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Dept. of Public Health to Reduce, Prevent Youth Vaping
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita launched “Vaping,” a new public education and social media campaign dedicated to informing youth and families… Read more
High Jump Pupil to Marshall Scholar
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago native Alejandro Ruizesparza has much to celebrate in the New Year as he is one of 40 individuals chosen as a Marshall Scholar, a prestigious national… Read more
UCSN Garcia Brings Gifts to UCSN Paz Elementary Students
Earlier in the month, students from UCSN Octavio Paz Elementary wrote letters to Santa, many of them requesting basic school supplies. In response, the students and teachers at UCSN Major… Read more
Attorney General Madigan: New Year Brings New Laws
Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted new laws initiated by her office that will go into effect Jan. 1. In 2016 Illinois will become the fourth state to explicitly allow electronic… Read more
Latino Caucus Calls On Mayor Emanuel to Require Immediate and Mandatory Taser Training; Order CPD to Immediately Stop Use of Lethal Force
The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus called upon Mayor Rahm Emanuel to order the Chicago Police Department to require officers to undergo immediate and mandatory Taser training. It also called… Read more
Former Alvarez Campaign Co-Chair Karen Yarbrough, Congressman Danny K. Davis Endorse Kim Foxx for State’s Attorney
Cook County Recorder of Deeds and Proviso Township Committeewoman Karen Yarbrough on Sunday rescinded her endorsement of incumbent State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and backed challenger Kim Foxx along with U.S…. Read more
Rep. Lilly to Host Senior Fraud Seminar
State Representative Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and representatives from the Illinois Attorney General’s office will be hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar to assist senior residents in identifying potential scams and fraud… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Receives 2015 Bronze Award for “Commitment to Excellence” from Illinois Performance Excellence
Illinois Performance Excellence announces Saint Anthony Hospital of Chicago, IL is a recipient of the 2015 Bronze Award for “Commitment to Excellence” for demonstrating that senior leaders’ actions guide and… Read more
Ice Survival Tips from the Snow & Ice Management Association
Ice creates picturesque winter scenery. But when ice coats roads, sidewalks and power lines, it turns from beautiful to dangerous. “Of the more than 1M injuries in the U.S. caused… Read more
New Year’s Resolutions
Alderman George Cardenas My business resolution is to stay healthy and strong in order to tackle the myriad of problems facing the city. The main focuses will be community collaboration,… Read more
