Author Archives: Editor
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person By Maria Pappas In 1789, Ben Franklin wrote that nothing was… Read more
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Found Guilty
Caption by Ashmar Mandou After 11 days of jury deliberation, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty of 10 counts of federal corruption charges including conspiracy, wire… Read more
Triton College Men’s Basketball Ranked 6th in the Nation
This week, Triton College Men’s Basketball team climbed to 6th place in the NJCAA Division I rankings and shows no signs of slowing down. Riding an impressive 14-game winning streak,… Read more
Applications Open for Illinois Dreamers to Apply for TheDream.US College Scholarship
TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, offered a reminder that its current scholarship application round is open until the end of February, with expanded eligibility criteria… Read more
ISBE Releases Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions on School Property
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions, providing actionable steps for schools to take to prepare to respond to immigration enforcement actions on… Read more
IDPH Celebrates American Heart Month in February
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing a monthlong focus on heart health during American Heart Month in February. The annual observance serves as a reminder to the… Read more
IDPH Announces Grant Opportunity to Promote the Community Health Worker Profession in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will award grant money to a lead organization to develop a multi-year campaign supporting… Read more
Child Support Program Marks 50 Years of Serving Illinois Families
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is marking a milestone year for the Illinois Child Support Services program, celebrating 50 years of helping children in the state… Read more
Cicero Safe Space Resolution
President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero have taken a strong stand defending the rights of all residents, including undocumented residents. In 2008, Cicero adopted the “Safe Space Resolution”… Read more
Dignitaries, Clergy and Community leaders Join Pappas for Vasilopita Celebration
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (center in silver coat) held a Vasilopita celebration in her office, joined by dignitaries, community leaders and clergy members on January 28. Sponsoring the event… Read more
