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Mayor Johnson Vows Police Will Not Work with ICE
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday reaffirmed his stance that the city “will not ever cooperate with ICE.” During a press conference held at City Hall, Johnson stated… Read more
Chicago Park District Teens Race Push Karts on NASCAR Chicago Street Race Grounds
More than 100 eighth-, ninth- and 10th-graders competed July 3 in the 13th Annual Teen X-Stream Push Kart Derby – sponsored by the Chicago Park District and hosted by the… Read more
TEAM Officially Unveils Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
On Tuesday, R2 Companies, 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway, Chicago Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright and city stakeholders joined for the official ribbon cutting of the newly… Read more
DCASE, Goodman Theatre Produce 100 Free Acts of Theater
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced a year-long citywide event, 100 Free Acts of Theater, is designed to activate each of Chicago’s… Read more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Healthcare Bills Lowering Prescription Drugs
Governor JB Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, healthcare advocates, independent pharmacists, and legislators to sign into law the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697) and the Healthcare Protection Expansion… Read more
Cicero Men’s Health Event Empowers Community Through Wellness and Awareness
Men from across Cicero gathered at the Cicero Community Center this week for a special event focused on one essential mission: encouraging men to take charge of their health. The… Read more
LeadCare Cook County Celebrates 200 Lead Service Lines Replaced at Child Care Facilities Across Suburban Cook County
LeadCare Cook County recently reached a major public health milestone with the replacement of its 200th lead service line at a child care facility in suburban Cook County. Administered by Elevate in partnership… Read more
Triton College to Launch New Electric Vehicle Installation and Maintenance Certificate this Fall
Positioning itself at the forefront of workforce development, Triton College is launching a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation and Maintenance Certificate Program this fall, expanding its career training opportunities… Read more
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Spotlights Illinois During Nationwide Marines Across America Program
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) Foundation celebrates Illinois Marines as part of the organization’s year-long Marines Across America program to mark the Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary. This recognition comes… Read more
Latino Leadership Council Names Carlos X. Montoya as its Chairman
The Latino Leadership Council (LLC) announced the election of Carlos X. Montoya as its new Chairman, succeeding David Andalcio who has served with distinction in the role during the prior… Read more
