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Disaster Preparedness Is an Important Part of Back-to-School Planning
Whether it’s a severe weather event, power for telecommunications loss, or the threat of school violence, students need emergency preparedness information during this Back2School Safety Month. Storms and storm-related emergencies… Read more
Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals
Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, August 15, signed legislation that the state’s clean water advocates are hailing as a significant step forward in tackling the growing threat of toxic water… Read more
Villa Law Expands Access to Non-Opioid Prescriptions
A new law led by State Senator Karina Villa increases access to alternative options for opioid prescription medication. “Unfortunately, many individuals who relied on pain medication developed a dependency and… Read more
Brave Space Alliance Hosts First Ever Dignity Dash 5K Race
This week, Brave Space Alliance (BSA) hosted its inaugural Dignity Dash: Running for Our Lives 5K, took place at AIDS Garden Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 17th. This event was dedicated… Read more
Illinois Bill to Protect Undocumented Students
By: Ashmar Mandou To coincide with the return to school, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that aims to prohibit public schools from denying undocumented children a… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School
The symphony of ringing school bells, bouncing backpacks, and excited chatter filled hallways across Chicago Public Schools on Monday as students from kindergarten through 12th grade returned for the first… Read more
Last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 to Provide Resources
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the last Chicago Small Biz Expo of 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 8:30 a.m. to… Read more
Road Safety & Fairness Act Signed Into Law
Legislation championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois that makes roads safer and removes age barriers to align Illinois with the rest of the nation was signed… Read more
Lisa Hernandez Backed Bill Authorizing Sublease Agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School, Brookfield Zoo Signed into Law
Legislation to allow a sublease agreement between Riverside Brookfield High School and Brookfield Zoo that addresses issues facing parking infrastructure for both facilities, backed by State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez,… Read more
The Dearborn Brings Local Favorite Flavor to O’Hare International Airport
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) joined Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and its concession partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate the opening of The Dearborn, a beloved downtown… Read more
