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Assessor’s Office Certifies 2016 Assessment; Again Completes Assessment Cycle Early
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) announced that it has certified and will publish all 2016 property assessment values nearly a week ahead of schedule – saving local units of… Read more
How researchers tapped into brain activity to boost people’s confidence
There may be a way to tap into people’s brain activity to boost their confidence, a new study suggests. In the study, the researchers used a technique called decoded neurofeedback,… Read more
Illinois on Track to Become First Smart State in the U.S.
The State of Illinois’ Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) recently hosted the Smart State Roadmap Workshop, a two-day workshop to pursue becoming the first ‘Smart State’ in the nation…. Read more
RTA Board Approves $3.0 Billion 2017 Regional Transit Operating Budget
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors adopted the 2017 operating budgets for the RTA, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace, totaling $3.0 billion. The Board also adopted… Read more
Sánchez Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
José R. Sánchez, of Norwegian American Hospital, has been elected to the Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s (IHA’s) 2017 Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the policymaking body… Read more
City Welcomes New Director of Legislative Counsel and Government Affairs
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Maria Guerra Lapacek has been appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to serve as Director of Legislative Counsel and Government Affairs, a key office that serves as… Read more
City Announces Creation of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly announced the creation of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance (CPGA), a group to be led by… Read more
Cook County Board Approves Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth
Cook County commissioners approved proposals by President Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to business in six suburban communities, as well as save and create… Read more
Cómo Aprovecharon los Investigadores la Actividad Cerebral para Estimular la Confianza de la Gente
Tiene que haber una forma de aprovechar la actividad cerebral de la gente para estimular su confianza, sugiere un nuevo estudio. En el estudio, los investigadores utilizaron una técnica llamada… Read more
Cambios en el Cerebro Detectados en el Embarazo Pueden Ayudar a Prepararse Para la Maternidad
El embarazo no solo afecta el cuerpo de la mujer: También altera partes de su cerebro, dice nuevo estudio. Cuando los investigadores compararon exámenes del cerebro de mujeres antes y… Read more
