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Illinois Lottery Launches New Special Olympics Game
In front of an enthusiastic crowd at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field, the Illinois Lottery, along with Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities, unveiled the newest version of The Special… Read more
County Awards Anti-Violence Grants to Seven Organizations
Cook County’s Justice Advisory Council (JAC) received approval from the Board of Commissioners to award $700,000 in grants to seven different local organizations. The grants will fund programs aimed at… Read more
Tepeyac Senior Service Project Exceeds Expectations
“We are prophets of a future not our own.” As we began here at Tepeyac this August, a group of 13 seniors reflected on these words from a well-known prayer… Read more
Alderman Cardenas Supports Blessed Sacrament Parish; Attends Annual Fish Fry
12th-Alderman George Cardenas supported Blessed Sacrament Parish by attending the annual Fish Fry on February 12th, 2016. The annual Lenten event is one of the Alderman’s favorites as he gets… Read more
Healthy Habits Grant Helps Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
Chicago youth are getting hands-on experience through the Healthy Habits program that will help them learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and well-being. Youth from Boys & Girls Clubs… Read more
Martinez Proposal Will Encourage More U of I Students to Run for Student Trustee Position
An undocumented University of Illinois student was recently prevented from running for the position of student trustee because he was unable to show that he was a registered voter in… Read more
CPS Continues Reduction of Suspensions, Expulsions to Keep Students Connected to Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that suspensions and expulsions fell significantly in School Year 2014-15, using a research-based approach to improve students’ achievement and reduce exclusionary discipline. These results follow… Read more
New Home for Domestic Violence Victims
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Lisa Morrison Butler and members of the community to open the WINGS Metro for… Read more
Make College Possible With a College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan
It’s Financial Aid Awareness Month, and students are busy completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid for college…. Read more
New play to first hit Triton College stage
Triton College’s Performing Arts Department will perform a new play by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright Robert Koon on Feb. 27-28 and March 4-5. “Cyclist Attacked by Mountain Lion” will be… Read more
