Author Archives: Editor
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot Launches ICE Accountability Project
Former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot formally announced the launch of the ICE Accountability Project, an independent initiative to collect and document alleged criminal and abusive conduct by federal immigration agents… Read more
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Service and Stewardship in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites residents to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a wide range of volunteer opportunities during… Read more
As America Turns 250, Eagle-Watching Events Abound this Winter at Illinois State Parks
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The best time to see the majestic… Read more
Drunk Romeo & Juliet Makes Its Chicago Debut Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Love is about to get loud, messy, and deliciously drunk. For the very first time, Drunk Romeo & Juliet is making its Chicago debut, opening just in time for Valentine’s Day…. Read more
Cook County Department of Public Health Encourages Residents to Test Their Homes During Radon Action Month
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is recognizing Radon Action Month by urging residents, no matter where they live, to test their homes for radon, a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that can cause lung… Read more
NAMI Illinois Introducing Next Gen Minds Youth Advisory Board
National Alliance on Mental Illness is introducing the Next Gen Minds Youth and Young Adult Workgroup and Advisory Board. Next Gen Minds is a statewide initiative from NAMI Illinois focused… Read more
Get Covered Illinois Gives Residents More Time to Enroll in Health Insurance, Deadline Now January 31
Get Covered Illinois announced that it is giving residents an additional 16 days to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until January 31 to… Read more
Cervical Awareness Month: Protecting Your Cervical Health
By: Ashmar Mandou January is Cervical Awareness Month and a great time to remind all women about the importance of cancer screening. In the U.S. more than 13,000 women are… Read more
Applications Due For Chicago Public Schools Local School Council (LSC) Candidates
A reminder from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) as the deadline approaches for individuals interested in running for Local School Councils (LSC). There is less than a week left for parents,… Read more
New Survey: A Record 46M U.S. Parents Considered New K–12 Schools for Their Children Last Year
More than 46 million U.S. parents considered finding a new school for at least one of their children last year, marking a five-year high in school searching, according to a… Read more
