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Ford Voices Strong Opposition to Republican Attacks on Healthcare, Expresses Concern on Impact to Vulnerable Communities

Ford Voices Strong Opposition to Republican Attacks on Healthcare, Expresses Concern on Impact to Vulnerable Communities

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is backing an Illinois House Resolution opposing Washington Republicans and President Donald Trump for their recent vote to strip healthcare coverage from 14… Read more »

Health Advocates Urge Officials to Protect Health Care for All

Health Advocates Urge Officials to Protect Health Care for All

By: Ashmar Mandou Health care advocates are urging Illinois legislators and Governor J.B. Pritzker to stand firm against potential cuts to healthcare services during a news conference Wednesday. “It’s critical… Read more »

Dr. Kiran Joshi Named Chief Operating Officer at Cook County Department of Public Health

Dr. Kiran Joshi Named Chief Operating Officer at Cook County Department of Public Health

Dr. Kiran Joshi has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). In this role, he will be the executive leader of the state-certified public health department… Read more »

Castro Seeks to Protect Federal Programs

Castro Seeks to Protect Federal Programs

State Senator Cristina Castro is championing legislation to protect state-administered federal programs from future federal interference amid moves from the federal government to dismantle agencies and lay off qualified civil… Read more »

Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo to Host Zoo Ball: The Serpentine Soirée

Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo to Host Zoo Ball: The Serpentine Soirée

Lincoln Park Zoo’s premier philanthropy event returns on Friday, July 11 as the Women’s Board hosts Zoo Ball: The Serpentine Soirée. This year’s gala is inspired by the African rock… Read more »

Comedy in Chicago: Summer Show to Benefit Young People and Families in Need

Comedy in Chicago: Summer Show to Benefit Young People and Families in Need

Kids Above All’s Annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night is back, featuring four well-known comedians, including two from right here in Chicago. Tickets are $75 each and include beer,… Read more »

Christian Nodal Will Close Out the Year with Tour in the United States

Christian Nodal Will Close Out the Year with Tour in the United States

After the resounding success that Christian Nodal has had with his presentations in the Mexican Republic so far this year, now come great surprises for his audience in the United… Read more »

Cicero and Berwyn Honor First Responders at Blue Mass Ceremony

Cicero and Berwyn Honor First Responders at Blue Mass Ceremony

In a solemn and moving tribute held on Thursday morning at St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Avenue, in Berwyn, the annual Blue Mass brought together police officers, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers,… Read more »

IDNR Monitoring Black Bear Sighting in Southwestern Illinois

IDNR Monitoring Black Bear Sighting in Southwestern Illinois

The bear was first observed Monday in St. Clair County. An IDNR district wildlife biologist confirmed the sighting on Tuesday, and the animal was observed again Wednesday and Thursday, still… Read more »

Avoiding Travel to Florida

Avoiding Travel to Florida

By Daniel Nardini I recently talked to my sister who lives in Tampa, Florida. One thing she noticed was the lack of Canadians where they normally would be in and… Read more »