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College of DuPage Officials Proposes to Postpone Frida Kahlo Exhibition to Summer 2021
College of DuPage officials are proposing that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Frida Kahlo 2020” exhibition originally scheduled to take place from June to August 2020 at the Cleve… Read more
‘We cannot become invisible’
By: Ashmar Mandou On the heels of emerging COVID-19 data collected by the Enigma Forensics from the Illinois Department of Public Health showcasing the disproportionate impact of the virus on… Read more
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT JOINS CITY OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AMID COVID-19
Expansion in healthcare, testing, housing and wraparound services to enhance protection of the most vulnerable Chicagoans Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr…. Read more
Doctors, Nurses Across Advocate Aurora Health Cheer Patients Released from Hospitals
As the nation continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, hope still finds a way to shine through these challenging times. On Tuesday, Advocate Aurora Health doctors and nurses cheered… Read more
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services released a new public service announcement highlighting simple things everyone… Read more
Professor Points Out Behaviors to Adapt as Society Battles COVID-19
As society digs into its battle against COVID-19, a health researcher at Ball State University recommends behaviors that to adapt as soon as possible to avoid illness. “Our society is… Read more
Hundreds of Chicago Cooks, Cashiers from 50 Fast-Food Restaurants To Strike Wednesday Over Unsafe Conditions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Angered by McDonald’s response after a Chicago worker tested positive for COVID-19 and inspired by a statewide fast-food strike in California, hundreds of cooks and cashiers from more than 50… Read more
Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Testing and Alternate Housing in Communities of Color
Building on robust efforts to address the health and safety of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced the expansion of testing, new alternate housing options, and the… Read more
ICC: Help Flatten the Curve, Call 811 before Digging
April is National Safe Digging Month. With so many Illinoisans home due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the weather getting warmer, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is urging… Read more
Field Museum 3D-prints Face Shields for Healthcare Workers and Meals on Wheels
The Field Museum is 3D-printing face shields for healthcare workers and Meals on Wheels volunteers. The Field normally uses 3D printers to make scientific models used for research, educational toys,… Read more
