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Latino Art Beat Co-Hosts Cuban Delegation Chicago Visit
Caption by Ashmar Mandou During a recent June 11th and 12th visit to Chicago, Cuban Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Cuba the Honorable Ambassador Tanieris Dieguez and… Read more
Cook County to Assess Storm Damage
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) and the City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) are reviewing damage from the severe thunderstorms that… Read more
Officials Hold Oversight Hearing on Pathways to Citizenship for DACA, Undocumented Immigrants
By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) this past Monday, a policy which protects immigrants who were brought to the… Read more
Town of Cicero to Kick-Off $96M Flood Relief Program
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick announced the start of a $96 million flood relief program, with the first wave of funds covering installation and maintenance of valves designed to prevent… Read more
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquitoes in Chicago in 2026. The Illinois Department of Public Health previously reported the first… Read more
Illinois Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Mary Killough, is reminding community members to… Read more
Alzheimer’s Disease is Affecting Our Communities. It’s Time to Talk About It
By Delia Jervier, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter June is national Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in the U.S., and Alzheimer’s disease does not discriminate. It steals from families of… Read more
Triton College Student Dylan Ramirez Earns Statewide ICCTA Student Success Award
Triton College student Dylan Ramirez, 20, of Elmwood Park, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Gregg Chadwick Student Service Scholarship. The… Read more
Bill Expanding Scholarships for Social Workers Sent to Governor
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that expands access to scholarships for students pursuing careers in school social work. “Students deserve access to the… Read more
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Maintains Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) preserves its Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program for meeting rigorous national standards that promote healthier school indoor environments, cost-effective facility… Read more
