Author Archives: Editor
Attorney General Raoul Urges Consumers to Stay Warm, Stay Safe, and Watch Out for Utility Scams this Winter
Attorney General Kwame Raoul encourages consumers to beware of scammers pretending to be from a utility company and threatening to shut off heat if they do not receive a payment…. Read more
Chicago Department of Aviation to Explore Sponsorship Opportunities at O’Hare, Midway
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced a Request for Information (RFI) inviting qualified firms, agencies, and industry stakeholders to share ideas, market insights, and expressions of interest regarding the… Read more
City of Joliet Announces 2026 Arts, Culture and Special Events Programming
The City of Joliet announced an extensive slate of arts, culture and special events programming planned for 2026, outlining a year-long strategy designed to activate public spaces, enhance quality of… Read more
Olive-Harvey College Launches a New Program Designed for Aspiring barbers Still in High School
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the launch of a new Barbering program that prepares Early College students to earn an Associate in… Read more
García and Other Officials Introduce Legislation to Raise National Minimum Wage for Education Support Staff
Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) joined by 22 colleagues introduced the Pay Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Act, which establishes… Read more
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Chicago Children’s Museum to Host $5.29 Family Day
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) are once again partnering to host a $5.29 Family Day on Sunday, January 25. As part of the special event… Read more
Greater Chicago Food Depository Sounds Alarm about New SNAP Changes
Starting February 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants between the ages of 18 and 64 without dependents will need to meet new work-reporting requirements to keep their benefits or… Read more
Cook County Dept. Of Public Health Launches Annual Health Survey to Assess and Improve Community Health
Cook County Department of Public Health today began distributing its annual Suburban Cook County Health survey to better understand the health status, needs and challenges facing local communities. An invitation… Read more
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Joins Commissioner Aguilar for a Virtual Town Hall
On Friday, January 16th, Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted a Facebook Live Virtual Town Hall. The town hall discussed the completed Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) that Cook County implemented… Read more
Elected Officials Introduce the Melt ICE Act
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), alongside Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), introduced the Melt ICE Act in an effort to end the Department of Homeland Security’s… Read more
