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Gun Locks and Safety Resources in Chicago
For mental health awareness month in May, Chicago Department of Public Health urges residents to stay vigilant, especially if they own firearms. Gun locks are a safe and effective way… Read more
Triton College Students Lobby in State Capitol for Community College Bachelor’s Degrees
Triton College students traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to advocate for legislation allowing four-year bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges—hoping to make a meaningful difference. Students Mark Kouria, president of the… Read more
100 Years of Malcolm X: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
Malcolm X College students, faculty, staff and leadership gathered on Monday, May 19th to commemorate a milestone of immense significance—the 100th birthday of Malcolm X on May 19. The event… Read more
CPS Becomes First K-12 District in the Nation to Earn Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has become the first K-12 school district in the nation to earn Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program, marking a historic… Read more
The $2B Wealth Transfer: How Cook County’s Property Tax Appeals System Rewards Businesses at the Expense of Homeowners
By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappa After analyzing over two million Cook County property tax appeals filed between 2021 and 2023, researchers in my office uncovered a troubling trend: the… Read more
City of Chicago Appoints Guy Chipparoni to Serve as Chair of Choose Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Guy Chipparoni as Chair of the Board of Directors of Choose Chicago. Chipparoni is the President and CEO of Res Publica Group, one… Read more
Arajet Launches Service from Chicago to Punta Cana
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and ultra low-cost Dominican airline Arajet announced new direct service from O’Hare International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic,… Read more
NHS Ha Vuelto y Edificamos Juntos
Por Teleisa Coffee Mi nombre es Teleisa Coffee, y trabajo como Gerente de Extensión Regional para Servicios de Vivienda Vecinal de Chicago (NHS) en el lado oeste. Mi papel está… Read more
Navy Pier Causa Sensación Este Verano con Celebraciones Culturales, Extensa Programación de Música en Vivo y Fuegos Artificiales Galardonados
Navy Pier ha revelado un exhilarante programa de verano, programado para ofrecer una dinámica estación lleno de música, arte, danza, deportes, celebraciones culturales y vibrantes experiencias del vecindario. Los visitantes… Read more
The January 6th Insurrectionists: Scum of the United States
By Daniel Nardini Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker had put a block on all those who had participated in the January 6, 2021, insurrection of the U.S. Capital Building from ever… Read more »