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Governor JB Pritzker Urges Illinoisans to Take Steps to Stay Cyber Safe this October
Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Illinois, and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is encouraging residents to take simple, proactive steps to… Read more
Aquino Encourages Families to Apply for Energy Bill Assistance
As energy prices continue to climb, State Senator Omar Aquino encourages eligible families in the 2nd District to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The LIHEAP program utilizes… Read more
Mayor Johnson, Department of Environment Launch Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) announced the launch of the Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF). Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, the… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Proclaims Education Matters Month
Governor Pritzker has proclaimed October Education Matters Month in Illinois to coincide with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announcement of the Education Matters Illinois Fall Campaign, formerly the College… Read more
Rep. Chuy Garcia is Calling All Student Coders
Do you know of a middle or high school student who is interested in coding? Representative Chuy Garcia is reaching out to make sure residents know of the 2026 Congressional… Read more
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Safer Foundation Welcome New Residents to Renovated Housing
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and Safer Foundation (Safer) welcomed new residents into newly renovated, affordable apartments in the South Austin neighborhood of Chicago with a ribbon cutting… Read more
CCDPH Launches ‘Spread Facts, Not Flu and COVID’ Campaign
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching “Spread Facts, Not Flu & COVID,” a new public awareness campaign encouraging suburban Cook County residents to protect themselves and their… Read more
BigHeart Health Launches Her Health Can’t Wait, Urging Women Who Care for Everyone Else to Put Their Own Health First
BigHeart Health launched Her Health Can’t Wait, a campaign that speaks directly to the women who keep everyone else healthy (the mothers, daughters, partners, and caregivers who schedule the appointments,… Read more
Cook County Board of Review Opens Third Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season
The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) will begin accepting 2026 property tax assessment appeals for the third group of townships. The third group will open for filing on Thursday,… Read more
Windy City Housing Fair and Expo Returns
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) will bring its Windy City Housing Fair and Expo back to the community on Saturday, Oct. 17th, offering residents direct access to housing experts,… Read more
