Author Archives: Editor
Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving
Courtesy of RUSH Thanksgiving is known for quality time around the table with friends and family — and for its large portions of indulgent dishes. It’s ridiculously easy to overeat… Read more
Howard Brown Health Hosts Annual National Diabetes Month Resource and Education Fair
In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Howard Brown Health, the Midwest’s leading health center dedicated to inclusive care, hosted its third annual Diabetes Resource and Education Fair to raise awareness… Read more
New Report Highlights Opportunities to Expand Awareness of 9-8-8 and Strengthen Crisis Care
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) have released Community and Provider Voices: Strengths and Opportunities in the Suburban Cook County Crisis… Read more
ISBE Announces $37.8M in Funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced that applications are open for the fiscal year 2026 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant competition,… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces IL Public Universities Achieve Highest Enrollment Level in 10 Years
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that public universities in Illinois achieved the highest enrollment level in 10 years, with nearly 190,000 students enrolled during… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Reaffirms Commitment to Advanced Placement Access and Equity
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Wednesday recognized continued growth and success in its nationally-recognized Advanced Placement (AP) program, highlighting rising enrollment, stronger outcomes for Black and Latinx students, and tens of… Read more
City of Chicago Cuts Ribbon at Xchange Tech Workforce and Innovation Hub
City of Chicago officials joined Ald. Desmond Yancy (5th), Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright, leaders from P33, Xchange, SDI Presence, the Comer Science and Education Foundation, as… Read more
Loop’s Declining Value Fuels Record 16.7% Jump in Median Property Tax Bill for Chicago Homeowners
A dramatic decline in the value of commercial property in Chicago’s Loop, the city’s longtime economic engine, fueled a record property tax increase on homes across the city, according to… Read more
Third-Party Notices Tell You if a Relative or Anyone You Know Misses a Tax Payment
By Maria Pappas Each year thousands of property owners in Cook County are late paying their taxes, putting their homes in danger of being included in the annual state-mandated tax… Read more
Assessor Kaegi Calls for Changes to Cook County’s Property Tax System to Protect Homeowners from Tax Spikes
As Chicago homeowners receive property tax bills showing the largest increases in decades, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is calling for reforms to protect homeowners and raising alarms about the… Read more
