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Woman Charged with Human Trafficking
A Chicago woman who befriended and then sexually trafficked a runaway teen has been charged with involuntary sexual servitude and human trafficking, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Monday…. Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago to Observe National Migration Week
In observance of National Migration Week, Sept. 20 – 26, 2021, Archdiocese of Chicago parishes and its Immigration Ministry will host events celebrating Chicagoland’s diverse Catholic community. This year’s National… Read more
Spreading the Love: Hispanic Heritage Series Honors Maria Castro
By: Ashmar Mandou They say leadership takes on many dimensions and encompasses many definitions; leadership is meant to inspire, motivate, and aspire to achieve a common goal. And while we… Read more
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Frida Kahlo: Timeless Virtual tours of the blockbuster exhibition Frida Kahlo: Timeless with original artwork by iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo will continue through October 15th in honor of National… Read more
Spooky Season Begins
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Do you dare muster up the courage to visit the haunted sites of the old Joliet prison, or come face to face with the monsters occupying… Read more
CVS Health to Hire Across the U.S. During One-Day Virtual Career Event
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced that it is recruiting qualified candidates to fill 25,000 clinical and retail jobs during a one-day national career event on Friday, Sept. 24th. These new… Read more
Get a Taste of Broadway
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its participation in Chicago LIVE Again! —a free, two-day outdoor festival to celebrate Chicago’s arts and entertainment industry as it makes its triumphant… Read more
A Surge Cap Limits Opportunities For Communities that Most Need Them
By: Elba Aranda-Suh, Executive Director for National Latino Education Institute The pandemic forced us to reexamine the balance between life and work. The results are consistent: people are quitting their… Read more
In-Person Workforce Services Available at More American Job Centers
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced the continuation of the phased restoration of in-person workforce and limited unemployment services at American Job Centers on an appointment-only basis at… Read more
Facial Recognition and the Mask Mandate
By Daniel Nardini I have been noticing it for a few weeks now. Fewer people in my part of Illinois are wearing masks going to indoor public places. I see… Read more »