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Tips for a Successful Start to School Year
By: Ashmar Mandou The fun activities of summer come to a close as the new school season is just around the corner. While some children look forward to the first… Read more
Back to School Tips with Help of Saint Anthony Hospital
The new school year begins next week, and students will be welcomed back with new teachers, classmates, and classrooms. However, with this return comes an increased risk of illness. The… Read more
Safety Checklist to Follow as Students Head Back to School
As we near that time of year when kids head back to the classroom, the American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student… Read more
ISBE Urges Healthy Start to New School Year
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), local school officials, and medical professionals in a back-to-school press conference calling for a safe and… Read more
Cook County Officials: Protect Children from Measles
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Cook County officials, school and religious leaders made a united call to encourage measles vaccinations as kids head back to school. With cases of measles… Read more
Aging Care Connections Announces Sports Ball 2025
Aging Care Connections will host its annual Sports Ball 2025 fundraising gala on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6p.m., to 10p.m., at The Elmcrest Banquets & Catering (7370 W. Grand… Read more
Assessor’s Office Approves Record Number of Tax-Saving Exemptions for Seniors and Veterans with Disabilities
The Cook County Assessor’s Office approved a record number of exemptions for seniors and veterans with disabilities in Tax Year 2024, helping tens of thousands of homeowners receive much-needed property… Read more
Latino Caucus statement on DHS Secretary’s visit to Chicagoland
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s visit to west suburban Lombard on last Friday: “The DHS Secretary’s visit was yet… Read more
City of Chicago Hosts the 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the lineup for the 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, celebrating the birthplace of House Music… Read more
Hoops in the Hood Celebrates 2025 Citywide Championship
The 2025 Hoops in the Hood summer season celebrated its final game on August 8th, as more than 400 youth from 14 neighborhoods converged at Stanton Park for the program’s… Read more
