Author Archives: Editor
ISBE Announces $750,000 Available to Develop Teacher Residency Programs
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released a request for proposals for $750,000 in state funds to develop teacher residency programs. Teacher residencies increase teacher recruitment and retention by offering a… Read more
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) Taking Place at CCC
Through strategic partnerships, companies such as Allstate, ABN AMRO, and Northwestern Medicine, just to name a few, partner with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to develop apprenticeship opportunities that create… Read more
ChiArts Invites Prospective Students to Apply for 2022-23 School Year
Chicago’s first public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., invites interested students to apply for the 2022-23 school year… Read more
Lilly Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Health Care Coverage
As a part of her efforts to expand health care access for Illinoisans, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is encouraging uninsured residents to sign up for health insurance coverage under… Read more
Cook County Health Unveils New Health Center in Belmont-Cragin Neighborhood
President Preckwinkle joins Cook County Health CEO Israel Rocha, Bureau of Asset Management Chief John Yonan and community leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the new Belmont… Read more
Tips for Staying Emotionally Well Through the Holidays
The holiday season can be stressful for millions of people. Not only are there pressures to travel and purchase gifts, but there’s more put on one’s plate than usual. This… Read more
Thanksgiving Giveaways for Families in Need
By: Ashmar Mandou Gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year again to get your fix of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies galore and while most of don’t have to… Read more
Treasurer Pappas Opens Satellite Office to Help Preserve Homeownership
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has opened a satellite office at Saint Sabina Church as part of her Black Houses Matter homeownership preservation program. Partnering with Father Michael Pfleger, Saint… Read more
North Riverside Park Mall o Host Annual Toys for Tots Drive
North Riverside Park Mall announced that it will host its 2nd annual Holiday Toy Drive to support community families who may be struggling to make the holidays merry and bright… Read more
New Leaf Illinois Celebrates One Year of Free Cannabis Expungement Services
New Leaf Illinois, a five-year pilot program developed by the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF) that offers free cannabis expungement legal services and consultation through a network of 20 legal… Read more
