Author Archives: Editor
Put the Phone Away or Pay
In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Berwyn Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois… Read more
Bank of America Announces the Return of ‘Golf with Us’
Bank of America announced the return of Golf with Us in Chicago for 2026, helping make golf more accessible for local youth this summer. Through the program, Chicago-area kids ages… Read more
Stroger Hospital Awarded $10,000 Grant from The Toy Foundation to Support Pediatric Patients
The Toy Foundation awarded 37 projects at hospitals across the nation, recognizing programs that highlighted the importance of play in pediatric care, particularly those in underserved communities. In 2025, Stroger Hospital cared… Read more
West Suburban Medical Center Plans to Reopen this Summer
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Amid the closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, State Representative La Shawn Ford and Resilience Healthcare CEO Manoj Prasad held a press conference… Read more
Give Your Home a Check-Up This Spring
April is Healthy Homes Month, and it’s the perfect time to check up on the health of our homes. Keep it Dry Damp houses attract mites, insects like cockroaches, rodents,… Read more
Cook County Public Health Celebrates 2026 National Public Health Week
County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) joins public health agencies across the nation in recognizing National Public Health Week (April 6-12) to raise awareness about public health. Public health has the unique role of preventing communities from getting sick… Read more
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and… Read more
UIC Faculty Begin Bargaining Their Next Contract
The faculty union at the University of Illinois Chicago began contract negotiations with UIC administration on Monday. UIC United Faculty (UICUF) delivered their intent to bargain, the first step in… Read more
The Obama Foundation, After School Matters Announce Youth Programming Partnership for Chicago Teens
The Obama Foundation announced that After School Matters (ASM) will serve as its signature youth programming partner at the Obama Presidential Center when it opens in June. After School Matters will bring… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Opens Applications for Free Preschool Programs
Applications for Chicago Public Schools’ 2026–27 preschool programs opened this week, giving families access to high-quality programs for four-year-olds and a limited number of half-day programs for three-year-olds at 372… Read more
