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CHA Launches JobsPlus Program at Dearborn Homes
The Chicago Housing Authority launched its JobsPlus program at Dearborn Homes virtually on February 17th, officially kicking off a program that supports residents with employment, education and financial services. It… Read more
Triton College Student Selected for 2021 DREAM Scholars Program
Triton College is proud to announce pre-veterinary major Sarah Cuevas was selected as a 2021 DREAM Scholar. The DREAM Scholars Program, produced by Achieving the Dream (ATD), is an experiential learning program designed for student leaders to enhance their leadership skills and use them to influence positive change on their… Read more
Early Childhood Funding in New Budget Proposal
Courtesy of Illinois Early Childhood Funding Coalition Early care and education in Illinois will see a mix of cuts and level funding in Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed state budget, as… Read more
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching Finalists Announced
Golden Apple, the leading Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring and supporting educators who advance educational opportunities for students, on Tuesday announced the 2021 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards… Read more
Boys & Girls Club South Elgin Breaks Ground
This week, the Boys & Girls Club of South Elgin announced the commencement of the construction of its new 20,000 square foot Clubhouse at the village’s former public works building… Read more
CDPH Announces Updates on Vaccination for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) joined leaders from Pacific Garden Mission, Lawndale Christian Health Center, and Heartland Alliance Health… Read more
Sleep is Vital to Associating Emotion with Memory, Study Finds
When you slip into sleep, it’s easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming,… Read more
Illinois Children to Receive Monthly Food Aid
Governor JB Pritzker announced that beginning next month, approximately one million children across Illinois will receive additional federally funded food benefits, valued at up to $110 million per month. Eligible… Read more
Childhood Diet Has Lifelong Impact
Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests. The… Read more
Munoz Reminds Drivers of Scott’s Law
Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) is urging drivers to follow Scott’s Law after six more Illinois State Police troopers were hit while responding to roadside incidents this week, marking… Read more
