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ICE Accountability Project Launches Social Media Channels to Document Enforcement Actions and Share Public Resources
The ICE Accountability Project announced the launch of its official social media channels, expanding the project’s ability to document federal immigration enforcement activity and provide the public with timely information… Read more
Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Spring 2026 Trout Fishing Season
The Forest Preserves of Cook County announced the 2026 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, Apr. 4, at Axehead Lake and Belleau Lake in Park Ridge, Sag Quarry… Read more
City of Chicago Promotes Career Pathways in Live Entertainment at Lollapalooza and Sueños Career Fair
Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the fourth annual career fair hosted by Lollapalooza and Sueños at Malcolm X College, highlighting pathways to employment in the live entertainment and events industry for young Chicagoans. More than 150 jobseekers and City Colleges students attended the event,… Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, Spread the Word: The Luck o’ the Irish won’t save you from drunk, high or drug-impaired driving
St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired… Read more
Cook County’s Saturday Vaccination Clinics Ends Soon
Amidst low COVID-19 and flu activity in recent weeks, Cook County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with Cook County Health and CountyCare, will offer four more Saturday vaccination clinics… Read more
Malcolm X College to hold its first ever Health Equity Summit on March 18-19
Malcolm X College’s inaugural Health Equity Summit is a two-day convening bringing together healthcare leaders, educators, students, advocates, and community members to address health inequities across Chicago, with a focus… Read more
Cicero and Morton College Unite to Celebrate ‘Healthy Hearts’
On February 19th at the Cicero Community Center, the Town of Cicero welcomed residents to its annual Healthy Hearts event—an initiative focused on prevention, education, and empowering families to take… Read more
CDPH Celebrates National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to recognize that it is essential to have consistent access to affordable, culturally appropriate, and healthy food. Programs like WIC play a critical role in helping… Read more
Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and global education company Kaplan announced that Illinois’ first-in-the-nation free test preparation program – the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program – will continue through… Read more
Edly-Allen Measure to Increase Transparency in Faculty Workload Reporting at Colleges and Universities
Nationally, more than 70 percent of college faculty are now non-tenure-track instructors, highlighting growing concerns about workload balance and employment conditions in higher education, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to… Read more
