energy-Saving Tips Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Temperatures in the Chicago area are on the rise and with experts predicting this to be the hottest summer on record, ComEd Energy Doctors and Energy Efficiency (EE) Program are… Read more
City of Chicago Appoints Santiago Campillo as Senior Legislative Assistant
City of Chicago names Santiago Ginebra Campillo as Senior Legislative Assistant of Federal Affairs, confirmed unanimously by the City Council. This appointment will significantly elevate Chicago’s federal affairs operations, fortifying… Read more
