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Groundbreaking Ordinance Includes Domestic Workers in Minimum Wage, But Many Statewide Left Out
Tuesday’s vote to pass a living wage ordinance will result in landmark gains for many working families. Not only does the ordinance raise the minimum wage for many workers —… Read more
Talk to a Lawyer
Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer program will be taking calls on Saturday, December 20th, from 9 a.m. to noon at no cost. Call (312) 554-2001 to speak with… Read more
Delgado Applauds Grant for Driven and Empowered Youth Inc.
State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) congratulated Driven and Empowered Youth Inc. (DEY) Tuesday afternoon upon being selected to receive a state grant by the Illinois State Board of Education. “It’s… Read more
Students, Chicago Teachers Union Urge Illinois General Assembly Action on Disciplinary Methods
Every day 800 Black and Latino students are given out-of-school suspensions by Illinois schools, despite evidence that such harsh disciplines are, ineffective, costly and fall disproportionately on students of color…. Read more
Recent Economic Study Shows Value in Illinois Community College Education
As an Illinois community college, Triton College served as a participant in a new study released by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) that finds an Illinois community college education… Read more
Mayor, CDPH, and Presence Health Announce Partnership
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Presence Health announced the formation of a first-of-its-kind Wellness Partnership that includes a substantial investment in new community-based preventative… Read more
Sitting Time at Work Linked to Obesity in Women
Are you at work? Are you sitting down? You may want to get on your feet, as a new study has found a link between occupational sitting and increased risks… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer’ Recognition
Saint Anthony Hospital announced that The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States, has recognized the hospital as a 2013 Top Performer on Key… Read more
Understanding Your Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health announced the results of a survey which revealed Hispanic adults’ understanding of and attitudes toward diabetes. Conducted with support from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc…. Read more
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Holding Free Health Care Fairs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) offered uninsured Chicago residents an opportunity to sign up for health coverage at a free enrollment and wellness fair on November 22nd… Read more
