Author Archives: Editor
The Salvation Army, Boeing Company, Chicago Bears Provide Winter Coats to Residents in Need
The Salvation Army, The Boeing Company and the Chicago Bears hosted Operation Warmth in the Humboldt Park community last Friday providing winter coats to many residents at The Salvation Army… Read more
Vaccinations Still Encouraged, Despite Low Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Activity
In spite of low COVID-19, flu and RSV activity in suburban Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health is still urging residents to get vaccinated. COVID-19, flu and RSV… Read more
Meridian Health Plan y Centene Foundation Otorgan un Subsidio de $2.2 Millones a Safer Foundation
Por Ashmar Mandou Safer Foundation, una de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro más grandes del país que brinda asistencia para el reingreso durante más de 50 años, recibió una… Read more
Meridian Health Plan, Centene Foundation Award $2.2M Grant to Safer Foundation
By: Ashmar Mandou Safer Foundation, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing reentry assistance for over 50 years, received a $2.2 million grant from Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and… Read more
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Health Risks Faced by Illinois’ Homeless Population
The latest homeless morbidity and mortality report from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows that persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) face significant health challenges and are much more likely… Read more
Heart Health Month Events with Park District
February is Heart Health Month, and CDPH is partnering with the Park District to offer free heart health screenings. Starting this week Chicagoans can get blood pressure checks, lifestyle risk assessments, and… Read more
Sones de México Opens Enrollment for Music School
Sones de México Music School classes are designed for kids and adults alike. Learn a new skill this spring while getting in touch with the music’s Mexican roots. Classes are taught… Read more
Lisa Hernandez Introduces Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers
State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced a measure to expand tuition assistance for immigrant college hopefuls. “Attending an Illinois university should be the product of your transcripts, not… Read more
Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado Introduces Bill to Educational Equity
State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado announced the introduction of expanding education equity in the 104th General Assembly. HB4372 advances educational equity by requiring public elementary and high schools to include instruction… Read more
Ortíz Introduces Measure Expanding Broadband to More Illinoisans
State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has introduced a plan to expand the availability and accessibility of broadband services to more low-income Illinoisans, ensuring families and students have a quality internet… Read more
