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CPS Announces ‘Healing-Centered Framework’ a Multi-Year Plan to Address Trauma
Chicago Public Schools (CPS), in partnership with Chicago Beyond and the Children First Fund: the Chicago Public Schools Foundation, announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year effort to build upon the district’s foundation… Read more
High Vitamin D Levels May Protect Against COVID-19
A new research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that when it comes to COVID-19, having vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient may lower the… Read more
Sleep Better
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do you find yourself frequently falling ill or feeling under the weather? Well, those two things could actually be related. Dr. Vikki Petersen,… Read more
New Measure Would Allow People with Mental Health Conditions to Bypass ER
When a person with a mental health condition calls 911, they don’t always need the hospital – but are typically taken to an emergency room rather than the mental health… Read more
Redistricting Hearings Nears End
By: Ashmar Mandou This year, Chicago embarked on redistricting hearings for the 50 wards, a process that will impact the lives of nearly three million residents. As a result, the… Read more
City Announces Chicago Alfresco Program
Choose Chicago and the Chicago Department of Transportation, announced Chicago Alfresco, an initiative to increase outdoor dining area and the opportunity for businesses and community organizations to design creative long-term… Read more
ComEd Offers Bill Assistance, Extends Payment Plans to Help Struggling Customers
Recognizing that many Illinois families continue to be adversely affected by economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd is increasing financial assistance funding by $9 million to help customers… Read more
Berwyn Night of Light
The Berwyn Public Health District and Berwyn Township will honor the neighbors who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Next Thursday, April 1st will mark the one year anniversary of… Read more
Around Town
Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Pretty in Pink What: The Lincoln Park Conservatory is welcoming back guests and debuting its Spring Flower Show, which features… Read more
Make Washington, D.C. a State
By Daniel Nardini There is a growing movement in the District of Columbia for Washington, D.C. to become the 51st state. Actually there has been an effort to make the… Read more »