Author Archives: Editor
Chicago Alfresco Comienza este Verano
El Departamento de Transporte de Chicago (CDOT) y Choose Chicago, anunciaron el martes que han sido aprobadas 14 solicitudes de organizaciones comunitarias para participar en la primera ronda del nuevo… Read more
Pritzker Signs New Healthcare Equity Act into Law
In a major step forward in the work to expand health equity across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker on May 10th celebrated the Health Care and Human Services Reform Act being… Read more
Low-Income Illinoisans Could Be Eligible for $3,700 to $30,000+ By Filing 2020 Taxes
Many Illinoisans are eligible for thousands of dollars this year from missed stimulus checks and a variety of tax credits being offered or expanded due to the pandemic. All they… Read more
CHA Receives Emergency Housing Vouchers from COVID-19 Relief Plan
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that it is receiving 1,097 special Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The American Rescue Plan… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Funding from Rebuild Illinois to Revitalize Airports
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that $94 million will be made available to improve public airports throughout the state through the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois… Read more
CPS Announces Investment in Academic Programming at Seven Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced a $7.5 million multi-year investment to expand high-quality academic programs for nearly 4,000 CPS students at seven elementary schools across the city. The investment will… Read more
Peters Measure Increases Transparency in CPS School Discipline
A measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) aimed at increasing transparency in misconduct and discipline in Chicago Public Schools was approved by a Senate committee Tuesday. House Bill… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Announces New Scholarship Program
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Juan Salgado announced the SEED Scholarship to increase the pipeline of talented and diverse educators in Chicago. Starting this fall, the SEED Scholarship (Supporting… Read more
Donation Helps to Create Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity
Rush University System for Health and BMO Financial Group announced a $10 million donation to create the new Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity. With a mission of eliminating health… Read more
Care for Yourself
By: Ashmar Mandou Mental health is a vital component of health. It is a state of well-being, the ability to handle everyday stressors, the ability to enjoy life. While we… Read more
