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Record $36 Million Raised for Charity at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced on Tuesday that 2024 participants raised $36 million for local, national and global nonprofits, the highest fundraising total in event history. Since 2002,… Read more
IBHE Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2026 recommended budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the equity-driven higher education strategic plan,… Read more
Pennoyer School District 79 Celebrates Newly Upgraded Facilities with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
Pennoyer School District 79 will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this evening to celebrate a new addition to the school as well as the tireless efforts of educators and the… Read more
Kids Above All Partners with Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago-area nonprofit, Kids Above All (KAA), is excited to announce its partnership with Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) this semester. Students participating in the College of Business and Technology’s Social Media… Read more
Illinois DCFS Launches Ally-IL – First-of-its-Kind App to Enhance Communication and Collaboration to Support Youth and Families
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in collaboration with Microsoft, today unveiled Ally-IL, a custom application enabling DCFS caseworkers to connect and engage with youth and support… Read more
Chicago Abortion Fund Statement on Planned Parenthood of Illinois Health Center Closures
On the 52nd Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois announced that they made the decision to close four health centers; Ottawa, Decatur, and Bloomington in Central Illinois… Read more
Cervantes Bill Aims to Improve Health Care Access in Illinois
To ensure more skilled health care professionals can practice in Illinois, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes introduced legislation to better support the state’s physician assistant workforce and improve access to… Read more
Aetna Better Health Kicking Off New Year with Expanded Offerings
Aetna Better Health® of Illinois is kicking off the new year with expanded offerings to help members and their families prioritize health and wellness in 2025. Aetna’s value-added benefits are… Read more
Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Opening of 2025 Tax Season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns this week, the same week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income… Read more
South Shore Roller Derby Recruiting New Members
South Shore Roller Derby is recruiting! Mark your calendars for February 4 and 11, 2025. It’s your chance to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of roller derby. Swing by… Read more
