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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
Experian goes bilingual with its industry-leading credit and personal finance Twitter chat
In an effort to educate more consumers about credit and personal finance, Experian® announced new free resources created specifically for bilingual and Spanish speakers, including an online Twitter chat series… Read more
City Clerk of Chicago, Anna Valencia Announces Mobile City Hall Dates
In an effort to bring city services directly to residents, City Clerk Anna Valencia, in partnership with various City departments and sister agencies, Aldermanic offices and community organizations are joining… Read more
Illinois to Increase Access to Online Learning for Students with Disabilities
This week, the Pritzker administration commemorated the signing of legislation ensuring equitable access to learning for students with disabilities, making Illinois a national leader in requiring Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)… Read more
CPL Announces One Book, One Chicago Anniversary Selection
Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced that Bedrock Faith by Chicago author Eric Charles May is the 2021 One Book, One Chicago selection. One Book, One Chicago is a free citywide literary program that connects Chicagoans and their communities around a singular chosen text. From September through December 2021, CPL will… Read more
CIS of Chicago Kicks Off School Year with Strengthened Programs
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago, the city’s education nonprofit dedicated to help CPS students stay on the path to graduation, is kicking off the new school year with a… Read more
Four Nonprofits United to Save Lives on South, West Sides
Four neighborhood-based nonprofits announced a new partnership to strengthen public safety via holistic social services and restorative justice, while also providing free attorneys to court-involved children and young adults. The… Read more
September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The events of that fateful day ignited a culture of preparedness which is now instilled in… 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 »