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New Project to Assess City Monuments
By: Ashmar Mandou In response to elevated pressure over several monuments across the City of Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events… Read more
Chicago Park District Announces Free Drive-In Movie Series in Park Locations Citywide
The Chicago Park District, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ (DCASE) Chicago Film Office, is expanding its popular Movies in the Parks series to include… Read more
Lightfoot, Pritzker Hold Ribbon Cutting on New South Side Facility
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Governor J.B. Pritzker and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) to formally open its new multipurpose center in the Morgan Park neighborhood. BCBSIL’s latest Blue Door Neighborhood Center (BDNC) in… Read more
Medline Distributes 50,000 Reusable Facemasks, Hand Sanitizer in Lake County
Waukegan Distribution Event Continues Medline Wash-and-Wear Community Mask Project Supporting Communities Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19. With increased COVID-19 cases reported in Lake County since June, access to personal protective equipment… Read more
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to Partner with Feeding America for Annual Child Support Awareness Drive
In honor of National Child Support Awareness month in August, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has teamed up with Feeding America® to help support local families… Read more
TrustPlace Releases New Digital Solution to Help Reopen U.S. Schools Safely
TrustPlace Technologies, Inc. announced the release of the first technology solution for U.S. K-12 schools to manage, track, and report their environmental, health, and safety reopening processes. Built using newly… Read more
Triton College Distributed Over 1,000 Backpacks During Annual Backpack Give Back Event
Triton College held its third annual Backpack Give Back Event Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon. A collaborative effort with West40 ISC #2, and supported by college faculty and staff,… Read more
Aramark Awards Culinary Scholarships to Chicago Students
Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, awarded $40,000 in scholarships to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seniors from six different schools who are continuing their education in… Read more
American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois Welcomes New Board Member
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is proud to announce that Sarah-Lynn Cinquegrani has joined its Board of Directors. Sarah-Lynn Cinquegrani is a senior vice president in Global Real… Read more
Peoples Gas Offers Support to Customers as COVID-19 Emergency Order Ends
Peoples Gas is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to contact us as soon as possible to avoid disconnection. Payment support is available for customers as the… Read more
