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Illinois Overdose Deaths on Decline
The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois recorded an 8.3 percent drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, exceeding a nationwide decline of 4 percent. Specifically, opioid… Read more
Me & Nic Broke Up: Inked Intentions
CDPH is continuing its collaboration with the Chicago Park District, bringing anti-vaping live activations to teens this spring. Following last year’s successful pop-ups, this year’s event brings the “Me & Nic Broke… Read more
Villa, LaPointe Host Press Conference on Equity in Behavioral Health Care Services
State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for equity in mental health and substance use treatment. Senate Bill 55, with… Read more
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Challenges Federal Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in opposition to the Trump administration’s termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Beginning in mid-February, Illinois institutions… Read more
City Launches One Summer Chicago Online Application
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced the launch of the 2025 One Summer Chicago (OSC) application portal, marking another major expansion of the City’s youth employment… Read more
STAC Opens Application Process for 2025 – 2026 STAC Fund College Scholarship
The Security Traders Association of Chicago, a membership organization for individual professionals in the securities industry in Chicago and an affiliate of The Security Traders Association (STA), is now accepting… Read more
Pritzker Proposes Cell Phone Ban Policy for Illinois Classrooms
Last Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker joined Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, teachers, school administrators, and municipal officials to propose a classroom cell phone ban in schools across Illinois. A key initiative… Read more
City of Chicago Unveil Monthly Workforce Vacancy Data
The City of Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is proud to announce the launch of its Workforce Vacancy Data Dashboard on OBM’s website. This interactive tool provides an… Read more
Giannoulias: Secretary of State’s REAL ID Supercenter Is Open for Business
To meet the unprecedented demand for REAL IDs, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced expanded service across Illinois with Wednesday’s opening of its REAL ID Supercenter in Chicago’s Loop and… Read more
Column: Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
Property Tax Exemptions: How Homeowners and Seniors Can Save on Taxes By Maria Pappas Property taxes can be a financial burden, but exemptions can help reduce those costs by offering… Read more
