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Shore Community Services Announces Reopening of Newly Renovated Koenig Training Center
Shore Community Services announced the upcoming reopening of the newly renovated Shore Koenig Training Center, a vibrant and inclusive space offering community day services and vocational training for adults with… Read more
Lisa Hernandez Rails Against Attacks on Public University Tuition Assistance for Undocumented Students
State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, called for the Trump Administration and the Department of Justice to drop its suit against Illinois and fellow states, who offer in-state tuition and… Read more
ISBE Invites Community Input in FY 2027 Public Education Budget Process
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is now accepting input on state funding for public education for fiscal year 2027. Members of the public can submit funding requests in… Read more
ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Award $230,000 in Grants to Power Cultural Programs, Expand Access to Arts
ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres announced the latest recipients of the Powering the Arts Grant Program, launching projects focused on cultural embracement and access to arts programs in 21… Read more
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness on a serious mental health issue that affects many, while providing access to available resources and, most… Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Expands Care Options for HIV Prevention
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is expanding its HIV prevention offerings to include the new FDA-approved, long-lasting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The new medication, Yeztugo, is an injection given once every… Read more
Illinois and Mexico: Prehistory
By: Daniel Nardini Long before there was the State of Illinois and the sovereign country of Mexico, there were relations between the people of what is now Cahokia in Illinois… Read more
Illinois and Mexico: Mexican Immigration to Illinois
By: Daniel Nardini The first real wave of Mexican immigrants to Illinois occurred in the 1910’s. This was largely due to the Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1920) which caused both… Read more
Cook County Officials Encourage All Residents to Get Naloxone to Stop an Overdose and Save a Life
Cook County officials held a press conference at Corazón Community Services to announce the launch of the Get Naloxone campaign to educate suburban Cook County residents about naloxone, a safe,… Read more
Town of Cicero Adds Six New Police SUVS to Strengthen Public Safety
President Larry Dominick and the Town Board of Trustees are proud to announce the addition of six new police SUVs to the Town of Cicero’s fleet. The new vehicles will… Read more
