Author Archives: Editor
Enjoy the Cooler Temps at the Brookfield Zoo
Chicagoans aren’t the only ones loving the cooler temperatures. The Bornean orangutans at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are getting a taste of autumn adventures in their new habitat at Bramsen Tropical… Read more
Ford Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
With August 31st marking International Overdose Awareness Day, State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is remembering those we have lost and calling for further action on all levels of… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Partners with 46th Ward to Unveil Narcan Newsstands
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in collaboration with the 46th Ward, is launching four naloxone (Narcan®) newsstands in the Uptown community area to distribute the life-saving medication. The… Read more
Celebrating 50 Years of Community Health
This month Cook County Health is celebrating a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Jorge Prieto Health Center. Opened in August 1975, the center was Cook County’s first… Read more
City Announces New Nutritional Standards for Foods, Beverages Sold or Served on City Property
Caption by Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago announced new nutritional standards for foods and beverages sold or served on city-owned property. The executive order, which was signed by Mayor… Read more
IDOR Encourages Families and Teachers to Take Advantage of Valuable Tax Credits
As students across Illinois return to the classroom, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding both parents and educators to take advantage of valuable tax benefits available on their… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering
It is official: City Colleges of Chicago has launched its new School of Engineering, marking a major expansion of its commitment to STEM education and naming Dr. Doris Espiritu as… Read more
Chicago CRED Awards High School Degrees
Chicago CRED hosted its ninth annual high school graduation on Thursday, August 21, at South Shore Cultural Center for a new class of 58 participants enrolled in the community violence… Read more
Rogers Park Business Alliance’s GROW/PROGRESANDO Entrepreneurial Training Center Announces Fall Registration
Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is proud to announce that the Fall registration is now open for the GROW/PROGRESANDO Entrepreneurial Training Center’s no-cost, virtual 5 Week Program. The weekly program,… Read more
Commissioner Aguilar Hosts First of Monthly VetConnect Workshops at District Office
On Tuesday, August 26th, Commissioner Aguilar hosted the first of a monthly workshop for veteran support services at his district office. The event connected veterans with multiple agencies and services,… Read more
