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Town of Cicero to Kick-Off $96M Flood Relief Program
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick announced the start of a $96 million flood relief program, with the first wave of funds covering installation and maintenance of valves designed to prevent… Read more
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquitoes in Chicago in 2026. The Illinois Department of Public Health previously reported the first… Read more
Illinois Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Mary Killough, is reminding community members to… Read more
Alzheimer’s Disease is Affecting Our Communities. It’s Time to Talk About It
By Delia Jervier, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter June is national Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in the U.S., and Alzheimer’s disease does not discriminate. It steals from families of… Read more
Triton College Student Dylan Ramirez Earns Statewide ICCTA Student Success Award
Triton College student Dylan Ramirez, 20, of Elmwood Park, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Gregg Chadwick Student Service Scholarship. The… Read more
Bill Expanding Scholarships for Social Workers Sent to Governor
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that expands access to scholarships for students pursuing careers in school social work. “Students deserve access to the… Read more
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Maintains Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) preserves its Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program for meeting rigorous national standards that promote healthier school indoor environments, cost-effective facility… Read more
Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
By: Maria Pappas Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families. It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and… Read more
The Obama Presidential Center Unveils Official Portrait
The Obama Foundation on Monday unveiled the first official portrait of President and Mrs. Obama, painted by Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The painting is exhibited in the Museum’s Hope and Change… Read more
Commissioner George A. Cardenas Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review George A. Cardenas announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago in front of a crowd of supporters and… Read more
