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Immigration Enforcement Leads to Economic Downfall in Cook County
Caption by Ashmar Mandou A report from the University of Illinois Chicago said immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in revenue loss at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County…. Read more
Cervantes Encouraging Individuals to Apply for Apprenticeship Programs
To expand diversity in Illinois’ building trades and the 1st District’s talent pipeline, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is encouraging local, community-based organizations to apply for the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship… Read more
Rep. García demanding Answers from Education Department as Nearly 10M Student Loan Borrowers Face Default
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 27 of his colleagues in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding she provide answers and transparency about the growing federal student loan… Read more
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Endorses Jessica Biggs for CPS Board President
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Ald. Desmon Yancy endorsed Jessica Biggs for President of the Chicago Board of Education on Tuesday. “I urge Chicagoans to support Jessica Biggs… Read more
Broadway in Chicago Announces 2027 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards School Applications Available
Broadway In Chicago is delighted to invite high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the 16th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). The Illinois High… Read more
City of Chicago to Re-Launch ‘The Big Jump’
The Chicago River Swim presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson will bring back The Big Jump and expand the 2026 field to 750 qualified swimmers. The… Read more
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Recovery Support Services (RSS)
Cook County Health’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Recovery Support Services (RSS) programming is available throughout the health system. The program aims to actively support patients with SUD to achieve… Read more
Nearly 50 Illinois Schools to Receive Water Bottle-Filling Stations through H2O on the Go Program
Nearly 50 Illinois elementary, middle and high schools will receive new water bottle-filling stations through the H2O On the Go grant program, led by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s… Read more
Des Plaines Man Charged with Possession of AI Generated Child Pornography and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A 44-year-old Des Plaines Man has been charged with possession of AI generated child sexual abuse material and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following an investigation by Cook… Read more
Rogers Park Announces Fall Programs Supporting Businesses and Celebrating Latinx Culture
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is proud to announce fall programming that encourages economic development and events that celebrate Latinx culture within the Rogers Park community. Programming includes… Read more
