Author Archives: Editor
Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, and Jayapal Urge Secretary Yellen to Oppose IMF Surcharge Policy
On Monday, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and 15 Members of Congress, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to use… Read more
Comptroller Mendoza Extends COVID Break for Struggling Taxpayers
Illinois’ continued struggle against COVID-19 leads Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to announce that for a second year, low-to-moderate-income working families in Illinois will not have unpaid fines deducted from their state income tax… Read more
Historic Domestic Workers Contract Requirements Take Effect
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago, recently has become one of the first major cities to require employers provide contracts to domestic workers. As of January 1, 2022, all nannies, care workers,… Read more
Choose Chicago, United Airlines Announces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Apprenticeship
Choose Chicago understands that while tourism and hospitality play a pivotal role in the city’s workforce development and economic vitality, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) talent and leadership… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Adam Gross to Serve as Executive Director of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Adam Gross has been appointed to serve as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In… Read more
IBHE Board Approves Higher Education Budget Supporting Equity-Driven Strategic Plan
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2023 budget recommendation that increases funding to support its equity-driven strategic plan adopted in June 2021 and subsequently endorsed… Read more
Parents Sue to End Illegal Chicago Teachers Union Strike
A group of Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week’s school closures an “illegal strike” and demanding that teachers return to school for… Read more
Teachers, Students Return to In-Person Classrooms
By: Ashmar Mandou After a contentious week of back and forth proposals between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools, teachers and students returned to in-person learning Wednesday after… Read more
Senator Fine Prioritizes Suicide Prevention with New 9-8-8 Hotline
Individuals in crisis nationwide will soon be able to utilize a 9-8-8 universal hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which would be funded and maintained in Illinois under… Read more
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Exercise Controls Weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the… Read more
