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CPS, DFSS Unveil New Family-Friendly Portal as Applications Open for Chicago Early Learning Programs
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Department of Family Support and Services (DFSS) on Tuesday celebrated their collaborative efforts to streamline program administration across city agencies and ensure equitable… Read more
CDPH Unveils ‘OneChiFam’ Website for Chicago Families
Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting and joyous times in a parent’s life. But it also comes with a lot of challenges and questions, ones that… Read more
Illinois Launches Health Care Coverage for Older Immigrant Adults
Building on the first-in-the-nation program Illinois launched in late 2020, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has launched the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program to provide health… Read more
Illinois Updates Mask Guidelines to Align with Federal Court Ruling
By: Ashmar Mandou To coincide with the ending of the enforcement of the federal mask mandate on public transportation following a federal court ruling, Governor JB Pritzker announced he will… Read more
President Preckwinkle Announces $12M Investment to Build Communities
On April 12, President Preckwinkle announced new investments to launch the Building Healthy Communities (BHC) initiative in partnership with Cook County Health (CCH) and the Cook County Department of Public… Read more
CDPH presenta el sitio web ‘OneChiFam’ para las familias de Chicago
Traer un bebé a casa es uno de los momentos más emocionantes y alegres en la vida de un padre, Pero también llega con muchos retos y preguntas, que continúan… Read more
Illinois Lanza Cobertura de Atención Médica para Adultos Mayores Inmigrantes
Trabajando en el primer programa de la nación a fines del 2020, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services lanzó el programa de Beneficios de Salud para Adultos Inmigrantes, para… Read more
Illinois Actualiza las Reglas del Uso de la Máscara para Alinearse con el Fallo de la Corte Federal
Por: Ashmar Mandou Para coincidir con el final de la aplicación del mandato federal de máscaras en el transporte público, luego de un fallo de un tribunal federal, el gobernador… Read more
Close the Blinds During Sleep to Protect your Health
Courtesy of Northwestern University Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed. Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during… Read more
Legislation to Increase Critical Access to HIV Prevention Medications Passes in Illinois House
On April 7, 2022, HB4430—Increasing Access to PrEP and PEP sponsored by State Representative Kelly M. Cassidy—passed the Illinois House on concurrence with a vote of 72-30. This bill specifically… Read more
