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Cook County Commissioner Anaya Demands Action from Cook County Jail
Courtesy of Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya As of today, the first death of a Cook County Jail detainee has been reported along with a combined total of nearly 300… Read more
CPS to Consolidate Meal Sites to Ensure Support for Staff and Families
As the district works to support families during the unprecedented challenge presented by COVID-19, CPS announced that grab-and-go meals will be available to families during the district’s scheduled spring break…. Read more
ISBE Launches Podcast to Celebrate Extraordinary Educators
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) launched a new podcast that will celebrate extraordinary educators and connect schools with great ideas while learning remotely. Called We Love Illinois Schools,… Read more
Cicero Buscando Voluntarios
Como usted sabe, los empleados de First Responders, Emergency and Medical Response están trabajando horas extras para responder a las necesidades y emergencias de los residentes durante esta crisis pandémica…. Read more
La Casa Norte continúa sirviendo a las poblaciones más vulnerables de Chicago
A pedido del Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias de Illinois, La Casa Norte ha creado 50 camas adicionales durante la noche para los jóvenes que se enfrentan sin… Read more
La Ciudad Firma una Orden para Proteger a las Comunidades de Inmigrantes y Refugiados Durante COVID-19
Por: Ashmar Mandou El martes, el alcalde Lori E. Lightfoot firmó una orden ejecutiva que garantiza que todos los beneficios y servicios proporcionados o administrados por la ciudad de Chicago… Read more
IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns
As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms typically increases across the state of Illinois, including the risk for tornadoes. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more
ICIRR Unveils Advocacy Platform for COVID Crisis and Beyond
Courtesy of ICIRR The COVID-19 pandemic put the systemic failures of our health care, labor, economic and public safety infrastructure on full display. Although these failures have harmed immigrants and… Read more
City Advances Affordable Housing Projects Across the City
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that nearly $400 million in affordable housing construction projects have been selected to move forward through the City’s improved, more targeted and transparent federal tax… Read more
Not Giving in to Hate
By Daniel Nardini There is no question where the corona virus originated from. Regardless of this, one thing that concerns me is the instant prejudice and hate by a growing… Read more »