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Lisa Hernandez Passes Cost-Saving Utilities, Protects Taxpayer Dollars
Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed reforms last Wednesday that sought to bring down home energy bills. Many… Read more
Cook County Taxpayers to Receive Property Tax Bills, but Effects of Late Issuance Could Be Felt Long Term
After months of delays and uncertainty, Cook County taxpayers can expect to receive their property tax bills this week. While residents are receiving long-awaited clarity, county employees are still facing… Read more
Roosevelt University Receives Federal Grants to Expand Support for First-Generation, Low-Income Students
Roosevelt University has been awarded a $1.36 million, five-year Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance academic, personal, and financial support for first-generation, low-income,… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Fall Enrollment Grows for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth straight year, City Colleges of Chicago has made gains in fall headcount enrollment, exceeding pre-pandemic enrollment. Fall enrollment of 44,296 students in credit and adult education programs combined… Read more
Chicago Public Library Hosts New York Times Bestselling Author, Xochitl Gonzalez, as Park of One Book, One Chicago Finale
Join the Chicago Public Library for a season finale event featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Gonzalez will be in conversation with Donna Seaman of Booklist to discuss her career and… Read more
IDPH Issues Reminder About Potential Hazards of Consuming Raw Milk
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently… Read more
After School Matters Begins Renovations in Cabrini Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Last Saturday, the City of Chicago held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the much anticipated After School Matter’s newly completed Orleans Teen Center in the Cabrini-Green community. “For… Read more
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation Give $300K to Food Pantries to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Illinois
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Illinois. This… Read more
Get Covered Illinois Scales Up Support as Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Insurance Begins
Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment and launched its “Here to Help” campaign across the state. Open enrollment, which began on November 1 and runs through January 15,… Read more
Chicago Park District Receives Financial Boost from CVS Health Grant
Just in time for the start of the Winter Program Session registration on December 1st and 2nd, the Chicago Park District received a $40,000 grant from CVS Health to help… Read more
