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Meridian Health Plan, Centene Foundation Award $2.2M Grant to Safer Foundation
By: Ashmar Mandou Safer Foundation, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing reentry assistance for over 50 years, received a $2.2 million grant from Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and… Read more
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Health Risks Faced by Illinois’ Homeless Population
The latest homeless morbidity and mortality report from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows that persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) face significant health challenges and are much more likely… Read more
Heart Health Month Events with Park District
February is Heart Health Month, and CDPH is partnering with the Park District to offer free heart health screenings. Starting this week Chicagoans can get blood pressure checks, lifestyle risk assessments, and… Read more
Sones de México Opens Enrollment for Music School
Sones de México Music School classes are designed for kids and adults alike. Learn a new skill this spring while getting in touch with the music’s Mexican roots. Classes are taught… Read more
Lisa Hernandez Introduces Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers
State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced a measure to expand tuition assistance for immigrant college hopefuls. “Attending an Illinois university should be the product of your transcripts, not… Read more
Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado Introduces Bill to Educational Equity
State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado announced the introduction of expanding education equity in the 104th General Assembly. HB4372 advances educational equity by requiring public elementary and high schools to include instruction… Read more
Ortíz Introduces Measure Expanding Broadband to More Illinoisans
State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has introduced a plan to expand the availability and accessibility of broadband services to more low-income Illinoisans, ensuring families and students have a quality internet… Read more
Neighborhood Housing Services to Celebrate Community Power at 51st Annual Awards
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) will host its 51st Annual Awards on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7p.m. at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, bringing together civic,… Read more
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Releases Annual State of the District Report
Commissioner Aguilar of Cook County’s 16th District released his annual State of the District report. The report, an eight page magazine newsletter, details Commissioner Aguilar and Cook County’s support for… Read more
The Cambodia-Thailand War
By Daniel Nardini In recent weeks, Thai military forces have made some gains in seizing land under dispute between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand. In the… Read more »