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One Fair Wage Ordinance Approved by City Council
The Chicago City Council approved the One Fair Wage ordinance, a proposal to phase out the City’s subminimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period. The legislation will provide for the wages… Read more
FEMA is Hiring for the Illinois Disaster Recovery Team
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees… Read more
Making Dashing Even Easier for Spanish-Speaking Dashers
During Hispanic Heritage Month, DoorDash announced several updates that will make the dashing experience even better for Spanish-speaking Dashers. Millions of people from all backgrounds choose DoorDash to earn supplemental… Read more
Pritzker Administration Announces Small Business Grant Awards for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and Arts
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the conclusion of the Back to Business (B2B) Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds…. Read more
Latino Art Beat Honors D.C. Competition Winners During 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
Latino Art Beat (LAB), a national Chicago-based not-for profit arts organization, was hosted last week by the D.C. Mayors Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in recognizing the local D.C. Latino… Read more
Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2024 Arts and Foreign Language Education Planning Assistance Grant
The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), announced that funding is available for school districts and other eligible applicants in fiscal… Read more
Fire Prevention Week: Cooking Causes Most U.S. Home Fires
During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow… Read more
Child Care for All Coalition Demands Chicago Leaders Fund Childcare
As rising childcare costs continue to strain working families and childcare providers struggle to make ends meet on poverty wages, the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition held a town… Read more
Breast Cancer Awareness Myths vs. Facts
By: Ashmar Mandou You know this is the time of year when we are surrounded by tons of information about breast cancer. Some good, some bad. The internet can be… Read more
Fall Beneath the Waves at the Shedd Aquarium
As the weather starts to become colder, Shedd Aquarium is offering several ways that guests can spark their curiosity for the aquatic animal world. Guests can participate in local conservation… Read more
