Author Archives: Editor
Joanna Sweder Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Community Savings Bank
Joanna Sweder celebrated her 25th anniversary as a Community Savings Bank employee in March. She is one of many long-serving employees of the bank. Sweder grew up in Poland and… Read more
“No podemos volvernos invisibles”
Por: Ashmar Mandou Tras los datos emergentes de COVID-19 recopilados por Enigma Forensics del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois que muestran el impacto desproporcionado del virus en la comunidad… Read more
City Teams Up with Sports Teams for ‘We Are Not Playing’ Campaign
The City announced an innovative campaign, “We Are Not Playing,” in partnership with Chicago’s professional sports teams to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each of Chicago’s hometown… Read more
Town of Cicero Looking for Volunteers
As you know, First Responders, Emergency and Medical Response employees are working overtime to respond to the needs and emergencies of residents during this pandemic crisis. Town President Larry Dominick… Read more
La Casa Norte Continues to Serve Chicago’s Most Vulnerable Populations
At the request of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, La Casa Norte has created an additional 50 overnight beds for youth confronting homelessness. Their overnight beds and… Read more
COVID-19 Impacts Raymundo’s Workers and the Company Fails to Act
Last Friday, workers from Raymundo’s Food Group, in Bedford Park, IL, refused to work after learning that a coworker had tested positive for COVID-19. Workers also reported that the Company… Read more
ComEd Mobile Bridge Helps in COVID-19 Testing
ComEd mobile bridge technology is now being repurposed to allow first responders and health care professionals to access a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility in far northwest Chicago. For information about… Read more
CHA Announces Rent Deferment for Public Housing Residents
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that residents of CHA-owned buildings can wait to pay rent until after the statewide Stay at Home order is lifted on May 1, as… Read more
Illinois SNAP Recipients Will Begin Receiving Maximum Benefit
The Illinois Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this week. All who are… Read more
City Signs Order to Protect Immigrant, Refugee Communities During COVID-19
By: Ashmar Mandou On Tuesday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot signed an executive order guaranteeing that all benefits and services provided or administered by the City of Chicago are available to… Read more
