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Lilly Begins Local Education Taskforce to Create Better School Policies
On Monday, State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, held her Education Taskforce to bring in community ideas to help create new ideas for better Illinois’ elementary and secondary school policies. “No… Read more
Youth Become ‘Urban Warriors’
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Youth from Little Village, Pilsen, and South Chicago paired off with veterans of recent wars as part of The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Urban Warriors program… Read more
Tips for middle-of-the-night insomnia
It is a frustratingly common scenario: You fall asleep easily at bedtime but are wide awake at 2 or 3 in the morning. Only after a half-hour or more of… Read more
DCFS to Hold Public Town Hall Meeting
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will host a public town hall meeting at 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 12 at Kennedy King College, 740… Read more
FDA approves first pill to treat all forms of hepatitis C
Federal health officials have approved the first pill to treat all major forms of hepatitis C, the latest in a series of drug approvals that have reshaped treatment of the… Read more
Nike to Invest in Specialized Training for Summer Leaders
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their roles, thanks to… Read more
Foods That Help Your Body Age Well
No fountain of youth in your backyard? We didn’t think so. That’s why we’re showing you five foods that can help you age better. By making the right food choices… Read more
Martinez Pushes to Get Immigration Services Funded
In an effort to ensure immigrants get the services they need, Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) headed to Springfield to vote for a plan that would help our… Read more
U.S. Drugmaker Gets OK to Test New Zika Virus Vaccine
Pharmaceutical company Inovio just received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start early-stage human trials for an experimental Zika vaccine, NBC News reports. But researchers say… Read more
With a Mission to Jumpstart Illinois’ Green Future, Illinois Smart Solar Alliance Hosts First Community Event
The Illinois Smart Solar Alliance—a group of local community leaders, businesses and organizations from across Northern Illinois—hosted the first in a series of community events designed to educate communities on… Read more
